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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Destination Wedding Jamaica: A Soldier's Welcome
I just came across this article and I really enjoyed the story and wanted to share it on here.
Destination Wedding Jamaica: A Soldier's Welcome
Words by Courtney Cox
Photos courtesy of Kristen Weaver Photography
Last October, Rachel had more than just her gorgeous wedding to be thankful for, she was also celebrating the return of the love of her life from overseas duty. This New Jersey photographer’s groom-to-be came home a few months earlier and she now found herself a military wife. After months of planning sans groom, 30 of Rachel and Matt’s closest friends and family joined them in Montego Bay, Jamaica for a dream destination wedding.
If you are looking for a destination wedding photographer I would be delighted to hear from you. Please also keep in mind I am giving away 3 complete destination wedding photography packages and if you would like more information please feel free to a stop by this link.
Thanks,
August
Destination Wedding Jamaica: A Soldier's Welcome
Words by Courtney Cox
Photos courtesy of Kristen Weaver Photography
Last October, Rachel had more than just her gorgeous wedding to be thankful for, she was also celebrating the return of the love of her life from overseas duty. This New Jersey photographer’s groom-to-be came home a few months earlier and she now found herself a military wife. After months of planning sans groom, 30 of Rachel and Matt’s closest friends and family joined them in Montego Bay, Jamaica for a dream destination wedding.
If you are looking for a destination wedding photographer I would be delighted to hear from you. Please also keep in mind I am giving away 3 complete destination wedding photography packages and if you would like more information please feel free to a stop by this link.
Thanks,
August
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Will You Trash the Dress? Photos To Make You Say Yes!
I came across this article and I have bride after bride interested in doing a trash the dress shoot and most get cold feet. For many good reasons and the unfortunate idea that a Trash the Dress shoot, really does not mean its going in the Trash Can. In all actuality, a simple dry cleaning is all it will need. I digress!
Here is a link to a Trash the Dress shoot I did - Kathy's Trash the Dress album
Here is a link to the article that inspired this article - Will You Trash the Dress? Photos To Make You Say Yes!
If you are getting married and would like more information from August T Photography, we would love to hear from you! Whether you are getting married in the Myrtle Beach area or anywhere around the globe, we are not only willing to travel, we love to travel!
Thanks,
August
www.AugustTPhotography.com
Here is a link to a Trash the Dress shoot I did - Kathy's Trash the Dress album
Here is a link to the article that inspired this article - Will You Trash the Dress? Photos To Make You Say Yes!
If you are getting married and would like more information from August T Photography, we would love to hear from you! Whether you are getting married in the Myrtle Beach area or anywhere around the globe, we are not only willing to travel, we love to travel!
Thanks,
August
www.AugustTPhotography.com
Friday, April 1, 2011
5 Important Questions for Your Destination Wedding Photographer
I came across a great article written by a destination bride and she has some wonderful insights that any destination bride should consider when looking for a photographer. The direct link to her article is below but first here are her 5 questions and my answers to these questions. I hope you enjoy the article!
1. Can I choose from more than one photographer? Some firms offer multiple photographers. Sometimes these "other" photographers are simply interns or learning the ropes. In fact, if you do NOT specifically ask for the main photographer, you very well may not be getting that person. At August T Photography, you get me, August, and only me. Well, you may request a second shooter but they will be just that.
2. Does the photographer shoot film or digital? There are a few photographers that are holding onto film. I learned on film over 20 years ago and I love working with film, but I have to be honest with you, there really is nothing like what I can do wtih digital compared to film. I could probably write you a novel of what advantages there are to digital. So, long story short, I will be shooting digital.
3. What do you want to have photographed? There are a few things I go over with every bride. First, I would love to have an engagement session with you and your fiance. This allows us to get to know each other as well as see my work first hand. Second, I email a list of the top 85 shots most brides are looking for at their weddings. I encourage each bride to add to or take from this list and email it back to me. I also encourage each bride to keep her eye out for shots she would like and email them to me or even create an album on Facebook. This helps me to be as prepared as possible. Finally, I set a time to go over all of this information about one week prior to the wedding. Again, to be as prepared as possible.
