life as i see it

photographing the everyday ordinary

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A little mini-film of our day last Sunday. #illuminateclasses #longislandfamilyfilms #longislandfamilyphotographer #francescarussellphotography

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One of the best aspects of being a photographer is the community I have found - women, mothers, artists, who share the same passion I do for documenting our days and doing the same for others. I am so grateful for the friendship of these four amazing ladies and I would love to share their work with you for #followfriday. So head on over to their feeds to check out more of their beautiful work! @katedensmore @britt_blake @yiliphotography @feliciachangphoto

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And now for a little Christmas cheer... I had so much fun going to pick out a Christmas tree with the Hathaways this year! Here's a little excerpt from their story in motion. Link to the full film in my profile. @eshannz @b_rocknyc

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"Mom, is that a cloud factory?"

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He woke from nap to find we'd decorated the tree. He is mesmerized. #iphone

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Filming this family's "story in motion" was an honor to say the least. @jennifertonettispellman has been an amazing mentor to me over the past couple of years as I've been getting my business off the ground, and I loved being able to document her sweet family in this film. Thank you Jenn, for everything. Xoxoxo (link to full film in profile). (at Francesca Russell Photography • Documentary Family Photography & Films)

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I had an awesome morning filming this vacationing family a few weeks ago at some of my favorite NYC locations. For the full film visit the link in my profile! #newyorkcityfamilyphotographer #nycfamilyphotographer #nycvacationphotographer #newyorkcityvacationphotographer #topoftherock #francescarussellphotography #nycfamilyfilms #newyorkcityfamilyfilms

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I had an awesome morning filming this vacationing family a few weeks ago at some of my favorite NYC locations. For the full film visit the link in my profile! #newyorkcityfamilyphotographer #nycfamilyphotographer #nycvacationphotographer #newyorkcityvacationphotographer #topoftherock #francescarussellphotography #nycfamilyfilms #newyorkcityfamilyfilms

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It's been that kind of morning.

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The Beauty of a Second: September. #longislandfamilyfilms #nycfamilyfilms #onesecondaday #thebeautyofasecond2016

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A little snippet of a recent "A Day in the Life" film I made of Lila and Logan. Head on over to my blog for a tutorial on how to make one of these family films for yourself and also to view the full length film! Link in profile. #familyfilms #longislandfamilyfilms #nycfamilyfilms #longislandfamilyphotographer #nycfamilyphotographer #clickmagazine #clickpro #clickinmoms

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Trying to remember how this goes.

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How we destroy old hard drives in this house. 😂😂

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He asked to sit in Lila's car seat on the way home from drop off. Then I looked in the rearview mirror and saw he was wearing her sunglasses too! Lol - this kid is trouble.

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Street photographer @jeffmermelstein just took my friend's photo on the street! So cool!

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Fall sessions are filling fast! I am now completely booked for September and October. If you are hoping to book a session before the Christmas card deadline, please contact me soon - I have a few openings left in November. The holidays are a perfect time to document your family's special traditions! Whether it is a two-hour session to record your family decorating the Christmas tree, or a longer four or eight-hour session documenting a day in New York City to see the holiday lights and go skating, or a small gathering with close friends, I am happy to preserve these memories for you! Contact me today for more details! http://francescarussell.com/ (at Francesca Russell Photography: family documentary photography & films)

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The Beauty of a Second: August. Documenting all of 2016 with one second a day.