Long Island Family Portrait Photography

Just sharing a recent email from my client Melissa G.
Melissa is a newborn photography client who hired me again to photograph her family at her grandmother's house... here's what she had to say after their session:

Roy-

I can’t thank you enough for the phenomenal job you did on our family photo session.

A bit of background—the photos were a gift for my grandmother on her 79th birthday. Each Sunday, she cooks a traditional Italian Sunday gravy for the 15 of us at her home where you took the photos. Those Sunday dinners are very meaningful to us all, and to have that group of people captured on film in such an eloquent manner is priceless. All of the pictures you took came out lovely, but the ones of us around the table can really make me cry. When I want to explain my childhood to my great grandchildren someday, these are the photos I will show them.

Thank you for the beautiful photos and for such a positive experience. It’s always a little nerve wracking to plan anything for a large group of people, but you made me look great. My grandmother keeps telling me what a “perfect gentleman” you were; you made everyone feel very comfortable, and the photos show that.

Thanks again,
Melissa.

New York Engagement Photography. Couple Portraits in Manhattan.

So you're looking for an engagement photographer in New York City...

www.NYvisual.com (visit the Love Gallery in the Portrait site)

You already got yourself an awesome wedding photographer, but you want some really cool engagement shots taken around New York City. You've come to the right place.

We are in the peak of the season and that includes portraits of couples (engagement or otherwise) on location in NYC.

For samples of more engagement pictures please visit:
www.NYvisual.com (visit the Love Gallery in the Portrait site)

Locations for Engagement Photos in Manhattan
Couples often have a place in mind when it comes to choosing a location in New York City for their engagement portraits, usually its something with special personal meaning... But I am more than happy to suggest some great photography spots around Manhattan.

My goal is to create special images for my clients, we'd do some traditional pictures, but for the most part you can expect your couple portraits to be fun, creative, unique and candid.

Samples of Couple Portraits shot in NYC
Please visit the LOVE gallery, located in the Portraits website for many samples of engagement sessions and couple portrait photography in New York city and long island.

Engagement Photography rates (for sessions done in NYC or Long Island)
The sessions currently start at just $350 including 7 5x7's and one 8x10. Ordering additional prints from your Engagement session is also very affordable with 5x7's starting at just $9 and 8x10's at $17.

Couples also have an option to purchase their entire photography session on CD (high resolution) for just $300.

For samples of more engagement pictures please visit:
www.NYvisual.com (visit the Love Gallery in the Portrait site)

Keywords: Engagement photographer in New York City, Couple portraits in Manhattan, Portraits in Central park, Engagement Photography in New York, Creative Couple Photographer NYC.

Baby Photographer New York City

If you are looking for a Baby photographer who will come to your home and do portraits of your Baby/Newborn as well as some family shots you have come to the right place.

Please visit the Baby Portrait site for samples and rates.

Whether you have a Newborn or a Baby who's a few months old, we have plenty of experience and samples to show for Baby Portraits at all ages and stages.

www.NYvisual.com
Serving Clients in Metro New York City as well as Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey.

Keywords: Baby Photographer New York, Newborn Photographer, Photography studio in Long Island and Manhattan. Studio in your home

What our Newborn, Maternity, Pets and other photography clients have to say...

I am trying to stay on top of the task of posting client emails as they come in.

For the longest time I had put the whole testimonial page aside and forgot about it, but when I removed it from the portrait site to make room for the Maternity Photography Gallery I had a few people asking me if I could show them something other Newborn or Maternity clients had to say...
So from now on you can access some of the reviews by clicking on this button:

Photographer Testimonials, Long Island and NYC.

CANINES FOR A CURE. Bring your Pet and help a great cause.

Canines for a Cure: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 1st Annual Dog Walk

Bring your four-legged best friend and join us for a cure!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is pleased to announce that Celebrity Natural Food Chef and breakout star of "The Real House Wives of New York City," Bethenny Frankel, will be our 2009 Honorary Walk Chair for Canines for a Cure! Bethenny, a New York Times Best-Selling Author, will be autographing copies of her book, "Naturally Thin: Unleash Your Inner Skinny Girl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting," with all proceeds benefiting LLS.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

When: Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Where: Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon

View Event Brochure

• $30 registration fee*
• First 50 canines to register will receive a doggy bag
• Prizes are available for additional fundraising
• Participate in the Owner/Dog Look-a-Like contest & biggest Lap Dog Contest
• Event is fun for everyone
• Walk will be held rain or shine

*Register by May 1 and your $30 registration fee includes parking for one car. Additional parking fees apply if registration is not received by May 1.

For additional information on Canines for a Cure, or to register or volunteer for the event, please contact Katie Germana at 631-752-8500, ext. 20, or register online

As of right now Pet Photography by Roy has no part in this event, This is simply a "public service announcement"

To learn more, please visit

www.lls.org/lidogwalk

Pet photographer in Manhattan and NYC.

Just a couple of portraits from a recent pet photography session I did in Manhattan.

Thor and Bjorn aren't just miniature poodles with the coolest names, they also happen to have awesome owners... Marc and Rene.

This session was a gift from Marc,which I'm pretty sure Rene loved :)

What every photographer loves to hear, in the words Marc:

"Rene has been on the website and loves all the pictures – so not exactly sure what she has ordered….but my guess is quite a few"

For more Pet Photography samples please visit www.NewYorkPetPhotographer.com

New Proofing / Shopping Cart System

Starting in January of 2009 our new shopping cart system has officially replaced the old gallery proofing.



