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ABOUT ME

Meet Monica; your Photographer

Hello! I live in Royal Oak with my 2 awesome kiddos, 2 cute guinea pigs and a tiny demon dog.

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-Music keeps me sane(ish). i go to rock n roll shows all the time, like all the time. big, small, medium. i love the noise, the energy, the rawness, the night. the greatest times happen when you don't even feel like going out but force yourself to.

 

-my high score in bowling is 216. if i became independently wealthy, I would hire a coach and try to go pro. i think it would be hilariously wonderful.

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-i also like darts and pinball but I'm not that good. basically any sport/game that you can drink beer, i will gladly play.

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-i drink pbr because i have a hops intolerance and it has the lowest levels and it tastes good (I'll fight you on that).

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-I have been practicing kung fu for over 2 years. I feel like a badass and a wimp at the same time. 

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-I'm an extraverted introvert. i love meeting people and having new adventures.

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Let me tell you a little about my photography background:

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-first camera given to me in second grade. i was hooked

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-graduated from Wayne state university with a fine arts/photography degree. i love Detroit & wsu.

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-shot my first wedding 10 years ago. i've had a million different photo gigs but weddings are my thing. i thrive in the fast paced, high energy, high stakes (there are certain shots you cannot miss!) environment. When a dance floor is poppin i can feel the love that the guests have for the couple. 

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I take this craft seriously and feel privileged that I can make this my career. I am available for family, newborn, wedding, or event photography in the Metro Detroit area (I will also travel anywhere).

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For me, It's not about that perfect Instagram post, it's about making my clients happy. I will provide you with images that are modern, timeless, clean.  These photos are not only for you but for future generations to cherish. 

 

 

Contact me at

monicahemenwayphotography@gmail.com

or call/text at 586.634.9172

some of the bands i've seen in the past year
 

+stevie wonder+Gee tee+buzzcocks+eastside still alive+the spits+mark linskey+macho+cult of spaceskull+devo+wiccans+arrested development+paybacks+cheap trick+digable planets+eck+detroit 442+stiff little fingers+bitch craft+R.M.F.C.+nick cave+deer tick+dear darkness+duende+idiot kids+prude boys+the cheetahs+carjack+ulitimate ovation+girl fight+pink spit+toeheads+208+The Strains+brenda+mike skill+cat power+disturbio 313+big life+the roots+fishgutzz

+modest mouse+elo+eastside elvis+sleeveens+the pretenders+sugar tradition+the dickies+killer diller+derv gordon+3D invisibles+the state+amino acids+folk implosion+norcos y horchata+digable planets+the boreouts+moron's morons+pixies+mitski+lowcocks+lovecrimes+shadow show+I are citizen+loveseat+Be Your Own Pet+timmy's organism+Dany Laj & the looks+David Bierman Overderive+Todd Rundgren+Sueves+micah schnabel+frank white+warhorses

tips, tricks, nuggets of wisdom

if you're stressed the camera will detect it
i love awkward people, i am one. let me handle the photo aspects, you are spending a shitload of money on this wedding. enjoying the day is the most important thing.
if you think something is lame, don't do it.
this isn't your grandma's wedding. communication and planning is important. i will ask you all the right questions beforehand to make sure we are on the same page.

more to come...

What Clients Are Saying

 "Monica photographed our wedding in 2014 and did a magnificent job. 10 years later and coworkers still ask about and admire the photos on my desk! Her eye is amazing and attention to detail top notch"

-Laura K

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