Philip Michael Photography

Couples' Portrait: Alastair and Julia

2011-09-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

Local Band: Circus

2011-08-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

Orlando music lovers, check out Circus!

Portrait: Christian

2011-07-20T06:22:00.000-07:00

iPhoneography, Part 2

2011-07-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

Engagement: Josh & Julie

2011-05-30T06:29:00.000-07:00

Wedding: Cory & Monica

2011-05-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

Cory and Monica, whose engagement portraits I shot last November, got married on April 30th. Here's a look!

For booking and pricing information, please contact Mike!

407-325-3819

PhilipMichaelPhoto@gmail.com

Model: Collin

2011-04-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

More Fun at Disney

2011-04-15T05:26:00.000-07:00

I recently acquired a new pro-level lens, and took it to the parks to get acquainted. I love new gear!!!

Instagram

2011-04-10T20:59:00.000-07:00

The Instagram app for the iPhone is my new favorite thing to do with my phone. Besides that the iPhone 4 has really replaced any need for a conventional point-and-shoot camera for "everyday" pics, this app makes every outing, meal and activity a chance to add to my collection of quirky little photos.

Here's a sampling of what I've gotten so far.

Engagement Portraits: Justin & Jegie

2011-04-09T08:02:00.000-07:00

Karis - Senior Portraits

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2011-03-19T08:21:00.000-07:00

Photographic art from Philip Michael Photography now available for sale!

Come check out my store on Fine Art America!

2011 So Far

2011-03-09T06:42:00.001-08:00

So I haven't posted since the New Year. But I've been busy! Here's a look at what I've been up to:

Trip to New York with my buddy Matthew.

(Flower girls) Destination wedding in Costa Rica.

Model: Paolo.

Pakistani wedding in Lake Buena Vista.

Model: Chad

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Wedding: Daniel & Elena

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Model: Camille

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See more of Camille at my Facebook page.

Engagement: Cory & Monica

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Cory & Monica will be getting married in April, 2011.

Model: Brandon R

2010-11-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

October Self-Portrait: Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T15:51:00.000-07:00

Autumn Celebrations

2010-10-29T05:58:00.000-07:00

This weekend is the time for Fall celebrations (despite a high of 90 degrees here in Florida). Tonight I'm dressing up in costume for the first time in decades. I can't wait!

Especially

2010-10-18T05:33:00.000-07:00

Vacation in Arizona

2010-09-26T20:06:00.001-07:00

Took a week off to spend some time with friends in Phoenix. Got some great pictures while I was there. Click through the image above to see more on my Flickr page.

Now, it's time to move!

Goodbye, Blue Room

2010-09-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

Took one last shot of my bedroom before I started packing. This apartment was brand new when we moved in, so I was the first person to live in this space. A lot has happened here. So many memories, emotions beyond count. Private moments only God was witness to, in this room.

Wedding: Jessica and Lubin

2010-09-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

Click through to see Jessica and Lubin's wedding pictures on my Facebook page.

August Self Portrait

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Doors in St. Augustine

2010-08-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

Went up to St. Augustine to meet an engaged couple and talk about wedding photography. I found some neat doors in the historic district. They kind of had a European feel to me.

It's my hope to go to Europe for the first time next year, hopefully in the Spring.

Model: Kirk

2010-08-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Click through the image to see more pics of Kirk.

Model: Allison

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Visit my model portfolio on Flickr here.

Model: Justin E

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Todd and Lisa's Wedding

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Todd and Lisa's wedding, July 17th, 2010. Click the image to go to their wedding gallery.

Cynthia's Vampire Audition

2010-07-16T20:54:00.000-07:00

Cynthia's auditioning for a vampire-themed show and needed some headshots that put her in the role. The right costuming, a little Photoshop and a whole lot of energy brought the project together.

Click the image to see it larger.

July Self-Portrait

2010-07-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

Shooting Cynthia tonight, then another wedding on Saturday. In the meantime, here's my self-portrait for the month.

PhotoFriday: Summer Fun

2010-07-09T05:06:00.000-07:00

Click the photo for a better look.

The Wedding of Dustin & Jihan

2010-06-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 26 was the wedding of my good friends Dustin and Jihan Watkins. They are also the first couple to hire me for both their wedding and engagement photography.
Please click either of the images above to view the Watkins' wedding gallery on Flickriver.

PhotoFriday: Motionless

2010-06-25T06:07:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow's the big day for Dustin & Jihan! Can't wait!!!

Model: Danny

2010-06-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

With a little texture work.

The Paradise Girls

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Click this image to view it larger.

Surf's Up!

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Panorama of the Storm

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Click the image to get a better view.

A Year Ago Today...

2010-06-01T04:47:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday. My blog is one year old!

PhotoFriday: Arranged

2010-05-28T06:24:00.000-07:00

Facebook Fanpage

2010-05-25T06:07:00.001-07:00

Would you like to let your friends know about Philip Michael Photography? Want to remember me for future photographic needs that come up? Come "like" my business page on Facebook!

Click the fish to go to my Facebook page!