4. How long will the session be? I have been hired for some shorter weddings and inevitably I am asked to stay longer. To make sure each bride has a sufficient amount of coverage on her wedding day all of my packages include a full 8 hours of coverage. The only exception to this rule is weekday weddings. One other nice option is that I include an engagement session with every wedding package. Win-Win for everyone!
5. Can I schedule a phone call with the photographer prior to my wedding? I almost can NOT believe this question exists. I am planning on talking to you, meeting you, talking to you again, going over the contract, asking tons of questions about how you met, what your wedding plans are, what type of photos you are looking for and the list goes on. It is actually very rare that we do not become pretty good friends. Well, at least well aquainted prior to your wedding. You will have my personal cell phone number and email address and you will be told to email or call anytime you feel the need!
Thanks,
August
August T Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTPhotography.com
412.377.7245
1. Can I choose from more than one photographer? Some firms offer multiple photographers. Sometimes these "other" photographers are simply interns or learning the ropes. In fact, if you do NOT specifically ask for the main photographer, you very well may not be getting that person. At August T Photography, you get me, August, and only me. Well, you may request a second shooter but they will be just that.
2. Does the photographer shoot film or digital? There are a few photographers that are holding onto film. I learned on film over 20 years ago and I love working with film, but I have to be honest with you, there really is nothing like what I can do wtih digital compared to film. I could probably write you a novel of what advantages there are to digital. So, long story short, I will be shooting digital.
3. What do you want to have photographed? There are a few things I go over with every bride. First, I would love to have an engagement session with you and your fiance. This allows us to get to know each other as well as see my work first hand. Second, I email a list of the top 85 shots most brides are looking for at their weddings. I encourage each bride to add to or take from this list and email it back to me. I also encourage each bride to keep her eye out for shots she would like and email them to me or even create an album on Facebook. This helps me to be as prepared as possible. Finally, I set a time to go over all of this information about one week prior to the wedding. Again, to be as prepared as possible.
4. How long will the session be? I have been hired for some shorter weddings and inevitably I am asked to stay longer. To make sure each bride has a sufficient amount of coverage on her wedding day all of my packages include a full 8 hours of coverage. The only exception to this rule is weekday weddings. One other nice option is that I include an engagement session with every wedding package. Win-Win for everyone!
5. Can I schedule a phone call with the photographer prior to my wedding? I almost can NOT believe this question exists. I am planning on talking to you, meeting you, talking to you again, going over the contract, asking tons of questions about how you met, what your wedding plans are, what type of photos you are looking for and the list goes on. It is actually very rare that we do not become pretty good friends. Well, at least well aquainted prior to your wedding. You will have my personal cell phone number and email address and you will be told to email or call anytime you feel the need!
Thanks,
August
August T Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTPhotography.com
412.377.7245
Monday, March 21, 2011
Destination Wedding Photography: Flying In Talent
Project Wedding has a great article I came across regarding your photographer for a destination wedding. Many resorts offer a local photographer and often it is a much cheaper option than flying in a photographer, however, it really does have its drawbacks.
"The advantage to flying in photographer talent is that you'll be able to meet with him or her before your wedding and spend more significant time going over desired shots and wedding day details. Interview potential photographers about their location familiarity. A seasoned destination photographer will know how to adapt to a destination locale and what to look for in capturing your wedding."
Another great point is the potential flexibility for your photographer to offer some extended coverage.
"A destination wedding is often extended into a weekend or weeklong celebration. Many couples want their photographer to capture the rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch; others will hire a photographer to shoot a week of wedding-related events. Consider how much of your destination wedding you want immortalized in photos and book your destination-wedding photographer accordingly."
Now at August T Photography we give away 3 FREE destination wedding packages each year. The only thing we ask for is our travel expenses to be covered. Stop by our site for more detailed information.
August T Photogrpahy is committed to providing you with a spectacular experience and a plethora of photos from your destionation wedding. We are looking forward to hearing from you and hope this blog and related article were helpful.
"The advantage to flying in photographer talent is that you'll be able to meet with him or her before your wedding and spend more significant time going over desired shots and wedding day details. Interview potential photographers about their location familiarity. A seasoned destination photographer will know how to adapt to a destination locale and what to look for in capturing your wedding."
