Vietnam Vets Needed

Im looking for Vietnam Vets in the Philly area for a story that looks at life after combat. I will need vets who will be willing to sit for a portrait session and talk to me about their life after they got out of the military. I will ask some general questions about your actual service, for context, but this story is not about your experiences while enlisted.

Why am I doing this project? What does it mean to me? My father was an army medic in Nam. I’ve spent my entire life experiencing his life post Nam and the battle that still rages on for him.

Those who served were largely not given a heroes welcome home. While this story will in no way make up for that or some of the horrific treatment many experienced when they returned home but we should at least understand how the war affected their life path, how they “survived nam.”

Stories and images will be posted online and submitted to magazines for possible inclusion. Participating vets will receive a complimentary custom 8×10 print from the session.

Please share. Willing vets can email me at brian@brianmengini.com or call at 484-832-3389.

Thanks!

Suicide Survivors- Those left behind

Friends… I am embarking on a project that has been in the planning for a long time now.

Depression and being a survivor of someone who took their own life is something I deal with daily. When it happened, I was numb for weeks. There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not reminded of that loss and the void it left.

So, I’m working on a long term project, talking with and photographing other survivors. I’m not sure what impact this may have on those considering this act themselves but perhaps it may help those left behind, give them a voice and perhaps shine a light on what happens after something like this occurs. Maybe that may help someone else.

This project will be shared online and likely submitted to magazines for inclusion. If you or anyone you know is the survivor of an immediate family member who took their own lives and would be willing to share your stories and be photographed for this, please email me at Brian@brianmengini.com.

Thank you!

Philly Philly Special – $75 Sessions!

I have a special offer that is NOT making my social media pages.  Here’s the skinny…

Philly Philly Special:

45 Min Session

3 edited images

$75

** I only have 20 of these sessions to move!  Purchase one now and schedule when you’re ready to claim it!

Link to purchase: https://www.brianmengini.com/p/philly-philly

 

Win a free ultimate photoshoot experience!

I am giving away an amazing experience to & for someone!  This is a new thing for me, but I am excited to offer it and try it out!

So here is what the winner takes home…. The Ultimate Photoshoot Experience!!!

What is that exactly??  Well, here it is laid out…

• Up to 4 hours in studio for any type of session you desire
• Full hair and makeup professionally done by one of our preferred artists
• Light snacks and refreshments while in studio
• Online private proof gallery
• 5×5 bound album with images from your session
• 11×14 canvas print from the session
• $100 visa gift card for dinner or further pampering (or whatever you want)

Pretty amazing, huh?  Now, you’re wondering… what do I have to do to win such an experience?  Well, that’s simple.  Purchase one of the remaining summer promo session, that I have available. This will automatically enter you in the sweepstakes.

Hold on… there’s more.  To help ensure I hit my goal with the summer promos, I am sweetening the deal some.  By that I mean, I am encouraging all of you to share this post.  Encourage your friends to purchase one of the promos.  If they do and they happen to be the name that I drawn for this grand prize, you will receive a prize too!

Yes, that’s right.  No good deed goes undone! You, my friend, will win a $50 visa gift card just for telling your friends about me (provided they win the whole shebang).

Few stipulations…

1. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash
2. Shoots must take place in the Philly area unless otherwise agreed upon
3.  No part of the prize can be substituted for something else
4. You have up to 1 year to cash in on the shoot.

 

I think that about does it!  You have the details of the winnings, the fine print plus link to purchase a summer session promo.  Yep, that does it!  Thanks in advance for your support!  It truly means the world to me!  Good luck and godspeed!

PS – be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram!!

https://m.facebook.com/brianmenginiphotographer

https://www.instagram.com/brianmenginiphotographer/

Ausome Weekend – Help Needed!!

I want to make this weekend, an Ausome weekend!  To do it, I need your help!!  

I need 6 kiddos on the autism spectrum to come into my studio and be photographed by me for my Ausome Me series!  Below is a link with more info on the series. 

There is NO cost to participate. Just show up and let me do what I do. You’ll receive a link within a few days with proofs from our session. From this link, you will choose 1 image that I will print as an 8×10 and mail to you, free, just for coming in and working with me. 

You can’t beat this “deal!”

Either comment on here, message me on social media or email me at brian@brianmengini.com to schedule your time with me. 

Oh, and please share this info!!  Thanks!!

