She took wonderful pics to celebrate my pregnancy and my husband and I as a couple. Many options for prints, sizes, finishes, and styles.
Defining Imagery, LLC - Professional Photographers
In high demand
- 434 hires
- Based in West Babylon, NY
- 22 years in business
- Background checked
About Defining Imagery, LLC - Professional Photographers
I'm so happy you're here! Thank you for visiting! :) I love making this process easy, simple and fun, making your whole experience an amazing memory, to go along with your gorgeous photos! Focused on love and amazing Soul connections, I'm all about meeting people on a deeper level. My heart goes into capturing each and every image. I'm so grateful to have been truly blessed with the very special gift of being able to make people feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera - from baby to Grandpa, and everyone in between - even if your camera-shy or think you're not photogenic. This allows you to relax and let the real you shine through, so you'll look your very best, allowing me to create the most beautiful images you've ever seen of yourself & your loved ones... "You'll Fall in Love with Yourself!"(c) Comparing photographers can be VERY confusing. That's where people get in trouble. Inexperienced newbies & amateur hobbyists try to lure you in with a ton of cheap digital shots. They can't impress you with quality, so they try to lure you in with quantity. But in reality, what's more valuable - a 1kt diamond or 1,000 plastic fakes? Because they don't have the skills & experience, they have to take a ton of shots to hope they get lucky with a couple. As an true professional, I have mastered lighting, posing, composition, and all the technical aspects of photography. I set up a shot, capture it beautifully, then move on to the next one, all while you're having a fun time! My greatest gift is making people feel comfortable in front of the camera, that helps your inner beauty shine, and that allows me to capture those gorgeous organic smiles! :) Unfortunately, anyone can slap up a profile or website and claim they're a photographer. That means so many are not legitimate businesses, so they also don't behave professionally... They don't provide a contract & don't take retainers... and that means they often don't show up! That can actually be a blessing, because If they do show up, you typically end up with a disk full of unusable amateur snapshots, and you find yourself having to spend again to hire an actual professional to re-do the session the right way. Real professionals are legitimate, full-time, licensed, insured businesses that... A) Offer a full line of printed products that will last for generations - not disk of digital snapshots that will corrupt & be lost forever. B) Provide a written contract to assure they'll show up & do what they promised they'd do. C) Require retainers - paid via credit card - NOT unreported Zelle or Venmo payments to their personal bank accounts! Avoid getting burned by asking about these things up front! It's important to me to do things right, so you feel safe, comfortable & stress-free, every step of the way. I want you to have a great experience, and get the best value for your money! It thrills my heart to know that the images I create with you today, will be cherished for a lifetime and passed down through the generations as your legacy. This is your family history - one day these images will hang on the walls of your children and grandchildren, as their most precious possessions! 1.) My packages include an Image Credit Allowance to give you the freedom to choose what you want to purchase AFTER you've seen your images. How can you possibly commit to sizes & quantity before you've even seen the images? I'll never stick with a package that forces you to buy things you don't want, in order to get what you do want. It's simply my job to create beautiful images, and allow you the freedom to buy what you love! :) 2.) I deeply discount my packages to make them affordable, putting world-class imagery within reach of virtually any budget. Everyone deserves to be surrounded by incredible images of themselves and their loved ones. Photographs make a house a home! By providing amazing value, I offer a safe way to obtain beautiful photographs at affordable prices. And for those severely restricted budgets, doesn't it make more sense to invest in my smallest package, with just a couple of gorgeous, high quality professional images to adorn your walls, admired for decades - rather than a cheap disk of amateur snapshots that aren't even worth printing? 3) I protect you by running a legitimate, licensed, insured business, with a rock solid reputation for excellence. As a real business, you have the convenience & safety of using a credit or debit card. My accounts with professional labs (for pros only!) assure you the highest quality prints, books, albums, etc., which will become your priceless family heirlooms to pass through the generations. 4.) I commit to a written agreement to provide you the peace of mind that I'll actually show up for your session, and deliver exactly as promised. 5.) I've dedicated myself to my art, through endless ongoing training in professional lighting, posing, artistic technique & all the technical aspects of photography. With over 20 years experience as a photographer, I've received numerous awards and over 200 5-star reviews across the internet. I'm also published world-wide in books, magazines, brochures, etc. & am a member of Professional Photographers of America. When you hire me, you can rest assured that you're working with an experience, proven, professional. 