Families

It’s the swan song of summer, as we get ready to say goodbye to those lazy days. And while much of the rest of the country has already gone back to school, here in the northeast, school awaits just around the corner. And, with it? Those back to school photos all parents are obliged to […]

Back to School Photo Tips for Parents

Families

Family can mean many different things to many different people. I know, in my own life, that idea and experience has changed over time. Not always the family we’re born into, sometimes the people we “collect” along the way become the family we need. But no matter what your family looks like, capturing those relationships […]

The Essence of New York Family Photography & the Joy Alexander Photography approach

Families

mother and daughter laughing while daughter climbs on the mother

Motherhood is often portrayed in the extremes: idyllic sweetness or chaos. But, as with anything else in life, the truth more often lies somewhere in the middle. Never was this made so evident as it has been with the pandemic of the last two years. I initially expected the pandemic to curtail client sessions, but […]

The Beautiful Mess That Is Motherhood

Families

Two mothers and their son, sitting with their black dog.

While my first love is definitely in-home photo shoots, there is something so magical about families outdoors in pretty light. I’m always up for a new adventure if there is a place that is special to a particular family. But, for those other times when families would like me to suggest some options, there are […]

Family Photo Location: what to look for

Families

Two young sisters in pink dresses laughing in an open field.

Any boy moms out there? I’m raising my hand right along with you. Raising boys in today’s world is an interesting balancing act. We must teach them resolve and determination and conviction, while also shining a bright light on kindness and compassion and gentleness. None of these traits is more important than the other. However, […]

Raising Boys Today

Families

Tarrytown, Pierson Park, Hudson River, family photographer, boy mom, tweens, single mom

When you have your first, you document your pregnancy. You do the beautiful maternity session with lovely flowing dresses and the quiet. You schedule the newborn session months in advance to make sure you have the time blocked off. You call the pediatrician every time there’s a sniffle…well, maybe not every time. Basically, you do […]

No. 2 – family photographer in Westchester NY

Families

Sleepy Hollow, family photographer, westchester photographer, big sister, maternity, black and white photo

In 2018, I found myself weaving in and out of creative ruts in my personal photography. Part of this was due to the massive family film project that the kids and I undertook for 4.5 months of the year (for which my still photography took a back seat), but the rest is all on me. […]

Happy New Year: fave 18 in ’18 (personal edition)

Families

Tips & Tricks for New Moms & Dads This one’s for you, all you new moms and dads out there. I’m lookin’ at you, sleep-deprived mom trying to keep her eyes open at breakfast. I’m lookin’ at you, dad trying to avoid being peed on mid-diaper change. I’m lookin’ at you guys, too, siblings trying […]

Tips & Tricks for New Parents

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12 Tips for Better Mobile Photos NOW

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