David M Deutsch, Master of Photography

2011-11-18T19:25:00.001-05:00

The holidays ~ Including Thanksgiving is a perfect time to reach out to the ones you care about. Check out this holiday card video.
http://www.youtube.com/user/sendoutcardsvideo#p/u/0/JJic3b_MU9Q

Engagements, Weddings and Holidays: We've got you covered! ::Commerce Township Wedding Photographer::

2011-08-01T17:27:00.011-04:00

It's never too early to plan for your holiday cards.

At David M Deutsch, Master of Photography, we've made it easy to book a holiday session and to send a custom designed holiday card to everyone on your list...regardless if they were naughty or nice :)

All family portrait sessions booked in between August 1st and September 30th are HALF OFF.I know...Call me crazy!

Not only do we design holiday cards, but we have custom cards for Save the Date and Bar Mitzvah and wedding thank you cards.

Below are samples of some of current designs.

Janess and Adam get married in Gross Pointe, Michigan::Detroit area wedding photography

2011-07-29T14:26:00.004-04:00

What a great day we had, spending time with Adam and Janess, their families and friends.

Thanks to Tom at Fairytale Productions for doing what looked like a fabulous job on the video. I can't wait to see it.

As for DJ's, Todd Belanger from Sound Dog Productions kept the dance floor rockin'!

After their European honeymoon, I know Janess and Adam are excited to see their photo's, so here's a sampling:

Golfing For A Cause {Bloomfield Hills Charity Photographer}

2011-06-29T15:41:00.004-04:00

Every once in a while you meet someone who proves that there are still good people in the world. Norman Yatooma is one of those people.

Check out his story and the foundation that he created, Yatooma's Foundation For The Kids.

Here's a brief glance at the charity golf outing that took place at Oakland Hills Country Club a couple of weeks ago.

Vote for Us {Best Photographer}

2011-06-28T19:07:00.003-04:00

The voting is live! Please cast a vote and leave a comment.

Thanks! ....Don't you feel better now? ;)

Looking 4 Detroit's A-List {Detroit area A List Photographer}

2011-06-13T18:08:00.002-04:00

Starting next week (June 20th) the voting begins for the top photographer in Michigan.

Will you vote for us?

Look for this banner!

Thanks!

Jordan Goes Clubbing {Commerce Township Bar Mitzvah Photographer Creates Photos at the Sound Board, Motor City Casino}

2011-06-03T17:42:00.007-04:00

What else can you do that involves going to the Motor City Casino with a camera? ~ Legally speaking, of course.
We didn't play any black jack but but the tables inside the Sound Board were smokin hot!

The venue was amazing ad MC Teddy Bear (Yep, that's what they call him) from Star Trax Entertainment rocked the house. Truth be told, he is a REALLY nice guy.

Take a look at the images. As always, you can find more on our David M Deutsch Photography Facebook page.

Taste The World with Jordyn. {Bat Mitzvah Photographer Creates Memories in Bloomfield Hills}

2011-06-02T23:36:00.007-04:00

A few gorgeous images from Jordyn's Bat Mitzvah.

We had the pleasure of working with Joe Cornell Entertainment. Andrea Solomon pulled it all together.

And always, we enjoy working with Tone-Films. ~Scott the battery savior!

Check out more on our David M Deutsch Photography page on Facebook.

Caitlin's Colors {West Bloomfield Bar/Bat Mitzvah Photography}

2011-06-02T21:10:00.006-04:00

Enjoy a few colorful images from Caitlin's Bat Mitzvah at Shaarey Zedek. Janice from Gourmet Parties made the room sparkle with color.

Check out a few more images on our David M Deutsch Photography Facebook page.

Senior Models ~Class of 2012 {Commerce Township Senior Pictures}

2011-05-05T17:52:00.006-04:00

Who doesn't like to save money?

Who doesn't like to save money on senior pictures? NOBODY, that's who!

Check our spokes-models, Christie and Polina. Be sure to use one of their discount codes to save 50% off your session fees AND if you book before May 30th (Tammi's birthday) you will be entered to win a $500 portrait pack.

GRAD CARDS and BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

2011-04-16T10:20:00.002-04:00

On sale through April. Buy one - get on free.

Call the studio for details 248-560-3100.

Ask Natalie First Interview is Live

2011-04-02T12:22:00.003-04:00

Well, that was fast!

Thanks again to my old friend Natalie Deleo for having me on her podcast yesterday. The interview is posted on here.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

As a special thanks for the interview, you can sign up for a HALF OFF portrait session before April 16th. Just go here to sign up. Put in some basic info and you qualify!

Just Because I Can

2011-04-01T15:52:00.004-04:00

Back by popular demand.

I posted this Kodak commercial on my facebook last week and its worth posting again...and again.

Check out the 6 plus minutes of feel good emotions that this commercial elicits.

Shhh.

Listen.

Do you hear them?

Radio Podcast Interview

2011-04-01T15:38:00.004-04:00

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Natalie Deleo of Ask Natalie First. Natalie is a long time client who I have had the priviledge of crating family memories for since 1996

Ask Natalie First - is a go to website/podcast of helpful hints and tips by local experts in different fields.

The interviews are short and sweet and offer all kinds of information to her podcast listeners.

I will be offering a special to all of her readers/listeners as soon as the my interview goes live ~ hopefully within the next week.

So stay tuned!

A New Logo -FINALLY

2011-03-30T15:29:00.003-04:00

Please let us know how you feel about about our 2011 logo.

The logo design has been a "fluid" project and is finished just in time to grace our newly designed website which will make its debut next month.

New Prices Coming Soon

2011-03-30T15:21:00.003-04:00

I can't wait to roll out our new pricing structure.

We have completely refaced our Wedding and Bar Mitzvah pricing to make it easier to get what you want without out committing to a specific package upfront. ~Afterall, how do you know what you want until you see the images?

Our portrait pricing has undergone a change as well. New boutique products, image boxes, jewelry and gallery cubes... just name a few.

This is an exciting year!

Something new this year?

2011-03-22T14:23:00.002-04:00

sound good? Let me know what you think.

