Catskills Family Photographer
family photographer for the new york catskills + hudson valley
NEW YORK FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER SERVING THE CATSKILLS, HUDSON VALLEY & NYC
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At the end of the day, it's all family photography.
Maternity, newborn, family...
I get it.
Your family's story goes beyond what shows up in those nine squares (rectangles, whatever they are now). You're not looking for a photography to turn your family into something you're not.
Family photography is not a performance. It’s a nuanced, artful observation of the life unfolding in front of you. The gestures you don’t notice. The way you hold each other. The personality that makes your family unmistakably yours.
That’s what I photograph. That's what we'll create.
Hey, I’m Jill Smith. The one behind the camera. Mom to two. Lover of all things analog. Photographer, who cares deeply about making photos you’ll love today and understand even more years from now.
The Experience
Are you starting to picture your family being photographed by me?
Here's what the process of working together looks like.
1. Make your move.
Fill out my contact form, or if you're super decisive, go straight to my booking form and schedule your session. Do you have some lingering questions before you're ready to move forward? Don't worry - I'm an open book and happy to hop on a call or exchange emails or texts to clarify things.
2. We'll make it official.
To officially get your session booked, you'll finalize the details of your dream family photo session - the season, the date, the time, you may already know the location you want. The last step to booking is to pay a 20% retainer and sign the contract.
3. Planning it out.
For some families, this part is pretty straight forward, but for others, there are going to be a lot of moving parts to orchestrate picture day. Whichever camp you're in, I'm here every step of the way. From wardrobe guidance, location scouting, planning activities, My job is to make sure this the best family photo experience you'll ever have.
4. Picture Day!
The main event! You might feel nervous - your kids might feel shy. It's all good. I promise - it's going to be great. We meet at the agreed upon time and just have some fun. We might explore, play, get silly. I go with the flow of your family's vibe to make sure everybody is happy and having fun.
5. The Big Reveal
Ok, maybe this is the real main event. Within 2 weeks, your photos will be delivered to you via email in an online gallery. You'll be able to view, share and download. Prints and albums can be purchased directly through your gallery, but you're free to use your favorite print lab as well!