Author: LeslieBrightEyes

Family Photos at Gantry Plaza | New York Photographer

Family Photos Gantry Park walking with manhattan skyline in background

Wedding at Seatuck in Islip

A wedding day is one filled with hustle and bustle, and it passes in a blur. For the photographer, there are so many steps that lead up the amazing vows or ceremony, including the prep, the little details, and the excitement of the bridal party! I love when couples ask me to be their photographer, […]

Family Photos at the LIU Post Arboretum

Capturing a family session has many aspects. I always want to allow each member to shine, and also want to collectively capture the family unit and the way they are bonded together. This sweet family was wonderful to work with, and had plenty of smiles to go around. They chose some really great outfits for […]

Bridal Shower at Revel in Garden City

Oprah Winfrey once said, “The more you celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate”.  Well, that is an idea I can get behind! Celebrations are one of my favorite things to photograph here at LRP, and I am always up for a great party! I was asked to document this beautiful […]

5 Tips for Kids Sports Photography

If you are anything like me, you spend your evening Ubëring your kids to sports practice and most of your weekends on the sidelines and spend a lot of time looking for the best equipment and kit for them, (click this link for examples). I know a lot of parents who pick up a camera […]

Bat Mitzvah Portraits in Long Island

I don’t know about you, but I certainly did not have the poise and elegance of this young lady when I was thirteen, and that’s putting it lightly. Not cute would be the best way to describe the photos of me at this age, but not so for this beautiful girl. She is so mature […]

Sweet Sixteen at Madison Square Garden

The venue certainly isn’t the most important aspect to a great party (it’s really about the guests and the reason you’re there!), but damn, a great one doesn’t hurt! And I have to hand it to this hockey-loving family for celebrating gorgeous Miss C with a Sweet Sixteen she will never forget. We did this […]

Boho Cake Smash | New York and Long Island Photographer

Can you even handle these?! I am head over heels for this bohemian, adorable cake smash session. I have to give mom the credit for this setup, since she tracked down this crushed velvet outfit, and the bohemian cake topper, as well as making that incredible cake HERSELF (go mom!). The vision was hers, but […]

St. Anthony’s First Communion Photos

Long Island Communion Photography pink tree

Acting and Dance Headshots for Long Island and NYC teens

Long Island Teen Head Shots dancer