Beacon NY Family Photography
Family Photography in Upstate New York
Ana Maria’s Family
Capturing family photos in Beacon, NY, with a toddler and another baby on the way promises to be a heartwarming and cherished experience. Beacon's picturesque surroundings, from its quaint Main Street to the scenic Hudson River, provide a stunning backdrop for capturing precious moments. With a toddler in tow, the session will undoubtedly be filled with giggles, playful antics, and authentic expressions of love. As the family eagerly anticipates the arrival of their newest member, these photos will serve as treasured memories of this special time in their lives. From candid shots of the toddler exploring the vibrant surroundings to tender moments shared between parents and children, the session will be a celebration of family, love, and the joy of new beginnings. With Beacon's charm and the family's radiant energy, these photos will undoubtedly be cherished for years to come, serving as a beautiful reminder of the love and happiness that fill their home.
Standley Lake Family Photos in Arvada CO
Standley Lake Family Photos in Arvada, CO | Apollo Fields Autumn Photography | Colorado Family Photographer
Amy & Jackson’s Family
One of my favorite things about our jobs (and I know I’ve said this before) is that the relationships we create with our couples go far beyond their wedding days. Amy and Jackson got married a few years ago in Colorado and I was lucky enough to document their sweet day. Each year since then, we catch up for their family photos, and it is such a treat to document them and their boys!
No matter what stage their family is in (we’ve done maternity pics, newborns, etc), these guys never take a bad photo! It certainly makes my job easy, but it also helps that their two little ones are SO sweet and curious. Watching them grow up in front of the camera is such a privilege, and I can’t wait to keep on shooting them throughout the years to come.
This session took place at Standley Lake in Arvada, which is one of my personal favorite places to shoot and just hang out for some time in nature. I first stumbled upon this location in 2016 when I was looking for a house for Terrence and I to rent when we moved there. It was how I discovered the suburb of Arvada, and the spot has never failed to impress since then!
The only change since then that I noticed when I went back this year was a big ugly condo complex that’s getting built right into the Mountain View… ugh. I suppose it was inevitable, but I just hope that this location is protected in the years to come because it is such a special retreat for Coloradans who might not have time to get all the way out into the mountains but still want a scenic break by the lake!
Enjoy these family photos from Standley Lake:
Photography: Apollo Fields
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Hudson Valley NY Family Photographers
The Davin’s Family Photos | Blauvelt, NY Portraits | Piermont New York Photography | Apollo Fields Wedding Photographer
I had such a great time revisiting one of my favorite couples of 2016 to do their family photos this weekend in Blauvelt, NY! It has been over three years since they’ve been on the other side of my camera and it was so much reconnecting and catching up with this fun and dynamic family! I shot their wedding in Blauvelt, NY which is where Alex grew up. Rae is a dancer from Norway and they met on the basketball court, which is one of Alex’s passions as he used to be a pro basketball player. They own and run AD3 Fitness in NYC and are a total power couple.
They are also one of the sweetest — and obviously gorgeous — couples! They have two daughters, Denise and Jackie, who are both so outgoing and fun to be around. It is definitely a house full of strong women which I obviously love, and Alex is just so in love with his family that it is great to shoot! We met up at their house in Blauvelt and Jackie was just finishing up her nap. She was so sweet when Denise woke her up to do pics because she was obviously still half asleep, but the minute we got to Piermont in the park she immediately livened up!
The girls had a great time running around and playing with the snow, and it was quickly Jackie’s favorite thing to do. She would get quickly distracted (the woes of being 2!) so we eventually realized that the best way to get her attention, get her to hold still, and smile for a pic was to have big sis Denise pretend to fall! Something about that just made Jackie crack up and became our secret weapon. Luckily, Denise was a great spot and was totally game to keep pretend falling to get a reaction out of her little sister.
Denise is also full of beauty and attitude. I was telling Rae that I’ve never photographed a 13 year old kiddo who knows their angles better and can work a camera more. I remember her bringing the same energy at their wedding when she wasn’t even 10 yet, so it’s no surprise that she’s growing up to be such a confident and photogenic young lady.
I had a great time shooting this fun, athletic, and energetic family in NY this weekend and I can’t wait to do it again soon!
