It’s not every day that I do individual portrait sessions, so I was excited when Denise contacted me for some “just because” photos in New York City. After raising three (now adult) children and working her way up the corporate ranks, she is finally in a place where she can start focusing on herself. So this photo session was a way to document this new and exciting chapter in her life! Though she resides in Florida, we agreed to meet up while she was in town on business for a session around the areas of downtown NYC where she grew up. If you’re ever wondering why I love capturing people, just one look at these photos explains it all. There’s nothing more gratifying than watching a person come into a session a little nervous and apprehensive and leaving with more confidence and hopefully, having had the time of their lives!








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Looks like a fun time!
What fun–I love it! I need a trip to NYC . . . :)
Gorgeous captures!! I love how happy she is. You really brought her inner shine out and it’s beautiful. :-)
Gah! Her enthusiasm and happiness is truly catching. I love the way you were able to capture that within these photographs, Maddy! :)
she looks so happy and youthful
so much fun, Maddy! I love every.single.shot of her. she looks like she is having a great time, which is a testament to your work behind the camera…you got {mad} skillz :)
your shots are amazing! she looks great! i know, i know… been gone for too long! but now I’m back! ;)
These are such beautiful photos! :)
What a lovely session; she’s sparkling. I especially like the b/w ones – really classic.
great photos! looks like you captured her personality just perfectly :)
I could easily picture these photos in a magazine spread, Maddy! That first b/w photo is stunning.
(Psst, she looks a bit like Kyra Sedgwick.)
Oh my goodness! She is beautiful. What a lovely session. I love her smile and her zeal for life. Fantastic in every way Maddy!
These are lovely Maddy! It looks like you had so much fun!
That’s pretty awesome, I’m loving her spirit in these photos :)