QR Code test

2011-03-15T15:38:00.002-04:00

We're getting all techy. Try clicking this QR Code and become a fan.

Class of 2012 Model Search

2011-03-09T15:04:00.003-05:00

We are still accepting applications for senior spokesmodels/reps. We are looking for a few motivated people from the all of the area high schools. Click the link to fill out an application.

Spokesmodels will receive a FREE mini session and earn cash toward their senior portraits from referrals.

Click here for the Model Application. You don't have to be the perfect size to apply. We're looking for outgoing, friendly people

Looking for New Born Babies

2011-03-09T14:56:00.004-05:00

We have an idea for an AWESOME new promotion for New Borns.

So if you know of someone with a baby who is less than 10 days old, CALL US today. we'll be sure to offer free portraits to the models we use :)

A Nice Thank You

2010-12-23T15:19:00.004-05:00

I love receiving gifts.

I got a phone call from the Friendship Circle of Michigan the other day asking for my address. I was told they wanted to send me a little thank you for my participation as a Bronze Sponsor of the Walk4Friendship.

I expected a card.

Was I ever surprised when this beautiful plaque showed up at my door!

Thanks for the gift, Friendship Circle :)

Jaclyn's Bat Mitzvah {Detroit area wedding and event photographer}

2010-12-15T17:48:00.003-05:00

We had the pleasure of photographing Jaclyn's Bat Mitzvah a few weeks ago at the JCC in West Bloomfield.

Here's a short preview of the fun!

Holiday Cards {Commerce Township Child Photographer}

2010-12-14T10:11:00.003-05:00

As the year winds down, remember there is still time to send out holiday cards to your friends and loved ones.

Call us today for ideas about custom photo cards or regular greeting cards for any occasion. 248-560-3100

Adam Gorman {Commerce Township Senior Portrait Photography}

2010-12-09T17:09:00.006-05:00

Adam has been photographed here since he was born.

I need to dig out those one year birthday cake portraits and post them! ~OK Adam, don't worry I won't :)

Image Selected for Book Cover

2010-11-23T17:10:00.004-05:00

How awesome is this?

One of our bridal images was selected to grace the cover of the new PPA Showcase Collection book.

This 200 page book features a cross section of images selected to be displayed in the PPA International General Collection Exhibit.

Our image of Ann Marie Moran was selected from almost 2000 entries for its artistic and commercial appeal.

The image was created in the living room of Ann Marie's Royal Oak home. I really enjoyed the vibrant colors of the room and love the echo of the pose in the painting behind her.

Earn $150 Just for Sharing! (Commerce Township Portrait Photographer)

2010-11-22T14:34:00.002-05:00

We are very fortunate to have been able to build

our business on the many referrals of happy clients.

When you refer a new client, you and your friend

(and our new client) will each receive a gift

certificate for $150.00 toward the purchase of

portraits or wedding photographs.

A quick and easy way to get started, is to simply

forward this email to a friend, by clicking the link

below.

When your friend has any portrait or event

photography created, we will send you both a

gift certificate valued at $150 just for passing on

the information about our studio.

Gift Cards on Sale - (Detroit Area Family Photographer)

2010-11-22T12:29:00.008-05:00

Just in time for Black Friday!

The holidays are the perfect time to purchase gift gift cards and gift certificates for friends and family.

From now through December 21st you can save 20% on all gift certificates.

$ 100 GC can be purchased for $80

$ 500 GC can be purchased for $400

$1000 GC can be purchased for $800

Our gift cards and certificates can be used for family, children and senior portraits.

Do you know someone getting married or celebrating a bar/bat mitzvah? Why not offer to pay for part of the photography with a reduced price gift certificate?

Call today. 248-560-3100

Healey Family - (Commerce Township Family Photographer)

2010-11-18T14:29:00.006-05:00

Packing up the equipment to create some Awesome-tastic portraits for Pastor Henry Healey and his gorgeous family.

If I recall correctly this will be the forth consecutive year we have created family portraits at their home which in turn are used for family as well as church purposes.

Today we're driving to Ypsilanti to Christian Life Center for the session.

Here are few images from what we created last year.

New Jewelry Added

2010-11-10T15:55:00.005-05:00

We are adding a line of Mother of Pearl pendants and earrings.

Watch this video to see a sample.

Pricing will be available within the week.

Walled Lake Central Sr. Portraits

2010-10-26T22:00:00.004-04:00

Here are a few images from Kara's session today. We had fun trying new idea's. We even used a Stanley flash light on one portraits. Crazy stuff!

Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?

2010-10-15T21:26:00.000-04:00

Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?

Great post. Thought I'd share.

Fall Portraits

2010-10-13T17:49:00.009-04:00

We have been photographing these little cuties since they were born.

It was a much warmer day at Orchard Lake Country Club than it was the same time last year when we photographed the girls.

We had a blast playing with our little friends and then having dinner with mom and dad (Rob and Marybeth).

Can't wait to create the family portrait in Orlando next month (hint, hint).

Glad they were able to take advantage of our Fall portrait special. -You should too!

Give us a call for reduced session fee's throughout the Month of October.

Skylar's Senior Portraits

2010-10-13T13:08:00.003-04:00

Skylar and his mom drove all the way from Rochester Hills to have his Senior portraits done.

Does this guy look like a model or what?

Lauren and Jason - Wedding at Knollwood

2010-09-25T15:23:00.008-04:00

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of photographing Lauren and Jason's wedding at Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield.

You could not ask for a better day! Blue skies, perfect temperature and low humidity. Almost unheard of for August in Michigan.

I loved the light outdoors at the club. We were fortunate enough to create all of the images prior to the ceremony in the beautiful surroundings that Knollwood offers.

Bruce at Breath of Spring did his usual amazing job with the flowers and the couple and their guests danced the night away to the sounds of Intrigue. Randy Burgess and the staff at Knollwood made the evening one to remember, while my friends at Tone-E Creative Films captured all the excitement of the evening on video.

Catwalk For Cancer

2010-09-23T15:22:00.008-04:00

Mark your calendar for September 28th.

