Platinum Imagery

BABY LIAM'S FIRST PHOTO SHOOT!

2012-01-16T20:00:00.000-05:00

Last week I had the honor of photographing little Liam. He is the brand new baby boy of two of my favorite people in the whole world....Enjoy!

CALLING ALL SENIORS!

2011-07-20T20:38:00.005-04:00

Platinum Imagery Senior Portrait Pricing

Still haven't booked your senior pictures yet? Give us a call at 248 891-9208 to book your senior session today!

Package 1 - $150
Photography session for 1 hour
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
CD of low resolution jpgs of all images suitable for email, Facebook, etc.

Package 2 - $250
Photography session for 1 hour
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
Custom-mixed slideshow video
48 Wallets, 3-5x7 prints and 1-8x10 print
CD of low resolution jpgs of all images suitable for email, Facebook, etc

Package 3 - $350
Photography session for 1 hour
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
Custom-mixed slideshow video
48 Wallets, 5-5x7 prints, 2-8x10 prints and 1-11x14 print
CD of low resolution jpgs of all images suitable for email, Facebook, etc

PLATINUM IMAGERY GROUPON STORE!

2011-06-30T11:19:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that we now have our very own Groupon Store! If you'd like to follow us in order to receive notifications of any specials, just click the link below and then the "Follow" button!

http://www.groupon.com/merchants/platinum-imagery

Thanks and have a great holiday weekend!

FALL DAY WITH THE WIEST FAMILY

2010-11-19T11:25:00.004-05:00

Recently we had the opportunity to spend the afternoon at Meadowbrook with the Weist family. What a gorgeous day to spend with a wonderful family! Enjoy!

Ana and Morris Get Engaged!

2010-10-27T21:18:00.005-04:00

We are so honored to have been given the opportunity to spend the afternoon with two of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure to photograph - Ana and Morris. Nothing could be better than meeting new people and spending a gorgeous day doing engagement portraits! All our best to you both!

DYLAN'S SENIOR PORTRAITS

2010-10-22T13:00:00.000-04:00

We had an awesome time spending a recent afternoon with Dylan and his family. We definitely are grateful to have been given then opportunity to spend a gorgeous afternoon taking Dylan's Senior Portraits!

ANDREW'S SENIOR PORTRAITS

2010-10-21T21:09:00.005-04:00

It's been a crazy few weeks, but recently we had the pleasure of hooking up with Andrew at George George Park. It was a gorgeous day and we had a blast hanging out with Andrew and shooting his Senior Portraits!

BRITTANY'S SENIOR PORTRAITS

2010-10-15T23:50:00.005-04:00

We recently had the opportunity to spend a few hours taking senior portraits of the lovely Miss Brittany. We had a gorgeous day out at Meadowbrook and wish Brittany the best as she moves forward through her Senior year!

Fun Fall Day With The Simonellis!

2010-10-08T23:03:00.004-04:00

Last weekend we were able to get together at Meadowbrook Hall with the winner of our Portait Giveway, Amy and Alan Simonelli and their two beautiful children. Amy and Alan, we hope you enjoy the portraits and Happy Anniversary!

LINDSEY AND JUSTIN HILL TIE THE KNOT!

2010-09-28T19:20:00.006-04:00

We are so incredibly honored to have been asked to photograph the wedding of two wonderful friends, Lindsey and Justin Hill! It was a joy meeting and spending time in Erie, PA, with their wonderful friends and family. We wish Lindsey and Justin all the best in their new lives together!

SENIOR PORTRAITS WITH HEATHER

2010-09-13T21:42:00.007-04:00

We were so excited when we recently were given the privilege to photograph Heather with her beautiful horse, Fable, at Mount Christie in Oxford, MI. An absolutely gorgeous landscape provided a perfect backdrop for her photos in our first-ever horse photo session. Heather even got to show off a few of Fable's dressage moves! She was such a trooper in what felt like the hottest and muggiest day of the year.

Thanks, Heather!

LENA AND FRANK GET ENGAGED!

2010-09-01T00:57:00.005-04:00

Last weekend we had the opportunity to create engagement portaits for our friends Frank and Lena. We had a great time at the Grosse Point War Memorial and then headed over to Jefferson Marina for some "after dark" full moon shots!

