As a Hudson Valley Fine Art Photographer and artist, the spiritual and regal world fascinates me. I’ve always been enchanted with Gods and Goddesses. When I was young I only knew about the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. After …
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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 …
As a Hudson Valley Headshot Photographer I often like to collaborate with talented people in the local area. One of my goals is to get the artists I work with published in popular magazines. Getting published has always been a …
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 …
Hudson Valley Fitness Photography demands a little before session prep to ensure a successful photoshoot! In the years that I have been photographing fitness models I noted some thoughts and planning to be done beforehand. Here is a list to …
My Hudson Valley Wedding season started a bit later than most wedding photographers. This year, June marked the start of my season. My first couple were so sweet and their day was filled with faith, family and fun, fun, fun!! …
It all started during a very cold winter day late 2014 while taking Hudson Valley Glamour Portraits of ilovekickboxing spokesmodel, Teresa Oxford. I was working for the first time with the incredible makeup artist Ivonne Rodriquez of litemakeup. I had …
Hudson Valley Wedding couples should use the time for getting ready to sit back, relax and enjoy being pampered! There are moments during the getting ready process that happen so fast! The wedding dress being put on is one of …
In exactly two months my Hudson Valley Wedding Photography season will start in full force! Last year was an amazing year filled with so many wonderful couples, venues and celebrations. From a beautiful private residence complete with a stunning, rustic …
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 year has been my biggest year as a Hudson Valley Photographer! I have expanded my business by getting studio space and changed what I offer. It has been a huge blessing and I am loving having a business ‘home’. …
Hudson Valley fitness photography – There is quite the stigmata surrounding body building and fitness athletes. Most times when I explain fitness photography to people the first reaction is a face grimace followed by, “How could they do that to …
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 …
Joyau cache (pronounced zshoo-wah-oo ca-sh)…it is french for hidden gem. A couple of weeks ago I had the extreme pleasure of meeting 8 amazing, gorgeous, incredible, down-to-earth, real, funny, beautiful, inspiring and extraordinary women for a hudson valley boudoir party. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
I had the pleasure of capturing this sweeties first whole year of life and was invited back to capture her again at age 2…I couldn’t have been more excited to do so! It rained earlier in the morning but by …
This is my fifth slumbering baby who gave me an easy and quick session…yes, quick newborn sessions are that rare! His mom told me that he was a deep sleeper but we prepared anyway for a split session since I …
Finally, Mother Nature gave us a beautiful summer day (well, before Irene decided to visit). We were able to take advantage of an incredible spot my mama found that proved to be breathtaking on so many levels. It was by …
I don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but I love when I am able to cuddle and snuggle my newborns! It helps for me to bond with baby and allow them to feel comfortable in my arms. A …
When I got the call to do this maternity session I was so excited! Not only was I going to be able to travel to the state of Florida but I was also going to be able to spend a …
My week in Florida was such a delight! I got to hang with my mom and dad whom I have not seen since my daughter turned 6 years old in 2009. I am a total mommy and daddy’s girl and …
I always wanted to get a silhouette of the city skyline and my wish came true last night, yay! Hope you enjoy!
He is from Peru, she is from upstate New York…love brought them together in the state of Georgia! Seeing and experiencing their bond was pure magic. They had such respect for each other and their love was special, sweet and …
So, originally wrote how I would continue to practice this new method I had stumbled upon but after trying it out more and more it just further frustrated me. I am now going to give this method a little bit …
When I met my husband back in 2002 we entered into a very strong and very fast relationship from our first date on. I fell in love with his smile first and then I admired his dry sense of humor. …
The sweetest little boy greeted me as I arrived to spend a day with him. Seeing him at 1 years old I already saw a glimpse into what he’d look like in 20 years…he was every bit wide eyed handsome …
I have quite a bit to blog about but I wanted to take the time and share a few fine art(ish) images of our dog, Harvey. He’s a perfect study especially being born and raised most of his life in …
One of the most invaluable lessons I’ve learned is how to read catch lights. Catch lights are the reflections of light or bright objects in a subject’s eyes. Learning how to read these will help you to understand lighting, at …
Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing this little sweetie’s sleepy time moments (and a few awake ones, too). At 3 weeks she was a bundle of warmth and cuddles. This little one had been out of the womb for …