Stunt Spectacular

2010-05-11T17:31:00.000-07:00

The "Lights, Motors, Action!" automobile stunt show is one of the biggest attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Click here to see more of my pictures from this park.

Wedding: Amanda & Javier

2010-05-09T21:25:00.000-07:00

Portraits: The Gummer Family

2010-05-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

Summit Beach Baptism, Spring '10

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Click through the image to see it larger.
Summit Church of Orlando, FL.

A Day with the Animals

2010-04-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

During my day off yesterday, I headed over to Disney's Animal Kingdom to do some shooting. Even though I work there, exploring the park doesn't feel like "being at work." There's so much there that I don't see when I'm on the clock. In fact, the monkeys are right next door!

Animals have a calming, restorative effect on me. I might even call it spiritual. Maybe I'll pursue wildlife photography. How does one manage to get into that career? I have no idea. But I think I would love it.

PhotoFriday: Wheels

2010-04-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

David & Jelisa's Wedding

2010-04-11T06:41:00.001-07:00

First solo wedding complete!

Click through this image to go to my Weddings set on Flickr and see more photos.

Practice

2010-04-09T17:51:00.001-07:00

Two posts in one day! There's a first.

Here's the flower girl rehearsing her duties for tomorrow's wedding. This is my first solo wedding job, and I'm very excited.

PhotoFriday: Overcast

2010-04-09T08:12:00.000-07:00

Here's an oldie. As we approach the stormy season, I look forward to more lightning hunts on my balcony.

Ultra-Wide

2010-04-07T06:59:00.001-07:00

This week I invested in a new lens, the Canon EFS 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. This provides a super-wide angle view of any scene. The pic below was taken with its most extreme setting. I'm really looking forward to seeing what I can do with this new piece of equipment--particularly at the wedding coming up this weekend!

PhotoFriday: Blurred

2010-04-02T05:57:00.000-07:00

March: Right Between the Eyes

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My second installment in my 12 of 29 is admittedly a hasty job. I forgot all about it until today, second to last day of the month. Anyway, I had some fun tweaking it.

Winter's Over!

2010-03-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

It's time to play in the sun again. Here's a pic from a recent birthday pool party.

A New King is Crowned

2010-03-12T14:54:00.000-08:00

In a previous post I showcased a photo that had been deemed by Flickr's mysterious algorithms as my most "Interesting." This particular photograph of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle reigned as my most interesting photo for years, until yesterday, when for whatever reason it was unseated by this pic.

This is an older pic, taken very soon after purchasing my previous camera, the Canon Rebel Xti. Little Adelyn was but one day old.

Dustin & Jihan at the Carnival

2010-03-08T04:50:00.000-08:00

Please click through to see more.

Partners in Faith

2010-03-04T14:00:00.000-08:00

Portraits: Tyler

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niceSERVE again

2010-02-13T20:05:00.000-08:00

Pictures from Summit Church's latest community service event.

Jekyll & Hyde

2010-02-11T20:27:00.000-08:00

Most people's faces are asymmetrical. It's hard to tell just how much--unless you have Photoshop. Here are two versions of my face, digitally rendered by making either half into a whole, symmetrical face.

It's strange; they both look like me, yet they are so different.

I think the one on the Left is Jekyll; he's the good boy, the pious one--but he's anxious and insecure. Then on the right you have Hyde. He might be the troublemaker, but at least he knows who he is and what he wants.

Still not quite sure which one is the good one, or if neither one is...

PhotoFriday: Distant

2010-01-29T16:14:00.000-08:00

See this photo larger here.

My apartment building can be seen in this photo, as well as the grassy field where Chloe and I often played ball. This was taken from a plane on the descent into Orlando, coming back from California earlier this month.

Dogs & National Parks

2010-01-17T15:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some images from my late Christmas trip to see the family in California. I visited Yosemite, and hung out with my parents and their awesome German Shepherds, Merry and Pippin.

Be Blessed in the New Year!

2009-12-31T06:41:00.000-08:00

Remembering Chloe

2009-12-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

My deer sweet companion, Chloe, passed away on Wednesday of this week. She was eleven and a half years old. If you have ever let an animal into your heart, you will understand my deep grief at this loss. If you haven't, even in this time of mourning I can tell you it is more than worth it.

Chloe was love wearing fur, and never failed to bring me joy. Now she romps on legs that never tire, in the place where love is born.

You will be missed, baby.

PhotoFriday: Winter

2009-12-11T05:54:00.000-08:00

The Nativity

2009-12-08T11:58:00.000-08:00

Every year in December, this photo of mine gets tons of hits off search engines (most notably Yahoo, which makes sense since Flickr is a Yahoo company). It's several years old, but around this time I guess a lot of people are image-searching for "Nativity," and this one's ranking keeps going up. Right now it gets around 150+ hits daily.

This was taken with a simple Olympus point-and-shoot, a device I moved beyond long ago. Still, it remains one of my most "interesting" photos.

J.C.