Photography: Heather Huie for Apollo Fields
Location: Piermont, NY
Upstate NY Wedding Photographers
The Perks of Being Back East – Our Day Upstate
Day Trip Upstate | Cold Spring NY | Pound Ridge NY | Apollo Fields Wedding Photographers | Family Photos | 6 Month Pictures
One of the perks of being back east is reconnecting with friends that I’ve known from different walks of life. After our blogs about the ectopic pregnancy, I had so many women reach out to me to share their own stories, check in, or just say hello. Watching those connections happen was one of the many reasons that speaking so openly about our situation was the right decision for us. One of the sweet messages that I received was from an old friend, Julia, who was a few years ahead of me at The Ethel Walker School. She extended an invite to her farmhouse in Pound Ridge, NY to share a meal and good conversation. Catching up with Julia Johnson, talented food stylist, was nothing short of a great day spent.
We had a crazy cold spell last week in NY and this day was at the threshold of those freezing days. It was that east coast kind of cold that goes straight to your bones and bites you right in the face. It makes cozy homes seem like a paradise which is exactly how Julia’s farmhouse felt. A few years ago, she and her husband purchased this old home that was in need of a lot more than a simple facelift. They did tons of work on the house to bring it back up to code and stay within the historical society’s legislation. The whole design was executed by them and you could see Julia’s vision throughout the whole home. One of my favorite features were the big front-facing windows that let the sunlight flood each room. Bright and airy walls with minimalist decor are a photographer’s dream! I kept thinking to myself that I couldn’t believe how immaculate everything was despite having a baby and an adorable dog, Miles!
We arrived to the cozy, warm home that smelled so so good – Julia had cooked up a few fresh loaves of focaccia, one for lunch and one for us to take home (we ate half of it on the drive back)! She had prepared a delicious and fresh salad, and we sat in the best company just catching up over a delicious meal and hot coffee. Her daughter, Eliza, had just turned six months and we quickly realized that she was not only a beautiful baby, but so easy going and full of life. We only snapped photos for a few minutes before it was time for her nap, but it was so great to be able to capture their little lives and be able to give them these photos of their joyful home.
Photography: Apollo FIelds
Location: Pound Ridge, NY
Grandparent Photography Ideas for Golden Anniversary Sessions
Betty & Hermann Wilckens | Grandparents Photo Session | Allendale, NJ | Apollo Fields Wedding Photography
66 years of marriage
We sat down with Mr. & Mrs. Wilckens to learn a little bit about life and love.
Elizabeth “Betty”, 94 years old
“He was polite, he had good manners.”
Hermann “Herm”, 93 years old
“She was a good looking woman”
They met in a bar when Betty was on a date with another man.
Hermann said she was sitting with “her boyfriend” and he just went over and started talking to her. They began dating shortly after.
Their Engagement
Hermann: I was working for an oil company and the boss asked me one time when I am getting married. And one day I came in with the truck and all, and he said to me “Here come on in my car, we’re going to a place”. He took me to a jewelry store and I didn’t even know where I was going. He stood there and I was standing there, and I didn’t know what was going to happen. And they come out with a tray of rings and he looked them over and he picked the one and he says, “Oh, how does this one look?” I says, “It looks beautiful”.
So he took it and we went back in the car and when we got back in the office he hands it to me and says, “Here you go. You’re engaged to your girlfriend”. And I told him, “I can’t pay for that! I don’t have that much money”. So he took a little bit every week out of my salary. I mean, it’s a hell of a way to do it.
They got married in 1953 at Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst, NJ and had the reception at JoJo’s, the same place they met. They took a week long trip to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon.
Elizabeth: He had a gorgeous car.
Hermann: I had a 1946 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. It was black; the picture is on top of the thing over there.
The Dairy Truck
Hermann: I started the trucking business in 1950. For 17 years I had that tractor and a couple of trailers in between. I had the business for almost twenty years and then had the Chevron gas station after. My favorite thing about it was when it was a nice day going through the country, especially Canada, beautiful sceneries along the Saint Lawrence river and I passed this big resort, Rivière-du-Loup. I went once a week and then I came back, but I couldn’t understand the French people right.