Another great point is the potential flexibility for your photographer to offer some extended coverage.
"A destination wedding is often extended into a weekend or weeklong celebration. Many couples want their photographer to capture the rehearsal dinner and day-after brunch; others will hire a photographer to shoot a week of wedding-related events. Consider how much of your destination wedding you want immortalized in photos and book your destination-wedding photographer accordingly."
Now at August T Photography we give away 3 FREE destination wedding packages each year. The only thing we ask for is our travel expenses to be covered. Stop by our site for more detailed information.
August T Photogrpahy is committed to providing you with a spectacular experience and a plethora of photos from your destionation wedding. We are looking forward to hearing from you and hope this blog and related article were helpful.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Planning Tips for the Perfect Honeymoon
I just came across a great article on Planning Tips for the Perfect Honeymoon. I thought it would make a great addition to my blog.
Now if you are thinking about honeymooning in Myrtle Beach, then I have a few things I would like to add. First, some of the top things you should see while you are here.
There is nowhere to swim with the dolphins here, but there are tours that guarantee to see dolphins. Everybody loves dolphins!
There is a very relaxing and romantic place to visit and its called Brookgreen Gardens. I liken it to an Alice and Wonderland feel. It has 300 year old oak trees, statues and water fountains galore and just a beautiful place to visit. It is also somewhere you can literally spend the entire day and possibly not see it all. A nice picnic... champagne and strawberries...
If you like alligators -
Alligator Adventure!
If you like baby tigers in our lap - TIGERS Preservation Station
If you like mini golf there are enough here to play one a day for several months!
If you like restuarants - there are over 3,000 in the area
If you like golf - there are almost as many courses in the area
And the last thing on my list which should probably be first is a romantic sunset photo session
with yours truly. I know of a perfect stretch of 3 miles of totally untouched beach front that makes for some of the most romantic photography to commemerate your new bond as one!
Now for some of what the Myrtle Beach Herald has to say...
He proposed, you said "Yes!" and now you're in the throes of planning your dream wedding. Among all the ceremony details, no doubt part of your wedding planning process also involves scheduling a romantic honeymoon.
Honeymoon planning can be very easy, or very complicated, depending on the trip you want to take. For example, signing up for an all-inclusive resort hotel on a beach somewhere, or a cruise trip with limited ports of call, tend to be easier vacations to organize because they don't require multiple lodging or transportation details.
But you might discover that you and your sweetheart can save a little money as you start your new life together and plan a more localized tour. For example, maybe you are both baseball fans. Touring several cities with major league fields and catching a couple home games would make a very memorable honeymoon vacation that you both would enjoy.
Here are some tips to help you plan your honeymoon so you'll have memorable stories to share through your life together:
the rest of the article can be found here
Now if you are thinking about honeymooning in Myrtle Beach, then I have a few things I would like to add. First, some of the top things you should see while you are here.
There is nowhere to swim with the dolphins here, but there are tours that guarantee to see dolphins. Everybody loves dolphins!
There is a very relaxing and romantic place to visit and its called Brookgreen Gardens. I liken it to an Alice and Wonderland feel. It has 300 year old oak trees, statues and water fountains galore and just a beautiful place to visit. It is also somewhere you can literally spend the entire day and possibly not see it all. A nice picnic... champagne and strawberries...
If you like alligators -
Alligator Adventure!
If you like baby tigers in our lap - TIGERS Preservation Station
If you like mini golf there are enough here to play one a day for several months!
If you like restuarants - there are over 3,000 in the area
If you like golf - there are almost as many courses in the area
And the last thing on my list which should probably be first is a romantic sunset photo session
with yours truly. I know of a perfect stretch of 3 miles of totally untouched beach front that makes for some of the most romantic photography to commemerate your new bond as one!
Now for some of what the Myrtle Beach Herald has to say...
He proposed, you said "Yes!" and now you're in the throes of planning your dream wedding. Among all the ceremony details, no doubt part of your wedding planning process also involves scheduling a romantic honeymoon.
