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Nicholas's Fresh 48
Capturing a newborn smile is my new goal for every Fresh 48 session. Nicholas made this one easy for me. #warwicknewborn...

Jill Smith
Nov 30, 20181 min read


Honestly Local & Actually Delicious!
This week I was given the opportunity to work on a branding project with Cafe Adella Dori. This has been a LEAP out of my comfort zone,...

Jill Smith
Nov 27, 20182 min read


Late Fall Senior Session in the Catskills
Wanting to share some favorites from Kayla's Senior Session (which she rocked). It was probably one of the last nice nights we had up...

Jill Smith
Oct 23, 20181 min read


From Long Island to the Catskills
Looking at the extended forecast and seeing little snowflakes, I need to throw a little warmth into your feed. This gorgeous family is...

Jill Smith
Oct 18, 20181 min read


Red heads, Fog and Freckles
This is why photographers love hayfields. This is why photographers love redheads. This is why we will wake up before the sun to shoot....

Jill Smith
Oct 16, 20181 min read


From Fresh 48s to Sitter Sessions
What a joy it is when "my" newborns return for a sitter session! During his Fresh 48 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Mason was SO...

Jill Smith
Oct 8, 20181 min read


When Clients are Heros
I'm pretty sure that every year when I share their session sneak peek, I talk about how long I've been working with the Kubenik family,...

Jill Smith
Oct 6, 20182 min read


A Versatile Space
If you walked into my Liberty, New York studio, you'll see that it was designed and meant for babies and young children. There's a crib...

Jill Smith
Oct 1, 20181 min read


The Beauty of Trust
I've worked with Cassy and her family for about 3 or 4 years now and they are always a pleasure. Building a trusting relationship with...

Jill Smith
Sep 30, 20181 min read


Welcome Home Teddy!
Oversharing, as I tend to do. But this in home newborn session is extra special to me. Allie and Abbey are family, and knowing their...

Jill Smith
Sep 25, 20181 min read


First Twins in the Studio!
I am absolutely oversharing from this session with the Hennessy boys, but how could I not? Brayden and Anders were my first ever set of...

Jill Smith
Aug 28, 20181 min read


Tricky Ages to Photograph
Some ages are trickier to photograph than others. Babies 2-5 months fall into the tricky category because they're not really newborns...

Jill Smith
Aug 14, 20181 min read


Beautiful BOHO Catskills Senior Session
I am definitely oversharing from Taylor's senior session, last night. What do the kids say? #sorrynotsorry How could I not? From her...

Jill Smith
Jul 20, 20181 min read


Egg Farm Senior Session
A beautiful night spent at Brey's Egg Farm with Livingston Manor Central School Senior Rep, Cary Ihlefeldt. Thank you so much for...

Jill Smith
Jul 10, 20181 min read


Free Class on Understanding Your Camera
What a great group of people today who attended our "Understanding Your Camera" classes, and two absolutely perfect models. Amanda of A....

Jill Smith
Jul 8, 20181 min read


The Challenge of Maintaining Consistency
I remember the first time I shared my work in a forum of other photographers asking for constructive criticism. It was about 4 or 5 years...

Jill Smith
Jul 5, 20182 min read


Lake Anawanda Family Session
I love this family! This is my third summer evening spent at their lake house. The first was a lifestyle session when their oldest,...

Jill Smith
Jul 2, 20181 min read


Overcoming Complacency for the Creative
For any creative mind, complacency is a dangerous thing to slip into. I've found that monotony and repetition in non challenging work can...

Jill Smith
Jun 30, 20181 min read


How to Get Comfortable In Front of the Camera
My #1 goal with my lifestyle sessions is making sure my clients are comfortable. Lifestyle photography cannot happen otherwise. The truth...

Jill Smith
Jun 24, 20181 min read


Why I Include Black and White Versions of Each Photo in Your Gallery
Did you know that all of my clients' galleries include black and white versions of each photo? Why do I offer this? Believe it or not,...

Jill Smith
Jun 20, 20181 min read
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