“I am pleased to introduce our resident photographer, Michelle McMinn. Michelle McMinn began working for the Trump Organization January 22, 2005, when she organized and orchestrated the videography for the Donald Trump and Melania Knauss wedding which aired on Entertainment Tonight.
Donald & Melania’s son, Barron, was born in March of 2006 and Michelle began photographing the family with Barron at his christening at Bethesda by the Sea Church, along with his first birthday celebration at Mar-a-Lago. She subsequently has photographed him on every birthday.
Michelle photographed the Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Hayden wedding in November of 2006, and has photographed their family as the children have grown since their first child, Kai, was born in May of 2007. In April 2008 Michelle photographed the Wedding of Ivana Trump at our beautiful Mar-a-Lago Club.
Michelle became our club photographer in 2010. Her position has been photographing all club events and holiday celebrations since that year, including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving , Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Michelle has photographed the Trump family which has included Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Eric Trump with Lara Yunaska celebrating at these events.
In this high profile arena, it has been a comfort to know that we had Michelle taking care of business in a professional and discreet manner. She has shown herself to be reliable, good natured, and an excellent photographer who can be trusted with one’s most important moments.”
The Trump Organization
Brenard Lembeke Executive
Vice President
“We were indeed very fortunate to have Michelle McMinn, with her exceptional and beautiful photography capture our daughter’s wedding at Donald. Trump’s Mar A Lago, with every poignant moment and expression of joy and celebration. I would very highly recommend her for those very special and rare times of our lives we want captured in a very special way.”
Lana J. Marks
CEO/Designer
LANA MARKS
“Michelle McMinn has been photographing our family events at St. Andrews County Club for the past several years. She is a wonderful photographer–artistic, creative, personable and professional. She makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Michelle handles everything from formal group photos to candid shots beautifully. Our albums from Bat Mitzvah to family celebrations and portraits are magnificent and we look forward to working with Michelle again in the future.”
Robin Ebenstein
Boca Raton, Florida
“Michelle McMinn has been our treasured photographer for many years. From the Florida Keys to Machu Picchu from Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs to Anniversaries. Michelle has always been there to help us and preserve so many of our cherished memories. She is like our family and we look forward to many more celebrations with her.”
Dr. & Mrs. Andy Richman
Woodfield Country Club
“When we were married at The Four Seasons in Palm Beach, we contracted Michelle McMinn as our photographer and I’m so glad we did! Our photographs are absolutely beautiful. Five years later, when I look at the photos I feel like it was just yesterday. She truly captured our story. She really has a talent for taking stunning and unique pictures but also for capturing those spontaneous moments when you think no one is looking. Not only is Michelle a brilliant photographer but she made my family and me feel comfortable throughout the day. She was truly a pleasure to work with!”
Jennifer & Joel Davis
St. Ann’s & The Four Seasons
“When my husband and I decided to hold our wedding in Palm Beach, Florida, we left NYC unsure of what to expect. Neither of us had any experience in planning a wedding, nonetheless in a new location. We were advised of the different vendors we were to meet in a series of meetings that began at 10:00AM on a Friday morning. Michelle McMinn was the first appointment.
Michelle set the tone for the rest of our planning. We were immediately drawn to her personality and warmth, and later by her talent and experience. She not only knows the area, but all of the pertinent people in the wedding business that were coming together for our day. Before the meeting concluded, we knew she was the perfect fit for what we envisioned for our wedding.
We ended up scheduling two engagement shoots with Michelle over the next few months, one at the beach and the other near the Flagler Museum. Working with her was a dream. The shoots were fun and natural, without the awkwardness or posing that you see with many staged engagement photos. We are so pleased by the gorgeous photographs that Michelle was able to capture for us.
As for the day of the wedding, Michelle did not disappoint. We have received so many compliments from family and friends who were able to work with her throughout the day and night, for her extraordinary talent. Michelle put everyone at ease with her lightness and knowledge. Her attention to the details, the ones that an average person wouldn’t even think about, is above and beyond. She was able to discreetly capture all of our special moments, giving us so many wonderful memories that we may not have even noticed from the day of.
Looking back at our official photographs, there is not one forced smile or awkward candid. There is genuine laughter and emotion in every shot. Everything was perfect and natural. During the prior engagement shoots, Michelle taught us how to pose and “dip” in preparation for our wedding day. One of our favorite moments from our wedding video is when Michelle stops us at the end of the aisle after the ceremony and asks us if we “want to try the dip?” It was a definite spontaneous crowd pleaser and we will always remember that moment.
From our experience, my husband and I thoroughly support Michelle, not just as an amazing photographer, but as a fabulous person as well. We will recommend her talent from now and into the future. We can truly say that this is a woman that we will stay in touch with, learn from, and be eternally grateful to for giving us the wonderful memories from our wedding day.”
Kira & Scott Markowitz
The Brazilian Court
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