Upstate NY Photographer Capturing Life's Moments

Yes! As many images and venues as possible are critical when choosing a photographer for your event. This will give you a good idea of how skilled the photographer is across different venues and lighting conditions. In fact, how well the images look in various lighting conditions separates the professional from the less experienced amateur. Wouldn’t you test drive all the cars you’re considering purchasing?

Same with photographers. View as many images as possible, whether online, in slideshows, in proof albums, or in keepsake albums. Not only do you get a great sense of the photographer’s professionalism, but you also get ideas for poses if you choose to duplicate some you have seen and really enjoy.

Absolutely not! Professional photographers tailor each session to the individual client. My creativity is without boundaries. When we meet face to face, we get a sense of each other, and your uniqueness shines through, creating authentic, lively images rather than stale, ordinary ones.

Great photos aren’t just luck. They are the result of skill and experience in connecting with people. A truly talented photographer can manage to get even the most nervous subjects to loosen up.

When it comes to photography, experience and the ability to bring out the best in people are directly proportional to the quality of the relationship and the final product. Spending a lot of time with you before your event and becoming “your best friend” helps turn crises and meltdowns into opportunities and helps to discover ways to engage subjects to capture that smile and spark everyone wants to see in their photos. This photographer has spent decades combining those talents and more to offer you outstanding images and great service.

Joan holds a master’s degree in counseling and has over 30 years of experience working with people. For decades, photography has been her hobby, and when she decided to change careers, she chose to follow her passion. A member of several professional associations, including PPSNYS (Professional Photography Society of New York State) and SFS (Schenectady Photographic Society), which provide comprehensive training in the latest techniques from world-renowned photographers for over 14 years.

A professional photographer will arrive promptly at your event and ensure you receive beautiful results on schedule. They bring the perfect equipment to beautifully capture your special moments. Using a color laboratory that meets high standards, they guarantee excellent print quality. With experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, they make the entire formal photography experience seamless and enjoyable.

If the photographer is within your budget, give or take a little, pay attention to how it feels being with that person. If you feel celebrated and comfortable, as though you were talking with a friend, that is the person you want photographing you. You can sense when someone is trustworthy, and their quality matches yours. Look for an established, reliable photographer whose work moves you and whose technical quality is top-notch. If you find a photographer who makes you happy, you will never regret your investment.

Once you know the photographer of choice is available for your date, you will want to ask about her philosophy and how she works with you and your guests. You should make a face-to-face appointment with this photographer to see if your styles complement each other. If you like what you hear and feel comfortable, then you have found the one to photograph you.