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I’m Gina. Wife, Mom, Photographer, Teacher...nature lover, good book reader, shower singer, marshmallow roaster, and sheepdog wrangler. Here is where you'll find my thoughts on all things photography & creativity!

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So long hazy summer days; hello golden light of fall! Unless you’re a photographer or in retail, early fall is often a slower time that allows for some retooling and behind the scenes work. It’s a chance for small businesses to update their branding and think about ways to connect authentically with their audience. So, […]

Personal Branding Tips for Fall (or any season)

Personal Branding

husband and wife with older parents surrounded by four dogs

It’s the swan song of summer, as we get ready to say goodbye to those lazy days. And while much of the rest of the country has already gone back to school, here in the northeast, school awaits just around the corner. And, with it? Those back to school photos all parents are obliged to […]

Back to School Photo Tips for Parents

Families

Family can mean many different things to many different people. I know, in my own life, that idea and experience has changed over time. Not always the family we’re born into, sometimes the people we “collect” along the way become the family we need. But no matter what your family looks like, capturing those relationships […]

The Essence of New York Family Photography & the Joy Alexander Photography approach

Families

mother and daughter laughing while daughter climbs on the mother

I love to travel. Seeing the world, meeting different people, experiencing different cultures – it’s all something I want to hang onto in my memory. One of my biggest regrets is not having my actual camera with me when my husband and I traveled to Thailand in 2005. Ever since, I have made a point […]

Top 5 Travel Photography Tips You Don’t Want to Ignore

Mentoring

Collage of 4 images looking out an airplane window at the airplane wing and sky below

Living in the tri-state area, we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by abundant nature. There is rarely a shortage of things to do outside, from the mountains to the ocean. Especially now that we are finally closing the door on winter, we can get out and enjoy it! There are several beautiful places right […]

10 Westchester County Parks & Preserves Your Family Should Visit

Family Fun

Water rushing over the Croton Gorge Dam in Croton Gorge Park.

Are you diving into the journey of finding the perfect newborn photographer? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s explore the heartfelt world of natural newborn photography in New York together, ensuring those fleeting moments are captured genuinely. Why Natural Newborn Photography in New York is a Top Choice for Families My Story With Newborn […]

Natural Newborn Photography in New York | Why It’s a Top Choice!

Newborns

11 Fun Things To Do in Winter in New York With Your Family!

Family Fun

Macro image of snowflake captured on blue fabric cloth.

Motherhood is often portrayed in the extremes: idyllic sweetness or chaos. But, as with anything else in life, the truth more often lies somewhere in the middle. Never was this made so evident as it has been with the pandemic of the last two years. I initially expected the pandemic to curtail client sessions, but […]

The Beautiful Mess That Is Motherhood

Families

Two mothers and their son, sitting with their black dog.

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12 Tips for Better Mobile Photos NOW

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The best camera is the one that's with you. And, for most of us, that's usually our phones. Level up your mobile photography game with these 12 tips to help you capture more engaging images.

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Mobile Photos

12 Tips for better

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