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Teri Genovese Photography Blog bio picture

in a nutshell:

I am a documentarian at heart.  Observing the subtle beauty amidst everyday life, near and far, inspires me to no end.  I specialize in creating genuine portraits of childhood and families, and dream of documenting people and cultures around the world. 

I received a BA in photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2003, where I learned the traditional craft - in the darkroom.  My work has since been published in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Parent Magazine, Los Angeles Times.com, Chicago Public Radio.com, and countless Chicago Children's Museum publications. 

I currently live and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan and travel regularly to Los Angeles, California (where my business began).  I live for yoga, hiking, weekend road trips, a good book, simplicity, and anything chocolate.  :)

 

Yearly Archives: 2009

happy holidays!

Teri Genovese Photography | Holiday Card 2009

This time of year is a natural cause for reflection and gratitude… and I love that. As I look back on 2009, I can’t help but feel incredibly thankful for all of those who brought an element of added joy to my life and showed such positive support. I wish you all a …

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December 21, 2009 - 11:34 am Jennie - Enjoy your time off Teri! Happy New Year!

December 22, 2009 - 12:16 pm Teri - Thank you, Jennie! Same to you and your family!

just three and a half weeks..

Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

this tiny, beautiful, wide eyed little girl made my last photo session of 2009 a very special one. here are a couple of my favorite photographs at first glance. i just had to share before the holiday break, since her parents will be waiting so patiently for their proofs until after the new …

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detroit art

Detroit City Map Screen Printed Art Poster by Luke Emeott

I shot these images for Luke Emeott of Allied Fabrication Systems back in September.. it’s pretty great to have such talented, inspiring friends. These posters are each screen printed by Luke using materials and paper from Michigan and can be purchased on their Etsy Shop. If you are in the Detroit area and …

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happy friday

Fine Art Ocean Coastal Photograph  |  Carmel, California

“i am at the beach alone, quite literally. pondering why i haven’t done this before. listening to the waves as they pound in unexpectedly, yet like clockwork. as i look down at my page, the sound intimidates me and fills me with a rush of energy. ‘i’m alive,’ my heart says.” -excerpt from my journal...

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February 4, 2010 - 11:54 am punam bean - I love this image. It makes me long for the California Coast!

inside all of us is LOVE..

where the wild things are portrait

Have you seen Where the Wild Things Are? I loved it. I saw it about a month ago and it keeps coming back to my mind. I loved the emotion, the symbolism, the imagery, and most of all, I loved when the wild things would jump into their pile and fall asleep. …

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November 23, 2009 - 1:26 pm Jennie - Stunning photographs & gorgeous girls! I'm sure their family & friends will be blown away by the card they receive this year!

there’s hope…

fine art baby photographer

“It doesn’t cost a thing to smile You don’t have to pay to laugh You better thank God for that There’s hope…” -India Arie I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to photograph this adorable 8 month old, because she certainly made me smile and brightened my week. This age (6-8 months)...

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November 5, 2009 - 2:05 pm Jennie - Oh my! Teri! Your work is just stunning...these images will be such keepsakes for our whole family. Thank you so very much.

November 5, 2009 - 2:21 pm Betsy - ADORABLE!!!!! Love all of these shots! Maeve is a doll-- so I know that made your job fun! Especially love the first photo in black & white!

November 18, 2009 - 5:40 pm Teri - Your welcome, Jennie. And thank YOU! It was such a pleasure to meet your family! Betsy - Thanks so much for the kind words. She was such a joy!

she gets me every time..

los angeles baby photographer

This little one makes me smile ear to ear everytime i see her. This first image is from her 6 1/2 month photo session last year. I was so happy to see miss della still had this incredible face scrunching giggle one year later. How adorable is she? I must …

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January 16, 2011 - 11:43 am looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] me with energy and light when I needed it the most. I first photographed her at 6 ½ months and 1 ½ years old. I am so thankful for photography, as I now call her Mom a wonderful friend… and I can’t wait [...]

encinitas beach session..

los angeles baby photographer

I traveled down to Encinitas a couple of Saturdays ago to meet the most awesome family! Both parents not only grew up in Southern California beach towns, but they currently live on the beach… so, it only made sense to photograph them there. Encinitas happens to be the coolest beach I’ve ever seen, …

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