Headshots. AT the Studio. Easy, Fast, and You Look Amazing.
We do headshots on location BUT even more convienently, we do them at the studio. OFTEN.
Sessions are available M-F 9am-5pm
$175 includes about 30 minutes with us and 3-4 digital images you choose from a gallery.
Bring 2-3 outfits (or just 1 if you know exactly what you want).
Fast, easy and totally needed.
We are surprised how long its been sometimes when people come in.
Stop using a cell phone selfie to represent yourself.
Show off.
Email us: northglowphotography@gmail.com or call 585-489-3551 to book your session.
A Photographer's Dream Wedding day Schedule.
If you asked each of the Vendors for their dream Wedding day, they might respond differently.
BUT , because we are self centered and really only care about photography…..(kidding, we kind of care about other things). Our looks like this:
Photographers arrive about an hour before you are to be all ready
(All dressed, dress on, suits on, ready to get married).
We want to be there with enough time to get a bit of the hair or make up, tie tying, primping (The part when you are almost ready and looking how you mostly want to look in your photos). We also are hoping to have time in this period to get details like invitations, accessories, flowers, attire (Dress, shoes, suit) before you put it on. And of course all the connecting with your favorite people.
Pro Tip: Do all of the above in a room with lots of natural light, keep it cleaned up, save another space clear of clutter to actually get photographed getting dressed and doing final touches, it is much more beautiful to do all of this away from dunkin donuts cups and empty mimosas.
Portraits of you
We love to have 20-30 minutes to do some portraits of you all dressed before the rest of your day begins. Followed by some portraits of you with whoever you have there getting ready with you! (Parents, best friends, bridal party, groomsmen).
FIRST LOOK
Then…I’m being very honest here…. WE LOVE A FIRST LOOK. I know, controversy of the century. BUT hear me out. To us, honestly, you can not take away the the chemistry and the romance of walking down the aisle to your new partner for life. In our opinion, seeing them earlier in the day, for a big reveal, a hug, and another beautiful moment together, well, it calms you. That day is for the two of you. We find our couples more connected if they have gotten to start their day off as a team. Then they can actually see each other. During the ceremony, because some of that anxiety has been shaken of.
It also helps relieve the stress of the schedule to have as many short periods of time throughout your day to take photos as possible. First Look gives an opportunity for a good hour more of portraits. The whole bridal party and the two of you.
Family Portraits
After the Ceremony we like to do Family portraits. When ALL of your family is there. ONE time. We can be fast! We can be organized, We can get them all in here! As well as a couple portraits of the two of you in your ceremony area.
In the perfect world then your reception begins. Intros & Toasts. THEN you eat dinner. At the end of dinner depending on the season we choose Sunset photos or Dances.
Sunset / Golden Hour Portraits
Sunset we like 30-40 minutes with you just before sunset. These are glow, gorgeous light. The BEST light of the entire day. You are chill. You are married. It is honestly some of your favorite time. (Side bar, if you can remain somewhat sober until after this….it helps!! Ha!)
First dance
Then DANCES when it is dark. We love the dramatic effect of lighting you. And also we think it flows better into your dance party!!
Night Portraits
This is one of our things. Not every couple wants them. And sometimes you are into your party and that is fine! We love when we have the opportunity to do another 10-15 minutes with you sometime later in the evening. Where we light you and do something a little out of the ordinary. It is just another opportunity to slow your day down and be together. It creates sometimes, your favorite photos of the night.
Dance Floor Photos
These we love. (well Paul, loves them most) He is tall with long arms and no fear to get righ out there in the middle of the action. You will love this for ever..
Jacob | Senior 2022
Congratulations Jacob!
If there is one thing we can say about Jacob, its that he is a truck guy who loves Football! He also played for Clyde-Savanah while he was in school. It was obvious to us that he is a sports loving outdoors kind of guy so naturally we had to hit one of our favorite locations for his Senior Session, Mendon Ponds Park.
Mendon Ponds Park is STUNNING for all kinds of occasions with its landscapes and glowy light. It covers over 2500 acres of woodlands, ponds, and wetlands. It is a perfect combination for those looking to get a variety of looks in one session be it an open field, nature/florals, or an old cobblestone building there is something for everyone here!
