family photographer for the new york catskills + hudson valley

By now, I'm sure most parents are aware of the findings of this 1975 study but I'll share it anyway. Children who see photos of themselves displayed around their house have shown a significant boost in self esteem. Furthermore, seeing photos of themselves with their family improves their feelings as a valuable member of their household. But you probably didn't need me to convince you to print your photos and get them on your walls. I can tell you, even as a photographer, one

After your family photo session, you're probably wondering where you should print your beautiful photos. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of options out there, and unsure which ones will give you the best results. You may have had bad experiences with low-quality prints, confusing printing processes, or inconvenient pick-up locations. But fear not, because there is a solution that will make your life easier: ordering prints through your online gallery. When you re

As a parent, you know that kids can be unpredictable. You might be worried about how your children will behave during your upcoming family photo session. But don't worry, I'm here to put your mind at ease. In lifestyle family photography, the focus is on capturing the connection between you and your family, not on posing or forced smiles. This means that your children don't need to perform or pose during the session – they can just be themselves. And that's exactly what we wa

You had your studio session, your photos have been delivered. Now what? Break the cycle of letting your photos live on your hard drive. These portraits were meant to be printed! It's easy to get analysis paralysis when you see all of the print product choices in your gallery store, and then print nothing! Bookmark this blog post as a guide to printing and displaying those timeless photos of the people you love. First things first, what's your design style? Are you a minimalis

My aim for each and every session is to create a relaxed, friendly environment for all children and families, when I arrive I will spend a bit of time getting to know your children, I want them to feel comfortable with me and make them feel as if it is completely normal that I am there. If we are shooting in your home and back yard I will have a quick look around for the best light and spots to photograph in. I love creating warm, fun photos filled with love. All you need to

Possibly the reason I prefer photographing children over anything else is that they can't fake it, or at least they don't fake it well! The looks on these faces is REAL. They are watching their dad, and he is totally cracking them up. But in the next frame, something got sweet Brady down, and I also caught this beautifully emotional moment that I might love even more than the smiley one. Both of these images will be delivered in Justin and Ashley's gallery because as a mom, I