6.) After your session, I'm still there for you, helping you through the selection process. I don't leave you alone in heap of overwhelmed confusion, with a load of digital images to sort out, crop, sharpen, and otherwise prep for final output on your own. Most people end up giving up, resulting in them finding a scratched disk at the bottom of a drawer five years later. As a full-service professional, its MY job, not yours, to complete the job! I continue walking you through the process, instead of abandoning you. At your in-person selection appointment, you'll view an amazing slideshow of images from your session, set to music. You'll laugh, ooh and ahhh, and cry tears of joy! (I never get tired of THAT!! :) Then we go through the images one by one, to give them star ratings, to make it really easy to see which are your favorites! My clients LOVE this process! Once you've picked your favorites, its really simple to guide you through the options for the best ways to enjoy your amazing images - choosing an assortment of ready-to-hang wall prints or loose prints to slip into a frame yourself, and perhaps a gorgeous hand-designed Coffee Table Book or a luxurious leather Album, to enjoy the rest of your favorites when you run out of wall space! :) See, it's actually really easy, simple, and fun, when you hire me. I'm always on your side, helping you sort it out! My 5-star reputation shows that I'm always going above and beyond, creating not only gorgeous photographs, but an experience you'll fondly remember, every time you look at your amazing portraits. :) It would truly be my honour to be chosen to create these magical moments with you! It just thrills me to know that your heart will sing, when you gaze upon these images that you'll cherish for a lifetime... as you relive those moments of the most precious times, with your most precious loved ones. To me, it's all about connecting at a beautifully deep level, in an experience of fun, joy, and love. We meet for a brief moment in time, to capture those moments that will be your family's priceless keepsakes, for you to enjoy for all time. And that's why I do this... it makes MY heart sing! :) For questions or to book, you can also call me. Most people prefer a no-obligation chat so I can answer all your questions on the spot. Please feel free to call, 9am-10pm daily - no need to pre-arrange a call time. Thank you for the opportunity to share some amazing moments with you! This will be a lot of fun!!! :) Warmly, Jo Anne
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Was such a pleasure to meet in person. The session was easy going especially with a toddler involved. The location was chosen by Jo Anne and it suited our needs perfectly. Such a great person to work with, great personality and from the few shots she showed me...I am vlown away. She was assisted by Mary who was a pleasure as well. Considering I had never done shoot on site, best experience ever and would definitely consider working with both lovely ladies again. I highly recommend
Jo Anne made me feel so comfortable at the photo session. The proofs came out great and she had them back to me so quickly!! Highly recommend her!! ššš
I am so excited to be writing this review! I donāt even know where to begin because my experience with Jo Anne was just that AMAZING! I really wanted maternity photos taken to memorialize the upcoming birth of my first child, but I didnāt know where to look or how to start. I happened upon this platform and was matched with Jo Anne from Defining Imagery. From the start, she was prompt and very informative, reaching out to me soon after I sent out what I was looking to have done. I thought her prices were very fair, and she made me feel so comfortable and understood that I decided she was the photographer for me. The shoot itself was so much fun! My husband and I laughed and smiled the entire time. I felt like an absolute princess š Jo Anne carefully instructed me on how to pose, where to put my hands, in which direction I should face, etc. I usually hate having my photo taken, but she made it such an exciting experience that I was able to let go of that and fully bask in the moment. It was honestly more than I couldāve asked for and surely worth every dollar spent. Following my shoot, Jo Anne was seriously accommodating with my schedule and all the baby stuff going on, being extremely patient with me so that we could schedule our follow up meeting to finally see the results of our time together. Can I just say I was ABSOLUTELY FLOORED by the product produced. The photos literally moved me to tears. She expertly captured me in all my maternity beauty. I could hardly believe it was me in the photos. I got more than I could have hoped for, and for that I thank Jo Anne infinitely. She is a GENIUS at what she does! It was quite difficult to choose which photos I wanted to purchase, but again, she lovingly walks you through all of that as well. She has a comprehensive list of different styles, packages and pricing points which makes it so easy to find something that fits into your budget. I, personally, went with a 16x11 (I think) loose print, and with the remaining photos elected to have her craft a unique photo book that SHE puts together herself. This woman is the epitome of warmth, kindness and unimaginable talent! I am so grateful to her for the wonderful experience I had in doing all of this. If youāre reading this and youāre on the fence about whether or not to call on her for her services, Iām telling you to jump into with her. You will not regret it. Thanks so much to Jo Anne and Defining Imagery for making my day so beautifully special. I will have these photos to share with my angel for a lifetime, and always be able to fondly look back on what an incredible experience it all was. Much love to you, Jo Anne! Xx
This is the second time we have hired JoAnne to do our corporate headshots for our website! She is very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Her pictures come out amazing! We would definitely hire her again for any upcoming projects!