They bought their house in Allendale, NJ in 1958
And have been living there ever since.
Hippie Hill
Hermann recalls a time when he got in trouble for hanging out on “Hippie Hill”:
“I was at the gas station and I went up the tavern to get a six-pack. When I come out there. There was a couple of kids and all on top of the hill, they called it Hippie Hill. One hollered and said, “Come on up”. I went up there and they drank all my beer I had to go back to the tavern to go buy another six-pack. Betty passed and saw me up there and wanted to know what I was doing up there. Oh boy, she was mad. She hollered and hollered about that.”
They went on to have three children: Larry, Nancy, and Danny.
Their first child, Lawrence: “He was a good kid. Nice, very caring".
Elizabeth: Oh, and then when they brought me the wrong baby! I was in the hospital and there were only a few other women who were nursing and they brought you the baby at like 6:00am in the morning. Larry had a full head of black hair down to his shoulders and the kid they brought me was as bald as a cucumber! The hospital thought I was going to sue them. I said “No, it was the only laugh I’ve had all week!” And then the father came in that night and thanked me for feeding his kid.
Their second child, Nancy: “She couldn’t pronounce Nancy, so she called herself “DiDi”.
Elizabeth: She was very talkative. She didn’t talk until 18 months and then all of a sudden she talked and she never stopped talking. I didn’t think she’d ever talk. I always remember when I had her and the next day I was walking in the hall and the lady who saw me the day before, she saw me and she says, “God, didn’t you have that baby yet?” I was just as fat I guess!
Their third child, Daniel: “He was kind, very caring too”
Hermann: Well, Danny was cripple. He didn’t get around right. Most of his life was in the hospital. I felt sorry for him, boy I would have never wanted to go through what he went through. I remember when it was Danny’s birthday once, I even rented a pony for all of the kids to ride around on. He was a good kid.
Accidentally growing pot:
“I parked the truck and I was walking home. And when I got to the church I saw a little flowerpot, and I picked it up and it was a little stem cause part got broken off. So I picked it up and figured I’d take it home and put it under the birdbath, it would get water and it would get sun. Boy, that thing grew like a weed and I didn’t know what it was. Finally one day, Nancy and Larry told me what it was! I didn’t know…“
Candid Camera
“Well, I was trying on wigs and the guy saw me I guess. And I don’t know, I said one was particularly nice so he photographed me with the wig on. And then they broke the mirror and told me I had to replace the mirror. I got very upset and then they said, “You’re on candid camera!”
Photography: Apollo Fields
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Family Photographer in Northport, NY
Sweet & Sassy | Leila’s Portraits at Crab Meadow Beach | Northport, NY | Long Island Photographer | Apollo Fields Wedding Photography
I just never get sick of photographing this cutie! I have been doing her pics since before she was born, and ever since then. I’ve done Nikki and Leila'’s maternity, fresh 48, 6mo, 1yr, and so on every chance I get! Even though we specialize in weddings, I love taking on the occasional family and kiddo. Leila is such a bright light, a sassy and sweet little girl who I just adore.
It was cold and windy at Crab Meadow Beach, but the light cloud coverage was great for photos. Leila only had about five minutes threshold for the chilliness (I couldn’t blame her, I wouldn’t have wanted to pull my jacket off either) so it was up to us to get as much of her personality out in just a few minutes). Leave it to this little girl though, because she gave us the whole spectrum — her curiosity, playfulness, quick witted little personality just beamed.
My favorite was when I was trying to keep her attention and get her engaged, and I said, “Leila can you give us a smile” and she just goes, “RAWR! I’m a monster!” Hahahaa she gave us the biggest smile right after doing a playful monster and then threw her hand on her hip and posed her pants off. What a ham!
Leila’s mom, Nicole, is a dietician and works at Memorial Sloan Kettering as well as managing her own brand, Worksite Wellness. She just published her own cookbook, The Truly Healthy Pescatarian and we were lucky enough to snag our own copy when she came out for the session! We love chatting about all healthy eating and nutrition and of course, doing anything with Leila!
Photography: Apollo Fields
Location: Crab Meadow Beach, Northport NY