We will be participating in the Catwalk for Cancer at the Uptown Grille, an event to benefit The Look Good…Feel Better program.

Take in fall's new looks while supporting a great cause. Emceed by WRIF's Anne Carlini, the evening will include a fashion show, dinner, music, gift bags and a raffle. Proceeds benefit Look Good...Feel Better, a free national public service program dedicated to helping those with cancer improve self-esteem and cope with treatment and recovery in style.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at the Catwalk for Cancer website

Fall Portrait Promotion

2010-09-23T11:18:00.002-04:00

Now through the end of October we are accepting a limited number of outdoor portrait sessions.

Book your session today as Michigan's color pallet bursts into a vibrant array of warmth and save $250.

Due to scheduling time restrictions, we can only accept 8 more sessions, so call today to secure your slot.

248-560-3100.

Flying High

2010-08-23T19:11:00.005-04:00

Had fun flying around Rochester Hills yesterday. Thanks to Tony @ Amera Video for the referral.

Check out some of the fun.... I mean some of the images.

Visit our facebook page for more images

Shira and Jordan

2010-08-14T19:04:00.005-04:00

What a great time we had with Shira and Jordan, their friends and family.

It was a gorgeous day for a wedding at Temple Israel - But not as gorgeous as the bride.

The day was made beautifully memorable by a host of people working together including, Kathie Henk, Christine and Crew at VTI Productions and of course the party band in Detroit, Simone Vitale.

Hopefully Shira and Jordan can take a moment from their Hawaiian honeymoon to enjoy a few memories from their wedding.

The Cole Family

2010-07-22T17:26:00.004-04:00

Ok, Ok... here's a sneak peak at the Cole family portrait we created at Kensington Metro Park.

The geese were out in force and so was what they left behind! Thank goodness we were able to avoid "most" of the evidence they left us.

We can't wait till Andrea and Kelvin come in to view the rest of the gorgeous images we created together.

...Have a great vacation guys!! :)

Family Portraits

2010-05-21T19:56:00.002-04:00

Family portrait's should be fun right? The Gold's - 12 at last count -WOW.

When duct tape and Velcro fail, David steps in to position all of the subjects.

David putting the kabosh on a crying infant. "there's no crying in portraiture!" ;)

Kids having fun with the "crazy" pose. Funny, we didnt have to ask twice :)

Senior Portraits on Sale!

2010-05-20T23:16:00.003-04:00

Great news!

We're having a senior portrait session sale.
If you are among the first twenty five people to book your sr. pictures in June you save half the session fee. That could add up to a huge amount, depending on many sessions you choose.
AND... We have packages starting at only $239.

Check us out on facebook for more details and for more ways to save you money!

Whoa! I'ts been a while

2010-05-15T13:03:00.005-04:00

So, I just realized that I haven't posted anything here ALL YEAR!

It's been a pretty active year so far. I've been traveling a lot teaching other photographers about posing and lighting.

We had a great 2 day workshop in Warren at the beginning of the month. 15 people took advantage of the hands on learning opportunity. Check out our facebook page for the cool images that are posted.

I'll be heading out to Maine next week to teach about Senior portraits. The seminar will be held in the Portland area. I have never been to Maine, so I can't wait!

In the mean time, I have a ton of new ideas for our Class of 2011 seniors.

This year's class is gonna ROCK!

Gift Certifcate Sale

2009-12-05T17:07:00.000-05:00

The holidays are the perfect time to purchase gift cards and certificates for the ones you love.

From now until December 23rd you can save up to 40% on portrait gift certificates.

$100 GC can be purchased for $80
$250 GC can be purchased for $175
$500 GC can be purchased for $300
(not valid with any other sales or discounts)

The Importantance of a Family Portrait

2009-12-05T16:11:00.007-05:00

One of the most special gifts you can give your family is a portrait. Family portraits create a photographic history for future generations.

Child psychotherapist and author, Stephanie Marston, says that having family portraits displayed in your home, reinforces your child's self image and self confidence. It also has a very positive impact on your child's perception of family and it's importance.

We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family.

Have your family portrait created before December 21st and your studio session fee is on us.

That's a $150. value absolutely free!

Don't Delay...

We will only be accepting 20 family portrait commissions during this sale.

Call 248-560-3100 or email send us an email for your reservation.

Website Updating

2009-11-21T12:08:00.003-05:00

A little bit of knowledge can be dangerous. It can be a lot of fun as well.

I've been playing around with the code on our website, trying to update the information and make in Search Engine friendly.

While I was dabbling, I almost crashed our site but quickly realized that the index page was moved to the wrong area of the site (WHEW!)

Anyway, I updated the Photographers Resources page. Have a look and tell me what you think.

Thanks!

Sara and Geoff

2009-10-30T11:51:00.002-04:00

Sarah and Geoff were married at the Somerset Inn a couple of weeks ago. The venue was lovely and Hollye Mackler did a great job on the flowers as usual.

Sara wore her grandmothers wedding dress - which is absolutely awesome!

Introducing a striking new way to display fine art, portraits and wedding images

2009-10-29T18:07:00.001-04:00

We are offering a new and exciting product for you in 2010.

Metal Mural technology reproduces our high quality imagery on metal in a modular design, perfect for reproducing art, portraits, wedding photos and more on a durable, scratch resistant metal.

Metal Murals are available in 12”, 9” or 6” metal squares that are assembled for easy wall mounting and other display applications. Metal Mural printing allows you to display your images on the metal media while preserving true color and resolution of the image. Metal Mural size is limited only by the size of your display area and your imagination.

Prices for a large (12 inch tile) mural starting at $450.

The Express Fundamentals Collection ~ It’s all about you.

2009-10-29T16:24:00.007-04:00

A brand new package designed to stretch your Bar/Bat Mitzvah budget further.

You want photography that is professional
You want to look your best at your event
You want to have fun and not worry about your photographer
You want value
You want your finished album in less time than most studios take to deliver previews.
You want David M Deutsch, Master of Photography to capture every priceless moment which makes up your wedding or mitzvah celebration.

