In all my years as a Hudson Valley NY Newborn Photographer I have gradually seen a wonderful growth in hospital newborn portraits. These days portraits done in the hospital are absolutely gorgeous! I remember when I was 11 years old …
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Hudson Valley Wedding Photography is such a beautiful experience when you are blessed enough to be linked with amazing people! Beth & Chase’s West Point Club wedding was this for me and Jenn! Beth was a bridesmaid in one of …
2015 is quickly coming to a close! I am both happy and sad to see it go! I have had so many fond memories and experiences this past year! So many are ready for a new year while I look …
Over the years I have gotten Hudson Valley Newborn inquiries asking for me to explain the difference of lifestyle and fine art. To non-photographers, photos may look all the same to them even when the photography art form is not. …
This year I decided to wear many hats as a photographer especially with my new studio space! I was able to concentrate on boudoir, weddings, engagements, fitness, concept shoots and head shots. It has been one heck of a year! …
This post is for all my fellow photographers out there about to be drowned in holiday craziness! As the busy season approaches thought I would share some of my insight as a Hudson Valley Photographer! Hope it helps and keep …
Browsing one day on Facebook I see a post from one of my friends. I clicked after reading the title of the post ‘Help fix Dakota’s heart!’…now being a Hudson Valley New York Newborn Photographer since the start of my …
My first Hudson Valley NY Newborn of 2014! A second baby for this wonderful family, I photographed big sis 4 years ago! Baby N was so sweet and he had the cutest little expressions. Aware and ready for life with …
I think I say every year is my craziest but I truly think this year tops them all. Not only was this year jam packed with Hudson Valley Photographer newborns, pregnancy, head shots, families and boudoir but it was also …
It is always such an honor and pleasure to be asked back to photograph a second child into the family. It is the truest compliment to what I do and live to do. Thank you to all the amazing families …
This Orange County NY Newborn was every bit sweet as can be. Some babies find comfort in a snuggle, some warmth, many feedings or a gentle rock…this baby found comfort in her grandma’s arms. Perhaps she was drawn to her …
On average most newborns need to be lulled and relaxed into a deep sleep. This Hudson Valley Newborn needed none of that. He gave me a full session of sleepy goodness! I now can count on a hand and a …
I have a lot of patience, at least I think I do. Very little gets me ruffled and if I do get tensed something must have really worked itself into my tough exterior! Like having to repeat myself…sometimes I feel …
I love everything about being a hudson valley newborn photographer! Feeling blessed and grateful to have the opportunity to capture new life is one of the greatest rewards of doing what I do! This sweet session was a relaxing and …
Trying some new things in Photoshop and came across a really cool technique called the double exposure. It consists of merging two or more images with one another to give a dreamy, translucent effect to your photos. My tutorial would …
The longer I am in this photography industry the more I see the ‘image’ processed so many different ways. What makes each Hudson Valley NY Photographer different should definitely be the way an image is captured but in this digital …
A New York and Hudson Valley Love offer! Contact studio today to book your session – click link: New York and Hudson Valley Wedding photographer When was the last time you had a professional, yet lovingly captured portrait done of …
During a recent Hudson Valley NY Newborn Photographer consult I was asked a few questions that I have not been asked in all the years I have been in business. I absolutely love that parents are so concerned for their …
It’s been ONE WHOLE YEAR living in our new home! Being busy as a New York and Hudson Valley wedding and portrait photographer I do not know where the time has gone! So many things have happened in our first …
First newborn for this Hudson Valley Newborn Photographer and I couldn’t have been happier or more honored to photograph this sweet, wide-eyed baby boy! Most of the session he was in my arms soaking up the warmth and enjoying the …
I realized the other day, after recapping the crazy year I had complete with new home and new kitten, that I never really took the time to photograph our little (well not too little now) kitten, Bandit. We got Bandit …
What an incredible whirlwind this year has been! Juggling 2 businesses AND our new house has been both challenging and rewarding! The year was chock full of babies being born, meeting new wedding clients, reworking the studio and mowing lots …
I declare 2013 the year of growth! The past year I have felt a little bit stuck and somewhat unsatisfied with sameness; the same scenery, the same shoots, the same outcome! So, I have started writing a list to prepare …
The end of October not only marked the end of wedding season for Fancy Love Photography it also marked the time Hurricane Sandy hit (my prayers, support and wishes of a quick recovery go out to ALL affected by this …
I have truly lacked in blog posting this year, not really by choice…sometimes something has to go to the wayside when you’ve put way too much on your plate to digest. Unfortunately, the blog has suffered. This session was taken …
Studio will be closed from October 9th- October 19th, 2012 for a brief family vacation. Please inquire and send your questions after the 19th. Thanks so much!
