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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

one happy family..

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i loved meeting this family.. so much. it’s people like them who make my work so enjoyable and carefree, it’s ridiculous! i was greeted at the door by 2 big brothers wearing the biggest grins i have ever seen. i can’t say we needed any time to “warm up,” and i …

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“we take ourselves too seriously”

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This was an evident theme in my yoga class this morning taught by Govindas (an amazing, amazing yoga instructor at SMPY). He also spoke of playfulness: letting ourselves go, letting go of worry, and letting go of self consciousness. As adults, we so easily lose sight of what it’s like to just be… to …

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April 20, 2009 - 10:30 am Lynn Akamine - awesome! let's play!

April 28, 2009 - 5:34 pm Kate - Stunning!

May 2, 2009 - 8:51 am Linsay - Simply breathtaking... You've captured the essence of a child's heart... so free... open to the world and all it's beauty. Thank you for your talent in capturing the most precious moments in life! Any chance we could replace the nightly news with a slideshow of your pictures? ;-)

May 7, 2010 - 1:46 pm Kirstie - That first photograph is perfection, it brought a big smile to my face. I adore her confidence in the last photograph. They are incredible moving real moments full of light and life. Beautiful work.

a perfect maternity shoot..

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i had a wonderful session last saturday with this lovely couple expecting their first child. we set out to make quiet, contemplative black and white photographs (my favorite kind) and i think we did just that. i’m completely thrilled with these images and so excited to meet the little guy, who is due in just over...

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June 8, 2009 - 6:48 pm just 2 weeks.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] baby. i couldn’t wait to photograph him, especially after meeting his lovely parents at their maternity photography session.  i think we happened to shoot on the most overcast day in los angeles history, but we still [...]

June 8, 2009 - 7:03 pm just 2 weeks.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] baby. i couldn’t wait to photograph him, especially after meeting his lovely parents at their maternity photography session. i think we happened to shoot on the most overcast day in los angeles history, but we still managed [...]

January 16, 2011 - 12:34 pm looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] man in his new backyard and loving his hilarious 14-month old chuckle. I met his family when his gorgeous momma was pregnant and first photographed him when he was just 2 weeks [...]

Welcome to my new blog!

my blog finally has a new home! if you were following my old blog, don’t forget to update your bookmarks and feeds, as all new posts will be made to this address. i have so much to share, so stay tuned for many posts to come in the coming days and weeks! …

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Giving Back: The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles

I recently photographed this young man in Glendale at the Casa Adobe De San Rafael & Park for The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles (an organization that uses professional photography to help foster children find permanent loving homes). It could go without saying that in our short time together, he certainly touched my heart. …

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October 6, 2009 - 9:15 pm Dee - HI! I just found your blog. I'm a photographer in the SFVALLEY. SO I stumbled across this post and got chills. THANK you for this link...I'm thinking about volunteering also. You have such a good heart!

a special gift.

once in a while, i hear from someone from a different city or, in this case, from the opposite corner of the country who wants to arrange a photo session for a friend. it’s always exciting to be chosen to take part in giving such a special gift. i had a super fun time with...

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Giving Back: The Heart Gallery of Los Angeles

these two brothers are like so many of the children i know. they love animals, sports, and most importantly each other. they are full of energy, filled with laughter, and so very sweet. the difference that cannot be seen is that they are looking for a loving family to call their own.i had the honor...

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February 19, 2009 - 9:52 am Carol Luber - this sounds like a wonderful place teri! beautiful pics as usual!

my 2 favorite kids in LA..

i know i shouldn’t pick favorites, but i see these boys a few days a week and they’ve become a huge part of my life. they are so sweet and hilarious and are responsible for so many of my smiles and so much of my laughter! just thought i’d share …

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January 27, 2009 - 3:06 pm Kate Elliott Photography - I love it Teri! I know Gabe means so much to you! Great capture!!

January 27, 2009 - 7:48 pm carol luber - i miss these guys. great photos in all your entries...as usual!

January 27, 2009 - 8:46 pm joclynn benjamin - WOW! What a great pic...I love those 2 as well

January 28, 2009 - 8:43 am The WordSmith from Nantucket - i know i shouldn't pick favorites

It's ok....I say it all the time for just about each kid- and mean it every time!

Looks like they went and got older on me since last year.

Very heartwarming picture.

Their friend Emma joined the advanced class with Dakota for makeups, two weeks in a row. Did you see her and Cameron hanging upside down in one of the recent videos? Brief shot. I emailed C & G's mom, but I don't know if they saw it.