Want Travel? To Greece? With a PHOTOGRAPHER?
When Beth from New World Nomad decided her next trip was going to be to Greece, we were excited.
We have been traveling with New World Nomad for a couple of years now.
Imagine having clarity and inner peace, wherever your feet may fall.
Not retreats, but advancements. Our guided adventures encourage participants to move forward, dive deeper, and connect further. Our objective is to curate unique, spiritual experiences and provide a peace of mind that travels.
On This trip we landed in Athens, and took the Ferry to Kea.
This island is, well, special.
We explored via boat, foot and van rides to so many gorgeous spots.
Stay tuned for blogs on all the different mini trips we made. But for now check out some of our favorites of the 10,000 photos we took.
BRITTON - Senior 2022
CONGRATULATIONS Britton!
Britton is the Daughter of our incredible photographer & co-owner at North Glow, Paul. As you can see being in front of the camera, she is an absolute NATURAL!
Her photos were taken at Memorial Art Gallery located on University Avenue and the George Eastman House on East Avenue. Both of these locations offer stunning arts and history but if you’re looking for stunning landscapes, then Eastman House is the perfect choice! With multiple gardens and tons of different vibes throughout.
We have really enjoyed having Britton work side by side with us this year creating beautiful Albums for our clients but we have to wish her good luck and bon voyage as she is off to Houghton in the Fall!
GOOD LUCK IN THE FALL, BRITTON!
ERINN & MIKE | THE MANSION AT KEUKA LAKE
CONGRATULATIONS ERINN & MIKE!
The Mansion @ Keuka Lake
Details. If there is one word that stands out to us when it comes to this wedding it would be details. So many talented vendors took part in making Erinn & Mikes Wedding Day Dreams comes true.
Venue: The Mansion at Keuka Lake | Website: https://themansionny.com/
Florals: Trademarks Flower Farm | Website: https://trademarksflowers.com/
Desserts: Cake Baby | Website:
Dress: Silk Bridal | Website: http://www.silkbridalboutique.com/
Suit: Mens Warehouse | Website: https://www.menswearhouse.com/
Hair/Make-Up: The T Salon | Website: https://www.instagram.com/the_t_salon/?hl=en
Music: Nik Entertainment | Website: https://www.nikentertainment.com/
Invitations: Minted | Website: https://www.minted.com/wedding
Photo Booth: Roc The Booth | Website: https://www.rocthebooth.com/
Breathtaking views!
The Mansion also offers gorgeous scenery for the perfect photo op
Some of the stunning details the Mansion at Keuka Lake has, from art to furniture, your event will exude luxury
Nik Entertainment had the dance floor full all night!
Cake patterns are in! And Baby Cakes outdid themselves with elegance.
Our final photo has to be of the DEATILS of course! Minted uses high quality printers to ensure your invitations will not only be quality but the perfect match to any theme/color scheme
Nicole & Billy | Hyatt Rochester
Congratulations Nicole & Billy!
Vendors:
Venue: Hyatt Rochester
Florist: Kittleberger
Cake: Savoia
Photography & Videography: North Glow Photography
Savoia Bakeshop - Desserts
We had an absolute BLAST at Nicole & Billy’s Wedding.
She cried. He cried. We ALL cried. It was perfect.
Is it really an event if you don’t have fire?!
Kittleberger - Florals
THE FIRST YEAR
The First Year Package - three sessions
The first year always seems like “the expensive year” because we are so in love with our new tiny humans that we want to buy them EVERYTHING and capture every moment to keep them as little as possible for as long as possible.
For this reason we wanted to design as package that is both cost effective and covers all the big First Year Milestones.
Use them, however you want to. We recommend maternity, newborn, 6 to 9 months, and one as the major milestones in the first year, such as the First Birthday!
The package includes three full sessions and 20 files per session. We give you a free gift at the end of the year.
It’s a surprise!
This package also includes 10% off any print album or additional file purchases!
Only available to first yEAR clients!
Ellyse - Senior 2022
CONGRATULATIONS ELLYSE!
Photos taken around Avon, NY
GOOD LUCK IN FLORIDA!
