General Questions
My studio is in the Washington Heights / Inwood area of northern Manhattan, however I shoot all over NYC, and the Hudson Valley! Let me know your ideal location, and I will be there!
I love authentic images that are filled with honest emotion. I want my images to reflect who you are, not only in look, but also in personality.nnMost photos are lightly posed, meaning I’ll help get you into place first and then encourage interaction and real expressions while we’re snapping away.
Typically outdoors, in my studio, or in my client’s homes. For outdoor sessions, I love parks and playgrounds, but I also love trying new locations. New York is the best city for backgrounds!
Would you believe that EVERYONE tells me this, and it never turns out to be true. I like my sessions to be relaxed and fun, and when you are having a great time, you’ll look fabulous, I promise!
Chose two main colors you love, and base your color scheme around them. Though use the brightest of the colors sparingly (this will be your accent color). Imagine gold and navy were your two colors; the navy could be your shirt, or skirt, while the gold could be a headband or shoes. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!nnWhen you schedule your date, I will share my outfit inspiration guide with you!
I keep a number of backup dates open each month in case of bad weather, and there is no fee to reschedule to a new date if it’s raining or snowing – in fact I encourage it. Sunshine adds warmth and life to an image, and it’s definitely worth waiting for.
I use a Canon d Mark III and a Sony a7iiinnI have lots of lenses for every occasion, a 35mm 1.2, 50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.2, 24-70, and 70-200.nnIn the studio, I have a strobe set-up, which uses Paul C. Buff lights and modifiers.
Your gallery is posted no more than 3 weeks after your session. If you require additional retouches, they will be ready 2 weeks after that, pending the scope of the retouch.