Honeymoon planning can be very easy, or very complicated, depending on the trip you want to take. For example, signing up for an all-inclusive resort hotel on a beach somewhere, or a cruise trip with limited ports of call, tend to be easier vacations to organize because they don't require multiple lodging or transportation details.
But you might discover that you and your sweetheart can save a little money as you start your new life together and plan a more localized tour. For example, maybe you are both baseball fans. Touring several cities with major league fields and catching a couple home games would make a very memorable honeymoon vacation that you both would enjoy.
Here are some tips to help you plan your honeymoon so you'll have memorable stories to share through your life together:
the rest of the article can be found here
Monday, February 21, 2011
12 Destination Wedding Planning Tips
First, I have to say Coastal Carolina Bride offers a plethora of great articles. I just learned today that almost 10% of weddings today are destination weddings. I would encourage you to stop by their website if you are a bride looking to get married in the Carolina's
12 Destination Wedding Planning Tips
So you’re planning a destination wedding on the Carolina Coast. Congratulations! A destination wedding can mean a lifetime of memories, plus the fun of starting your honeymoon right away.
What was once an unusual idea is now a national trend. In the past decade, the wedding industry has seen a 150- to 200-percent growth in destination weddings. In fact, nearly 10 percent of all weddings are now destination weddings.
In addition, recent economic events have refocused couples’ attention on domestic destinations rather than far flung locations such as Mexico or Hawaii. Brides are planning destination weddings closer to home that combine a romantic setting with ease of travel and affordability. The Carolina Coast fits the bill.
Article finished here
Now, if you are looking for a wonderful photographer for your destination wedding, then I would love to have your consideration.
We have a wonderful video that encapsulates out ability to capture your special day. We would love your feedback!
Capturing your special day!
Below are a few accolades and some photos to peruse...
Voted 2nd Best Wedding Photographer in "Best of the Grand Strand" among 40+ contestants
Featured on Carolina and Company with "photos of the day" regularly
Featured on Bravo Bride's blog - regularly
VisitSouth.com - favorite wedding photographer
Excellence in Photography award - Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE
12 Destination Wedding Planning Tips
So you’re planning a destination wedding on the Carolina Coast. Congratulations! A destination wedding can mean a lifetime of memories, plus the fun of starting your honeymoon right away.
What was once an unusual idea is now a national trend. In the past decade, the wedding industry has seen a 150- to 200-percent growth in destination weddings. In fact, nearly 10 percent of all weddings are now destination weddings.
In addition, recent economic events have refocused couples’ attention on domestic destinations rather than far flung locations such as Mexico or Hawaii. Brides are planning destination weddings closer to home that combine a romantic setting with ease of travel and affordability. The Carolina Coast fits the bill.
Article finished here
Now, if you are looking for a wonderful photographer for your destination wedding, then I would love to have your consideration.
We have a wonderful video that encapsulates out ability to capture your special day. We would love your feedback!
Capturing your special day!
Below are a few accolades and some photos to peruse...
Voted 2nd Best Wedding Photographer in "Best of the Grand Strand" among 40+ contestants
Featured on Carolina and Company with "photos of the day" regularly
Featured on Bravo Bride's blog - regularly
VisitSouth.com - favorite wedding photographer
Excellence in Photography award - Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Top Tips for a Hassle Free Destination Wedding
As a wedding photographer, and seeing the behind the scenes of a plethora of weddings, I can tell you that no matter how much planning you do, things can go wrong. Some of the most organized brides I have seen have still forgot something.
Now planning a destination wedding can leave open more room for some chaos to enter. I came across this well written article on Top Tips for a Hassle Free Destination Wedding and wanted to share it with you. 4T6UXJ4XA22V
Destination weddings can be a lot of fun, but there are some logistical concerns one must consider when planning a wedding far from home. For everything to go as smoothly as possible, there are some extra things you may need to do, as well as a few things which the wise bride will let go of doing herself. Get prepared with these top tips for a hassle free destination wedding.
Get Paperwork Done Early. It all sounds so romantic and easy to jet off to a gorgeous beach or fantastic old European city to tie the knot, doesn't it? However, there will be more paperwork involved to get married abroad than in your hometown, and the sooner you get it done, the better. Start by getting or renewing your passports as needed. If travel visas or vaccinations are required, arrange for those right away. In some places, obtaining a marriage license can be a hassle, enough so that you may want a local wedding planner in your destination to help you sort it all out. And don't forget...