We explored all around Avon to capture Ellyses Senior Photos. She was off to school in Florida and we hope to be able to work together again in the future! We had so much fun with her session! The sunflowers and waterfalls were the perfect background for the look she was going for.
Ana - Senior 2022
CONGRATULATIONS ANA!
Ellison Park
We can’t believe ANA is graduating!
Ana’s Senior Portraits were taken at Ellison Park which is one of our FAV parks to shoot at! It has covered approximately 200 acres of woodland area since it was gifted to Monroe County in 1926. Due to it size and coverage with various stunning landscapes, there are so many different looks that can be achieved when photographing here. From cute rustic bridges over flowing streams to beds of florals, there is space for everyone here!
Wishing Ana the best of luck as she begins this new chapter in life! And to wish her well, here are just a few of the moments we got to capture with her.
Ella - Senior 2022
CONGRATULATIONS ELLA
Honeoye Falls Area
Senior portraits are so much fun!!
We were so excited when we were asked to do Ella’s Senior Portraits. After all, we have been photographing her family since she was a baby! It truly brings us so much joy when we get to watch a family grow from a young age. It’s almost as if we get to be part of their life journey.
We took her portraits all around the Honeoye Falls area which has so many stunning photo op locations! Here are a few of our favorites from her session.
Photography & Videography with North Glow Creatives
Claire and Nicolas, Wedding film at Belhurst Castle in Geneva on Seneca Lake. Fingerlakes Wedding with gorgeous light.
Let’s talk about your plans!
We would love to connect with you. Wedding photography & videography are what we are passoniate about. We love most creating a relationship with our clients. So that we can make your wedding day happy, calming and a really beautiful, creative environment to make you something beautiful.
Can we talk about what you have in mind?
Text us: 585-489-3551 or send us and email: northglowphotography@gmail.com
And we can start with a phone call and then maybe get together and work on your wedding day plan!
Emma | Sonnenberg Gardens | Canandaigua, NY
Emma
Senior Portraits | 2022
Senior portrait sessions are a rite of passage for many high school students. It's a chance to capture a moment in time before moving on to the next phase of life.
One of the most picturesque locations for senior portrait sessions in Canandaigua, NY is Sonnenberg Gardens. With its stunning gardens and historic mansion, Sonnenberg Gardens provides the perfect backdrop for capturing timeless senior portraits.
The present mansion was designed and completed between 1886-1887 by Boston architect Francis Allen
When planning a senior portrait session at Sonnenberg Gardens, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it's important to choose the right time of year. The gardens are in full bloom from May through October, so scheduling a session during this time will ensure that you have the best possible backdrop for your photos.
Another consideration is the time of day. The gardens are open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, so scheduling your session early in the morning or late in the afternoon will help you avoid crowds and ensure that you have plenty of time to capture the perfect shots.
When it comes to choosing outfits for your senior portrait session, it's important to keep the location in mind. Sonnenberg Gardens is a formal setting, so choosing dressy or semi-formal attire will complement the elegance of the surroundings. Soft pastels, floral patterns, and light, flowy fabrics are all great options for outfits that will look great against the backdrop of the gardens.
During your session, there are plenty of great locations to choose from within the gardens. The Rose Garden which features red, pink, and white blooms, The Japanese Garden which was created in 1906 with miniature detailing in the landscape, and The Italian Garden that offers over 7,000 gold and red annuals all offer stunning backdrops for photos. The mansion itself is also a great spot for photos, with its grand staircase and ornate architecture providing a dramatic backdrop.
Blue flowers mentioned in historical documents that are planted today include, blue ageratums, blue delphinium, and blue salvia.
Whether you're a high school senior looking to capture this momentous time in your life, or a photographer looking for a picturesque location for a portrait session, Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua, NY is the perfect choice. With its stunning gardens and historic mansion, it provides a timeless backdrop for capturing memories that will last a lifetime.
White blossoms included sweet alyssum, campanula, phlox, hyacinth, and agapanthus.
