There are few things that you can say you can smell from memory…. that newborn scent is one of them!  So pure, light, hint of baby sweetness!!!  Unmistakeable that’s for sure!   I’m sure this new mom and dad have been spending some time taking in the wonderful essence of this one.  He truely is a gorgeous newborn baby.  They’re viewing their gallery this week, can not wait for them to see their collection!

   More and more clients are contacting me to book professional headshots, and images.  Many of these are people who own their own businesses, or are developing a new website.  The days of the solid blue background are phasing out.  People are looking for their headshots to standout – to make a statement.  That’s where working with a custom portrait photographer comes in!  There are many of us in the Albany, NY area.  I, like many others, work primarily onlocation.  This particular client had me come to her home, and we used her yard.  Some people prefer a park setting, or the location of their work.  Depending on what you’re needs are, we work out the best location for your session.  She’s obviously a Yoga instructor, and wanted some images to represent what she does.  This client has also used me before for her family photographs – so it was especially nice to reconnect, and see how big her kids have gotten.  Thanks again M for thinking of me….

What do your Professional Headshots/Images say about you?   First impressions mean quite a bit – make a statement and intrigue potential clients with custom photos

Boys Rule this house for sure!!! 

This makes boy number 3 for this wonderful family!  I really love when I get to work with families as they grow.  I’ve taken maternity pictures, family pictures, and newborn shots with them – so obviously I’ve gotten to see first hand how they’ve expanded!  It’s honestly so much fun for me to see the enormous changes that go on with little ones – and how much a new sibling can resemble an older one!  Can not wait for them to view their full gallery…

This is the second post I’m putting up from this session…which I don’t normally do!   However, this session was just unreal.  She’s thrilled with them – and obviously so am I!  I really am falling more and more in love with shooting Boudoir sessions…

When I asked these two what they wanted their session to be, and the images to portray… the answer was simple!  Playful!!!  They just wanted to have fun, and to capture them being them.   Not much better than that!  We used a bunch of locations, and really came away with a beautiful gallery – enjoy!

Every time I get to work with a woman for a Boudoir Session – I fall more and more in love with them!   These sessions are so creative – and really allow me to see the lines of your body in an artistic way.   I don’t think many people think they would display an image like this in their home, or atleast not anywhere other then their bedroom.  HOWEVER!  If you have something abstract, that is all about lines – high contrast, black and white with a great balance of postive and negative space…. Why not???  I actually have one of my clients shoulder/collar bone shots huge in my dining room, and get so many compliments on it.   Here’s a few from a recent session – she was amazing – nevervous as everyone is in the beginning, but thrilled with how it went and what she’s seen so far!  Enjoy…

Look at this belly!!!! Many of use have been there – and remember
what an amazing time being pregnant was. Question… Do you have portraits of your belly? Do you remember what you really looked like? I’m one of the guilty ones if you can believe it. I never photographed, or had my belly photographed with either of my pregnancies.
Such a mistake! Pregnancy is truly a miracle. A perfect stage to photograph….you’ll be happy you have the images to remember, and to show your little one when they’re older! The perfect
gift to give to an expecting mom.

Get Their Attention – Albany, NY Professional Headshots Photographs

In one day, and out the next!   So many trends seem to follow that path.  Traditionally a Headshot, was a very formal, posed image often using a solid blue or gray background.  Some corporations may still require that.   Many however, especially private business owners, are opening their eyes to the more current trend.  Non-traditional Headshots.   Onlocation sessions, and Custom Photography are making their mark in this area.  And people in business are showing just as much interest in this style as clients looking for family portraits.   So what is a non-traditional Headshot?   Well, it’s still a headshot – which means it’s generally a portraits of your face, down to about your waist.  One of the biggest differences is the background.   These sessions are often shot outdoors, or using an area of the actual business -  ie., office/sitting area/library.   A second main difference is the posing.   What do you want your image to say about you?  Confidence?  Trust?  Down to earth?  Posing can be as formal or informal as you’d like.   Depending on your career, your pose can say a lot about you and your business!  The one piece that should probably remain true to the traditional headshot is your clothing choice.  Business attire or business casual is recommended.  You don’t want your images to look like a family picture.

As you or your company consider updating professional Headshots – consider going the non-traditional route!    Your image will surely make an impression, and grab people’s attention!

Get the Photos You Really Want…. Albany, NY High School Senior Photographer
 
 
Spring of High School Seniors  and Juniors is an exciting time.  The Seniors are wrapping up their last year, and preparing to head off to college in the fall.  Juniors are looking forward to be in that “Senior” class!  Most people can probably look back with great memories from this point in their lives.  So much is happening, many transitions – and really discovering who you are. Custom Senior portraits are
a fabulous way to memorialize this stage!  A handful of students from high schools in and around the Albany, NY area have participated in my Photo Rep Program for Senior Portraits.  The biggest goal of these sessions is to show students and families what senior portraits really can be!  Multiple locations, clothing changes, incorporation of interests, sports, hobbies – all elements that create a collection of images showcasing students at this very point in their lives.  You just can not get that with 10 minutes in a studio, wearing the same thing all of your other classmates have worn!!  Celebrate this time in your life, or your child’s life.  You’ll be glad you did…. 
Inquire today about scheduling a Custom Senior Portrait Session.

 
“LET YOUR YEARBOOK PICTURE BE A YEARBOOK PICTURE —– LET YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS BE YOU”
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GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net  518.248.0834

Do you have a current family portrait?  Most people’s answer to that is probably NO — life is busy right?  Unfortunately, we often let things like documenting
our families slip by – month after month or year after year.  Always with the intention of doing it – but never quite making it enough of a priority to schedule and
coordinate it.

A few weeks ago, I was honored to photograph this family.  We had talked a few times about getting something scheduled – but it just never happened.
The original intention was to capture grandparents with their grandchildren and children.  And if you take a look at these – you see 2 of those three categories
covered.  About a month earlier the grandfather passed away suddenly.  Now I know this family personally – and one of the things that crossed my mind
shortly after was….”we never did those pictures”.   In talking with his daughter, the same thought had run through her mind as well.  It’s so hard to loose
members of our family.  And people often tell you – your memories will help you through – they’ll provide some comfort in the time to come.  Granted our brains
are wonderful tools for that – but they can’t produce a physical image that you can hold in your hands.  There’s something very powerful about holding a portrait in
your own two hands – or staring into it with your eyes as you remember the person who is no longer with you.  Portraits have a wonderful magic
to them – they freeze those moments in time – and are often capable of bringing you right back to the scene you are looking at.  Sometimes to the
point that we can really feel the emotion that was occurring or hear the voices and conversation exactly at that point.   That is invaluable.

So back to the question…. Do you have a current family portrait?  What are you waiting for?  This is the time – you will love your images forever – and they
will immortalize your family — don’t wait….  you’ll be grateful you have them.

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GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net  518.248.0834