2009-12-07T11:19:00.000-08:00

PhotoFriday: From My Past

2009-11-27T06:39:00.000-08:00

My dad, my sister and myself at Disneyland, California in (I believe) 1995.

Engaged!

2009-11-24T10:01:00.001-08:00

Congrats to my friends Daryl and Tessa, who just got engaged!

PhotoFriday: Vehicle

2009-11-20T05:24:00.001-08:00

Here are my parents riding the Disneyland Astro Orbiter.

Disney in the Dark

2009-11-18T05:59:00.000-08:00

One of the reasons I upgraded my camera was to get better performance in low-light situations. I tested it right away in some extremely light-deprived situations... including inside the dark rides at Disney. I am very pleased, as pictures such as these were not possible for me before.

niceSERVE 12

2009-11-11T07:38:00.000-08:00

Summit Church in Orlando holds an enormous community service event twice a year. Here are some photos from the most recent one.

The Carnival is Back in Town

2009-11-03T06:08:00.000-08:00

Or it was. It's already gone. Here's a look, though.

All images copyright 2009 Philip Michael Photography.

PhotoFriday: Well Groomed

2009-10-30T15:07:00.001-07:00

Church on the Beach

2009-10-27T08:49:00.000-07:00

Twice a year, Summit Church does baptisms out at Bethune Beach. Here are some pics from the latest trip.

Click on any of them to see more.

All images copyright 2009 Philip Michael Photography

Trip to Texas

2009-09-30T19:20:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I headed over to Dallas/Fort Worth to visit some great friends. Here's a few snapshots from the trip.

The Birthday Party

2009-09-19T14:21:00.000-07:00

Hiring a photographer to cover the party is a unique and exciting birthday present! Here are a few highlights.

PhotoFriday: Plants

2009-09-18T06:02:00.001-07:00

PhotoFriday: Fear

2009-09-11T05:27:00.001-07:00

"Dr. Doom's Fear Fall" at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

PhotoFriday: Urban Landscape

2009-09-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

Click on the image to see this panorama in full size. (It will take a second or two to load in your browser).

PhotoFriday: Seaside

2009-08-28T04:44:00.001-07:00

The Abbott Family

2009-08-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

A new family portrait set. Shot around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.

All content copyright 2009 by Philip Michael Photography.

A Week with my Parents

2009-08-01T06:39:00.000-07:00

During this week, my parents came to visit from California. Here are a few snapshots taken during our time together.

All content copyright 2009 by Philip Michael Photography.

PhotoFriday: In Shadow

2009-07-24T06:53:00.001-07:00

Until I can figure out a way to keep Blogger from cropping the right side of my photos, please click here to view this picture in full.

All content copyright 2009 by Philip Michael Photography.

Happy Birthday, Disneyland!

2009-07-17T07:23:00.000-07:00

Disneyland Park opened in Anaheim, California 54 years ago today.

All images copyright 2009 by Philip Michael Photography.

PhotoFriday: My Favorite Spot

2009-07-17T05:10:00.001-07:00

I suppose this is cheating, since I have no idea where my favorite spot is.

All images copyright 2009 by Philip Michael Photography.

Aiming for the Stars

2009-07-13T12:42:00.000-07:00

They're hoping to launch the space shuttle this evening, but we don't know if weather will permit. If you ever get a chance to see a launch, do it. It's quite a spectacle. This is a shot from the nighttime rocket launch back in March.

All images copyright 2009 by Mike Ensley.

PhotoFriday: Eyes

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A Wedding in the Garden

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Happy Independence Day!

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PhotoFriday: Big & Small

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Universally Appealing

2009-06-30T10:20:00.000-07:00

Theme parks are fun to shoot. The crowds of tourists and their experiences around you amount to a multitude of opportunities for interesting people-shots. I enjoy trying my hand at the typical--but no less dynamic--shots of familiar subjects and attractions. It's also fun to find out-of-the-way details around the parks that might be missed by the common observer, yet still make for good picture-taking.

Click on any image for a better look.

All images copyright 2009 by Mike Ensley.

PhotoFriday: Debris

2009-06-26T05:30:00.001-07:00

PhotoFriday: Noisy

2009-06-19T05:22:00.000-07:00

For this week's challenge, "Noisy," I picked this photo from downtown Nashville. This street was pretty loud, with live music pouring out of every bar on either side of the road.

All images copyright 2009 by Mike Ensley.

A Dark and Stormy Night

2009-06-16T20:11:00.001-07:00

I love the lightning storms in Florida. My dog finds them frightening, but I always stop and watch them if I get the chance.

PhotoFriday: Monochrome

2009-06-12T05:06:00.000-07:00

PhotoFriday is a weekly contest where people post their photos according to a random theme. This week's theme is "Monochrome."

Free-Flying

2009-06-09T21:26:00.000-07:00

It's how I feel when I get to the weekend, which is Wednesday and Thursday for me right now. Time to exercise my creative muscles.

Second Wedding

2009-06-06T06:14:00.000-07:00

View my wedding portfolio here.

Drew: First Male Model

2009-06-04T05:17:00.000-07:00

View more pics from Drew's shoot here.