The “Blue & White Garden” is located off the Northwest corner of the Mansion Veranda
This garden contains only blue and white blooms and was said to be the favorite of Mrs. Thompson, who purchased the property with her husband in 1863 as Newlyweds
Alex & Scott / Tulum, Mexico
Alex & Scott
03.24.23
This was a destination wedding in Tulum, Mexico at the Dreams Tulum Resort. Destination weddings are totally different than our normal Upstate New York weddings. But we LOVED every minute of it.
Arriving into Mexico in March, after leaving freezing cold New York, hitting that 85 degree weather was a shock to the system. And everybody there was clearly shocked as well as we saw SO MANY sunburned bodies. But that ocean air, blue water, and of course tequila drinks made us feel like we made the right choice of traveling so far to shoot.
Alex & Scott found us through one of our favorite families. We LOVE how our network of clients always comes together. They fit right in with our group as they were maybe looking to becoming friends then even having great wedding photography. After seeing their teaser gallery, they said they knew they would love their photos, but they were also so excited that they made new friends.
Cocktails and of course tacos overlooking Ocean Views
We did a day after or trash the dress shoot with Alex &Scott two mornings after their wedding at sunrise!
Sunset photos are a MUST! The sun doesn’t set bear the water in the gulf, but we still got lucky with a really beautiful sky!
Probably our new favorite Seating Chart! Last minute hair/outfit check for guests before being seated for dinner.
A Bride cant do this alone, you need your girls!
A Fathers love is like no other these two are very connected.
These rings were particularly loved as their jeweler was also a guest! These rings got their own photo shoot!
Post Ceremony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
You cant get married in Tulum & not end your evening with a fire show on the beach
Shooting in manual mode with a DSLR camera,
We get emails and questions at least a couple of times a year about camera settings. There is no easy answer! As the more you know about shooting in manual, the more choices you have to really create exactly the scene you want. BUT we want to post for the RECORD a quick guide to shooting in Manual. Now, after you read this? If you really want to learn? Email us. Let’s do a one on one class together!!! Join our mailing list! We will be doing shoot alongs and offering various ways to learn and grow!
DSLR cameras offer photographers the ability to shoot in manual mode, giving them complete control over the exposure settings of their photographs. This control can be overwhelming for beginners, especially when it comes to understanding the three main exposure settings: ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. In this blog post, we'll explain these settings and offer tips for shooting in manual mode.
ISO
ISO is the sensitivity of your camera's sensor to light. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera is to light, which means you can shoot in low light conditions without using a flash. However, a higher ISO also increases the amount of digital noise in your images, which can make them look grainy and less sharp.
For outdoor photography in daylight, you can usually use an ISO of 100-400. For indoor photography or low light conditions, you may need to increase your ISO to 800 or higher. When shooting in manual mode, it's important to keep an eye on your ISO to ensure that your images are not overexposed or underexposed.
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed refers to the length of time that the camera's shutter is open. A faster shutter speed allows less light to enter the camera, while a slower shutter speed allows more light to enter. Shutter speed is measured in fractions of a second, such as 1/100 or 1/2000.
A faster shutter speed is ideal for freezing motion, such as in sports photography, while a slower shutter speed is ideal for creating motion blur, such as in long exposure photography. When shooting in manual mode, it's important to adjust your shutter speed according to the scene you're shooting to ensure that you're capturing the desired effect.
Aperture
Aperture refers to the size of the opening in the lens through which light enters the camera. Aperture is measured in f-stops, such as f/2.8 or f/16. A smaller f-stop number (such as f/2.8) means a larger aperture, allowing more light to enter the camera. A larger f-stop number (such as f/16) means a smaller aperture, allowing less light to enter the camera.
Aperture also affects the depth of field in your images. A larger aperture (smaller f-stop number) creates a shallow depth of field, with a blurred background and a sharp subject. A smaller aperture (larger f-stop number) creates a greater depth of field, with more of the image in focus.
When shooting in manual mode, it's important to adjust your aperture according to the desired depth of field for your image. For portrait photography, you may want to use a larger aperture to create a shallow depth of field, while for landscape photography, you may want to use a smaller aperture to create a greater depth of field.
Conclusion
Shooting in manual mode with a DSLR camera can be challenging, but it also offers complete control over the exposure settings of your photographs. Understanding ISO, shutter speed, and aperture is essential for capturing the images you want. Remember to keep an eye on your settings and adjust them according to the scene you're shooting. With practice, shooting in manual mode will become second nature, and you'll be able to create stunning images that truly capture the moment.
