Judy Licht Photography

Puppy Love!

Judy Licht Photography — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:03:07 +0000

Funny thing, I went to photograph three generations on Mother’s Day — grandma, mom, and kids, and ended the shoot focusing on Leah and her pup…

Torah, Torah, Torah

Judy Licht Photography — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:41:26 +0000

Thirteen year olds preparing for their Bar Mitzvahs are chameleons. Serious and studious in their freshly pressed suits in the synagogue, playful and hamming it up once they change into their everyday clothes…you’ll see what I mean when you take a look at Sam in these three photos…

Daddy’s Girl

Judy Licht Photography — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:28:06 +0000

My favorite part of photographing events is capturing intimate moments like these of the Bat Mitzvah girl and her dad.

A Smile, a Prayer, a Pretty Dress

Judy Licht Photography — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:12:32 +0000

All in a day for a Bat Mitzvah girl.

I’m scheduling for the fall and next year…for more info, contact me at judylicht@comcast.net.

Mother Love

Judy Licht Photography — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:30:23 +0000

Boys!

Judy Licht Photography — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:11:35 +0000

One warm night in March, we inaugurated the Wilson Crew Season with the annual Boathouse Bash down by the river. Had about a half hour before the sun set, and grabbed a few pictures of the boys. Next blog, I’ll post some family pix — parents and kids, husband and wife. Love capturing intimate relationship moments. Stay tuned!

A Collage of Portraits

Judy Licht Photography — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:43:05 +0000

As photographic subjects, the real estate agents who sat for me a few weeks ago, were prompt, put-together, and personable. Most of all, they were fun! Portrait sessions start with a certain amount of tension, which transcends to a moment of relaxation or character realization. I spent from 20 minutes to an hour at a time with each person. Sometimes one of the first images I photographed is the one I chose for this collage — sometimes it was the last. What developed isn’t always what I saw consciously, which makes the experience even richer.

Lipstick, a smile, a fan…and a jump for joy!

Judy Licht Photography — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:58:34 +0000

The first time I met Rachel, she rang my doorbell. We had scheduled a pre-Bat Mitzvah shoot. I like to reserve an hour or so in my studio — one-on-one time — to give us a chance to get to know each other. Photography is often a contact sport — your job is to capture the image fast and furiously, your adrenalin kicks in, and you push hard to appease that one tough editor whose voice is in your head, challenging you to find the right angle, to paint with light. Rachel stepped right into action when I aimed my camera. She came to life. I knew we were cooking when she asked, “Do you have a fan?” And I did. It was still unpacked, a new tool in my arsenal, that I was dying to use. ”Wait a minute,” I said, running to get the box, and a scissors. Her mom stepped up, too, moving in close, pointing the fan just to the side of her face…here are some of the shots we got. Can’t wait for the Bat Mitzvah in a few weeks. I know it will be fun, and Rachel will lead me along to take even more fun photographs.

Great Weather for Family Portraits

Judy Licht Photography — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:16:36 +0000

Once the gloomy winter is over, it’s time to get out in the park and photograph your family. Mothers Day and Fathers Day are right around the corner, and every parent and grandparent loves a framed picture of the kids. My go-to place is Rock Creek Park — there are so many wonderful spots to stage portraits. Last winter vacation, I brought my family — even our pup — to one of my favorite overlooks. Love how all my kids, and even Roxy (who is barking up the wrong tree, of course) are right in character. Email me at judylicht@comcast.net to schedule a shoot.

Doggone It!!!

Judy Licht Photography — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:37:13 +0000

My closest friend from college, Nina, came to town with her dog, Lily. She wanted me to photograph her and her pup. Lily ate tons of tiny little pieces of cheese, as Nina bribed her to sit still — she only almost toppled my computer once, My dog, Roxy, hid her jealousy, and escaped to the yard, as flashes popped and Nina angled herself against Lily constraining her in my tiny studio.