We’ve listened to you and removed some of the more costly add-ons from our traditional Event Collections and designed an economical alternative for every quality conscious person.

If you are planning a wedding or bar mitzvah for 2010, this new package can save you thousands of dollars!

The Express Collection for 2010 ~ $2010. (plus tax)

Includes: Up to six hours of continuous coverage by a professional photographer and assistant

An artistically designed leather or canvas covered premium photographic album with 80 images

Online image viewing gallery for 21 days

BONUS

As an added bonus: Reserve your date by November 30, 2009 and you will also receive additional location coverage (at the Synagogue or Temple) and one soft covered duplicate Mini-Book of your main album. ~Call for more details. Restrictions apply. New contracts only.

Lexie Gives Us The "Thumbs Up"

2009-10-25T17:32:00.005-04:00

It's always a great feeling when your clients appreciate you.

We had a very cold portrait session with Lexie and McKenzie at the Orchard Lake Country Club a couple of weeks ago. But both girls we're really good sports about the chilly temperatures and allowed us to come up with some really pretty portraits.

We always love hearing from Rob and Mary Beth, and love photographing the girls. Their personalities are something that.... well, you must experience for yourself. She is really a character and her sister, McKenzie is just the cutest little fire ball.

A career as a professional photographer is very rewarding. Now that I have the official "thumbs up" from Lexie - All is good in the word. Seriously, It was hard to hold my camera still after that image. It was truly hilarious!

Zack Roschak - Brother Rice

2009-10-21T09:14:00.003-04:00

I've been photographing Zack since - well forever! As memory serves, almost every portrait session we've done for him has been outdoors.

So, when it came to having his senior portraits created, he (and his mom) chose to do a combination of indoor and out, while the weather was still nice enough to allow us to do so.

Photographing in the Fall is really awesome. It can be a bit chilly, but the portraits are cool! (OK ~ Pun intended) :)

Jake Winicki - Brother Rice

2009-10-13T01:37:00.005-04:00

Check out these awesome images from Jake's senior portrait session. I'm sure that most of Jake's friends thought that hey would have to settle for the run of the mill senior pictures.

Wait until Jake's friends get a load of his awesome senior portraits!

These are only a few of the best senior pictures you will find anywhere!

Enjoy.

Class of Twenty10 ~ October Savings

2009-10-01T10:19:00.004-04:00

Now that school is back in full swing, you've probably spent all your money on new clothes and the coolest new I-phone or Blackberry. That didn't leave much for those senior portraits you've been putting off until now, did it?

Here's a way you can still get quality senior portraits and save a little money in the process.

The Deutsch "ESP" (Economic Stimulus Plan- You knew that, right?) for high school seniors. Our total Plan only costs $550.

Here's how it works:You pay $100 to reserve your session.We'll spend 45 minutes photographing you in up to 2 outfits.

You get 5 Gift Selections (8x10 or 2-5x7) and 48 wallets.

You'll see and order your portraits at "view and choose", image presentation appointment.

You get your finished portraits back in 3-4 weeks. We can even make a yearbook photo and have it in time to meet most deadlines!

Give us a call for more details. 248-560-3100

Creating a Family Legacy

2009-09-30T14:53:00.005-04:00

Family portraits capture the love, the relationships and the feelings that we share with one another. It is something that may seem costly at first but families that take the time and invest in professional portraits create a legacy for themselves and for future generations.

As time goes by and one year slips into the next, I realize how important it is to look back on old family portraits. I am comforted by seeing the beautiful images of my family members who are no longer with us. Fortunately for me, my family took the time to create that legacy... that memory.

You never can tell what the future holds. The time to create your family legacy is now.

During the month of October, we are offering specially priced portrait packages for anyone who would like to create a legacy of their own. These exclusive portrait packages represent a substantial savings over our regular portraits.

Mention this post to receive up to an additional 25% off selected "Creating a Legacy" portrait collections.

Call now 248-560-3100 or email a note with Creating a Legacy in the subject line. Don't wait until it's too late.

I Do

2009-09-19T11:52:00.005-04:00

September 19, 2004 was a day not unlike today. The sun was shining and there was brisk breeze blowing as we prepared to publicly join as husband and wife.

There was excitement in the air. I can close my eyes and think about the day and all of the events like it were yesterday. Still, memory begins to fade as time marches on.

I'm so excited and blessed to do what I do (Photography). I am able to capture joyous events and milestones in the lives of our clients and friends. This has become even more "real" to me after looking through our wedding images five years later.

I was able to relive all the joy and happiness that we shared with our family and friends. But most importantly, I remembered the love that I felt for my beautiful bride.

This post is dedicated to you Tammi. I love you more today than I did 5 years ago. If I was asked the question again today, to have you and to hold you from this day forward, my answer would be an emphatic "I DO".

I love you honey.Happy anniversary

Radhika Gutta - Grand Blanc High School

2009-09-16T09:46:00.008-04:00

Another successful, artistic senior portrait session for Radhika. She came all the way from Grand Blanc to have her portraits created here.
How cool is that?

Lauren Sankiewicz -Plymouth Christian Academy

2009-09-15T10:14:00.010-04:00

Lauren's portraits are soooo cool! Take a look and see what you think. I think they're awesome!!

Check out Lauren's slide show here:

Mickey McNeece - North Farmington High School

2009-09-03T12:08:00.009-04:00

Click the play button to see Mickey's Rockin slide show.

Personal Assignment

2009-08-28T13:14:00.003-04:00

As many of you know, my mother in law (Tammi's mom) is in the final days of her battle with cancer.

A few days ago I felt compelled to document the effects of his horrific disease and the toll it takes, not only on its victim, but also that of their loved ones.

I drove Tammi to her sister's house where my mother in law is living her final days on earth. I felt a little funny photographing her but as she was surrounded buy her loved ones, the uneasiness soon faded. As mom (Diane) was being comforted and touched and kissed by her daughters, I knew somehow in some strange way, that what I was doing would help my family eventually get through the grieving process.

