Oddly enough, I met this crazy character at a mixer back in January as I somehow continued to elbow him on accident. I?m happy to say that he?s quickly become a great friend and someone that I?m happy to welcome to the DPNAK list of recommended vendors. So saddle on up (you?ll get this reference better after you read his first answer) and meet Michael? and his cutie-pie son, Cohen.
Hi! My name is Michael Pangilinan (pronounced P-Angelina-N) and I am the owner and photographer of Michael Pangilinan Photography. That?s a mouthful, huh? I am a wedding photojournalist and lifestyle portrait photographer originally from Texas. I have recently relocated back to PA to be closer to family and I continue to pursue my career up here. If you ask nicely, I can speak like a true ?Texan.?
Who or what got you started in the industry?
Fuji?well their disposable cameras, really. I always had one on me to help ?document? my journey through high school and college. Later on down the line, I picked up my first ?real? SLR film camera at a second hand store on a whim and carried it wherever I went. Now fast forward to the present, I have just rounded my third year of being in the professional photography business and I am loving every minute of it.
What is your favorite part about being in the wedding world??
I would have to say it?s being able to share in the excitement of each and every one of my brides and grooms. As a photographer, I love collaborating with my clients and getting to know them on a more personal level. Not only does this allow me to find out exactly what they want on their wedding day, but it also helps us create a strong personal relationship with each other. I am a firm believer that building great relationships directly results in stellar results, as well as reduce any stress that may fall on them on their special day.
Besides weddings, are there any other special events that you service?
That?s the beauty of my job. While my current focus is in the wedding industry, I also provide portrait sessions to those who are interested. This may include, but is not limited to the following portrait sessions: family, child, senior, boudoir, engagements, etc. I welcome change and encourage others to embrace it, too.
Ok, we all know I?m a big fan of yellow. What?s your favorite color?
Everything, BUT yellow! Just kidding! While this question has been asked of me several times, I don?t really have an answer. I love earthy tones, but also love nice bright and bold colors. I guess I just like everything! My birthday is on St. Patrick?s Day so by default I have to love green.
As a photographer, where do you go to be inspired??
There are a couple of ways I get inspired. I like to stay current with what?s ?hot? so I always look to different magazines. They can range from various wedding magazines, fashion specific ones, or even National Geographic. Much of what I do is based on how to use light to your advantage, so that means taking note of my surroundings and seeing how others utilize light. Another way I like to get the proverbial ?creative juices? flowing is to exercise or ride my bike through the woods or mountains. There?s no substitute for nature and no better way for me to clear my head!
What sets you apart from other fellow photographers??
I strive to make my work unique to each of my clients by really listening to what they have to say and collaborating accordingly. I also try to steer clear from traditional poses or styles. A big part of being ?different? is figuring out what expectations my clients have. I do this by focusing on building my personal relationship with them from beginning. I don?t just ?show-up? on the day of the wedding and shoot; I make sure I do my homework first. It also doesn?t hurt to have a degree in Counseling and Human services to give me an edge either.
Whether you?re single, married, divorced, widowed? we all have words of advice when it comes to relationships. What is your advice to couples tying the knot?
To always love, appreciate and support one another; there?s no amount of money or worldly ?things? that can replace what each bride or groom can give to their future spouse. I believe that love, appreciation and support are the corner stones of marriage. They help strengthen and build wonderful relationships and families.
Aside from weddings, what are some other hobbies/hidden talents/secret powers?
I work with wood and leather and love to create things with my hands. I can also sew, crochet and knit. I love origami! Where most people make cranes, I can only really make penguins and hearts. I?m also double jointed in both of my thumbs. Secret powers? Um, none that I know of?.YET!
Speaking of super powers, if you could choose to have any, what would you pick?
I?d have to say the ability to fly.? I enjoy weaving in and out of trees on my bike and I?m sure I?d love soaring through the clouds.? Plus air travel is very expensive these days, so having the ability to fly helps cut down on costs, though extra carry-ons may pose a bit of a confound. I might have to start charging $25 per bag to make it worth my while.
Finally, how do we connect with you?
You can contact via phone, email, text, Facebook, singing telegram, Morse code or smoke signals. Okay, just kidding about the smoke signals. I don?t want people starting fires in their backyards.
Everyone can visit me at: www.michaelpangilinan.com ? michael@michaelpangilinan.com ? 469-232-7607 ? www.facebook.com/michaelpangilinanphotography ? www.linkedin.com/in/mpangilinan
Source: http://dpnak.com/creative-spotlight-michael-pangilinan-photography/
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