I’ve lived in New York for 21 years now. And yet every time I am in the city, I still feel like a tourist. That feeling of being a girl from a small town in Indiana in the big city never gets old.
PREVIOUS NYC LOCATIONS
Working with my fabulous clients has given me the opportunity to explore NYC in ways I wouldn’t have otherwise. Every year for the past six years, we have chosen a different place in the bounds of their hometown, NYC. Together we have hit some pretty great locations. First it was Gentry Plaza for the stunning Manhattan skyline. They introduced me to the little known Conservatory Gardens of Central Park which you can see here. The unique gem of a neighborhood Stuyvesant Town was a total surprise. And the revitalized and colorful World Trade Center session was super cool I promise you I would never have seen Stuy-town without this family; the Conservatory Gardens has become a favorite spot because of them.
THIS YEAR’S HOT SPOT
This year, we visited the South Street Seaport. This spot is quintessential NYC. Is it touristy? Sure, but unlike other well visited NYC spots like Times Square or the Empire State Building, Wall Street locals must love this destination for socialization and family time. It’s a great spot to just hang out, dine al fresco, grab a drink with friends, and of course the waterfront and Brooklyn Bridge views never ever get old. This is definitely the kind of place that warrants repeat visits. In fact, as soon as the weather gets nice, I am insisting on a date night there.
But the true start of the show is this family. I just can’t get enough of them. The kids are so smart and so cute. I love to give them artistic control and have them set up shots. We have the best time.
Check out the final product and if you like the idea of this location, hit me up and let’s plan something special.
GEAR AND SETTINGS
Sony A7 iv 24-70 2.8 – Nikon D750 70-200 2.8 Kept my ISO at about 800 as it was an overcast day -kept aperture at 3.2 for whole family and 2.8 for single person and adjusted shutter speed accordingly.
September is THE month for Family Photos on the beach.
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The crowds are gone the weather is slightly cooler, and the sunsets are magnificent.
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#longislandbeaches #longislandfamilyphotos #naturalbreezyheartfelt
August was a busy work month so most of my photography was Client work.
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I love photos like this. A sweet moment of togetherness.
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I think Photos like this are sleepers they may not be the families favorite at first, but they are the ones that pull the heartstrings as the years go by.
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Now show me yours.
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#naturalbreezyheartfelt #longislandfamilyphotos #longislandbeaches
It’s full on beach season for Photos, but headhots are always happening in the studio.
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Long Island is in close proximity to New York City where big things happen.
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There’s a culture of shooting for the stars in hopes of achieving lifelong dreams.
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I get to be a little part of that story by helping people put their best face forward in open calls go see and auditions.
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So whether you’re a creative or professional come to my convenient Oceanside studio And let’s get you some much needed updated head shots.
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#longislandstudio #longislandheadshots #headshotsforcreatives
Photographer’s busy season starts this month.
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So whoever your favorite Photographer is, don’t wait. Reach out asap to get your Photo scheduled this year.
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#naturalbreezyheartfelt #familyphotos #longislandmoms
Leslie here. My portrait photography hot take is that everyone smiling at the camera photos are kind of boring.
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Don’t get me wrong I take them and I get why people want them. They are often the forward facing Photo, the one that gets sent to everybody to show off how cute the kids are and how happy the family is.
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But when I’m photographing a family, I wanna capture how it feels to spend good time with the people you love the most.
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And, my 14 years of experience tells me being hyper focused on the perfect photo ruins the vibe.
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My favorite sessions are the ones where the parents come in with the attitude that whatever happens happens, it is what it is and they just go with the flow.
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Take it from somebody who is grappling with an emptied nest, perfection is nothing compared to the moments spent with your favorite people in the whole world.
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Just be.
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#longislandfamilyphotography #justbe #feelthelove❤️
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