I captured some more images this morning. Oddly enough for me, I hadn't looked at any of them until today. I usually scroll through the images on the back of my camera right after I'm done photographing. I didn't this time. Why? I don't know.

What is to become of these images? I don't know that either. Part of me wants to post them and make them public. Part of me wants them to remain private. -The Jury is still out.

I can say this. I think there are some powerful images in there and maybe... just maybe, I have come close to making a difference in this world using the gift I have been given.

~Perhaps I have created a living legacy.

Please leave Tammi (Gabrielle) your thoughts on her Facebook page. I'm sure she will love to hear from you.

Michael Coyle - Cranbrook

2009-08-15T12:59:00.003-04:00

I love watching families that we have been photographing forever, grow up.

Michael is another one those people we've been photographing since he was a baby.

We decided to create his senior portraits at Governor's Mansion in Farmington Hills. The same place we created His sister Julia's portraits last year.

What a great day for photography! Mid 70's low humidity; is this Michigan??

Anyway I love the way we're were able to use the architecture and manipulate the lighting for some really cool images for Michael!

...Should this guy be modeling, or what?

Repost- The importance of hiring a professional

2009-08-10T11:30:00.001-04:00

Found this article on Andrea Solomon's blog.
Worth reading:)

http://andreasolomon.blogspot.com/2009/08/importance-of-hiring-professional.html

Lindsey and Assaf

2009-08-05T12:08:00.004-04:00

We had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Lindsey and Assaf last Sunday. It was an absolutely gorgeous day... not to be matched by the gorgeous couple!

I've known and have been photographing Lindsey her entire life so it was very special for me to share in her marriage to Assaf. Together they are just so darn cute.

We worked with Alex Bitoff and his crew from Fifth and Main Productions who produced an awesome on the fly video recap. Also present was Dee Dee Hoffman, Gerychs Flowers, Paul Kohn Catering and of course the Simone Vitale Band.

Click here to see the video recap from the wedding.

Click here to see a short clip of us in action.

Nice Article in JN

2009-07-19T08:59:00.002-04:00

The Detroit Jewish News did a very nice article about the five studios this week.

We are a group of like minded professional photographers dedicated to the art of image making.

See it here
page 2

Studio Lighting in Small Spaces

2009-06-24T19:51:00.005-04:00

Many of my students ask me about creating a camera room in their homes. It seems that the main concern is space, or more accurately, the lack thereof.

I was at Botsford Hospital this morning creating head and shoulder portraits for the incoming "First Year Residents"(Oh, side note... I have been told that if you get sick and need to go to the hospital, this may not be the best time to do it... see "first year" title.)

The space I set up my camera room in was a hallway just outside the meeting room. It was roughly 12 feet wide and I could back up about 10-12 feet. Even with the space limitations, I was still able to set up my Larson 4x6 soffbox. In my opinion, it's one of the finest light modifiers available.

Leila's Sr. Portraits

2009-06-24T16:53:00.003-04:00

Ok, so I haven't written anything in ....well, forever ;). I'll try to make up for it now.

We decided to postpone Leila's portrait session from last Saturday to Sunday due to all the rain we had. I'm glad that we did!

We met Leila an Sonia (Her mom) at the Cranbrook House in Bloomfield Hills. We created a bunch of images on the grounds of the house as well as in the garden behind Kingswood school.

Now, mind you... I have been photographing Leila her whole life. When she was a year old she cried like a baby during the session (pun intended). Mom was sooooo happy that she didn't give us a repeat performance this time!! :)

Enjoy a few images from Leila's session.

Prepping

2009-06-11T06:55:00.003-04:00

I just found out that our GLIP (Great Lakes Institute of Photography) is full. That's pretty awesome news considering some classes were cancelled due to lack of turn out.

So as the count down to school draws near, I find myself freaking out trying to get a whole load of work done before I leave for the week. Unfortunately my "studio" work screeches to a halt when I am away teaching.

So, today will be a day of production, new slide preparation, CD/DVD burning and getting equipment ready. And that's just this morning!! :)

Gotta go get to it!
See ya!

More Image Enhancing Techiniques

2009-03-30T16:52:00.004-04:00

Check out this video to learn how simple it is to achieve the look in these images.

Making your pictures look like photographs

2009-03-28T20:04:00.005-04:00

I came up with a set of actions for Photoshop to help speed up our production time by automating repetitive tasks.

One of the elements included in the action "set" is a method to quickly enhance an average looking capture ~ I'm talking about the image as it comes right out of the camera, not the subject matter.

Many of the actions included in the "Deutsch Production Actions" set deal with cropping and resizing images and preparing them for upload to your lab, while others focus on enhancing your portrait and wedding images.

Click on the image to see the larger resolution before and after image. Then watch he video to see how easily this picture was transformed in to a beautiful photograph.

So easy, even cave man.....ah never mind;) Enjoy! ~ Oh, by the way, see my signature at the bottom? That was created with another action that's included in the set :)

Economic Stimulus Plan

2009-03-25T13:01:00.002-04:00

Are you tired of waiting for the economic stimulus plan to kick in? Well, we have the answer!!

Introducing the Deutsch "ESP" (Economic Stimulus Plan- You knew that, right?)for high school seniors.

Our Plan only costs $550.
Here's how it works:
You pay $100 to reserve your session.
We'll spend 45 minutes photographing you in up to 2 outfits.
You get 5 Gift Selections (8x10 or 2-5x7) and 48 wallets.
You'll see and order your portraits at "view and choose", image presentation appointment.

Give us a call for more details.

Creating a Legacy

2009-03-24T12:13:00.004-04:00

When tragedy strikes a family, one of the first things people look for are photos of their loved ones.

Portraits capture the love, the relationships and the feelings that we share with one another. It is something that may seem costly at first but families that take the time and invest in professional portraits create a legacy for themselves and for future generations.

As time goes by and one year slips into the next, I realize how important it is to look back on old family portraits. I am comforted by seeing the beautiful images of my family members who are no longer with us. Fortunately for me, my family took the time to create that legacy... that memory.

