A Family Reunion Portrait in the Poconos
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A Family Reunion Portrait in the Poconos

Or, How I Photographed 21 People in 6 Hours I recently had the pleasure of photographing a family reunion portrait. Picture it if you will: a beautiful home nestled in the woods. Inside and outside, 21 family members of various ages are running all over the place being photographed here, there, and everywhere.  That was…

A First Birthday Portrait, Plus Tips on Using Props in Family Portraits
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A First Birthday Portrait, Plus Tips on Using Props in Family Portraits

Saturday was a complete washout, here in New York City.  Friday, on the other hand, started off beautifully, and it was a great day for Nicholas’ first birthday portrait. Find out all the details from our Central Park shoot, plus get some tips on using props in your family portrait.

Baby It’s Cold Outside!: Indoor Baby Portrait Tips
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Baby It’s Cold Outside!: Indoor Baby Portrait Tips

Just because New York City gets hit with a ‘blizzard’, doesn’t mean that the world stops. Let’s say your little one is turning six-months old and you want a family photo, but it’s too cold outside for that lovely portrait in the park you’ve been dreaming of? Well, have I got some indoor baby portrait…

Photojournalistic Portraits: Picturing Your Photo Shoot as an Adventure
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Photojournalistic Portraits: Picturing Your Photo Shoot as an Adventure

For me, each photo shoot is a unique adventure. I never want the people I photograph to simply stand in front of my camera with a blank smile. Rather, I use my photojournalistic style to incorporate movement, emotion, and most importantly, story, into the frame. This is why I would encourage everyone to think of…