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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.  :)

 

Category Archives: baby / maternity

tiny warrior: within

“How is love defined in yoga? It is nonharming, honesty, nonstealing, moderation, nonhoarding, purity, contentment, zeal, self-awareness, and surrender. It is being who we were born to be. Love is being who we are.”

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there are two boys who love to fly.

los angeles baby photographer

On two winter days And across the country apart, There are two boys who love to fly. With their wide eyes turned up to the sky, I see they are dreamers already. The first set of images was taken in December in Los Angeles, California. The second set was taken earlier this evening in Grand...

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March 7, 2011 - 12:52 pm Jennie - such a cheery post, Teri! beautiful pictures, as always.

March 7, 2011 - 12:53 pm Teri - thank you, jennie :)

tiny toes.

los angeles newborn photographer

I flew back to California this past December to photograph these tiny toes. I couldn’t have been happier to help welcome this little one to the world… I had just moved away from Los Angeles 2 months prior and, with a broken heart, I thought for sure I wouldn’t meet this little guy for …

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February 15, 2011 - 5:27 pm Erin Neeley Archuleta - Teri, your photos are beautiful!

February 15, 2011 - 7:20 pm Teri - thank you so much, erin!

February 16, 2011 - 3:28 pm Jennie - awhhh Teri...thank you for your kind words...you just brightened my day (and I will have you know that it is a dreary, rainy day in CA today)! we can't wait to see you again!

February 16, 2011 - 4:31 pm Teri - your welcome, jennie! can't wait to see you, too!

capturing the everyday.

los angeles baby photographer

I truly believe in the importance of capturing everyday life. Beyond the perfectly poised portrait, I feel there is an even larger place for the photographs that capture the in-between. The ever so ordinary. The Cheerios-on-chins and larger-than-life baby-food-bites kind of moments. He will only be this age once. I …

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looking back and catching up..

malibu beach portraits

Looking back to last August/September when we were amidst the final stretch of planning and preparation for our big move, the days swirled together and vanished like leaves blowing in the wind. Spending time with close friends, visiting my favorite places, and photographing some of my wonderful clients during this brief and bittersweet time …

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living with grace, patience, and hope..

newborn photography

Since it is the day after Memorial Day, it only seems fitting to post about this amazing couple. Alexis is currently serving the US Air Force on assignment in Las Vegas, away from her husband, Justin, who is a teacher in Los Angeles. I can’t even begin to express my admiration for the ease in...

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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! :)

beautiful..

Malibu, California Maternity Portraits

i met alexis about 3 1/2 years ago at santa monica gymnastics center, where we both coached. i was a newcomer to los angeles at the time and meeting people in the gymnastics community was a much needed home away from home. alexis and i soon realized that we grew up just a …

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March 2, 2010 - 6:32 pm Jennie - Beautiful work yet again! The setting is just dreamy.

June 1, 2010 - 4:22 pm living with grace, patience, and hope.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] it is the day after Memorial Day, it only seems fitting to post about this amazing couple. Alexis is currently serving the US Air Force on assignment in Las Vegas, away from her husband, [...]