You never can tell what the future holds. The time to create your family legacy is now.

We are offering specially priced portrait packages through the month of April for anyone who would like to create a legacy of their own.

~Yes. It's that important to me.

Mention this post to receive up to 50% off selected "Creating a Legacy" portrait collections.

Call now 248-560-3100 or email a note with Creating a Legacy in the subject line. Don't wait until it's too late.

Update on the copyright brush

2009-03-21T11:51:00.003-04:00

Ok. I just learned something about Mac's today. Maybe that's why my brain hurts. In order to create the © symbol, you have to press option G while in the type (T) tool.

If you are working on a PC laptop that doesn't have a separate number pad on the right and you're forced to use those numbers at the top of the screen, it won't work either.

I will have to look at an old laptop to figure it out, but until then happy computing:)

Creating a custom brush in Photoshop

2009-03-20T12:58:00.001-04:00

Spring Cleaning = SAVINGS

2009-03-11T16:01:00.001-04:00

...and a rare opportunity for you!

Every year as we clean out our files, we gather all the previous year's negatives and digital materials and move them to our off site storage facility.

Needless to say, we are running out of space! So we have decided to offer them to you.

From now until April 1st you can purchase the digital files or negatives from any previously ordered session. A complete wedding is $300 and each portrait session is $75. Both include shipping. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please email us at info@davidmdeutsch.com.

Hurry, the month is almost half over!

Senior Models for the Class of 2010 = Free Money!

2009-02-27T11:21:00.006-05:00

We are currently look for Senior spokesmodels for the Class of 2010.

If you are an outgoing Junior, we would like you to help us so we can show off all our crazy new ideas for next year. The ideal candidate is socially active, in and out of school... AND ON FACEBOOK!

Each model session will be created between March 1st and April 30th. We will create model cards with a few of the images from your session for you to pass out to your friends. The rest will be posted in your gallery on Facebook.

Every model selected will be eligible for a FREE regular Senior Session that MUST be used anytime June through July. Any other sessions during your Senior year are 50% off. PLUS you can earn up to $25 for every one of your friends that turn in your model card when they are photographed!

What a great way to make money this summer without really doing anything more than talking to your friends. How awesome is that?

Call 248-560-3100 or send me a message on Facebook for more details.

PPM Competition Results

2009-02-11T08:40:00.004-05:00

Well, I'm back from Lansing and I'm happy to report that my images did pretty well in the Professional Photographers of Michigan print competition.

My combined score for my top 4 prints was 346. That was the fifth highest score in the state.

My image of Dario Faruggia from Wyandotte High School scored a whopping 95 points! A bridal portrait of Ann Marie (Bailey) Moran scored 80. The image that I created outside the Luxor Hotel for My friend Jim Churchill scored 81.

I entered a couple of images that I created a GLIP last summer too. The image of Justyn that was captured on the campus of the college scored 87 and my composite of Anna Marie scored 83 (I think it was under scored).

I was happy to receive the following awards:
~The Professional Photographers of America CPP Award for the highest scoring image submitted by a Certified Professional Photographer.
~The Kodak Gallery Award, for Photographic Excellence in the portrait category.
~Court of Honor in the wedding category.
~Michigan Top Seven Master Photographer.

The next step is to enter the images in PPA's annual print competition to see if any of them will be accepted into the traveling Loan Collection. -Wish me luck :)

Somerset Inn

2009-01-17T15:32:00.004-05:00

Is the Media Fair and Balanced?

2009-01-08T18:54:00.004-05:00

...An email that I just received. Is the media fair and balanced? You decide.

Another normal day in Southern Israel . . . .

Israeli family during a rocket alarm in Kfar Azza, Wednesday

Benjamin Netanyahu gave an interview and was asked about Israel's occupation of Arab lands.
His response was "It's our land". The reporter (CNN or the like) was stunned - read below "It's our land..." It's important information since we don't get fair and accurate reporting from the media and facts tend to get lost in the jumble of daily events.

"Crash Course on the Arab Israeli Conflict."

Here are overlooked facts in the current & past Middle East situation compiled by a Christian university professor:

BRIEF FACTS ON THE ISRAELI CONFLICT TODAY.

1. Nationhood and Jerusalem. Israel became a nation in 1312 BCE, two thousand years before the rise of Islam.

2. Arab refugees in Israel began identifying themselves as part of a Palestinian people in 1967, two decades after the establishment of the modern State of Israel.

3. Since the Jewish conquest in 1272 BCE, the Jews have had dominion over the land for one thousand years with a continuous presence in the land for the past 3,300 years.

4. The only Arab dominion since the conquest in 635 CE lasted no more than 22 years.

5. For over 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the Jewish capital. Jerusalem has never been the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. Even when the Jordanians occupied Jerusalem, they never sought to make it their capital, and Arab leaders did not come to visit.

6. Jerusalem is mentioned over 700 times in Tanach, the Jewish Holy Scriptures. Jerusalem is not mentioned once in the Koran.

7. King David founded the city of Jerusalem. Mohammed never came to Jerusalem.

8. Jews pray facing Jerusalem. Muslims pray with their backs toward Jerusalem.

9. Arab and Jewish Refugees: in 1948 the Arab refugees were encouraged to leave Israel by Arab leaders promising to purge the land of Jews. Sixty-eight percent left without ever seeing an Israeli soldier.

10 The Jewish refugees were forced to flee from Arab lands due to Arab brutality, persecution and pogroms.

11. The number of Arab refugees who left Israel in 1948 is estimated to be around 630,000. The number of Jewish refugees from Arab lands is estimated to be the same.

12. Arab refugees were INTENTIONALLY not absorbed or integrated into the Arab lands to which they fled, despite the vast Arab territory. Out of the 100,000,000 refugees since World War II, theirs is the only refugee group in the world that has never been absorbed or integrated into their own people's lands. Jewish refugees were completely absorbed into Israel, a country no larger than the state of New Jersey .

13. The Arab-Israeli Conflict: the Arabs are represented by eight separate nations, not including the Palestinians. There is only one Jewish nation. The Arab nations initiated all five wars and lost. Israel defended itself each time and won.

