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Jill Smith
Aug 28, 20181 min read
First Twins in the Studio!
I am absolutely oversharing from this session with the Hennessy boys, but how could I not? Brayden and Anders were my first ever set of...
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Jill Smith
Aug 14, 20181 min read
Tricky Ages to Photograph
Some ages are trickier to photograph than others. Babies 2-5 months fall into the tricky category because they're not really newborns...
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Jill Smith
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Beautiful BOHO Catskills Senior Session
I am definitely oversharing from Taylor's senior session, last night. What do the kids say? #sorrynotsorry How could I not? From her...
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Jill Smith
Jul 10, 20181 min read
Egg Farm Senior Session
A beautiful night spent at Brey's Egg Farm with Livingston Manor Central School Senior Rep, Cary Ihlefeldt. Thank you so much for...
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Jill Smith
Jul 8, 20181 min read
Free Class on Understanding Your Camera
What a great group of people today who attended our "Understanding Your Camera" classes, and two absolutely perfect models. Amanda of A....
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Jill Smith
Jul 5, 20182 min read
The Challenge of Maintaining Consistency
I remember the first time I shared my work in a forum of other photographers asking for constructive criticism. It was about 4 or 5 years...
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Jill Smith
Jul 2, 20181 min read
Lake Anawanda Family Session
I love this family! This is my third summer evening spent at their lake house. The first was a lifestyle session when their oldest,...
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Jill Smith
Jun 30, 20181 min read
Overcoming Complacency for the Creative
For any creative mind, complacency is a dangerous thing to slip into. I've found that monotony and repetition in non challenging work can...
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Jill Smith
Jun 24, 20181 min read
How to Get Comfortable In Front of the Camera
My #1 goal with my lifestyle sessions is making sure my clients are comfortable. Lifestyle photography cannot happen otherwise. The truth...
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Jill Smith
Jun 20, 20181 min read
Why I Include Black and White Versions of Each Photo in Your Gallery
Did you know that all of my clients' galleries include black and white versions of each photo? Why do I offer this? Believe it or not,...
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Jill Smith
Jun 12, 20181 min read
A Beautiful Catskills Maternity Session
A few weekends ago I met up with the Howes at their weekend home in Bovina Center. I had never been up that way and it was such a treat....
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Jill Smith
Jun 11, 20182 min read
What You're Paying For When You Hire a Professional Photographer
It was a pleasure to work with Ashley and her daughters again. It had been a few years, and Ashley told me about some professional...
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Jill Smith
Jun 7, 20181 min read
Another Big Announcement!
Since October, I've been quietly working on my most exciting and fulfilling collaboration to date. So I am OVER. THE. MOON. to...
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Jill Smith
May 31, 20181 min read
Wild Roots Farm
Yesterday, the Gillingham family welcomed me into their home with open arms. What I found at Wild Roots Farm was so much more than I...
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Jill Smith
May 5, 20181 min read
It Takes a Village
It takes a village. That's why when I was asked if Auntie could be included in some of Tammy's Mommy & Me session I was more than happy...
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Jill Smith
Apr 27, 20181 min read
Bobbi's Mommy & Me
Bobbi and I met shortly after I moved to Sullivan County when we worked together at the same school. It can be hard being the "new girl",...
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Jill Smith
Apr 22, 20182 min read
Ashley's Mommy & Me
I always have a hard time getting out sneak peeks of my Mini Sessions for some reason! I think it's because I am trying to get them...
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Jill Smith
Apr 7, 20181 min read
The Martin's Studio Session
Just finished up my first ever session in the new studio. Couldn't have asked for a better family to break it in than with the Martins!...
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Jill Smith
Apr 4, 20181 min read
Lilliana's Fresh 48
You know how some new moms seem like they've been doing this forever? That's exactly the feeling I got from Hillary. Could be because she...
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Jill Smith
Mar 23, 20181 min read
Raegan's Fresh 48
Last year, Kate scheduled me for a Fresh 48 for the birth of her adorable daughter, Grace. I met many of her family members that day and...
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