I was very impressed with the immediate response I received from Jo Anne. This was a last minute decision of a family portrait Christmas gift for my daughter and family. With only one days notice, Jo Anne calmly explained to me the different packages and made the reservation for the session in her studio. Furthermore she emailed a brochure certificate for me to print and wrap up. Iām confident that my daughter and family will experience the same treatment. Thank you Jo Anne.
Beautiful work! Amazing person to work with from first contact to finish product. She will be my first call for any photography needs.
She was great! I had never done photoshoots and she made the experience a lot easier. Definitely recommend her!
Ripped us off never gave us our pictures & failed to mention she wanted us to purchase images separately. I was told it would be $300 for a 2 hour session. Iāve worked with many photographers and have never met such a slick manipulative individual. She thinks she got away with taking $400 from us (in cash) without ever providing us with our pictures. Also the pictures didnāt come out like any of the ones in her āportfolio.ā
Couldnāt be happier. Incredibly fast next day response. Quick and professional service. Look forward to working with them again
A perfect photographer, in my opinion, has the skill to produce a clear picture of the modelās best smile. Just as important is the lighting , background, wardrobe and pose. Jo Ann accomplished all this at an ultimate level. She was also professional, likable, always available and produced her beautiful photographs exactly how I wanted on time. From the minute you contact her you receive information that is thorough, organized and very helpful. What a pleasure. Hence all who received my Christmas card this year, after years of professional pictures said this was the best! I would very highly recommend her!!
We can't say enough great things about Jo Anne and her business!! She was so much fun to work with and had great ideas going off of what we were looking for. She is so sweet and has quite an eye for photography!! Our photos came out incredible and we will definitely be reaching out to her again for future photoshoots!!!
JoAnne is a super talented photographer. She goes the extra mile to get you the best shots possible. Sheās also a genuinely kind and gracious person. You canāt do better than JoAnne. I highly recommend her.
It was such a delight working with Jo Anne. I am not really comfortable being in front of the camera and Jo Anne made me feel really comfortable. I would love to work with her again. Thank you Jo Anne!
My experience with Jo Anne was top notch. She is very experienced in how to get the best shots. Thank you Jo Anne.
Jo Anne couldnāt of been nicer!!! Freezing day in the park for my daughter and our dog, but you would of never known it!!! Pictures came out beautifully. Thanks again!!!!
Jo Anne created an environment that was fun and comfortable. Even before my head shots were edited I could tell they were going to look amazing. On top of that, my head shots look great, and are sure to catch the eye of a casting director.
I really appreciated Jo Anneās guidance and reassurance all throughout this process. This newbie was in good handsāJo Anne made sure to make me comfy and involved in all parts of the shoot & my photos came out great :)
I can't even begin to describe the experience with Defining Imagery. It is a time that will never be forgotten and the results were IMPECCABLE. I have never seen such beautiful images and that's not because of the people in them LOL but the quality and hard work that went into them for the final display. I would never even think to go to anyone else when it comes time for more photos to be taken. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Although ALL the photos taken were my favorite, I had to share the best one of all.
What an amazing experience! Jo Anneās work is fantastic!!! She is professional, easy going & a lot of fun to work with! Our wedding pictures are fabulous! Iād love to have every single photo blown up & placed on my walls if I could :) Can not wait to book another photo session! XOXO
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