Keilan / Syracuse Model

Um Gorgeous!  And fun!  And smart!  And bubbly!

This is Keilan - a local Syracuse model that I just adore.  She is so easy to work with, does pretty much whatever I ask of her without question and is just an all around great person!

Keilan was kind enough to model for me while I was mentoring another photographer.  Here are just a few of my favorites (and I didn't shoot for very long since I was teaching).

Model:  Keilan Brinones

Location:  downtown Syracuse

Brandon { 2013 Senior }

Just a few to share from my 2013 Senior Session with Brandon!  He's a huge baseball fan and player!

Location:  downtown Syracuse & Clinton Street Studio!

Syracuse Senior Portrait Photographer

 

 

Colin, Amee & JJ { Operation Love ReUnited }...

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family from Fort Drum for Operation Love Reunited recently. Amee contacted me to schedule her session before her husband Colin deployed to Afghanistan. We met at Freedom of Expresso coffee shop in Franklin Square for our session.

Being February in Central New York it was a little bit cold but we made it work. They braved the cold and walking through some deep snow in order to capture some family memories before he deployed.

I am truly honored to be a volunteer photographer and the Regional Coordinator for Operation Love ReUnited. There is no greater feeling than being able to give back to these incredible military families that sacrifice so much for all of us. Thank you!!!

If you are a photographer, and would like to donate your time and talent please visit the website at http://www.oplove.org/.

Casey & Chad {they did}...

Casey and Chad got married on February 12, 2011 at the Craftsman Inn. They had an intimate ceremony with family and close friends. I do believe this was the largest wedding party I have ever photographed. A total of 11 bridesmaids and 11 groomsman. Everything was just perfect and the bride was stunning!

A reception at the Craftsman followed after the ceremony where a delicious three course dinner was served very efficiently by the staff. All of the 100 or so guests were seated at round tables with floating candles and fresh flowers (and beta fish). The accent colors were champagne and blue which was a refreshing combination. The bride is a wedding planner and owns Miss Priss Wedding Planning. She did a fabulous job with her own wedding.

DJ service by Lake Effect DJ & Karaoke kept the dance floor hopping after dinner. Mike did an awesome job and was great about keeping us all on schedule throughout the evening (alright so we ran behind a little bit but that's typical for weddings).

A big "Thank You" to my second shooter Michael with MJH Photography for assisting me with this wedding.

Congrats Casey & Chad! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness! xoxoxo

Contest:

Leave a comment below for the bride and groom and help them win a fabulous prize. If they receive 50 comments - I will gift them a beautiful 30" x 30" custom wedding collage! Make sure you tell your friends to stop by and comment too!

Syracuse Woman Magazine

Super exciting news to share with all of my followers! I am thrilled to announce I will be shooting for the new Syracuse Woman Magazine here in Central New York begining with the March/April edition. I can't wait to get started and I look forward to meeting some powerful, inspirational women here in Syracuse!








Syracuse Woman Magazine is the only upscale magazine targeted specifically for Syracuse's professional woman. Modeled after the highly successful Rochester Woman Magazine, SWM will contain the same high quality content and design that Rochester Woman have come to love. The 64 page, glossy, full color publication will be distributed bi-monthly to readers in the Greater Syracuse Area.

Their mission is simple: to inform, inspire and entertain.

The inaugural edition will be available online on January 31st at http://www.syracusewomanmag.com/. And available at newstands throughout Central New York around February 4th. Make sure you pick up your copy and become a FAN of the magazine over on Facebook as well.

Here Comes Baby { Syracuse Maternity Photographer }...

A wonderful maternity session with Miss Amanda in the studio. She is expecting her first child and agreed to model for a Maternity Portfolio session with my East Coast Artists group. And I'm so happy she did, she was just glowing and up for pretty much anything.

Thank you for driving three hours in the snow to shoot with us. And a big thank you to HolliAnn for referring Miss Amanda to us and joining us for this session.

Photographers: John, Vanessa, Jared and myself. See more from this session here.

Editorial Fashion Shoot...

A couple previews from a recent Editorial Fashion shoot with the East Coast Artists group. We had a great time in the studio with models Renee and Mandie. It's always nice to get together with fellow photographers and let our creativity flow.

A big thanks to our models: Renee & Mandie! And our photographers: Jared, Vanessa, Jussara and John. More previews here!

Kiss N Makeup Minerals...

A really fun test shoot for Kiss N Makeup Minerals here in Central New York. Owner Cara Keith Higby brought her line of makeup over to the studio so we could see the photographic capabilities of the mineral makeup. She did a makeover on our model Gabby and then we went into the studio and did our test shoot.

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this makeup photographs, I love the natural glow and radiance it gives to the models skin. And it looks very natural too.

If you would like to purchase products from the Kiss N Makeup Mineral line click here to start shopping. All of the makeup is made and packaged right here in Central New York by Cara.

Our model Gabby looks stunning!

Sneak Peek at the Bride...

A couple sneak peeks of the beautiful bride Reena from Saturdays wedding! Isn't she just stunning? And yes I am teasing you with this post! I will have more from Reena & Bretts beautiful wedding later in the week! I'm still sorting through all of the pictures and working on the edits!

In the mean time, go check out the Blog post over on BonBon Rose Girls!!! Kristen traveled to Syracuse to attend Reena & Bretts wedding!

http://www.bonbonrosegirls.com/2010/10/syracuse-getaway.html

Little Diva Sessions

Had a couple "Little Divas" in the studio the other day testing out my new background and animal print petti skirst. They were so cute!

Do you have a "Little Diva" ? Book your session today. I'll provide the petti skirts - you provide the DIVA!

2011 Senior Session / Mari & Tess

A double Senior session at Franklin Square with sisters Mari & Tess. And yes they are TWINS! But total opposites as you can see!

We had beautiful weather and shot at my favorite location! I took turns shooting with each young lady and kept their sessions separate (except for a couple of them together in a tree). I figured they've probably been sharing their entire lives and would appreciate not having to share the camera. Plus they both have unique personalities and styles.


A few of Mari....

And Tess....

Holiday Portrait Special

It's time to start thinking about your Holiday Portraits! I have a special running throughout November and three NEW backgrounds to choose from too! Book your appointment today and beat the holiday rush!

$125 includes:

a 30 minute session in the studio, choice of backdrops (christmas,fall or grunge theme), private on-line gallery, (1) 8x10 print, (4) 5x7 prints, (16) wallet prints and (1) digital file for your Christmas Cards! Or choose from five pre-designed card designs to print on your own.Limited availability!

Valid for month of November only. Perfect for children, families and couples. Up to 5 people. Pets are also welcome!

Message me at glory2045@twcny.rr.com to reserve your appointment time. $50 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.


Christmas Backdrop...

"Portraits in the Park" { 2010 }

A few previews from my second annual fall "Portraits in the Park" promotion. I choose Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool again for this years settings. It's such a beautiful location! I must say though I was a little disappointed with the colors this year. I'll stick to mid-October for next years sessions. And I was really bummed that the playground was closed and under construction!

But we made the best of it and had some beautiful autumn weather and seven gorgeous families! Check them out below!