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Celebrate your pregnancy with a fashion-inspired maternity session in Albany, NY. Editorial-style portraits designed to make you feel radiant, confident, and powerful.”

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Maternity Photography in Albany NY | Fashion-Inspired Portrait Session

A moody mid-length portrait, Ashley lowers her head beneath the brim of her hat, gently embracing her baby bump

Empowerment is more than a trendy term; it is the driving force behind every photoshoot. It’s about reclaiming…..

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Capturing Your Essence: Self-Expression and Empowerment through Portraiture

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Bride and Groom Portrait at Loft 433

The Loft 433 was the perfect venue for the reception, with its high ceilings and incredible industrial interior.

Weddings

Love in the City: A Beautiful Wedding Celebration in Downtown Troy, New York

When you’ve found a photographer who shoots in a style you love, hop on google and check out the reviews. Reading the reviews on Google will help

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Five Tips to Follow When Hiring a Professional Photographer.

Woman wearing a black hijab and hat looking into the camera lens
Black female holding a glass of champagne

Nakeia gave me free creative control over her session which included using smoke bombs, fabrics that served as our backdrop, and taking photos outside using her SUV as a prop.

Birthday, ideas, photoshoot, portraits

40th Birthday Photoshoot in New York.

Mercy lost her original modeling portfolio in a recent move. The purpose of this photoshoot was to replace the lost photographs.  At this time many studios were closed due to covid so I decided to open my home to Mercy and set up a studio in my sitting and dining room. For this session, I […]

empowerment, photography, photoshoot

Portrait Session in New York Home

Family standing in front of trees dressed for the chilly fall weather

It was a crisp 13 degrees and cloudy, but that didn’t stop this cute family from warming our hearts.   Terrell and Yeliza brought the romance. The adorable Lola stole the show with her cuteness and dimples.

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Clifton Park Fall Family Photoshoot

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