AusomeMe

AusomeMe

I have begun work on a new portrait series, titled Ausome Me.  Ausome Me is a studio based series of intimate portraits of children on the Autism spectrum.  I wanted to create a new body of work within this community that I am a part of (my eldest son, Dominic, is on the spectrum).  I wanted the look and feel to be different.  Ausome Me portraits will have a more Fine Art look and feel which is different then other children’s portraits I have created. They will also be intimate as these images are NOT posed.  I am not waiting for that “perfect smile” to arise.  I am waiting for a specific moments to happen; moments where I see the personality and character of the child come through.  Now, if a big hearty smile comes through as I am waiting, then of course I will grab it.  I mean, why not?  Smiles are contagious, so that is definitely something I would want to share.

I suppose one could say these are for awareness, not for autism because unless you lived under a rock for years, just about everyone knows what Autism is and more so someone on the spectrum.  I more wanted to simply create beautiful portraits of these beautiful souls and perhaps raise awareness of just how AUSOME they are!  For now, this series will just live online on social media and eventually my website, brianmengini.com.  As the series hopefully grows, I may explore other avenues to gain visibility for this body of work and the amazing individuals in it!

By now, you are probably saying to yourself, this all sounds amazing, how do I sign my kiddo up? Easy peasy lemon squeasy.  Message me your availability. The sessions take place in my Lansdowne, Delaware County studio.  Right now, I am not being bombarded with sessions, so I am scheduling them as they come in vs set days.

Are there costs to participate?  Nope!  There is no cost or fee to have your kiddo in one of the photo sessions.  In fact, I pay you.  Well, sorta… If you participate in one of these photo sessions, you will receive a complimentary 8×10 print from the session as my way of saying thanks for being AUSOME and coming in to help me.  Now, you MAY purchase other prints or digital media from the session, but we will get into that later.  The option is there, however.  After the session, you will receive a proofing gallery of fully edited images from which you select your free print and any others you may wish to purchase.  While there is no obligation to purchase more, it is quite appreciated as it helps fund this project.

Only two things left for you to do now…. 

1. Schedule your session with me asap!
2. Share this post and info with anyone you know in the ASD community!

Thanks in advance!!

Kids on the Autism Spectrum Needed’

Kids on the autism spectrum needed for portraits this week in my Lansdowne studio. I’m working on a new ASD kiddo body of work and need models. 

I’m flexible with times but need them this week.  Every participating family will receive a complimentary 8×10 print from the session. 

Images will initially be used in an online gallery but as I move forward, other options to show this work will be explored. 

Please reply to this post or email me at Brian@brianmengini.com with your availability. 

Vietnam Vets Needed

I’m looking for 25 Vietnam Veterans for a portrait series that will be displayed in a print and online exhibit.  

Sessions will take place at my Lansdowne studio. Scheduling will be done at your convenience. I’m looking to have the sessions completed by month’s end, in time for Veteran’s Day.  All participating veterans will receive a complimentary 8×10 print from the session. 

Email me at brian@brianmengini.com to schedule yours. 

Used DSLR Cameras Needed for Special Needs Kids!

Hello friends.  I am working on a photography program for special needs kids in Delaware County.  I am looking to roll this program out in the next couple of months.  I need your help though.

I am looking to set up 10 camera kits (body, at least one lens, bag, strap) and am reaching out to anyone out in cyber land who may have a used DSLR they aren’t using.  I am not concerned what make or model, just looking for a working/functional DSLR that I can train the kids on and let them use while they are in the program.

I will reveal more details about the program itself, as we get closer to launch, but in essence, this program will give these beautiful souls, not only a creative outlet, but another means to express themselves and document the world through their eyes.

If you have a camera you are willing to donate, please get in touch via social media or email (brian @ brianmengini.com).  Also, I ask that you please share this information with your networks!

Thanks in advance!!

 

 

 

 

Guitarists Needed

I’m looking for two guitarists to test shoot with for a potential portrait series. There are some specs for what I’m looking for. 

First, I need a (2) musician who is intensely passionate about their craft. Ideally they will be interesting with a different look to them (not dockers and a button down shirt). 

Second, I’m looking for an acoustic and electric guitar. I want a piece w character. So, a blonde Strat is out lol. For the electric, maybe a les Paul or something ornate. For the acoustic, maybe like a mahogany top Martin or something. 

I’m looking to create dynamic and dramatic portraits of the musician and their instrument. Every musician who is selected and participates, gets 5 free high RES digital files to use or not use as they so desire. 

Interested musicians should email me a photo of themselves and their guitar to Brian@brianmengini.com.