I'M JACQUI MAY

A professional photographer living in beautiful Hudson Valley New York

I’m a Thin Blue Line wife, mama to two spunky boys, a bullet journaler and a photo nut. I feel so lucky to get to do what I love and I feel honored to share in your families milestones with you. I like to keep things unique. If you like what you see in my portfolio, you’re going to love your photos. I believe every picture I take and give you should be frame-worthy. I look forward to creating wonderful memories for you!

My favorite photos

Why Hire Me?

Friends and customers who have hired me describe me as kind, patient, goofy, and most of all someone who genuinely cares about my clients

EDUCATION

My love of photography began when I was 4 years old and received my first Fisher Price 110 camera. That blossomed into Hight School Yearbook Photography, and on to a Batchelor in Fine Arts in Photography from VCU, {GO RAMS} in Richmond Virginia. I have spent the last 18 years finding my roots, building a family and honing my talent to create moments and memories for your family

IN MY BAG {of tricks}

~ Nikon Pro DSLRs ~ 24-200mm Lenses ~ Wireless Flashes ~ Gotta have chapstick ~ A dryer sheet ;-) ~ Battery backups ~ Memory cards ~ Liability insurance for venues ~ Up to date on Immunizations ~ Lots and Lots of props; so much so we had to remodel the basement to make room

THE STUDIO

In 2018 we undertook remodeling our basement into a beautiful 600 sqft studio space with a full bathroom

THINGS I LIKE

~ Photography ~ Newborn snuggles ~ Sour Patch Kids ~ Wedding details ~ Dancing in the rain ~ Rustic vintage antiques ~ Dandelions ~ Creating in the kitchen ~ Hats; all kinds of hats

TAURUS BABY

My husband and I are both Taurus' and though we are rather different, we meld perfectly together. Whens your birthday?

~FUN FACT~

Let me start by saying I am (was) an only child, but along this crazy adventure in life, I have been blessed with 3 step sisters, a step brother, 3 brothers in law and a sister in law, 5 nephews, and 3 nieces. My boys have 3 sets of wonderfully loving grandparents, and we adopted my 'only child' cousin's family into the crazy mix. Our table is full of fun, love, laughter

~FUN FACT~

WEAR ALL THE BABIES!!! I am an experienced baby wearer, have one of almost every style of baby carrier, and have even made my own Osnaburg woven wrap. As my baby wearing days are coming to a close, I still offer to bring all of my baby carriers to Newborn Sessions and help new mom's try them on and see how it feels. There is nothing like the sleepy dust of a baby carrier for a new mom!!!