The rest of the article can be found here - http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Guy_Antonelli
Now, I know how important the photography can be of your most important wedding day. Knowing you have a photographer who really knows that they are doing, while having a solid professional demeanor is vital. If I can answer any questions regarding my wedding photography services, please let me know.
Thanks,
August
August T Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTPhotography.com
Now planning a destination wedding can leave open more room for some chaos to enter. I came across this well written article on Top Tips for a Hassle Free Destination Wedding and wanted to share it with you. 4T6UXJ4XA22V
Destination weddings can be a lot of fun, but there are some logistical concerns one must consider when planning a wedding far from home. For everything to go as smoothly as possible, there are some extra things you may need to do, as well as a few things which the wise bride will let go of doing herself. Get prepared with these top tips for a hassle free destination wedding.
Get Paperwork Done Early. It all sounds so romantic and easy to jet off to a gorgeous beach or fantastic old European city to tie the knot, doesn't it? However, there will be more paperwork involved to get married abroad than in your hometown, and the sooner you get it done, the better. Start by getting or renewing your passports as needed. If travel visas or vaccinations are required, arrange for those right away. In some places, obtaining a marriage license can be a hassle, enough so that you may want a local wedding planner in your destination to help you sort it all out. And don't forget...
The rest of the article can be found here - http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Guy_Antonelli
Now, I know how important the photography can be of your most important wedding day. Knowing you have a photographer who really knows that they are doing, while having a solid professional demeanor is vital. If I can answer any questions regarding my wedding photography services, please let me know.
Thanks,
August
August T Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTPhotography.com
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Yes, the wind can be a challenge!
When I met the Harris' for their family beach photography session, it was a pretty hot day. Around the Atalaya Castle, there was little to no wind and it was sweltering. When we got down onto the beach, it was a whole different story.
It's always nice to have a challenge of families of 15 or 19, but then it is also really nice to have a family of 3 where when you ask for a smile you get simply that, a smile. It never ceases to amaze me how different it is working with each family I meet here in Myrtle Beach.
The summer is coming to an end and so will my chaotic schedule. In someway I am going to miss it. In others, I am ready for a bit of a break from 105 degree heat indexes...
I hope you enjoy these photos and for well over 100 more, please stop by my website at www.AugustTPhotography.com
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
It's always nice to have a challenge of families of 15 or 19, but then it is also really nice to have a family of 3 where when you ask for a smile you get simply that, a smile. It never ceases to amaze me how different it is working with each family I meet here in Myrtle Beach.
The summer is coming to an end and so will my chaotic schedule. In someway I am going to miss it. In others, I am ready for a bit of a break from 105 degree heat indexes...
I hope you enjoy these photos and for well over 100 more, please stop by my website at www.AugustTPhotography.com
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
You would never guess what the kids were doing!!!
In other posts I talk about referrals and how people come to find me for their photography services. From out in the mid west a family found out their beaches in the gulf were getting tar balls. They rescheduled to Myrtle Beach, looked my up on Yahoo Local. We met and had a wonderful session. In fact some of the photos from the Olroyd Family were just precious moments I caught.
The Olroyds recommended Myrtle Beach and your truly... How humbling to have 2 families as friends from out in the middle of the US coming to see me in the same summer!
Now, when I schedule a sunset session I always expect a wonderful sunset. Sometimes they are better than others. This night was a simply stunning night! Here are a few photos to check out. For almost 200 more stop by my website - www.AugustTPhotography.com or just click on the photos below.
Oh, mom and dad, really love each other and wanted a few couple shots. We did have one of the most spectacular sunsets going on... I am trying to get them to relax for a few minutes and simply gaze into each others eyes. Well, while we are working on a few of these shots, the kids were having the time of their lives... it was really funny! Oh the joys of parenting!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
The Olroyds recommended Myrtle Beach and your truly... How humbling to have 2 families as friends from out in the middle of the US coming to see me in the same summer!
