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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

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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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!

special people..

Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

this family is wonderful.. just simply sweet, special people. i mentioned before in their maternity photography post that they first contacted me in the fall of 2007 and it wasn’t until this summer that we finally met. i am so glad we did. their newborn baby boy was born on June …

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sweet baby v.

Los Angeles Baby Photographer

i think this 7 month old baby girl is just about as cute as they come. i’m short on words today as i’m headed to michigan tomorrow and there is much to do before then! i’m sure looking forward to the wide open green spaces and warm, quiet nights. a note to my …

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May 24, 2010 - 2:58 pm a child’s world.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] first photographed this beautiful girl last year when she was just 7 months old (my favorite baby stage to document). For this session, I met up with her and her lovely parents at [...]

January 16, 2011 - 11:43 am looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] at the beach in Malibu – loving her curiosity and excitement. I first photographed her at 7 months and 16 [...]

just 2 weeks..

los angeles newborn photographer

i anxiously awaited the birth of this beautiful 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 to make plenty of gorgeous, peaceful photographs of this …

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June 10, 2009 - 11:21 am Noel - So precious Teri~ What a beautiful little one. I love the shots against those pillows. xo Noel

January 16, 2011 - 12:43 pm looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] …Hanging out with this little 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 old. [...]

a sunless sunset (but beautiful nonetheless)

Teri Genovese Photography

i’ve met and photographed so many unique families lately and this one was no exception. in fact, i’ve wanted to meet this family since they first emailed me in the fall of 2007! i was so excited when they wrote again a few weeks ago to see about documenting this special time. not only are...

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May 27, 2009 - 3:14 pm Sara Borgeson - Oh Teri! These are absolutely beautiful. You captured the true essence of our family, especially Abby! You have me in tears. Thank you for sharing your talent with our family and for giving us a way to capture this specail time in our lives, to treasure always. Sara

May 27, 2009 - 7:02 pm Teri - Thank you Sara for your kind words; it means so much! I had such a great time hanging out and getting to know you guys. I can't wait to show you the rest, by the way.. this hardly covers my favorites! :)

May 27, 2009 - 7:36 pm Tamara - How beautiful, Sara! I love the photos of Abby - can't wait to see the baby boy! And you are such a radiant mama.

August 12, 2009 - 1:08 pm special people.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] family is wonderful.. just simply sweet, special people. i mentioned before in their maternity photography post that they first contacted me in the fall of 2007 and it wasn’t until this summer that we [...]

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 [...]

watching them grow..

..is what makes my work so special. i photographed these beautiful babies at 4 weeks, 4 months, and here they are at 7 months.. a few of my favorites from our most recent session: i have this problem with wrapping up a session quite often. …

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