Families

We’ve all been there—you’re trying to connect with your kids over dinner or in the car, and all you get is the dreaded “fine” when you ask how their day went. Conversation over. Done. Pass the potatoes. Okay, confession: this blog post isn’t about shutter speeds, posing tips, or whether golden hour really is the […]

15 Fun Conversation Starters for Your Family After School or at Dinner

Families

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Why At-Home Photo Sessions Are the Best Thing Since… Well, Your Couch Let’s be real: getting the whole family dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same direction can feel like a military operation. (Except the general in this case is bribing with snacks, and the troops are threatening mutiny over itchy sweaters.) That’s […]

At-Home Sessions with a Hudson Valley Photographer

Families

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GoPro Hero 13 vs. DJI Action 5: Which Adventure Camera Is Best for Your Family This Summer? When it comes to documenting family adventures, especially during summer travel, having a compact, durable camera that can keep up is a game changer. Whether you’re chasing toddlers through sprinklers, capturing your teen’s first surf lesson, or hiking […]

Best Action Camera for Families? I Have Thoughts

Families

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The Simple Beauty of Elopements in the Hudson Valley There’s something truly special about ditching the big wedding and opting for something more intimate. In the Hudson Valley, that kind of magic comes easy. With its rolling hills, cozy small towns, and jaw-dropping natural views, this area is basically made for meaningful, no-fuss celebrations. Hudson […]

Hudson Valley Elopements

Elopements

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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

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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.

12 Tips for Better Mobile Photos NOW

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The best camera is the one that's with you. And, for most of us, that's usually our phones. Level up your mobile photography game with these 12 tips to help you capture more engaging images.

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