Photo a WEEK, Entrepreneur challenge.
I have personally tried this so many times. (and failed) Photo a day, a month….This time WE are going to try it as a business. More as a “journalling” of our stressors, wins, and just thoughts about running a business.
The goal is weekly.
This means we will post a photo and then some sentences about that photo. Somewhat of a chronicling of a year in the life of a business owner.
2023 - North Glow Creatives - Chelse & Paul
Week 1: January 1- January 8
Below is the 1st photo. I know. It is not a photo. But it is more of a vibe. (insert emoji of a nervous overwhelmed smile here).
The first week of the year for us is a mix of a blank slate, a need to breathe, And a lot of questions.
Can we do this again this year? Can we be more successful? Is everybody taken care from the storm/balancing act/chaos that was December? Are we happy? Do we need to adjust our pricing? Are we profitable? Are we happy? When is the sun coming back?
Pause.
Reset.
Move forward.
Let’s do this.
How to Announce Your Engagment? With some help from some people, who have seen it all!
There are so very few opportunities in life to really get excited!
every. single. one. of them should be celebrated.
You are engaged! It is a big deal. We thought of a bunch of fun ways to announce it! (and P.S. we love being included.
Most OBVIOUSLY, a photograph or better yet video of the RING.
A Selfie? A Hashtag? Use your new Last name.
With a fun Caption: Like “Beyonce” but with an “F” | Goodbye Miss Hello Mrs.With a letter board? or a Mug that says something fun on it:
Make a Wedding-Specific Account:
Make a separate account specifically for your wedding journey. You can post pictures from the proposal, and all the wedding preparations. People can tune in and out of this part of your life. When they are looking for all the details. These are typically joint accounts shared between the couple, so both partners can post exciting news and updates on it.
Engagement Photo Session?
Ring Photoshoot?
The ring is kind of the star of the show here. Everybody wants to see it. Up close!
Make a Movie or a Reel.
Get creative, but make it short! Ha! Ain’t nobody going to sit through more than about a minute worth of your engagement announcement?
Was the proposal filmed? A Trailer with cute things about your wedding?
We HIDE you POP The Questions
Use your Pet?
Toast? Or get messy!
We love everything engaged and getting married. We even do engagement videos. Let us help! We have sooooo many ideas!
northglowphotography@gmail.com
XOXO, Chelse & Paul
ONE. It happens once.
There are some things worth celebrating. Listen, I’m a mom. Of 3. We spend a lot of money, and time and planning a lot of things. BUT there are some that are just more special then others.
Turning one, is not only possibly one of the cutest baby stages, but also that was a HARD year. The first one. Whether it is your first child and you stumbled or thrived. They look incredibly different from newborn. OR it is your last child, your last baby party.
This feels like a hard sell. BUT, if you know me, then you know it is not because I want your money. It is because I want you to have these photos. I’m not a photographer for the money. bwahahahahahah. If you only… anyway, I get distracted. I’m a photographer because i’m obsessed with photos. Memories. People.Family.Moments.
Also it’s fun, cute and a ridiculously fun way to decorate your house. And it literally costs likely around the cost of a trip or two to Wegmans. And you eat that. And can’t ever look at it again.
The one session is whatever you want it to look like!
We love cake smash, family, siblings, cute outfits, bubble bath or a photojournalistic session at home.
There are a couple of pricing choices:
Just the Babe: 1 outfits, Cakes smash & Bubble bath. About 30 minutes. You get to choose 10 files to keep. $350
All the Fun: Family, 2 outfits, Cake and Bath (if you want it) on location or at the studio, Choose up to 30 images from your gallery: $600
As with all sessions we take a non-refundable $100 deposit to hold your date and time.
Schedule by hitting the “contact us” button on our website or emailng us: northglowphotography@gmail.com
2020, The Pandemic Wedding, We did it. Finger Lakes, Wedding Photography.
2020.
It brought us all to our knees.
Affecting every plan.
So much soul searching, questioning, and figuring out how to make the right decisions.
