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Model Casting Call for HS Juniors – Albany, NY Senior Portrait Photographer

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:18:08 +0000

There’s no reason to settle for boring studio, black drape headshots for your only senior pictures!!! This is your time – and your senior portraits should showcase you – YOUR INTERESTS – YOUR HOBBIES – YOUR STYLE!

It’s that time of year! Announcing the official Casting Call for high school juniors who wish to be considered to model for Genine Gullickson’s Senior Portrait Representative program.

Requirement are:

HS Junior – live in 518 area

Message today to submit your application genine@geninegullickson.net

Get the Photos You Really Want…. Albany, NY High School Senior Photographer

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:07:18 +0000

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”
–
GENINE GULLICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
www.geninegullickson.net 518.248.0834

Play Me a Tune

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:17:53 +0000

Play Me a Tune – Albany, NY Family Photographer

The holiday season and family gatherings go hand in hand. Although the Fall and early December are packed with sessions for holiday gift giving; the last few weeks of the month for most photographers generally lends itself to some availability. It was great being able to schedule this family’s session towards the end of the month. They were getting together just before Christmas, for an early celebration – and really wanted to have some professional portraits done. We shot in various rooms in the house, and really came away with a wonderful collection of images! Their daughter is a Senior at Emma Willard in Albany, NY. She’s quite involved with music, so her mom requested that we incorporate some instruments. I didn’t realize the family as a whole is quite artsy – and musical. It was adorable to hear them rave about their daughter’s talents, and to see Dad and Daughter giggling and holding some of their favorite instruments for a photo.

It’s very normal for people to feel a bit uneasy in front of a camera. Generally when I review the images from a session – the first are a bit stiff, and then the natural expressions begin to come out as we progress. Given that I enjoy a more “life style” approach to portraits – I usually ask the family about themselves and get them talking/reminiscing. In addition to the parents and daughter – an Aunt and Grandfather were in town. The “girls” now women, laughed as they listened to their father talk about what the two of them were like as little girls. That really is a part of my job that I love. I definitely am a people person – and truly do enjoy getting to meet families and watching them interact. Quick reviews in camera allow me to get a feel for what I’ve captured during the session – but it really is pronounced once I review the images on my computer.

I love when I can hear the conversations - and laughter come right out of the image. And the frosting on the cake…when they share that same feeling as we discuss the gallery during the ordering consultation. This last client did break into some tears at one point – and she’s not the first. Again, I can not say enough how much that warms my heart. I love that I can capture true emotions and interactions that speak so clearly to my clients.

So… something to tuck away – think about hiring a professional photographer to come to your next family gathering. It’s a wonderful time to get some family portraits!

Get Your Game Face On

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:27:57 +0000

No surprise that I love photographing HS Juniors/Seniors – especially when they want to incorporate their hobbies or sport interests! She’s been playing lax for a long time – and from what I hear…. is quite good! It’s always impressive to me to see students in the many “looks” of them. Granted her hair isn’t pulled up, and she’ wearing makeup in her Lax shots – but I have a soft spot for athlete’s!!!

I personally started playing sports at the age of 7. Softball was the thing until I got into Junior High. I ended up sticking with Softball and quickly feel in love with Field Hockey. Although I found Softball easier – that’s not where my passion was. I played Field Hockey through 3 years of College. I always found myself cracking up when people would say… “You don’t look like a Field Hockey chick….” and honestly I think I looked quite different on the field than I did off! Game Face on – watch out!

It was a bit chilly this day – so you can really appreciate her willingness to fully suit up and endure the cold to get the shots we wanted!!! If you can’t quite figure it out, the photo with her eye, is through the netting of her stick. She loved it, as well as her mom when I showed it to them in camera. I was thrilled that the edginess was appreciated. By incorporated sports, or other hobbies/interests – students really walk away with a great collection of images that really celebrate who they are in their last year of High School.

The Eyes are the Path to the Soul ~ Albany, NY High School Senior Photographer

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:54:27 +0000

That’s the first thought that came to my mind when I took at look at her pictures on my montior…something very powerful and determined in her eyes. Our session was one of the very, windy nights — and we did get that “wind in your hair” look!! She was so much fun, and I loved hearing about her college plan for next year! You’re looking at a D-1 Lax Goalie!!!!

Like many High School Seniors in the Albany, NY area – she needed to have the formal black drape and gray background for the yearbook. Took a bit of manuvering, but think we came up with something that worked! I guess I can kind of understand the simple look of everyone in the same thing…but when I think of what a Senior’s last year of High School is —- uniformed totally goes against the grain for me!

That’s such a pivital time for teens – you’re coming into your own – developing your confidence in who you are, what your style is etc. I truely believe that is something that should be embraced and celebrated!