Now, when I schedule a sunset session I always expect a wonderful sunset. Sometimes they are better than others. This night was a simply stunning night! Here are a few photos to check out. For almost 200 more stop by my website - www.AugustTPhotography.com or just click on the photos below.
Oh, mom and dad, really love each other and wanted a few couple shots. We did have one of the most spectacular sunsets going on... I am trying to get them to relax for a few minutes and simply gaze into each others eyes. Well, while we are working on a few of these shots, the kids were having the time of their lives... it was really funny! Oh the joys of parenting!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Who Ever Said Getting 19 People to Jump in the Air at Once is Easy???
I have to say it was a treat to meet the Williams Family. When Marcyta told me there would be 19 in their party I took a deep breath, but at the same time I was soooo game!
I am really glad they chose me as their photographer when they visited Myrtle Beach and I am looking forward to meeting them in the years to come.
Here are a few photos for you to enjoy. Stop by my site for over 200 more...
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
I am really glad they chose me as their photographer when they visited Myrtle Beach and I am looking forward to meeting them in the years to come.
Here are a few photos for you to enjoy. Stop by my site for over 200 more...
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Ramsey's Wedding - What a great show of LOVE!
One of my first weddings this year was with a couple named Spike and Tasha. I met the lady handling the video and she works with a guy, who is Ramsey's new husband. So through the grapevine we talked, met for an engagement session and then I was hired to be their wedding photographer.
It is always pretty cool to find out how people come to know about me and my photography business and this was certainly a great chain of events.
Now, this wedding was in a really cool looking timber framed church in Pawleys Island. I really loved the setting of this church and absolutely loved this stained glass window up in the balcony. I am looking forward to your feedback on the shots and stop by my site to see almost 150 from their wedding.
If I can be of any service to you, your family or friends, let me know how I can help!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
It is always pretty cool to find out how people come to know about me and my photography business and this was certainly a great chain of events.
Now, this wedding was in a really cool looking timber framed church in Pawleys Island. I really loved the setting of this church and absolutely loved this stained glass window up in the balcony. I am looking forward to your feedback on the shots and stop by my site to see almost 150 from their wedding.
If I can be of any service to you, your family or friends, let me know how I can help!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Monday, July 12, 2010
The List is Growing... and I am LOVIN IT!
You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and our blog... Each logo will take you to the respective sites...
You can also find us a featured advertiser on and in The Grand Strand Bride Magazine...
If you want to read what VisitSouth.com and Southern Pirates have to say about us...
For the greatest compliment of all is that we are a 5 Star rated photographer on Yahoo Local and we are also second highest ranked. Please check it out...
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
You can also find us a featured advertiser on and in The Grand Strand Bride Magazine...
If you want to read what VisitSouth.com and Southern Pirates have to say about us...
For the greatest compliment of all is that we are a 5 Star rated photographer on Yahoo Local and we are also second highest ranked. Please check it out...
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Updated My Client Feedback Page... and...
I was pleasantly surprised! I am second ranked on Yahoo Local and full 5 Star Rating with them. Here are the links for each page...
http://www.augusttmichelphotography.com/Other/Client-Feedback
I promise to keep up the great work and I am looking forward to many more of your comments!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
http://www.augusttmichelphotography.com/Other/Client-Feedback
I promise to keep up the great work and I am looking forward to many more of your comments!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Monday, July 5, 2010
Destination Wedding Photographer offering services for FREE this winter!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have a few dates open this winter and I am looking to book a limited number of Destination Weddings for FREE! There are no strings attached less for simply covering my travel expenses. If you are interested, please contact me through my website. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE
I have a few dates open this winter and I am looking to book a limited number of Destination Weddings for FREE! There are no strings attached less for simply covering my travel expenses. If you are interested, please contact me through my website. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Helping This Photographer
You know I never thought much about it, until I heard that Myrtle Beach has had some tourism increases due to the oil hitting some beaches in the Gulf. I really wondered how much that would help my business given that I am taking family beach photos here in the Myrtle Beach area.
Guess what? It was 2 weeks ago, when a call came in, it was a mom worried that her call was too last minute. I happened to have an opening and alls well that ends well.