Kind of like a relationship?
Once you get through all the falling to your knees, changing of your life path, asking yourself if you found the right person, you want to celebrate!!!
This year made celebrating with a group of people different.
It broke our normal expectations. Things like weddings and how they look and feel are deeply ingrained for so many of us. We envision them. Some of us even before we meet our partner. They are a right of passage.
If you were able to get past the part about the event not looking and feeling like you envisioned, then you had to live with the fact that not all your people could be there with you.
Needless to say, no event we were a part of was normal or typical. They were however, I’m going to say it: INCREDIBLE.
In their own unique way.
Couples spent their money differently. They thought about the people at their events in a new uniquely caring way. They highly valued the time spent. They were so grateful for whatever it was that happened.
No put downs to our past couples, because you all are amazing people, you know that.
BUT this year, in our opinion, brought out the BEST in some people. We were so impressed and lucky to be able to capture these events. Even though we were sometimes not as close physically and connecting with our client’s and their family’s was more of a challenge. We still loved it and made it happen.
The masks, the biggest challenge. At first, nobody wanted to even remember they were a part of the year, so we avoided them in photos. Then we realized that a major role of having a professional at your wedding event was telling the story of your day. If we were leaving out masked people, we were leaving out the people. So.
Also, PS, by the way, if you didn’t know: USING A CAMERA WHILE WEARING A MASK, is a #$%^&*( challenge. Your viewfinder fogs completely. So, it’s kind of like shooting blind, or actually shooting blind. Which, isn’t a very creative process. BUT, we figure it the heck out! (cause that’s what we do).
When all was said and done, people got married. They did! They celebrated! They started their journey together. Maybe they will have a larger event another time, maybe they won’t. Maybe weddings will change as we know it. There are some great new things?!?!? Like: 50 people rather than 200 means like crazy good food, incredible florals, and time to actually have fun with your people. (one positive. I will post about all the other positives, promise).
2021, we are coming for you. We have some kick ass couples scheduled and we know they are going to make beautiful things happen.
Wedding industry. We need help. BUT we are so strong, scrappy, creative and we will PIVOT. Side bar though, we need to get together on the same page to do it. Let’s talk about that because we are ALWAYS stronger together. It can not be every person for themselves. We have our people, but we want all of us to be our people.
Robyn's Nest Boutique
Robyn,
When I showed up to take photos of your grand opening of your brick and mortar, I stood photographing your “Babes support Babes” t-shirt that greets you at the door, I pressed my camera against my face hard, like I always do, when I cry. Happy tears of course. I love watching you be you. You DO NOT STOP. You will keep going so far. I’m so happy I get to document any part of it. It is crazy inspiring.
I love you!
Chelse
To anybody who has met Robyn and followed her journey. You know she is an absolute success. I’m going to tell you my why:
She is REAL. She is selling her clothing and accessories by showing you what they look like on herself and women of all sizes and shapes. She is gorgeous. And makes you want EVERYTHING SINGLE THING. She is straight up about every item. Which thing will look better on which shape, which one is lighter weight….
She CARES. And it shows. She remembers what damn size you wear. What you like. What you purchase. She WANTS you to look amazing. Like actually. Not only about your clothes, but about you. Thats called, being genuine.
She is GRATEFUL. This one. She says thank you always. For her girl gang, her clients, her family. She gets emotional every time.
She kept pushing forward during a time when a lot of people feel like giving up. That is not easy. She’s following all the rules and making women have something to look forward to.
She deserves every bit of praise and success.
Too much? Nope. Now also her stuffffffffff is all I buy. I like Lucky Brand, Free People, Anthropology, and Robyn’s Nest. But seriously. I am a giant clothing snob. And I love everything I get there. Don’t trust me, just got check it or watch her from your home and shop! People, I’m doing it because I love this lady, but also for the damn clothes.
Yesssss, those are our photos! If you have a shop, restaurant, product, we love this stuff. AND we get obsessed with our people, and we tell our people about you, all and that stuff matters.My clients have become obsessed with Robyn. So check with us, we can take some kinda cool photos of you and your business.
Check her out:
https://therobynsnest.commentsold.com/store
XOXO,
