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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.  :)

 

Monthly Archives: May 2010

runyon canyon bench series (post 2)

runyon canyon bench photograph - hollywood, california

This personal project is purposefully a very simple one: To photograph this bench with my Diana (a plastic toy film camera) every time I reach the peak of my hike up Runyon Canyon. The rule is: I’ll wait only a minute or so to anticipate and document a fleeting moment, and I must …

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June 1, 2010 - 6:26 pm Janine - I love the pictures! I particularly like the ones with dogs in them... they just always seem so happy.

June 3, 2010 - 3:58 pm Teri - thanks janine! i agree, the dogs really are so happy there and they make me so happy, too. i have more dog photographs to post tomorrow :)

a child’s world..

documentary children's photographer

While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about. ~Angela Schwindt As I was reflecting on my recent photo session of this sweet 16 month old little girl, I couldn’t help but re-connect so strongly with the very reason that led me to photograph children...

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January 16, 2011 - 12:32 pm looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] …Witnessing one of Miss V’s very first experiences at the beach in Malibu – loving her curiosity and excitement. I first photographed her at 7 months and 16 months. [...]

runyon canyon bench series (begins)..

runyon canyon bench, hollywood fine art photography

I love simplicity. I love the fact that my Diana film camera has exposure settings simply for cloudy, partly cloudy, and sunny; and only 3 approximate focusing distances. I love that it is plastic and weighs nothing and I can throw it in my bag while I hike. I love …

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May 28, 2010 - 5:15 pm runyon canyon bench series (post 2).. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] This personal project is purposefully a very simple one: To photograph this bench with my Diana Camera (film) every time I reach the peak of my hike up Runyon Canyon. I will wait only a few seconds or so to anticipate a moment, but the rule is: I must take a picture from a similar vantage point every time I reach this spot (even if I am not terribly inspired and wouldn’t have taken the shot otherwise). [...]

January 9, 2011 - 11:54 am cotton candy colors. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] imperfectly-perfect Diana camera (and 5 months before I actually saw the photographs!) As I explained in this post, it happens.. and it makes each photograph something really [...]

a thousand feelings..

3 month old baby photographs

for a mom who never wants to forget how he holds his hands so tight together, like he is praying… and how little his feet are (still at 3 months old). and for a dad who is on the road for a living, i hope these photographs are worth more than a thousand words, …

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May 12, 2010 - 3:48 pm Ben - So Cute! Beautiful pics :)

May 21, 2010 - 7:56 am susan - YUMMY STUFF!

May 24, 2010 - 12:17 pm Teri - thanks! :)

for no reason other than love

los angeles fine art portrait photography

as a collective society, i don’t believe we take enough time to appreciate and honor the love that exists in our lives. we are too busy and too distracted with work, technology, and things; but that is all nonsense. the distractions fail to compare to what is really most important: love, in all …

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May 7, 2010 - 1:48 pm Kirstie - Well said and a great reminder. That magical hillside with the winding trail is beautiful. I really miss oak trees and mustard in bloom. Beautiful quiet moments of your friends.

May 10, 2010 - 10:46 pm Lynn - wise words paired with beautiful images... how lovely and gentle!

May 10, 2010 - 11:26 pm Teri - thank you, kirstie and lynn! i appreciate your thoughts so very much :)

May 14, 2010 - 6:25 pm Belinda Shoemaker - Hi Teri, This is beautiful! I love the sentiment, and the gorgeous photos. It is lovely to be able to get to know you a little from this Blog. Keep going, and keep loving those friends and family! Belinda

May 24, 2010 - 12:18 pm Teri - thank you for reading, belinda, i really appreciate it!