Malcolm Van Atta Design And Photography LLC

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Introduction: I love the connection to the work. Photography is a unique art form in that you are recording a moment, preserving it, so it can be enjoyed later. I find it very rewarding that I not only do I get to be a part of that process for people. I also get to enjoy looking at the images myself later and it takes me back to the moment when it was made, and I am able to experience that feeling of creation again.

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12 years in business

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Kristina G.

Aug 13, 2013

Malcolm is one of the best photographers we have ever hired. He creates an environment that is calm while having a blast. He exhibits complete control when doing a photo session with our family of 6. Having 2 young boys in the bunch can certainly make things interesting. But, Malcolm is full of fun, and most importantly, my ENTIRE family has a BLAST. If you are parent, you understand how stressful it can be to have the kids in the right frame of mind for pictures. Malcolm takes care of all of this. After the shoot is over, he is prompt at getting those photos you've been waiting for to you ASAP! It's always a pleasure working with Malcolm and I highly recommend him! Professionalism, happiness and enthusiasm shine through each and every time!

Megan G.

Aug 19, 2013

Malcolm Van Atta photographed our family. He's extremely professional and easy to work with. His style of shooting is very unobtrusive and his demeanor is calm and immediately puts you at ease. He was wonderful with our children and is very patient in getting the perfect shot. I liked that he let my kids be kids outside and that in turn the final results on print were beautiful, authentic, happy smiles. We never felt rushed and thoroughly enjoyed the session. The images we received were beautiful, artistic, and captured the true essence of our family. We had a difficult time selecting prints to purchase since they were all amazing. I would definitely refer Malcolm's photography services to all our family and friends.

Todd G.

Aug 13, 2013

Malcolm is great! He made the children smile and everyone was extremely comfortable with him. What a professional! He took some of the best pictures of my family that I've ever seen.

Jennifer D.

Aug 13, 2013

My family has worked with Malcolm on multiple occasions and I can't say enough about the experience. Every detail is planned out and is fitting for my family reflecting our style making the whole experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend using Malcolm for any photo needs.

Stephanie H.

Aug 13, 2013

I had a great experience with Malcolm VanAtta Photography! There were a total of 6 kids ranging from 1-10 years of age. This can be difficult for your ordinary photographer but the pictures were phenomenal and I couldn't ask for a better experience! Very accommodating, patient, and the quality was unbelievable!!'

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How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have enjoyed Photography and Design most of my adult life. I was a "PrintShop" kid in high school. The term for Print Shop is now Graphic Arts, but back in the 1990's it was Print Shop. I learned a lot about art/design/layout/photography/darkroom in those years and I am so grateful that my High School had that program. In 1999 I attempted to join the Navy as a Photographers Mate but the Job was not available, so I joined as an Naval Aircrewman. I remained a hobbyist for years and I got out of the Navy in 2004. In 2005 I even took a photography class at community college. It was not until 2009 when I went back to college at Wilmington University to pursue a degree in Multi-Media Design that I took Photography as a minor and found that I had aptitude in this area that I started to take myself serious as a photographer. After graduation in 2012 I decided to put my main area of focus on Photography and I have never looked back.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I specialize inÂ single portraits, families,Â events, headshotsÂ & wedding photography. I shoot in the reportage and traditional styles of photography. With the goal of being a photographic storyteller, using techniques that minimize posing and scene manipulation. The goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible while capturing the reality of the event or situation with little interference. My main focus is on finding moments during an event or photoshootÃÂ that happen naturally. I also shoot commercial real estate photography.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I was hired by the Delaware Chamber of Commerce to photograph Steven Chambliss. Steven is the senior manager at the Christana Mall here in Delaware. The photographs from that session were published in Delaware Business Magazine. The project guidance was to create a "fun shot" of the senior manager. I came up with the idea of him tossing coins into the fountain there at the mall. Most of us can connect with bugging our parents for pennies to make "wishes" when we visited the mall. I wanted to make a portrait that tapped into that nostalgia. I only had one shot to get the image (I only a roll of coins) and I got it. The Staff at DCC were really happy with the results and It was really nice to see my work in publication.