Health Care? Really?

People often rely on the government for what they think is health care.

Have you checked your "health care" program lately?
We don't have a health care program in this country. What we have is a sick care program. When you get sick you go get a patch to make it better.  It has nothing to do with becoming or remaining healthy.

Guess what I found out? You can't trade in your body when it wears out, like you do a car. So doesn't it make sense to take care of it?
Hmmmm....

Are you a Professional Photographer?

I'm really curious. 

What constitutes a "Full time Professional Photographer"?
Is it training?
Hours worked?
Income?
A cool, hip blog with underexposed, sun flared images?

Let me know your thoughts.
David

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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
Epictetus

Class of 2014 - Special Savings on Sr Portraits

Who do you know that's graduating in 2014?

Now is the time to have them call us and reserve their summer session for senior pictures.

WHY?

Because sessions booked through June 15th will receive a 75% DISCOUNT on all session fees. That's pretty close to FREE for those of you keeping score.

Choose our popular indoor and out session. It's a great way to mix styles a clothing to please both parents and students.
Wanna try something different? Ask about our Secret Location. I could tell you now... but it's a secret.

Wanna earn some extra spending money this summer? Ask us about our referral program.

We are looking forward to talking to you.

A Passion for Personal Development

Time Management.

Do you ever feel "busier than a one armed paper hanger"?
Unfortunately, in this fast paced society in which we live, we are finding more and more things, activities and to-do's to fill our days.

When we focus on the massive list that most of us create for ourselves, it can be overwhelming and a source of stress in our lives.
That tends to cause us to think about and focus on the negatives in our day instead of the positives.

Change your self talk. Why? Because thoughts become things.  Stop shoulding on yourself with the things you HAVE to get done.

Watch this personal development video featuring Nancy Matthews as a way to shift your thinking from things you have to do to things you want to do and remove a source of stress from your day.

Check back every week. The content changes with practical information from top professionals in their fields on topics ranging from: 

Goal setting

Time management

Personal development

Business development

Leadership development 

Financial management 

Personal motivation, and more.

Leave a comment if you'd like to learn how you can have the new video delivered to your mobil device, weekly.

PAWS Shows Up at Wedding {David M Deutsch, Master of Photography, Wedding Photography}

Look who made a surprise visit at Emmy and Tony's wedding. It's PAWS from the Detroit Tigers!
He danced and partied with family and guests and even posed for a few photo-ops.

What a great time and AWESOME surprise for the bride and groom :)

In case you are wondering... Paws is the one on the right. Just thought I would clear that up.

A Healthy Energy Drink

You've seen all those Monster energy drinks that claim to give you 5 hours of energy and even make you a RockStar if you drink them, right?

Well, I've found one that is WAY more healthy for you and doesn't contain harmful chemicals or obscene amounts of caffeine either.

Check out the info on the ViSalus blog for a fact sheet on GO. You'll see why it's my pre-workout drink of choice.

Photography is a business

A nice graphic with interesting information. I'm all for new people wanting to "go pro" in the industry. Just remember a professional photographer is a business person who sells a product and a needed service. There is no prestige in the starving artist syndrome.
http://petapixel.com/2013/04/08/an-infographic-on-creating-sustainability-in-the-photography-industry/

Creating a B/W Conversion Action in Photoshop

Photoshop Actions really do help to eliminate repetitive tasks and ultimately speed up your work flow.
Here's a quick tutorial on how to record your own black and white conversion action.

Another of Emmy

I'm happy to say that classic bridal portraiture will never go out of style.
Who wouldn't want a little posing direction to look better, especially on their wedding day?

That's why I'm happy to say we still practice and teach the fine art of body positioning as it relates to photography.

For my students...
How did I light this??

Doesn't Emmy look GORGEOUS?!?!
Working on finishing the images now :)

I'm Back!

It's been a while!
Time to blow the dust off of this blog and start posting.

What blogs do you like to read? What topics do you find interesting?

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::

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

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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.