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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.  :)

 

Category Archives: baby / maternity

all smiles..

it’s been busy around here with plenty of 6-8 month old babies (my favorite!) i met this little guy and his parents last weekend and they were so much fun to photograph. he was all smiles, just cracking himself up, as you can see… thanks again for the opportunity to photograph …

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November 28, 2008 - 6:29 pm The WordSmith from Nantucket - Holy smokes! Look at the muscles on that baby! (Lower left picture).

December 11, 2008 - 10:45 am Anonymous - Yup, he's a strong one. Teri - thank you so much for capturing the spirit of our little guy! -S

January 16, 2011 - 11:43 am looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] this lovely family’s newest addition at 6 months old. I first photographed his big brother at 8 months and it was amazing to see how he’s much he’s grown in the last 2 [...]

dream..

there’s something about 6 month old babies that i can’t get enough of. i think it’s how they show so much personality and innocence at the same time. there’s so much joy.. yet they are just starting to become independent in the tiniest of ways.i met this little guy on friday. walking into …

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November 3, 2008 - 2:00 pm Kate Elliott Photography - ok, my third time looking at these - can't get over how beautiful they are! Great work!!

6 1/2 months of joy..

i search for meaning and fulfillment in everything i do. when i teach, i naturally feel fulfilled by the tiniest of challenges overcome by the kids i work with. when i see their confidence soar, i feel so grateful and proud that i am a part of their excitement and growth.with photography, it happens in...

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October 14, 2008 - 12:53 pm Kate Elliott Photography - oh my gosh - these images are so timeless. Just beautiful!!

November 11, 2008 - 7:32 pm We Really Didn't Think This Through - these are the kinds of pics that moms cherish forever.

November 11, 2008 - 8:41 pm Teri - thank you kate and emilia! you guys are the sweetest! ;)

October 23, 2009 - 4:02 pm she gets me every time.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] little one makes me smile ear to ear everytime i see her. this first image is from our photo session last year when she was just 6 1/2 months old. i was so happy to see miss della still had this incredible face [...]

January 16, 2011 - 12:34 pm looking back and catching up.. » Teri Genovese Photography Blog - [...] little girl filled 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… [...]

a great day in la jolla..

i couldn’t have asked for a better day on saturday! i met up with 3 awesome families who vacation together at the la jolla beach and tennis club, and reunited with a couple of (adorable) growing babies i photographed a few months ago. that is really what i love about being a photographer.. meeting new...

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August 11, 2008 - 10:00 pm Cynthia Spivack - Hey Teri- great job! I really love the second one.. and the one of the little baby in bw! good stuff :)

August 12, 2008 - 7:43 am Jennifer - what beautiful families and love the location, beautiful work!

baby on the way!

em3

i had the pleasure of hanging out with emilia and her husband jesse on monday morning. they are a wonderfully nice, funny, easy going couple expecting their first baby. after we melted a little at venice beach, we took a short walk to the Venice Beach House where they were married a few years back,...

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June 25, 2008 - 3:09 pm Ames - I'm a friend of Emilia and Jesse's and these are absolutely beautiful shots. Emilia never likes to look too "girly," but those of us who really know her know her big secret. She's really very soft and sweet. And is going to be a great Mom! Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!

June 25, 2008 - 5:52 pm emilia - teri, you are awesome. thanks for making us look rad. we can't wait to see the rest.

June 30, 2008 - 3:06 pm Jennifer - oh wow these are beautiful, I love that last one especially!

July 4, 2008 - 8:44 pm Teri - thanks for the compliments ames and jennifer!
..and your welcome, emilia! :)

more twins!

this is the second set of twins i’ve photographed in the last week and i love it! it was such a pleasure to photograph these two brand new siblings. i have so many favorites from this session, it’s hard to narrow them down.. so here’s a few! this first one is a definite favorite. she...

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April 29, 2008 - 9:43 am Carol - Oh my gosh!
Those little naked bottoms are the cutest thing in the world.
This shoot must have been great!
It screams "Teri Genovese Photography" to me! Look at those tiny little fingers....adorable.

May 1, 2008 - 7:45 pm Jennifer - aww, these are so precious! Beautiful pics you have here!