Beach portraits have always been a favorite of mine! I’m so excited every time someone contacts me for a family photoshoot on the beach, or couples beach pictures, engagement shots or even a seaside marriage proposal! Long Island has such beautiful beaches. Whether its the wide open expanse of the South Shore or the rockier…
Author: Defining Imagery
“Porch Portraits” Coming soon!
You’ve probably heard about photographers around the country doing drive-by shootings… normally a horrifying phrase, but these days, a cute and safe way to do a family portrait session while maintaining social distancing – where permitted. These sessions have become quite controversial amongst professional photographers because, although it sounds like a nice, safe way to…
Mothers Day Raincheck!
With restaurants closed and everyone tucked away in their homes, this won’t be the typical Mothers Day celebrations. No restaurants this year. No big family gatherings. But there’s no reason why any of the moms in your life should be disappointed! The world’s best mothers day gift idea hasn’t changed! Giving the gift of portraits…
Are You a Polished Pro or a Fly-by-night?
Your business website must present you and your staff as polished pros who can get the job done! If your company website is muddying your reputation by being littered with selfies and snapshots, YOU ARE LOSING MONEY BY DRIVING AWAY POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS! You’ve only got one chance to make a great 1st impression, so you’ve…
Does Your Child Still Love You When You’re Not Wearing Makeup?
EXIST IN PHOTOS!!!! Moms and Dads don’t come to their children’s portrait session camera-ready. They love their children dearly – so dearly that they want to capture them in beautiful portraits that will adorn their walls for the rest of their life! These photographs are their most precious possessions. Why then, do they not give…
Take a Little Me-Time
It’s a new decade! It’s time to start things over! Hit the reset button and take a new look at everything in your life! Look for the good… the beauty… the joy, in every moment, and you will feel a massive shift in every aspect of your life! You’ll see that your job environment improves,…
Senior Portraits: do you think “high school” or “grandma”?
Why is it that all over the country senior portrait sessions are a huge thing… except the northeast. On Long Island, when you mention “senior portraits” people immediately think of senior citizens! LOL! Well, that’s a different category that’s overlooked too! Generations Portraits are a beautiful way to preserve your family history. How many generations…
Why Hire a Professional Photographer?
Photography is important because it freezes a moment in time, that is then gone forever. Viewing an image can trigger all the sensations of being in that moment, to relive it again in our heart and mind. But more than that, I am not just a creator of images, I am a creator of joy!!!…
What’s the difference between Glamour and Boudoir pics?
Are you researching what to wear for boudoir pictures and feeling like, “I could never do THAT!”? Have you ever heard of Glamour shots? Curious about the difference? Well, it’s pretty simple… there really is none, except for what you wear! Boudoir pics are just more specifically geared towards lingerie, while glamour portraits can actually…
Models: Always Keep Your Personal Safety in Mind!
As you start off in pursuit of your modeling career, you must keep in mind that your safety should always come first! If something feels even the slightest bit off, go with your instincts and pass the situation by. It’s better to miss out on a real job than be lured into something that is…










