Beautiful Portrait

is our passion

Hello and Welcome to my Passion!

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me, as a person, and as a professional.

My name is Rich. I consider myself a well seasoned Photographer in upstate NY. I pride myself as a professional artist, but also as a person people find fun to be with, be it a session… or a full day.

I have been married to my wife Jennifer since 1996 and have three grown children. My wife and I love to travel and spend most of our free time taking care of Beagle rescue dogs. We live in the quiet countryside of Cobleskill NY and relish the quiet country lifestyle.

My personal passion is to make you look your very best, at this juncture of your life. We are only on this planet for a blink of an eye, and none of us are getting younger tomorrow. I am here for you…to show you just how beautiful you are. To document your life and all the incuded merits. For me, nothing makes me feel better than to show someone the back of the camera and have them ask..”is that really me?” Joyous tears often follow. It gives me gooseebumps every time.

If you’re interested in Portrait, Boudoir, Fine Art, Implied or even Nude, Let’s talk about your vision. I’m excited to capture your legacy….your moment in time. I’m excited to help you take the first step! I promise….you won’t regret it!

Hope to hear from you soon…better yet meeting you in person…I think you’ll like what you see…actually, I guarantee it!!!

Best to you all…

Rich

518-857-3443

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Why Hire a Pro ?

The best and brightest

Should I Hire a professional?

Why You Should Hire a Professional Photographer for Your Photography Needs

      As we all know, the advent of digital photography has led to a whole bunch of folks thinking they are photographers; more people are trying to do-it-yourself everyday. The DELETE button on their digital cameras allows them to throw out out-of-focus, awkwardly framed, and miserably exposed images instantly. The result is still only bad pictures.
      When you hire a professional photographer, you aren't just hiring someone with an expensive camera. You are hiring someone who knows how to make you, or whatever the subject is, look awesome. They use an artistic eye, they have an ability to put the subject at ease, and the technical skill to give you an image that everyone will notice. Artistic vision and the ability to “see” the image helps a photographer craft memorable images vs. snapshots.
      As the saying goes, “you get what you pay for” and paying for a professional photographer will bring you custom crafted images you’ll be proud to display and share for years to come.

Hair and Makeup

Pamper Yourself

Hair and Makeup Artists

Why Hair and Makeup Artist (HMUA) ?

Take a look at some of the reasons why you might consider a professional makeup artist.

Cameras tend to clear away at least half of the coverage and makeup that a model wears, especially if it is not applied properly and of poor quality. However, if you have a makeup artist on hand, she typically knows some of the best products on the market and knows that caking on makeup isn’t the answer. Instead, she will take her time to provide more coverage and throw in some color that will make the model standout in every photo.
Using Photoshop on all the imperfections of the skin, whether it is acne, dark circles or bags under the eyes, will take hours to do. An MUA can help to eliminate many of these marks that you want to hide.
Models tend to enter into a photo shoot more comfortable and more confident when they have had their face "put on by a professional". Many think of it as an opportunity to get pampered and have their beauty truly stand out. You can certainly see the difference when comparing photos of women who did their own makeup versus those who had a professional apply theirs.