14. The PLO's Charter still calls for the destruction of the State of Israel. Israel has given the Palestinians most of the West Bank land, autonomy under the Palestinian Authority.

15. Under Jordanian rule, Jewish holy sites were desecrated and the Jews were denied access to places of worship. Under Israeli rule, all Muslim and Christian sites have been preserved and made accessible to people of all faiths.

16. The UN Record on Israel and the Arabs: of the 175 Security Council resolutions passed before 1990, 97 were directed against Israel.

17. Of the 690 General Assembly resolutions voted on before 1990, 429 were directed against Israel.

18. The UN was silent while 58 Jerusalem Synagogues were destroyed by the Jordanians.

19. The UN was silent while the Jordanians systematically desecrated the ancient Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives.

20. The UN was silent while the Jordanians enforced an apartheid-like a policy of preventing Jews from visiting the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

These are incredible times. We have to ask what our role should be. What will we tell our grandchildren about what we did when there was a turning point in Jewish destiny, an opportunity to make a difference?

Contact your Government representatives and voice your support for Israel to defend itself from the constant barrage of missiles being launched from Gaza at civilians in Israel. Say prayers for Israel's survival. Suggested Psalm 120 & 121

START NOW- Send this to other people you know and ask them to send it to others, Jew and non-Jew--it doesn't really matter.

Olivia and John

2009-01-07T14:24:00.004-05:00

We had a blast photographing Olivia and John's wedding.

They got married last year... OK, so it was week and a half ago on December 27th :).

It's hard to believe that it was 60 degrees in December! Anyway, Olivia was beautiful and John was a handsome groom. Together, they were stunning. Here are a few images from the day. The rest should be online shortly.

Enjoy.

Resolutions

2009-01-05T10:13:00.003-05:00

Well, here it is, the fifth day of January 2009. Where does the time go?

You can tell you are getting older when the years do pass much more quickly than they did when you were younger.

I've been thinking about how people usaully wait until a new year to resolve to make changes in their lives. Usually weight loss, to quit smoking, to be a better person, etc. What's so special about January 1st that it magically makes people want to change their lives for the better?

Don't get me wrong. I think it's awesome that people want to make positive changes in their lives. I just think that once a year is too few and far between to do it. Why not make a new resolution once a month... or even better, once a week?

Today, I am implementing a new tradition. I am making a "New Day Resolution". That way, if I fall behind or need to tweek or change my resolutions, I don't feel like I've failed miserabley. I can just modify them the very next day!

Today's resolution is to keep this blog current. I hate looking at the blog and realizing that it's gone for months without any new information added to it. It took a bit of effort, but I was able to blow the dust off and make this post.

So there you have it. I have started 2009 with a new day resolution that I can stick to... and tomorrow, a new one. I would encourage you to do the same. Don't let the calendar dictate when you change your life.

What Caused Our Economic Crisis?

2008-10-31T21:48:00.001-04:00

Alexis and MacKenzie

2008-10-24T17:01:00.000-04:00

Maribeth and Rob have given me the pleasure of photographing them for years. From the days of "Dr. Knight's" Intern and Residency portraits at Botsford Hosptial, to their wedding and family portraits and everything in between.

We had the the choice to photograph the girls in the studio or on location at Orchard Lake Country Club. We chose the club - and I'm glad we did.

The weather and lighting were awesome!

Here's the slideshow from the session.

Ashcraft Family

2008-10-24T14:27:00.001-04:00

Fall in Michigan is a beautiful time for outdoor photography - provided, of course it doesn't rain... or snow for that matter.

Last weekend we had to gorgeous days for portraits, so we took advantage of them by photographing the Ashcraft family.

It's amazing how fast these kids are growing up! One day we're doing baby portraits, teh next the kids are both in schiool. Where does the time go?

Well, we had a great time photographing these guys and Birmingham Country Club made a great background!

Funny Wedding Video

2008-10-24T09:13:00.000-04:00

For all you wedding photographers out there...and anyone who just likes weddings, I think you'll enjoy this video.

Not a traditional "first dance" by any means. It's worth the 5 minutes it takes to watch it.

I would love to find the creator..... Let me know what you think about it.

New Wedding Slideshow

2008-10-01T11:03:00.014-04:00

I was reviewing some of the weddings that we photographed this year and was really pleased that we were able to share the joy with so many families.

I was looking for some new images to use in a sample album and couldn't decide on just one wedding! So rather than make a dozen new albums, I thought I would put together a short slideshow with few images from each of my favorite weddings.

Enjoy!

Nicki and Jerry

2008-09-15T21:35:00.000-04:00

It has been a whirlwind of weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and portrait sessions over the the last few weeks which is why it has taken me so long to post this.

Nicki and Jerry had an incredible wedding at Temple Israel a few weeks ago.

What a gorgeous day to get married. The ceremony took place in back of the Temple under a canopy overlooking a beautiful fountain.

We have been looking forward to this wedding ever since we found out that Nicki and Jerry were engaged. They're just such a sweet couple who truly love each other and it really shows!

I'm really excited to post these few images form the wedding as we finish up printing the preview magazine.

Mazel tov (congratulations) Nicki and Jerry!

Olivia and John

2008-09-09T12:05:00.005-04:00

The rain held off long enough last Friday for us to create some awesome engagement portraits for Olivia and John.

We met them at the Governor Warner Mansion in Downtown Farmington.

Although most people think that it's best to photograph people outdoors when it's bright and sunny, lighting is really more flattering when it's overcast.

That's exactly what we had. Soft, beautiful even lighting to photograph Olivia and John.

Here are a few images from the session. Enjoy the slide show.

We can't wait for the wedding:)
Enjoy

Rachel and Aaron

2008-08-24T11:35:00.000-04:00

When I heard that Rachel was getting married I was sooooo excited! You see, I've been photographing Rachel since she was a little girl and I have had the opportunity to watch her grow to become a beautiful bride.