Here's a list of some of the features you can now use when proofing/ordering from your gallery:

- Easily mark images as your favorite
- Crop images
- Preview black and white before ordering
- Zoom into a photo in order to see detail
- Specify paper type, and borders
- Add notes to images when ordering
- Check out using Visa/ Mastercard / Paypal or Check
- Track your order online, and get notified when it ships out
- Use any promotional codes/specials that are running

If you are a client who is currently using the old proofing section and would like to be able to use these new features, please email us (you can just reply to this email) and we will be glad to move your gallery to the new shopping cart... And don't worry if you have your favorites listed on pad, the image numbers will remain the same.

Newborn photography session in Sayville (Long Island, NY)

On a recent Sunday afternoon I got back to my desk to find a couple of emails and a voicemail from a new mommy named Tania, who apparently was very eager to book a newborn session for her baby a.s.a.p.

Tania told me she had taken her 2 week old baby to a portrait studio and had an overall unpleasent experience, "it was cold and the guy wasn't very patient or nice"...

Apparently little Anthony Jr. was letting everyone know he wasn't happy to be there and the session was canceled, which led Tania to start googling for a photographer on Long Island who would come to her home and set up a studio there.... the rest is history.

I had a great time working with Tania and her husband Anthony... we took our time and, as I always do, gave Anthony Jr. a couple of breaks whenever he was starting to get a little cranky.

I don't know if he was just gassy or what, but this baby had so many different expressions and sooo much character... He even did his trademark "Elvis" a couple of times...

and even smiled on a couple of occasions...

On my ride home from the session I already received a call from one of Tania's friends, as well as this super nice email from Tania :

It was so great meeting you Roy! You were AMAZING! I just feel bad that you wouldn't let us buy you lunch. AJ was so good with you. I will definitely recommend you to my friends--I already bragged about you on Facebook...

Thank you Tania! :)

Maternity Portraits now have their own Gallery

When visiting the Portrait website you will notice that the Maternity pictures now have their own gallery (currently named "bellies") as opposed to being mixed in with the newborn photographs like before.

Maternity sessions are a major part of my business and so the change should hopefully reflect that.

We serve clients anywhere from Long Island, to Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester to Poughkeepsie, New Jersey to Connecticut and more.
(travel fees may apply).

Maternity Photographer in New York (long Island and westchester)

We in the process of adding a new gallery full of maternity photography sessions to our portrait website, For now you can still see some under the 'Tiny Ones' gallery.

Maternity sessions take place in the comfort of your own home. Please visit this page for most current pricing

Baby Portrait Photography in Brooklyn and Long Island NY.

Some samples from Timmia Harrison's 6 month old session.

Please visit our portrait website at www.NYvisual.com for more samples

Pet photographer featured in Newsday Long Island.

This morning Newsday (Long Island) featured my pet photography in a small piece title "Pamper Your Pooch"...
I believe this piece was running because of the 2009 Westminster dog show which is taking place here in NYC today and tomorrow.

If you happen to have a copy, the piece is on page B3 of Explore Long Island. It even features one of my pet portraits in there.



Pet photography sessions are currently $300 and include 4 5x7 prints.

All sessions take place on-location, which means a full studio is set up in the comfort of your own home. complete with backdrops & professional studio lighting.
We can get away with doing a studio session in some of Manhattan's tiniest apartments!

Maternity Portrait Studio, in the comfort of your Home. Long Island & NYC

I recently had the pleasure of working with Karen and Adam on their maternity pictures in their beautiful home on long island... here's what Karen had to say after viewing her gallery:

Wow... it's going to be very hard to narrow down! You took really wonderful shots... so much variety, really capturing natural moments, and I love that the lighting/color is so different in each of the pictures. I'm impressed!!

I look forward to working with Karen and Adam on their newborn baby's photos!

For most current pricing and maternity photography pricing please visit www.NYvisual.com and enter the Portrait site.

Maternity Photographer serving Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Tri-State Area.

First Communion Photographer on Long Island

With spring only a couple of months away, it is almost First Communion season.

Dates are filling fast for sessions the spring season, so please be sure to book early if you are interested.




First communion photography sessions usually fall in the pricing category of Family Portraits.

Commercial Pet Photographer New York City

The new pet clothing and accessory line from Pet Head™ by Bed Head® is now available for purchase directly on their new retail website www.PetHead.com

About Pet Head In their own words:

Pet Head™ by Bed Head®, a new line of grooming products, apparel and accessories licensed to Skaffles LLC from Bed Head TIGI, is now available for cool dogs! The edgy fashion forward line will perfect every doggie's 'do and style! Man's best friend will be living the lifestyle of the leashed and famous in no time!

Pet Head's line of grooming products includes shampoos, crème rinses and sprays that suite every type of furry situation. Whether it's a stinky mutt who needs "Dirty Talk" shampoo or a purebred you want to indulge with "So Spoiled" conditioning crème rinse, Pet Head will have them smellin' and lookin' fabulous!

Once you've perfected your pet's furry do, Pet Head completes the total look with four rockin' collections of K-9 clothing, trendy accessories, fun toys and fashionable carriers. The "City Soul," "Punk Princess," "Biker" and "Grungy Pop" collections will have your four-legged friend stylin' from head to paws!

All the photography you currently see on the pet head website (both products and pet photography) were done by Photography by Roy on location at the client's showroom in NYC.

To see more samples of Pet portraits by Roy please visit www.NewYorkPetPhotographer.com