Sunday, April 15, 2012

Michael Polito Photography Celebrates 20 years in Business

Michel Polito is celebrating his 20th year in business as a professional photographer this month. Over the past 20 years,  he has photographed in just about every venue from upstate NY to Westchester County and parts of NYC.  Besides Wedding and Event photography, Michael has been recognized in producing photography for a number of regional and national magazines.  He has shot many celebrities, athletes, musicians and artists. His wedding photography continues to evolve,  and stay with the times.   His photojournalistic and editorial style continues to attract clients every day.  He is sought after as an event and wedding photographer as well as an editorial and commercial  photographer.  Michael would like to thank all of his past clients, event planners, caterers, and magazines for their support over the years.

TAPPAN HILL MANSION, TARRYTOWN , NY

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HOLLY  AND  RICH  

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

IT'S RAINING !!!!!!!!! MY PHOTOS!!! NOW WHAT ???

Beautiful venue, gorgeous view,  perfect sunset location, wonderful outdoor terrace etc, etc, etc.  Then it rains!!!!!!  If you have taken your time to ask these questions of your hired professionals, you would not freak out if this weather situation should materialize.  Since i am a photographer, lets look it from my point of view. Any experienced professional photographer should be confident to say that the rain will not restrict them at the least.  While visiting with photographers, questions such as these should be asked.  It will test the photographers confidence level.  Wedding photographers have to put up with various weather conditions, time restraints, and other high pressured circumstances.   A great photographer should be able to adapt to any situation on the fly.   This is called being organized and experienced.  This equals CONFIDENCE!!!  Being familiar with a venue will always help a photographer to be able to move to plan #2.  Your photographer's relationship with the staff will also help him or her be able to do his or her job more efficiently. On a typical wedding meeting, i will always discuss the "what if's" that could happen.  It rains, it snows, tsunami waves hit, etc.   I discuss back up plans so that everyone knows what will be the next move.  It makes the bride and groom feel much more at ease. I always will take the Bride and Groom outside with an umbrella and do some fun shots. They end up being very unique and unpredictable.  The light is so soft, the foliage is so rich and bright, and the ground is so shinny and saturated. So don't let a little crazy weather stress out your day.  Think of how it will change something from good to great.  In the 20 years in the business, rain has produced nothing but great photographic images for me.  Many of them winning awards in professional categories.    More on this subject as we enter the storm season!!!  LOL  Looking forward to this wedding season!!!!!  A happy bride is a happy photographer!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

TAPPAN HILL MANSION, TARRYTOWN NEW YORK...AMY & VINCENT


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Photographed Amy & Vincent's Wedding at Tappan Hill Mansion Tarrytown, New York
Michael Polito Photography

Saturday, September 10, 2011