Congratulations to Frank and Lena and we hope they enjoy their portraits as much as we enjoyed taking them!

Melissa and Jim

CALLING ALL SENIORS!

2010-09-01T00:47:00.007-04:00

Do you have a young adult heading into their senior year? Has the summer flown by without you scheduling the all-important Senior Portraits? Well, not to worry! We still have appointments available in September and October to get those portraits shot before your school's deadline.

We have three packages to choose from:

Package 1 - $200
Photography session for 1 outfit or 1 hour
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
Yearbook photograph as specified by yearbook staff (digital file in jpg format)

Package 2 - $300
Photography session for 2 outfits or 1 ½ hours
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
Yearbook photograph as specified by yearbook staff (digital file in jpg format)
Custom-mixed slideshow video
48-wallet-sized (2.5”x3.5”) prints, 3-5x7 prints and 1-8x10 print

Package 3 - $450
Photography session for 3 outfits or 2 hours
Online proofing and ordering site for 3 weeks
Yearbook photograph as specified by yearbook staff (digital file in jpg format)
Custom-mixed slideshow video
112-wallet-sized (2.5”x3.5”) prints, 5-5x7 prints, 2-8x10 prints and 1-11x14 print

Contact us at info@platinumimagery.com today to schedule your appointment!

Melissa and Jim

AND THE WINNER OF THE PORTRAIT SESSION IS.................AMY SIMONELLI!

2010-08-16T23:26:00.004-04:00

Thank you to everyone who joined our Platinum Imagery mailing list and were entered to win a free portrait or newborn photography session. Of the numerous entries, the lucky winner is Amy Simonelli!

Again, thanks to all who participated and a special congratulations to Amy - we can't wait for your session!

Sincerely,

Melissa and Jim

ADAM SENIOR PHOTOS

2010-08-11T23:01:00.005-04:00

Last weekend we had the opportunity to photograph a very bright and talented young man named Adam. It was great to meet Adam and to listen to he and his cello with a backdrop of Cranbrook Acadamy. Thanks to you Adam and we hope you enjoy these Senior photos!

STELLA'S FIRST BIRTHDAY

2010-08-06T12:35:00.001-04:00

Thanks so much to Laura and Thad for giving us the opportunity to spend the afternoon with their gorgeous daughter Stella for her 1st birthday! What a cutie and joy to photograph!

PAIGE - SENIOR PHOTOS

2010-08-05T23:24:00.005-04:00

We recently had the opportunity to meet the very beautiful Paige and photograph her at Canterbury Village for her Senior Portrait. We couldn't have asked for a better day or a more vibrant location. Thanks so much to Paige and her parents for giving us this wonderful opportunity!

Melissa and Jim

ENTER TO WIN A FREE PORTRAIT OR NEWBORN SESSION!

2010-07-23T20:20:00.005-04:00

We had such an incredible response to our Platinum Boudoir Session Giveaway, that we've decided to give away your choice of a portrait or newborn session!

Just subscribe via the link below to our Platinum Imagery mailing list by August 15th and you'll be registered for a chance to win your choice of a Portrait or Newborn session. Joining our mailing list will allow us to provide you with news about upcoming specials, but don't worry, we never release any of your information to third parties.

Click here to subscribe!

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Melissa and Jim

PLEASE VOTE FOR US!

2010-06-23T22:13:00.004-04:00

Once again we are honored to be nominated for WDIV's 2010 Best Wedding Photographer! We hope you'll click the link below and vote for us before September 6th! Thanks!

http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/platinum-imagery/biz/465895

GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE

2010-05-25T10:00:00.000-04:00

Can't think of what to get that special someone for their birthday or anniversary? Or need a way to say thank you to that neighbor that helped you out recently? A gift certificate for a portrait session or products at Platinum Imagery is the perfect solution!

We now sell gift certificates online! Just go to shop.platinumimagery.com, select Gift Certificates, your amount and click Add to Cart. It's fast, simple and we'll even send you a customized PDF of a certificate to present to the recipient. The gift certificate can be good for a portrait or boudoir session fee or any of our prints and products that we offer. It's a great way to help put one of our new canvas or metal prints on someone's wall.

