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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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GoPro Hero 13 vs. DJI Action 5: Which Adventure Camera Is Best for Your Family This Summer? When it comes to documenting family adventures, especially during summer travel, having a compact, durable camera that can keep up is a game changer. Whether you’re chasing toddlers through sprinklers, capturing your teen’s first surf lesson, or hiking […]

Best Action Camera for Families? I Have Thoughts

Families

black and white image of a man playing with a child in the water
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The Simple Beauty of Elopements in the Hudson Valley There’s something truly special about ditching the big wedding and opting for something more intimate. In the Hudson Valley, that kind of magic comes easy. With its rolling hills, cozy small towns, and jaw-dropping natural views, this area is basically made for meaningful, no-fuss celebrations. Hudson […]

Hudson Valley Elopements

Elopements

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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

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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

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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