Winter brings with it the good and the bad for New York City. Everyone wants to make a trip to NYC to experience the city during the holidays. And while this is be the most wonderful time of the year, winter also brings with it a number of closures in Central Park starting in mid-November. […]
Wedding Ceremony Photo Tips
You are ready for your portraits, and you have your dance moves mastered for your first dance. But how about some wedding ceremony photo tips to help you look good when you walk down the aisle? Today’s blog post has everything you need to help you take your photo game to the next level as […]
Pet Engagement Photo Tips
If you are a proud pet parent, it’s only natural that you would want to include your fur baby in your engagement shoot. Sometimes this can go perfectly according to plan, and sometimes not. In today’s blog post, I have a list of pet engagement photo tips that will keep everyone – human and animal […]
How to Relax in Front of the Camera
In my opinion the world can be split into two groups: people who enjoy being photographed, and those who don’t. I am solidly in the latter group. I know how the camera can make you nervous, and in today’s blog post, I have a few basic tips for how to relax in front of the […]
The Best Family Portrait Poses
Squeeze out some smiles from any family member with this list of the best family portrait poses by NYC family photojournalist, Kelly Williams.
5 Habits Every Photographer Should Develop
Let me start by saying that this was originally going to be a travel blog…of Stony Brook, New York. I visited Stony Brook yesterday, but thanks to the horrible weather, I didn’t take my cameras out of my bag once. Instead, my trip left me with a lot of time to think deep thoughts about […]
Image File Size and Resolution: Print vs. Web
When I deliver a set of final images to a client, the question always comes up: which files should I use online, and which files should I use to print? Answers to this probing question plus everything you always wanted to know about image file size and resolution (but were afraid to ask) in today’s […]
Photo Tips for Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
I am a strong proponent of the idea that perfection is overrated. As such, I love the trend of just saying no to tradition of matchy-matchy bridesmaid dresses. But with every bridesmaid dressed differently, how do you pull off the look and still have your photos look great? Read on for a few photo tips […]
How DJ Lighting Affects Your Wedding Photos
Let’s get the weekend started with some fantastic photos from the dance floor of Rachelle and Brice’s wedding! As per my last post, Rachelle and Brice’s wedding started with a beautiful ceremony. After the couple said ‘I do,’ guests got their groove on while bathed in discotheque ambience. Their wedding was one of my most […]
How to Find the ‘Good’ Side of Your Face
Science will tell you that it is more than likely the left side of your face that looks most pleasing to the camera. Why? Here’s what the scientists say, per Time Magazine: “Our results suggest that posers’ left cheeks tend to exhibit a greater intensity of emotion, which observers find more aesthetically pleasing. Our findings […]