Ithaca is one of my favorite places to be – especially outside but the session day was breezy so instead Yuli cranked up the heater and we spent the morning sweating. Despite concerns about fussiness he managed to give us some touching sleeping moments, which Yuli says have helped her through some sleepless nights. I
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Conesus, NY Family Portrait Photography ~ Sarah and Josh at the Farm
I have a vivid memory of Sarah on speaker phone saying, “Debra will deliver the baby, you just need to catch it.” She was talking to my husband. I was about to give birth. My faulty directions meant my husband caught the baby. Sarah is a midwife who’s been serving women in Rochester for quite
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Plan your session!
If you’re not the planning type, don’t let the word scare you – planning a portrait session involves three main components. Click on the images for some inspiration! Loading…
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Savannah ~ Highland Park, Rochester, NY
Savannah was not 100% sure about smiling for the camera. We tried bubbles, but they ended up all over our hands instead of in the air. We also tried an oinking pig, which evoked more curiosity than smiles. Some tickling from mom finally paid off. Hannah did a phenomenal job dressing her family. The
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Style ~ How to Get the Most Out of Your Portrait Session
by Debra Wallace There are three main components to a portrait session and they are: ● Location ● Clothing ● Style My daughter was born with enough personality for three people. Melody circa 2008 (age 2) She’s feisty, free spirited, and creative – and pretty much has been straight out of the gate. If an image portrays
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A Thousand Good-byes
by Debra Wallace A glove without a hand, a toy without batteries, a car without gas, a video game without a child. Those are our words to our children to explain this taboo thing. It’s not supposed to happen and if it does you’re not supposed to talk about it – ask my kids. Even
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Maternity Portraits at Taughannock State Park in Ithaca, NY ~ Michelle
Michelle is the cousin of my favorite baby bow supplier so we got connected when I was looking for a pregnant mom to model for me. She is a fantastic example of what to wear to a session – it’s amazing how a few different items of clothing can add variety. It also helps if you’re super fashionable.
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Clothing ~ Choosing Clothing for your Portraits, How to Get the Most out of your Portrait Session
You’ve taken the time out of your life, coordinated different schedules, and paid a sitting fee so you want everything to go perfectly. While you can’t guarantee a perfect outcome, there are definitely things you can do to tip the odds in your favor. There are three main decisions to make when preparing for a
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Chili NY Sibling Candid Family and Child Photography ~ Tanya’s Surprise
If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for an adult, you know it can be challenging to find a gift that is something they couldn’t get on their own. Tanya went through quite the scheduling gymnastics to arrange portraits at a time her husband wouldn’t find out so that she could surprise him, which
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Location ~ How to Choose a Great Location ~ Getting the Most out of Your Portrait Session
Choosing a location for your portraits is an important part of planning your session. Below are some ideas and some things to consider. 1. The location is beautiful. Most people choose locations just because they appreciate the beauty. Some favorite locations of mine are: the University of Rochester Campus Tinker Nature Park in Henrietta
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Give Away – Baby Jars by Debra Wallace Photography, Win yours here!
If you’re looking for an exciting, creative and crunchy-mama certified gift, you’ve arrived! Introducing a collection of handmade, mostly local, “natural” but most importantly, useful items for baby. Baby Jars include: ● Gourmet Baby Soap by Soap Star Soaps* ● Handmade Diaper Rash Cream by Penny’s Lotions and Potions*
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Ithaca, NY Newborn Portraits ~ Custom Birth Announcements
If you’ve ever tried to order birth announcements or holiday cards from a standard website, you may have had the experience of searching through thousands of designs and never finding something you were in love with. Or maybe you did but didn’t like one or two things about it. Discovering a lab that prints on
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Le Roy, NY Newborn Photography ~ Tirian, 9 Days Old
by Debra Wallace A friend of mine periodically says that it’s hard to deny that God exists when you hold a baby. I think Bridget and Jon would agree. Meet Tirian, 9 days old. You can see images from Tirian’s birth by clicking here. Children may have been bribed in the taking of this image.
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LeRoy, NY Home Birth Photography ~ Bridget & Jonathan
If you’ve ever followed a dream, you know that it can take you to some unlikely places. When I arrived at Bridget and Jonathan’s house to photograph her home birth at 4:30 in the morning last Thursday, he said, “How many births have you photographed?” The answer? Absolutely zero. But if you have an adventurous
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Danielle & Larry ~ Brighton NY family photography in the winter
by Debra Wallace January is not a popular on location photography month. Things are really quiet and it’s nice to have a little bit of a breather. However, should you be itching for some photographic goodness, snow is no reason to hold back! There happen to be many studio-less winter options available. Danielle and Larry
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