During that photo shoot I was just being me, chit chatting, asking questions and they mentioned their vacation was scheduled for the Gulf this summer. Their particular location had some oil on the beaches so the rescheduled for Myrtle Beach. Looked on Yahoo Local for a photographer and that's where they found me.
So, the gulf oil spill has not been a black gold mine for me, but I can certainly say I have at least on customer that I did not have because of it. I think it is pretty interesting how all of these things come about.
Here are a few samples from that photo shoot... and click on any photo to see thousands of others.
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Guess what? It was 2 weeks ago, when a call came in, it was a mom worried that her call was too last minute. I happened to have an opening and alls well that ends well.
During that photo shoot I was just being me, chit chatting, asking questions and they mentioned their vacation was scheduled for the Gulf this summer. Their particular location had some oil on the beaches so the rescheduled for Myrtle Beach. Looked on Yahoo Local for a photographer and that's where they found me.
So, the gulf oil spill has not been a black gold mine for me, but I can certainly say I have at least on customer that I did not have because of it. I think it is pretty interesting how all of these things come about.
Here are a few samples from that photo shoot... and click on any photo to see thousands of others.
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Our Ad in the Grand Strand Bride Magazine
It's interesting to me how you develop friendships and working relationships with customers. I responded to an ad on Craigslist for folks looking for a wedding photographer. I replied and low and behold, we met to do an engagement shoot. It was a pretty chilly day, but they were SOLD on my photography. Heck I was even pretty impressed with some of the shots we got that day.
Just an FYI, I am building to a specific series of points.
When talking with this couple I find that he does a lot of work with web design and knows quite a bit about photoshop. At their wedding there is a woman there who is in dance classes with this couple and she is handling the video for the wedding. She turns out to be impressed enough with my work that she refers me to a friends, brother who is getting married. I do an engagement shoot with this new couple and get hired for their wedding.
Now, in and among all of this I take a leap of faith and offer my services for free for this cooking show called Taste!. At this show I meet a woman whom is later going to end up working with me in a sales and marketing capacity because she really likes me as a person and LOVES my photography. This woman happens to be best friends with the mother of the gentleman whom I referred to in the beginning that does web design.
I have some younger friends back north who were going to handle my ad for the Grand Strand Bridal Magazine and through circumstances, time lines were not met and I called upon this web design gentleman. The ad you are going to see below is his work. His name is Spike Cohen and even though he did not design my current website, I am looking for him to do some serious redesign on my site. He did a PHENOMENAL job on my ad and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for graphic design or web related work done!
Here it is...
If you want to see a really cute blog they have and some of my photography, then stop by and visit them on http://www.spikelovestasha.com/ For a link to his web design company, then here it is... http://www.myrtlebeachwebsitedesigner.com/
Oh and here is one of my favorite photos from their wedding.
Just an FYI, I am building to a specific series of points.
When talking with this couple I find that he does a lot of work with web design and knows quite a bit about photoshop. At their wedding there is a woman there who is in dance classes with this couple and she is handling the video for the wedding. She turns out to be impressed enough with my work that she refers me to a friends, brother who is getting married. I do an engagement shoot with this new couple and get hired for their wedding.
Now, in and among all of this I take a leap of faith and offer my services for free for this cooking show called Taste!. At this show I meet a woman whom is later going to end up working with me in a sales and marketing capacity because she really likes me as a person and LOVES my photography. This woman happens to be best friends with the mother of the gentleman whom I referred to in the beginning that does web design.
I have some younger friends back north who were going to handle my ad for the Grand Strand Bridal Magazine and through circumstances, time lines were not met and I called upon this web design gentleman. The ad you are going to see below is his work. His name is Spike Cohen and even though he did not design my current website, I am looking for him to do some serious redesign on my site. He did a PHENOMENAL job on my ad and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for graphic design or web related work done!
Here it is...
If you want to see a really cute blog they have and some of my photography, then stop by and visit them on http://www.spikelovestasha.com/ For a link to his web design company, then here it is... http://www.myrtlebeachwebsitedesigner.com/
Oh and here is one of my favorite photos from their wedding.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Grand Strand Bride's New Magazine - HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!