So, for all you HS Seniors out there – or families of one I strongly urge you to at least consider having custom photos taken. And if your yearbook committee is that “rigid” then I revert back to my favorite saying…

“LET YOUR YEARBOOK PICTURE BE A YEARBOOK PICTURE – LET YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS BE YOU…”

There’s no reason why parents have to hang such a commercial shot up, and no reason these teens need to share those with their friends. Give me a call — I’d love to shoot your portraits, and I can guarantee you’ll feel more like yourself, love your photos, and be able to look back in 20 years and remember who you were during this time of your life!

Incredible High School Senior Portrait Session ~ Albany, NY Photographer

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:41:00 +0000

Incredible doesn’t really even come close to really describing how this session went! Mom, Dad and daughter show up at my home, and right away I thought, she is ADORABLE!!!! Now Mom had already told me that she was very photogenic….but ya know – us parents love our kids, and think we all know we can be a bit biased! LOL

We started with a backdrop, just to give the option for a non-outdoor look….i don’t even know if it took 3 seconds for the magic to begin in the beautiful girls eyes. Natural talent is really all I can say! She casually looks at the camera, and the smile creeps across her face – apple checkbones round out – - and then the eyes twinkle – staring right into your soul! I can’t even count how many times I said….”unreal” that day! LOL As we got to know one another — the pictures kept getting better and better. And as I told her….I tried to pull back and take some full body, and further away shots —- within seconds I’d be drawn right back in close….couldn’t help myself…those eyes!!! I could have shot them all day long!

All women would love to have long, thick lashes — and most of us are able to achieve that look, work with what we have and some good mascara – and we can get close. Hold your jaw…she had NO MASCARA ON!!!!! AGH! Insane blue eyes – dark rim – long black lashes —– ALL NATURAL!!!!

Obviously I had a great time with this family, and was honored to have worked with this beauty! As I told her parents…she belongs on photo sessions, and in front of a camera — simply beautiful!

Enjoy the images…

High School Juniors…it’s not too late – Albany High School Photographer

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:33:10 +0000

If you are a High School student interested in participating in my Rep. Program – you haven’t totally missed out yet! I will still be working with Reps. this summer. Drop me a line or give a call. And if you’re not interested in the Rep. program – I encourage you to look at my preview gallery of Senior pictures. My modern approach to Senior Portraits is very unique in our area. Your friends will drool over your pictures! Don’t settle for the cookie-cutter studio shot…you can have your pictures really showcase who you are – your interested, hobbies, sports, style and even friends! More updates to come – be sure to check back to catch this year’s Rep. Photos.

08′ Senior Video

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:49:00 +0000

This is a collection of some of last years best Rep’s! Take a look – very cool if I do say so myself!

Considering including this as a Rep. Perk!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=1087154381525&oid;=122071860520

Photo Rep. Program – The Perks

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:15:00 +0000

HERE’S ALL THE INFO!!! I’M LOOKING FOR 2 Jr’s per HS — CONTACT ME TO APPLY!

Senior Representative Package

As a Senior rep. you will receive…
A Free 2 hr. rep. photo session in your Junior year

The option to schedule an additional session anytime in your Senior year, with a 50% discount on the sitting fee

All presented rep. session images, web sized and watermarked, on disc for your personal use (myspace/facebook)

50 rep. cards with your choice of one rep. session image

$20 referral credit per referral received to use towards any standard collection (high resolution files or prints) OR turn them in for CASH!

Free Brag Book – containing up to 24 (4×6) of your rep. session images added to your collection order

THE SEARCH FOR HS JUNIORS – CLASS OF 2010

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:02:00 +0000

As 2009 has begun, so has my search for Senior Portrait Rep’s!!! I’m looking for HS Jr.’s to work with me in my photo. rep. program. This branch of my photography started last year – as I kept hearing parents and students complain about their Senior Portraits….well who could blame them when you get 15 minutes in a studio, wearing the same thing as every other student! I grew up in Rochester, and although I did go to a studio for my Senior Portraits, I was able to bring multiple changes of clothes, my siblings, and even my dog! I remember it took a bit for me to relax…but as I changed into “my” day to day clothes, and had elements of “my” day to day life in the pictures – I looked more like me!

That’s what I want to give HS kids in this area! The opportunity to have Senior Portraits that they love, that they feel capture them, their spirits, their personalities, their hobbies and interests.

I worked with 6 students last year in my photo rep. program. And I proudly say, their images were fabulous! Guy, girl…didn’t matter. We laughed – tried funky things and rustic settings – and walked away with stunning portraits! Unique, edgy, personal…you name it – they got it!

So, the search begins again – with even more enthusiasm this year. I can’t wait to get rollin’

If you’re a Junior, or know one – take a look at the HS Senior link on the right. The 6 rep. sessions from last year are there to preview. There are so many perks to being a rep. – starting with getting your 2 hr. onlocation session for free! Drop me a line or give a call to inquire further!