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Shot lists are important – both for the client and us photographers for a couple of reasons. They can help plan the day and they list important people in the mitzvah child’s life. While there are certain photo ops that your photographer would normally do, it still helps to let us know if there are […]
Last month I had the honor of photographing Z&D’s wedding. While anytime someone entrusts their memories with me, it is a high honor which I take very seriously. This one however, was in addition, very personal. I have known the groom’s parents for decades and by extension, the groom! The location was Vassar. A stunningly […]
We photographers have many, many weather apps/links on our phones. Since we can’t control it, we need to be able to deal with it. Sometimes we can reschedule. Sometimes we can’t. Rescheduling a family session can be done. Rescheduling a wedding…not so much. I arrived really early to a venue for a recent wedding. Why? […]
It may be the dog days of summer, and you may be reading this while on the beach…but it’s never too soon to start planning for fall and your family photos. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you plan. 1. Fall is a popular time and it may be a good idea […]
Summer is when I get a bit of downtime. If you have ever wondered what photographers do during their downtime, I’m happy to share! 1. Clean my office. I’m not talking about running a vacuum over the carpet (that’s needed tho!). It is more of me tidying up, sorting paperwork, and looking over gear and […]
Something extra extraordinary happened the night of 5/10-511. The Northern Lights were seen as far south as Alabama. We earthlings experienced a category 5 Geomagnetic storm. The Kp index was 9, and the Bz was a negative 46. We survived due to the Van Allen belts. All this was a fancy way of saying the […]
As a photographer, I absolutely love springtime. It’s my second favorite season. Fall is the first due to the trees putting on a show that blankets mountains. The world wakes up with vibrant colors, delicate blossoms, and a palpable sense of joy. Why do I love spring? Let me count the ways: 1. The Light: Spring’s […]
What photographers do during their less busy times? Well, we have our own photo projects! I have inherited boxes, big and small, of family photos and slides. Most of it unlabeled or labeled with just enough info to further confuse the living relatives. It is a daunting task even for me. How to start? Realize […]
As a photographer, I’ve worked many, many celebrations from weddings to bar and bat mitzvahs to graduations or non profit events. I’ve seen what makes a great event, and here they are: 1. Hire a professional photographer. Yes, this is given. You were expecting this, so let’s get it out of the way. A great […]
Thank you for 2023 and I wish you a very happy New Year! I hope this post finds you well and in good spirits as we head into the new year. I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for being wonderful clients this past year. It has been an absolute pleasure working […]