Ladies and well, yes, Ladies, the newest Grand Strand Bride Magazine is out and ready to ship directly into your hands. It provides a plethora of vendors, ideas and tips for weddings here in the Grand Strand. The best part is the magazine is absolutely FREE to pick up at any local wedding vendors or you with a simple request online and a small fee for shipping.
Just click on the magazine photo for a direct link requesting the magazine
Being a proud advertiser in the Grand Strand Bride magazine I am encouraging all of the potential brides to be to check out the newest issue. You will NOT be disappointed. This really is a unique and finely articulated magazine for brides looking to have a wedding here in the Myrtle Beach, SC Grand Strand area.
Now I also had a very nice endorsement from VisitSouth.com and this photo of the bride and her friends jumping and you will link you directly to it. I would really love your feedback on what they had to say, as well as my photography.
In closing, I have to say that I am not a photographer because it was some career path I stumbled into as a youngster. Its not as if life developed and somehow I am stuck doing something...
I am a photographer because I have an artistic background, was HUGELY fortunate enough to be exposed to a photography program while I was in high school. Over the last 20 years I have had a pretty nice camera and I took photos here and there for friends and family, weddings and senior portraits. Its now, over 20 years later that I have taken an honest evaluation of my life and decided to do something I REALLY LOVE doing.
When I spend 3-4-5 sometimes 6 hours out in the HOT, the HUMID, covered in SAND (and sand in places it shouldn't be), getting into the air conditioned car... and just about falling asleep on my way home. I still CAN'T wait to dig into the photos from that day. I know I have captured some really cool and sometimes even GREAT moments in these peoples lives. I not only want to see them but share them with these families and the world.
Thank you when you call and book me as your photographer. It humbles me ever single time. I never take it for granted!!!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Just click on the magazine photo for a direct link requesting the magazine
Being a proud advertiser in the Grand Strand Bride magazine I am encouraging all of the potential brides to be to check out the newest issue. You will NOT be disappointed. This really is a unique and finely articulated magazine for brides looking to have a wedding here in the Myrtle Beach, SC Grand Strand area.
Now I also had a very nice endorsement from VisitSouth.com and this photo of the bride and her friends jumping and you will link you directly to it. I would really love your feedback on what they had to say, as well as my photography.
In closing, I have to say that I am not a photographer because it was some career path I stumbled into as a youngster. Its not as if life developed and somehow I am stuck doing something...
I am a photographer because I have an artistic background, was HUGELY fortunate enough to be exposed to a photography program while I was in high school. Over the last 20 years I have had a pretty nice camera and I took photos here and there for friends and family, weddings and senior portraits. Its now, over 20 years later that I have taken an honest evaluation of my life and decided to do something I REALLY LOVE doing.
When I spend 3-4-5 sometimes 6 hours out in the HOT, the HUMID, covered in SAND (and sand in places it shouldn't be), getting into the air conditioned car... and just about falling asleep on my way home. I still CAN'T wait to dig into the photos from that day. I know I have captured some really cool and sometimes even GREAT moments in these peoples lives. I not only want to see them but share them with these families and the world.
Thank you when you call and book me as your photographer. It humbles me ever single time. I never take it for granted!!!
Thanks,
August
August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Humbling and Pretty Cool! Praised on VisitSouth.com
As written on VisitSouth.com - http://visitsouth.com/articles/article/lets-get-married-myrtle-beach-sc/
Finally why would you have a beautiful wedding on the beach if you don’t hire a fantastic photographer? My favorite photographer in Myrtle Beach is August T Michel whose tagline is “We specialize in the Extraordinary!”.
Do you deserve any less?
August T. Michel Photography
10600 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(412) 377-7245
I have to say, it is humbling and yet pretty cool to be mentioned like this. I can't wait to here from you so I can capture your wedding day or your family in stunning style!
Finally why would you have a beautiful wedding on the beach if you don’t hire a fantastic photographer? My favorite photographer in Myrtle Beach is August T Michel whose tagline is “We specialize in the Extraordinary!”.
Do you deserve any less?
August T. Michel Photography
10600 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(412) 377-7245
I have to say, it is humbling and yet pretty cool to be mentioned like this. I can't wait to here from you so I can capture your wedding day or your family in stunning style!
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