Questions? Feel free to send us an email at info@platinumimagery.com.

LITTLE BABY JOHN

2010-05-17T20:08:00.001-04:00

Bethany and Gabe received a beautiful bundle of joy on April 9th. They invited us to photograph little John at their home for his first portrait session. He, along with his mommy and daddy, were troopers and we had a great time with all of them. We always allow for extra time for newborns for many reasons - they're adjusting to a new world, they lack a sleep and/or eat schedule, and well, we love babies!

INTRODUCING.....PLATINUM BOUDOIR!

2010-04-30T18:23:00.004-04:00

Jim and I are so excited to announce that our latest project, Platinum Boudoir, is launching at midnight tonight with a brand new website www.PlatinumBoudoir.com! We hope you'll stop by and check it out!

The concept for Platinum Boudoir came about when one of our brides requested that we create a Boudoir Album as a gift for her soon-to-be husband on their wedding day. And it has just grown from there. We offer individual sessions or fun "Boudoir Parties" which consist of inviting a group of girls to your home and doing a magazine style "shoot" of each girl.

Below is just a sneak peek at some of the images from a recent party. We hope you'll stop by the site and let us know what you think!

Sincerely,

Melissa and Jim

Platinum Imagery - New Products

2010-04-18T15:32:00.005-04:00

We're so excited to announce that we can now make available to our clients choices when choosing a wall portrait - Canvas Wraps and Metal Prints!

Canvas Wraps

Canvas Wraps are a great option for wall prints. Canvas Wraps come in a variety of sizes and can be more cost effective because they eliminate the need for framing and glass needed for hanging traditional prints.

Metal Prints

An even more contemporary option is a new product called Metal Prints. These prints are mounted on thin aluminum and weigh just a few pounds. They come with different finishes, though we highly recommend the high gloss finish - it looks wonderful!

Contact us today for information on size and pricing!

Wedding Photography: The Wedding Boudoir Photography Trend

2010-04-05T20:17:00.003-04:00

We came across this article in The Knot and thought we'd share it!

Thinking of surprising the groom with a peek at your passionate side? Read on for details on this hot new wedding photography trend.

You may have heard of one of the latest trends in wedding photography. Hint: It involves the bride wearing a lot less than her gown. Boudoir photography is definitely gaining popularity among to-be brides, but what's it really all about? Find out whether these risque pics are for right you.

So, what is boudoir photography exactly?

Boudoir photography is a sexy new trend that's especially popular as a wedding day gift from a bride to her groom. Boudoir photos are usually taken wearing either just a little, or well, nothing at all. They're hardly X-rated though, but rather PG-13 -- as in classic pinup-inspired pics, or what the pros call 'implied nudes.' That means you're not wearing anything, but you're also not showing off anything either (think shot from the back, or lying on your stomach).

Who will take my pictures?

Many wedding photographers have embraced this trend -- your shutterbug may offer this as an additional service. An added bonus of going with a pro: Many brides like to have the best of their boudoir photos bound in a mini album just for their hubby, a service many wedding photographers are able to arrange. In some cities, you may also be able to find services that specialize in boudoir photography. While the shots you get may not be as high quality as those of a high-end wedding photographer, there can be other perks --like closets full of potential wardrobe items or props.

When should I schedule the session?

If you're spending time and money on an exercise and beauty routine, you may want to wait until a week or so before the wedding to show off the results. Plus, a fun and pampering photo shoot is a good way to indulge and take some time out from wedding planning. Though you might be inclined arrange for the session on the morning of your wedding, resist the urge. For one, you're not likely to feel very sultry if the rain clouds looming over your outdoor ceremony site are the first thing on your mind. Second, do you really want your to-be mother-in-law walking in on you while you're posing in just your veil? Stick with a separate shoot so you'll have time to really feel comfortable and get some great shots.

How long does it take?

Though it depends on the package you choose, your boudoir photo session will probably last about two hours. Why so long? It takes time for hair and makeup, plus the additional lighting setup. It may also take you a little while to relax. Most brides aren't used to lounging around wearing little, if any, clothing in front of the camera, so your first few shots will likely look a bit stiff.

What does it cost?

