CNY Portrait Project

An amazing experience! Photographers, makeup artists, vendors from all across Central New York came together in Utica on November 21st for the CNY Portrait Project. The event was organized by Christy and Charles Thompson.

Underpriveleged families were provided with family portraiture by local photographers, makeup and hairstyling, food, toys for the kids and even a visit from Santa. The best part is everything was donated and all of the people involved with this project were volunteers. What a great feeling and a wonderful way to give back to others. I was so proud to be a part of this event and am looking forward to next year already.






For more information or to volunteer click here.

Watch news footage...

http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Free-CNY-portrait-project-held-at-Leaf-Loaf-and-Ladel--109753709.html

Denoto Family Holiday Portraits { BLOG }

I just loved this family: Frankie, Kasey, Julian & Willow! They were so sweet! And they drove all the way from Auburn to shoot with me. We had a great session in the studio and got some fun shots too. My sessions always go by way too fast. Willow had a great time playing on my stairs while I photographed mom and dad.

Their entire order was for black and white prints as well. I love black and white, there's just something so timeless about them.

I'm looking forward to a "special" portrait session with just mom in a couple months!

"P" Family Holiday Portraits { BLOG }...

The beautiful "P" family! I actually did two Holiday Portrait sessions with this wonderful family, one in the studio and one at their home. Mom was a little stressed about getting good images of the kids. I know how she feels. Getting family portraits taken can be very stressful, especially for the mom. All the preparation of picking out the perfect outfits and then hoping everyone cooperates.

So this way she had two chances and she was much more relaxed. It took the little guy a good half hour to get comfortable with me in the studio. So we started with his little sister first. After a little while he was hamming it up in front of the camera.

And when I arrived at their home for the second part of our session, he was much more at ease because he remembered me from the studio. I just love my job and love working with children and families!







Look at this little chubber:

Mantelli Family { BLOG }

A wonderful Holiday Portrait session on location with the Mantelli family. We walked around Onondaga Lake Park for this shoot. Such a gorgeous family, sweet kids and great weather. What more could you ask for?

A few of my faves:

Holiday Studio Special { BLOG }...

Holiday Studio Special $100 - November ONLY.

Includes one hour studio session (up to four people), 1-8x10 print, 2-5x7 prints, 16 wallet prints and one 5x5 or 5x7 Holiday Card design for you to print on your own. In studio only throughout month of November.

You can even bring your pets to include in your holiday portraits. They are part of the family too.

Message me to book your session or call 668-2045.