Author: LeslieBrightEyes

Fall Family Photos | Hempstead Lake State Park

My Favorite Photographs of 2015 | Year End Review

There are a million reasons I fall in love with an image.  Honestly, some of MY favorite images are rarely my client’s favorite images. This actually makes sense, because we have different perspectives. I rarely look for the “perfect” perception of a photograph…I do look at lighting, composition, expression and color, but I always go […]

Rustic Elegance | Weddings | New York Wedding Photographer

Some weddings just feel so incredibly warm, from the moment you meet the couple, all the way to when you send them their completed images. This was one of those weddings. A sweet bride and groom who couldn’t wait to say “I do”, and pledge their lives to one another, and the smiles on their […]

Mom, Dad, Brothers and the Beach | Families

Ah, remember back a few months? When we would spend our free days at the beach enjoying sun, surf, and a warm breeze?  It may be December now, but September wasn’t as long ago as it feels right now.  So enjoy this little break and let it take you back to the beach! It was […]

Family Time on the Town | Urban New York Family Photography

When it comes to family photos, well, it truly us about LOCATION. A great option for many of my families is a cute downtown area. This kind of setting gives many different opportunities for various textures and backgrounds. There are tons of different colors and settings which add tons of visual interest to the photos […]

Family Portraits | It’s all about the love!

The whole purpose of family photos is to create an image that will forever show the special dynamic and connection that each family has within itself.  There are so many little intricacies between dad and the youngest, and mom and the oldest, and big brother and little sister.  The way sis giggles at everything brother […]

Black Friday – Cyber Monday Mega Sale

LRP has not one but TWO Black Friday/Cyber Monday super specials for you to choose from. Book a Signature Portrait Session for January 2016 and receive half off the session fee AND half off the digital file package.  That’s a savings of $450!!!  January is a great time to try a trendy in home “Lifestyle” […]

Backyard Fun and S’mores Family Photos | New York Family Portraits

Clients often ask me where is the best location for our family portraits. Well, guess what…it might closer than you think! Yep, your very own backyard can be the perfect setting for your family session. After all, what better place, where your kids feel comfortable, and where you are making real memories each and every […]

Urban Family Photos | New York Family Photographer

It’s not crazy for a photographer to get nervous when they are about to photograph a toddler.  Toddlers are know for, let’s say…having their own agenda.  Well, as for me personally, I love my time with my knee high friends.  Their little personalities are really blossoming at this age.  They can’t help but be themselves. […]

Girls Just Want to Have Fun! | New York Childrens Photographer

I was a little giddy about this shoot! Little girls love to play dress up and pose, and that sounded like the perfect photoshoot to me! Little Miss “A” and I went to town with the dress-up and posing, and we captured every part of her personality. She had lots of sass, playfulness, and sweetness, […]