Curt Alexander, owner/chief photographer of Spectrum Photography started his business in the summer of 1998, after spending many years as a journalist - much of that time with a camera in his hands.
You should know that I have a passion for creating memorable images. I want you to see a photograph of your son, your daughter, your husband, your wife, yourself... and say "that defines who they are."
A native New Yorker, Curt offers a fun, occasionally quirky personality that customers have come to appreciate, maybe even like. He'll go anywhere and do almost anything to make the photo session a success.
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I love to photograph smiling faces, but I love even more capturing personalities. That could be a defiant 12-year-old, a shy three-year-old or someone at play, regardless of the age. This versatility is what allows me to work with many clients and their many styles.
If you're looking for someone who devotes time and effort to the photo session (and to the production process afterward), then you have the right photographer.
I create visual legacies. I believe you, your friends and your family will enjoy the images I create for you, but I also want our session to have meaning to generations beyond: "Yes, Uncle Matt really does look like he was a character!"
I hope this philosophy shows you why I'd enjoy working with you and why you'd get something very important, lasting and very true out of our session.
Thank you!
How to get the most out of your photo session:
Some people have a clear idea on how their portrait session should go. Others don't. Either circumstance will work for us. I can lead or I can follow.
Here are a few points to consider, though. 1. Some people like to be photographed at-play, others in traditional poses. I can help define your style. 2. If you're dragging a one-year-old, a three-year-old, a five-year-old and two frisky dogs to a studio, it might take everything all of you have just to get there. An in-home session preserves your enthusiasm, keeps children in a familiar environment, gives you the chance to show off your home, and allows for quick outfit changes. In-home sessions can also be done with a backdrop. 3. Choose the right clothing. Don't let your clothing show anything you don't want seen for the next 30 years. Don't wear anything distracting. Most photo sessions are intended to keep the focus on the faces, not the clothing. 4. I suggest we pick the right time of day. Late day light is often the best to use for outdoor pictures, but you need to balance this with the sleep schedules of children. Remember, late day light in June is after 8 p.m.!