I only got to meet Aaron the day of the wedding, but as soon as I did I knew he was perfect for Rachel. Aaron (or Steve as the Greenbaum boys call him) is a warm, caring individual who is really an all around nice guy... a real credit to his parents.

The weather last Tuesday was absolutely perfect for the wedding at Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. So atypical for August in Michigan!

I can't wait to get back to editing the wedding images because I know Rachel and Aaron and their families are going to love them.

Amber and Jesse

2008-08-22T11:34:00.000-04:00

We had the distinct pleasure of creating beautiful images of Amber and Jesse and their families as they were married at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester last Friday.

The day was absolutely gorgeous and the hotel made for some really pretty portraits!

Tammi and I are so pleased that Karen (Jesse's mom) selected us to capture all of the excitement and romance of the day. That's quiet a compliment considering that she is a photographer herself.

Check out Karen's website.

I hope we have the opportunity to share more milestones with Amber and Jesse as they begin their new life together as husband and wife.

Gadi & Jeana

2008-07-29T21:54:00.000-04:00

I love to watch families grow. I've had the privilege to photograph all of the Beneson's Sr. Portraits ... and now Jeana's wedding.

Jeana and Gadi were married at Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on a gorgeous summer afternoon. The ceremony took place outside on July 13th, which was a warm, sunny afternoon.

We really enjoyed working with the Beneson's & Rivkin's but really loved photographing Jeana & Gadi together... they're just so darn cute together!

Below are a few images from the day.

Ann Marie and Jim

2008-07-24T12:39:00.003-04:00

I guess it was a really good thing that Ann Marie was looking for a job earlier this year. During her online job search, she stumbled across our website.

The wedding took place on July 11th at St. Mary's in Greek Town. One of those georgeous old churchs in downtown Detroit. The reception followed at the Detoit Yacht Club, on Belle Isle. The day was amazing! What a great backdrop for photos.

We also got to see one our favorite wedding bands, Simone Vitale. Simone actually taught Jim how to play guitar. How cool is that?

I was so excited after the wedding, that I couldn't wait to view the images and started working on them that night! WOW... we got some very cool images for Ann Marie and Jim. The love that they feel for each other was so easy to capture and is expressed in the images that we created. I'm soooooo happy that they allowed us to share in their special day.

Free Senior Portraits

2008-07-22T10:36:00.000-04:00

Attention class of 2009!!

Our summer season is in full swing and NOW is the time to schedule your portriat session.
If you call and reserve your session time before August 5th, you can get your session for FREE!!

Even if you had your yearbook photos done at another studio, because you thoght you "had to" you can still take advantage of this awesome special!

Just give us a call for the details. Wanna see more? Check out our Senior Website.

Check out our Facebook page.

Jennifer and Steve

2008-07-10T15:05:00.003-04:00

Last weekend we photographed Jennifer and Steve at one of my favorite locations in the metro

Detroit area, Kirk in the Hills. It has to be one of the most beautiful churches in Michigan.

The reception was at the Max M Fisher Music Center in Detroit.

(That's Max in the middle, by the way. Taken at his 90th birthday party)

We had the opportunity to work with Don & Joanne Pham from Take 1 Productions. Don and Joanne are not your typical videographers! They have a style that resembles a Hollywood/MTV production. They rightfully refer to themselves as cinematographers.

Check out their website and see if you agree!

Below are a few of the images we created for Jennifer and Steve. Enjoy!

Quote of the day

2008-07-10T01:22:00.000-04:00

Imagination is more important than knowledge.
~Albert Einstein

...and this comes from a guy who sometimes couldn't remember which house was his.

Of course when we go out of town, I usually can't remember our hotel room... see the correlation???;)

Face Book

2008-07-09T17:43:00.000-04:00

I'm amazed at the number of people using Facebook. There are over 80 Million active users!!
~Amazing

Black & White Conversion in Photoshop

2008-07-05T11:20:00.000-04:00

Are you tired of converting your images to black and white only to find color casts in your prints when they come back from the lab?

This series of commands will result in black & white prints that have no color casts to them because you are deleting all color information before printing.

Open an Image and go to Image>Mode>Labcolor.
Under the Channels tab, delete channel b. Delete Alpha 2 channel.
Convert Mode to Greyscale. Image>Mode>Greyscale.
Convert Mode back to RGB color so the lab can print it Image>Mode>RGB Color.

That's it! Simply write an action for this and you can convert files to black and white with the push of a button!

Simple, huh?

Word Play

2008-07-03T23:13:00.002-04:00

check out this cool wordle from our blog...

Check it out for yourself ... Wordle

Vote for us

2008-06-30T16:46:00.002-04:00

We've been nominated as one of the best photographers in the Detroit Area (i'm sure a bunch of others have too).
Help us out by clicking the box and voting!
Thanks:)

Too Funny

2008-06-29T00:38:00.000-04:00

Saw this on car in a parking lot when we went out for breakfast. Too funny:)

We're On Facebook!

2008-06-27T10:45:00.000-04:00

Yep, that's right. I finally jumped into this decade with both feet :)

I'm curious. How many other people out there have a facebook page? If you do, please add me as a friend or post something to my page. My goal is to add photo's and video's from portraits and weddings for people to share all over the world.

Look me up! David M Deutsch.

CLASS OF 2009 - YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED!!

2008-06-26T14:27:00.000-04:00

I't time to start thinking outside the box. Our senior portraits are more creative than 95% of the photographers in the COUNTRY. Take a look at our Senior Website and see if you don't agree.

If you call now and reserve a session time for the month of July, we will create your portraits ABSOLUTELY FREE. All you need to do is pay a small deposit to reserve your time in the camera room and we will apply that amount to your finished portraits.

Read the card for more info... and call us today!

SENIOR PORTRAIT SLIDE SHOWS

2008-06-26T13:58:00.000-04:00

I love photographing high school seniors! They're so energetic and optimistic. One of the cool products that we offer is a Sr. Slide Show.

I'm sure you've seen shows in the past where the images fade in and out to music. Those are nice but.......... I think our slide shows "kick it up a notch" with the addition of live video.

Check out the slide show from Erika's portrait session.