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Jill Smith
Feb 12, 20234 min read
The Exposure Triangle: Aperture
So you've got yourself an SLR camera but you can't quite get the hang of shooting in manual. The foundation of understanding your camera...
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Jill Smith
Aug 29, 20223 min read
5 Things Photographers Want You to Know
It doesn't seem to matter how well we think we communicate, there are a handful of client faux pas and misunderstandings I see over and...
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Jill Smith
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Flattering Poses for Your Family Photos
Posing help for moms for their family photo session.
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Jill Smith
Feb 18, 20201 min read
I have a confession to make...
Confession time. I've never purchased school photos. Eek. I feel like this is some mortal sin of parenting, but I just can't find the...
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Jill Smith
Nov 7, 20191 min read
Seniors and Newborns
Biggest difference between my senior sessions and my newborn sessions is that I don't feel 100% comfortable putting my newborns on the...
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Jill Smith
Jun 10, 20191 min read
Capturing Real Emotion, No Really
Possibly the reason I prefer photographing children over anything else is that they can't fake it, or at least they don't fake it well!...
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Jill Smith
Dec 26, 20182 min read
Choosing a Location for Your Catskills Photo Session
Let's talk about location! Early on in the booking process this is one of the first questions I ask. If we are looking to do an outdoor...
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Jill Smith
Dec 20, 20181 min read
Sari's Fresh 48
November was a busy month for Fresh 48s! Let’s welcome precious Sari as she takes on the role of baby sister to sweet Eli....
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Jill Smith
Dec 12, 20181 min read
Emery's Fresh 48
A quick word about this amazing photographer who I've come to call my friend. Amanda and I met about a year and a half ago and we...
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Jill Smith
Dec 1, 20182 min read
Behind the Scenes of a 30 Minute Family Session
I can just about guarantee that any time I work with any member of this family, there will be abnormally gorgeous light and all the green...
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Jill Smith
Nov 30, 20181 min read
Nicholas's Fresh 48
Capturing a newborn smile is my new goal for every Fresh 48 session. Nicholas made this one easy for me. #warwicknewborn...
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Jill Smith
Nov 27, 20182 min read
Honestly Local & Actually Delicious!
This week I was given the opportunity to work on a branding project with Cafe Adella Dori. This has been a LEAP out of my comfort zone,...
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Jill Smith
Oct 23, 20181 min read
Late Fall Senior Session in the Catskills
Wanting to share some favorites from Kayla's Senior Session (which she rocked). It was probably one of the last nice nights we had up...
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Jill Smith
Oct 18, 20181 min read
From Long Island to the Catskills
Looking at the extended forecast and seeing little snowflakes, I need to throw a little warmth into your feed. This gorgeous family is...
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Jill Smith
Oct 16, 20181 min read
Red heads, Fog and Freckles
This is why photographers love hayfields. This is why photographers love redheads. This is why we will wake up before the sun to shoot....
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Jill Smith
Oct 8, 20181 min read
From Fresh 48s to Sitter Sessions
What a joy it is when "my" newborns return for a sitter session! During his Fresh 48 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Mason was SO...
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Jill Smith
Oct 6, 20182 min read
When Clients are Heros
I'm pretty sure that every year when I share their session sneak peek, I talk about how long I've been working with the Kubenik family,...
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Jill Smith
Oct 1, 20181 min read
A Versatile Space
If you walked into my Liberty, New York studio, you'll see that it was designed and meant for babies and young children. There's a crib...
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Jill Smith
Sep 30, 20181 min read
The Beauty of Trust
I've worked with Cassy and her family for about 3 or 4 years now and they are always a pleasure. Building a trusting relationship with...
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Jill Smith
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Welcome Home Teddy!
Oversharing, as I tend to do. But this in home newborn session is extra special to me. Allie and Abbey are family, and knowing their...
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