This year has been the year of change. I have listened to so many of my clients and their concerns over what they’d like see different. And, the number one thing was more convenient access to images. I have since …
Mom had contacted me a while back inquiring on a newborn session for her first baby boy. Both parents had put a lot of work decorating their boy’s nursery so the exact inquiry read ‘Would like the shoot to be …
Sometimes in my house it is a no win situation…unless you are the family dog! The day started normally, none of us are morning people so our normal wake up time came just in time for brunch. The normal day …
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and was around when 8 tracks were breathing its last breath. I remember seeing one and being in such awe that music could come out of those, it was one of the …
…And some babies sleep and sleep and sleep… This is what this little one did for her newborn session. The gentle breeze of summer didn’t cause her to stir and the melodic songs of birds in flight seemed to lull …
I cannot believe I forgot about blogging these two cuties! This session was suppose to celebrate the younger one’s 9 month stage but turned into a sibling celebration. They both play so well together and forming a special bond only …
Tis the season for a lot of inquiries and with it brings a whole new batch of questions that I get to answer. Some of the more popular ones I will answer for you now but know I am always …
Behind in my blogging, once again. So I decided to put my blogging on an automatic publish routine…hopefully this works and helps the continuation: This newborn shoot is actually a bitter sweet one for me. I have been capturing this …
All day long I was watching the interactive weather map hoping that winds would push that impending storm out of my area. I mentally prepared myself in case the family decided to reschedule because of the storm. When we arrived …
The biggest perks of running a portrait business is gaining friendships along the way! And why not? We, as photographers, become like family or trusted friends: We capture the most intimate sides of all emotions and it takes a lot …
Over the last few years I have traveled about half of the state of New York for sessions and I have to say one of my favorite places is New York City. This family invited me to their home in …
I was looking forward to capturing this newborn’s moments ever since photographing her mama, daddy and little puppy brother during their maternity session. I had some ideas I wanted to implement like recreating a maternity pose with a newborn pose …
The picture says it all! photography by Carlise is a Hudson Valley New York wedding, maternity and newborn photographer. Orange County NY, Westchester County NY, Rockland County NY, Putnam County and Dutchess County NY. Also serving New Jersey, Connecticut and …
Finally, getting around to update my blog with some yummy goodness! This set of twin sisters were perfect in every way! They both slept soundly for the entire session and only woke to get fed once. Truly was a dream …
Here are a few tips and tricks that have worked for me over the years while doing maternity portraits.Enjoy and hope it helps other photographers! And here is some more maternity information that is on my website for clients to …
Looking through my website statistics I came across some really interesting information. And what I thought would be the top posts throughout the 4 years of blogging came as a huge surprise. I learned that most readers of my blog …
Recently featured on the Boudoir Place. I feel honored for the feature and for the wonderful article inspiring others thinking of getting maternity portraits done! Click image for article – enjoy! photography by Carlise is a Hudson Valley New York …
One of my recent newborn sessions sent me into western Connecticut. An excited family complete with grandparents, aunt and uncle greeted my arrival. Sweet conversation followed and I knew I was going to enjoy my time with this family very …
Today’s post is a little mix of editing tutorial and photo sharing. These are some magnolias (and a daffodil) that bloomed on my property last week. The first batch of photos show some random shots and the second batch (towards …
Referrals have been the true basis of the growth of my business. They are not only the highest compliment a photographer can receive but it also means that they enjoyed my work so much they just had to have a …
photography by Carlise is a Hudson Valley New York wedding, maternity and newborn photographer. Orange County NY, Westchester County NY, Rockland County NY, Putnam County and Dutchess County NY. Also serving New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Available for destination travel.
It’s been a whole week since the BIG MOVE, and I’d have to say we are settling in nicely. Yeah, we still have a few dozen boxes left to unpack but all the important stuff is out and we did …
About 80% of my clients are referrals but occasionally I do get a few who take the time and search on the web. Once I am contacted by a web searcher I initially send an email as a feeler, if …
It’s always a pleasure to capture family moments from this family. I have had the extreme pleasure to document maternity, newborn thru 1 yr stage and now a 1 1/2 yr stage for the holidays that just past. We picked …
This season has been unusually warm and I would have never thought a holiday session would have occurred outdoors but this next session did…and boy was the end of November tropical! But, to get in the mood of the season …
This past year was filled with newborns, weddings and drama galore. However, it would turn into a novel if I started writing all about it in post. So, instead of doing a recap of all of my photographic adventures throughout …
I welcome the new year with open arms but instead of making resolutions I am going to start a new tradition and make New Year Inspirations!! I am often inspired by random things in life and feel it is the …
As a new year approaches new ideas, new experiences and new outcomes emerge. This new website design will reflect a change and direction of my business and I am so excited for the future! As always, THANK YOU for your …
Two sweet angels greeted me when I arrived for this session. One sleeping in her nanny’s arms and the other ready to show me her toddler world! No effort was made to get the sweet newborn to sleep, extra cuddles …
One fine autumn day there once was a boy, a boy and his family. Here he is with his mom, he just lights up when he is in her arms! His dad was so much fun and I suspect is …
This year has been chock full of surprises and amazing experiences. I have met a bunch of new amazing people and have thrilled in watching families grow. I just wanted to take this time and give thanks for it all! …
Because I always try to do things a little different the 2nd time around; this Part 2 of Just singing and dancing in the rain (click to read 1st part) I aimed for a more dreamy ‘day-in-the-life’ of this sweet …
Just in time for the holidays…new Luxe Frames. Comes in 4 styles, 4 colors and 2 sizes. Choose from Tuscan 10×10, Hampton 10×10, Ornate 8×10 or Bombay 8×10. Frames come ready to hang with your choice of image mounted on …
She’s a little bit of sunshine She’s a smile to light our days She will steal our hearts and Keep them with her warm endearing ways She’s our precious little daughter With a sweetness from above Who will fill our years …