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 …
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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 …
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. …
Being the person in the sidelines, I get to see a lot of what goes on as a Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer. I have been a part of everything from grand over-the-top events to backyard BBQ’s to a quick run …
Hudson Valley Wedding photography takes me to a very different place than Hudson Valley Fine Art Photography does. This is why I am always on a quest to always find new things with photography especially studio photography! When I was …
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 …
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 …
To have the ability to give thanks each and every day, to hug and snuggle with my girlie and her papa and to be surrounded by extraordinary people…these are all the things I am thankful for! Hope you all thank …
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 …
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 …
A few weeks back I had the extreme pleasure of capturing my yoga teacher in action. The grace and sophistication she brings to each and every yoga session is one of the reasons I love learning from her. She has …
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 …
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 …
Sweet newborn gift to a beautiful, young family! Enjoy! 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 …
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.
After a whirlwind editing journey I endured this past year I decided to look for outsourcing companies. This has become my main 2012 goal to help me with the crazy that ’12 looks to be bringing me. In my quest, …
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 …
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! …
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 …
Momma was stunning when I met her several months back for a sit down consult. She was pregnant with twins and so excited and nervous with anticipation for their arrival. We jotted down her expected arrival which would have been …
I get a few questions now and then about how I get a certain look or lighting, and what equipment I am using (equipment question is a biggie these days). So I thought I would break this up into a …
This sweet session has me smiling from ear to ear: On my arrival this little angel was wide-eyed and ultra curious (most newborns are, it is actually rare for a baby to be sleepy and willing the first hour or …
I love spending time with my daughter. We mostly do girly things when we are out but what makes it the best day ever are our conversations! Yesterday, for no special reason other than it is my daughter’s favorite restaurant …
Even though it happens to be snowing, icing and sleeting on this very fine first day of spring, it is not going to deter me from thinking SPRING!!! I refuse to accept this cold blizzard day is our welcome to …
Here it is, my brand new main portrait site. Lots of work went into this one (I’m exhausted)! I wanted a contemporary yet organic feel to match my style and I believe I succeeded with this new one. Many thanks …
Just wanted to take the time and thank all my amazing clients for your continued patience while we work through a few kinks in the website and galleries. Everything should be up and running again and all passwords and site …
I recently had a wonderful and humbling conversation with a client inquiring on my services. During our conversation this person commented on how creative my work was compared to the many photographers in the region she’d browsed. She said it …
What a year!! Thank you all so much for being fans of my photography, and for all the amazing families, individuals, newest souls and newfound friends I have made and been in contact with this year! It truly has been …
We all need a dose of cute and adorable and I found mine in one of my latest sessions. This one came wrapped in the prettiest pink bow and is as sweet as can be! Enjoy!
Over at Photography Corner the ever popular, always fun, annual Photograph of the Year contest has begun. This year over $11,000 in prizes will be handed out. The contest is open to anyone (provided you have at least 5 posts …