Helicopter photographer Dale Fisher looking for Manchester sponsors for new book

Helicopter photographer, Dale Fisher and marketing director, Joanne Ackerman were special presenters this month's Manchester Chamber of Commerce meeting. They are looking for sponsors for their upcoming new photography book, “Washtenaw County: Visions of the Eagle,” which will include beautiful aerial photographs of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Milan and Manchester.

“Helicopter photography gives a distinctive perspective unmatched by photographs taken from airplanes or on the ground,” says Fisher. "Flying at the low altitudes made possible by helicopters gives these photographs a unique perspective. Although most of the photographs in the book are taken from the air, this comprehensive book will also include many photographs of events, people and sites taken on the ground."

Fisher and Ackerman stated that the book, which will be a full color, coffee table-style book, will be "an excellent opportunity for the businesses, organizations, and communities to promote their strengths and the versatility of Washtenaw County to prospective businesses, potential clients, consumers, and friends. It is a lovely work that will be appreciated for years to come."

In order for Manchester to be included, the Village of Manchester and 5 additional sponsors need to contribute $6,500 each, at which point Manchester will receive a minimum of 20 pages of coverage, not including the sponsor's pages in the back. Purchasing a sponsorship package allows the sponsor to 2 pages in the book, including a by-lined article by a corporate executive or an overview of the company’s products and services, in addition to a helicopter/ ground photo shoot, a framed 17"x26" canvas print of their business and 50 copies of the completed book.

Ackerman explained that it should not be thought of as advertising; it is instead "instant credibility" as your business is included as sponsors with large institutions located all over the county. "This unique public relations and branding tool will allow organizations to highlight their contributions while helping to demonstrate the power and potential of Washtenaw County," she stated. Because Ann Arbor is included in the book, they expect it to be sent all over the world. Ackerman suggested that it could be used as a marketing tool to bring in manufacturers to Manchester.

Ackerman went on to state, “Dale and I have been working on this book for two years, and we plan to send to the printers September 1, 2017 with distribution scheduled for December, 2017. We are currently making photographs from the air and the ground, and we request that people contact us with locations, events and historical information that may be interesting to include.”

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Fisher invited everyone to his upcoming open house at Dale Fisher Galleries and Eyry of the Eagle Farm Reception Center on Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, from 10 am – 5 pm, located at 1916 Norvell Road, Grass Lake, MI. The gallery reception center will feature Fisher’s never-before-seen fine art photographs, including some of the photographs which will be included in the upcoming book.

At the Chamber meeting, Fisher distributed copies of his most recent and largest book, “Jackson County: Visions of the Eagle” which debuted in October of 2015 as an example of what to expect out of the newest book. He credited local resident Ron Ellison with helping to get the Jackson book going after Fisher gave up on it.

Fisher's other books include “Ann Arbor: Visions of the Eagle” (volumes I, II and III); “Detroit;” “Detroit: Visions of the Eagle;” “MICHIGAN: From the Eyry of the Eagle;” “Southeast Michigan: Horizons of Growth;” and “Building Michigan: A Tribute to Michigan’s Construction Industry.” Fisher is the founder of Michigan’s Center for the Photographic Arts, a mentorship program for children located on his farm near Grass Lake, and is the owner of two fine art galleries at the same location.

For more information, please call (517) 522-3705 or e-mail dfisher@dalefisherphoto.com. Fisher’s art may be viewed at www.DaleFisherPhoto.com.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.