Cost varies considerably -- do a little investigating before you commit to a vision of what you want. Multiple set changes, renting props, or simply time spent can add up quickly. If you can add a private session onto your wedding package, you may be able to get a better deal than if you go with a different wedding photographer. The real key, of course, is whether you gel with your photographer -- if you don't feel comfortable, it will show on camera.

Where should I have it done?

Talk with your photographer to come up with the best location. Many photographers may be able to do a photo session in a studio. Another popular site is a posh hotel room. Your own home or a borrowed home is another option. The main key is to get an okay from your photographer on the locale -- a number of different backgrounds for poses are important, and they'll also need lots of natural light.

What should I wear?

The most important thing -- choose outfits that make you feel sexy. A good rule of thumb: Bring something white, something black, and something in a bright color so you can mix and match. A corset will create sexy curves. In addition to lingerie, don't forget shoes, jewelry, and that engagement ring.

Should I bring anyone along?

Though you don't want to turn your shoot into a three-ring circus, it's a good idea to bring a friend. Why? You'll feel more at ease if you can make a few jokes with a pal, plus she may be able to help with suggestions. Another idea: Bring a bottle of bubbly. A little champagne may help loosen things up. You'll be posing like a pro in no time -- but of course, this is a one-time-only exclusive for a very special audience (your very lucky groom).

-- Kate Wood
Resource and photo: Jessica Claire, Jessica Claire Photography JCSPhoto.com

Coming Soon

2010-03-28T20:08:00.003-04:00

We are so excited to announce that on May 1st, Platinum Imagery will be launching a new product line! Stayed tuned for more details!

THE MOTOR CITY BLOODHOUNDS ROCK!

2010-03-03T18:35:00.010-05:00

Occasionally we get the opportunity to step outside the box and have some fun. Last weekend provided just such an opportunity. Jeff Stefan of the Motor City Bloodhounds asked if we would take a few shots of he and the band for some promotional materials they are putting together. Well, needless to say, we were all over that! Jeff, along with his son Bryan and drummer Jim Trail, make up this rock/blues/outlaw country band headquartered here in Detroit. Check out the results and let us know what you think.....

AND MERIDAN MAKES THREE!

2010-02-22T21:23:00.006-05:00

We were so excited when Kristy and Mike asked us to take photos of their 3 beautiful girls; Kenley, Caylin and little 3 month old Meridan. They are absolutely adorable little girls and were a joy to spend the afternoon with!

LAURA AND CHRIS

2010-01-16T22:12:00.001-05:00

We just had to share images from the recent wedding of two wonderful friends…Laura and Chris. What a great couple! They and their families were such great fun and we really appreciate that they gave us the opportunity to experiment with some new ideas. We hope you enjoy!

A FUN AFTERNOON WITH THE POORE FAMILY!

2009-11-19T19:38:00.003-05:00

Sunday we were lucky enough to spend a fun afternoon hanging out with the Poore family! They have the SWEETEST boys on the planet - Asher and little Miller! We hope you'll enjoy this sneak peak of a few images from their session!

LINDSEY AND JUSTIN - ENGAGED!

2009-11-03T20:58:00.005-05:00

We are so excited that we had the opportunity to shoot engagement photos of two very special people - Lindsey and Justin! They were such troopers to brave the wind and cold this weekend and we hope they love the results. We can't wait for next September!!

ANGELA AND MARK'S WEDDING

2009-10-29T20:16:00.006-04:00

We feel so blessed to have been a part of Angela and Mark's wedding! They are such a fun loving couple and were a joy to photograph. They had a beautiful cermony and reception at Paint Creek Country Club. Thanks again for letting us play a part in your day!

BETH AND SCOTT GET MARRIED!

2009-10-09T20:28:00.007-04:00

We are so excited to post new photos from the wedding of Beth and Scott! What a wonderful couple to work with! From the moving ceremony to the beautiful reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, it was a perfect day. We cannot thank Beth and Scott, as well as their families, enough for making us feel so welcome! We wish them only the best in their new life together.

THE GETZ FAMILY

2009-09-09T11:34:00.000-04:00

We recently had the opportunity to spend a few hours with the Getz family out on the grounds of Meadowbrook. We can't thank them enough for allowing us to spend this time with their beautiful children - what a great family! Couldn't think of nicer people to spend a Saturday with!

