Welcome! I'm so glad you've decided to visit my page, and I'd love to share some information with you about....me!
First - I LOVE photography. But I did not start out intending to be a professional photographer. I have a BA and an MS in Educational Administration, and I spent my twenties working for a local college in the Career Resources Office. Then, I was home with my son and (after a few more years) my daughter. As they got older, photography started to turn from a hobby into an obsession. A friend asked me to photograph her wedding, and I was thrilled - but refused to commit until I was sure I had all of the training necessary to do the job at the level I knew I wanted it to be at. So, I began studying photography in a more official capacity. I took any class I could find, and aligned myself with a lovely, retired professional photographer of 30 years. He brought me to the point where I felt confident enough to shoot her wedding - and I was thrilled with the results! I kept at my training and courses, while figuring out how to set up this website....tentatively opening the door to my new life. The word-of-mouth response to Jill Richardson Photography was overwhelming - and so lovely! After a relatively short time in the professional arena, I was honored to be asked by HerLife NY Magazine to contract with them for their cover and fashion shoots. What an experience THAT has been! Magazine work is exhilarating and stressful, but I love it!
I am a portrait, family, and child photographer who will use natural light any time I can get it! I am at my best when chasing a toddler around outside, knowing I'm getting the most natural of smiles. I also contract for a select number of weddings each year, and am thrilled to keep my "eye" for your wedding fresh and unique. If I shoot your wedding, know that I am (almost) as thrilled as you are to capture each moment of your happiest day!
I've kept to the word-of-mouth level of advertising, but I do have an ad in HerLife NY Magazine every month. I'm also a member of WPPI, which contains a link to my site. But, no matter which route brought you here - I'm glad you're here! I encourage you to look around and please contact me if you have any questions! I hope to work with you soon -
Jill
Ellen has a BA in Communication and an MS in Art Education with a concentration in Photography. She was a full time teacher, and now spends her time with her two adorable children, and teaching part time.
Because she wanted to help her good friend turn her new business into a success, and to keep her artistic skills sharp, she agreed to accompany Jill on a few weddings and events last year. They so enjoyed working together - the meshing of professional photography, and working as a team was seamless, it hardly seemed like work! So, Ellen agreed to officially become an "assistant" to Jill at any large booking - and it's been a fabulous partnership! Don't be surprised if you see Ellen pointing her own camera your way - she's on deck to start "second shooting" for the year 2012!
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