Author: LeslieBrightEyes

Playful Family Photos with a Sweet Toddler

Oh gosh. I freaking love these playful family photos with a sweet toddler. It’s one of those times when everything comes together perfectly. For instance, the family is perfection. Mom and dad are so gentle and easy to be around. And baby boy could not be more of a delight. My mom genes were in […]

Heartfelt Family Photos at the South Street Seaport

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 […]

Easy and Fun Family Photos in the Front Yard

Location When you have four kids and a dog, easy and fun family photos may just be a must. It turns out, the front yard can be the perfect location. First of all, it was pretty. Green and nicely manicured is always a winner. This was a morning session so the sun was coming up […]

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Wedding in New York City

I’ll be honest… I don’t know how photographers regularly shoot weddings or even multiple weddings every weekend. It’s a lot of work physically and mentally. But when I do have the pleasure and honor of documenting a couple’s most special day, I absolutely love it. I’m choosy about the couples who I say yes to, […]

Sweet and Cozy Light and Bright Holiday Studio Photos

A cozy light and bright mini session was not planned. This year was a bit different. I didn’t do a full weekend or even one full day of holiday mini sessions like I usually do. Like this session here. My scheduled filled up fast before I had a chance to put aside a specific day […]

Modern Minimalist Family Photos in the Studio

This stunning family has a very special new edition that they wanted to commemorate with bright modern minimalist family photos in the studio that they can display in their home to add warmth and personality to their walls. Since they wanted the clean, minimalist look, this was perfect. I absolutely love the look of neutrals […]

Morning Backyard Family Photos

This dapper, elegant family was celebrating a very special day…their baby girl’s christening. They had to arrive at the church fairly early in the morning, so our session was first thing and the grass was still dewy! Although it was early and a bit chilly, we managed to make it fun and captured some beautiful […]

Great Neck Family of Three Portraits on the Beach

I have been so lucky to be the family photographer for this sweet, lovable family for an amazing seven years. Let me say that again; seven years! That’s what made this special, among other things. I met this beautiful young lady when she was just three years old, and it’s become so meaningful to me […]

Fun and Unique Bat Mitzvah Photos at Adventure Land

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