CHRIS AND LAURA

2009-09-07T11:10:00.002-04:00

We recently had the opportunity to spend the day in downtown Detroit shooting engagement photos for a wonderful couple, Chris and Laura. We really had a great time as we visited spots that meant a lot to them – they are such a fun couple!

Fun Engagement Shoot with Beth and Scott!

2009-07-11T23:45:00.004-04:00

Thanks again to Beth and Scott for a great Engagement session and for being willing to get their feet wet! We had such a great time and are so looking forward to photographing their big day!

Congratulations to Steve and Andrea Zatkin!

2009-06-21T22:40:00.001-04:00

On May 23rd we had the privilege of photographing Steven and Andrea Zatkin’s wedding and reception which took place at the Manor at Pine Knob. What a beautiful venue and what a wonderful family! We can’t thank them enough for letting us take part in their day!

2009-06-21T22:38:00.001-04:00

2009-06-21T22:37:00.000-04:00

Jonathan''s Arrival!

2009-06-19T22:38:00.004-04:00

Things have been so busy over the last few months and we realized that we had not updated everyone on the birth of Annie and Jack’s first son, Jonathan! Below are just a few of the images from Jonathan’s first photo shoot!

Annie and Jack

2009-03-26T19:00:00.004-04:00

We were so excited this weekend to have an opportunity to work with Annie and Jack Nelson! They are expecting their first child next month and gave us the opportunity to capture some fun moments between them and their awesome golden retriever, Max. We look forwarding to photographing their new arrival and developing a cool and unique birth announcement just for them!

50th Wedding Anniversary

2009-03-17T19:12:00.005-04:00

We recently had the opportunity to capture the 50th wedding anniversary and vow renewal of two wonderful people, Larry and Loretta Schlicker. We can’t thank them enough for allowing us to share in the celebration of their special day and we wish them many more years of wedded bliss!

Catching Up....

2009-03-10T21:04:00.035-04:00

Before we begin talking about our current projects, we wanted to take a few minutes to show some of our highlights from our recent sessions to get you more familiar with our work.

Fall 2008
We had the opportunity to photograph the wonderful Emery family at Mills Race Village in Northville one evening. The colors were peaking, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, and the aroma hinted of freshly fallen leaves. We spent our time shooting everyone around the various bulidings and chasing their three beautiful girls to capture some candid moments. The venue provides many unique unique backdrops and we are looking forward to returning this spring.

We are starting to book spring appointments now, so please contact us to schedule yours today.

Winter 2008-2009
We were so excited to be given the opportunity to document three beautiful new baby arrivals this winter. Capturing their precious faces and delicate features for announcements or photographic prints is always a joy for us.

The Kmiec's welcomed little Austin this past November:

The Studt family welcomed their gorgeous daughter Maren, little sister to Creighton:

The Jabour's received their beautiful daughter Ava in January, little sister to Ian and Graham:

Welcome!

2009-03-03T23:35:00.003-05:00

Hello and welcome to our new blog! Platinum Imagery is comprised of two photographers, Melissa Tremblay and Jim Bicego, who have over 15 years of photography experience. A quick introduction…

Melissa has worked in the advertising industry for the past 20 years and specializes in contemporary corporate portraiture, architectural and product photography (http://www.melissatremblay.com/). She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was raised in Essexville, Michigan and has since found herself in the metro Detroit area.

Jim is formally educated as an engineer, has worked in the semiconductor and automotive telematics fields and has a natural affinity for the technical aspects of this craft. His background has been focused on film-based large format landscape, urban, and architectural fine art photography (http://www.jimbicegophoto.com/), and still lugs out his heavy gear on extensive hikes when the opportunity arises. He was raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania and has called himself a resident of Michigan for the last 10 years.

Melissa and Jim have combined forces to offer unique, contemporary wedding and portrait photography in the metro Detroit area. We’re hoping this blog will not only allow us to catch up with our customers and keep them up to date with our latest projects, but also announce any new product offers, specials and have the opportunity to post answers to questions that are frequently asked of us.

We hope you’ll find catching up with us enjoyable and come back often!

Thanks!

Melissa and Jim