Eleanor Goldsmith Photography and Video
Millers Corners, New York, Rensselaer County
(4)
Millers Corners, New York, Rensselaer County
(4)
I'm a professional photographer and videographer with a diverse portfolio. I cover all types of events such as weddings, graduations, and birthday parties but I also love to do studio work taking headshots, fashion and product photographs.
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4 customer reviews
Fern
Eleanor Goldsmith did a terrific job providing photography and video services for a corporate event. Excellent work, easy to work with, very reasonable rates - a very positive experience. We will be booking Eleanor for our future events! More...
Reply from Eleanor Goldsmith Photography and Video
Thanks Fern! I enjoyed working with you and look forward to doing more soon!
Jesse F.
Eleanor did a fabulous job on our wedding in Oneonta. The pictures were crisp and she was extremely professional. Even going above and beyond organizing the order of some of the events since we didn't have a planner. The photos came back surprisingly quick with some amazing candid shots! Thank you Eleanor!! More...
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Rebecca Zohn
These pictures are both posed and candid. They will create many long lasting memories of this beautiful wedding. Jared and Rose were surrounded by family and friends who know and love them and shared in their happiness on this day and always.
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Rose
Eleanor will make you feel so at ease. She is so professional and so sweet. My wedding day was amazing and she captured so many precious moments. Thank you so much Eleanor.
Reviewed on WeddingWire
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
In order to take great photographs you have to combine being "in the moment" with all the experience and skills you've attained through years of practice! Every shoot is unique and you have to be extremely flexible in both mind and body!
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
The first question I ask a client is "what do you want to do with the photographs?". There's no point in having a load of photographs that just end up sitting on your hard drive. I always want to know what the end use is so that we can tailor the shoot to meet those needs. After that, there are many other questions to do with style, location, timeframe and budget. After an initial email it's always best to talk on the phone, or skype to hash these things out. If possible, I like to meet clients in person before the shoot.
What do you love most about your job?
There's nothing I'd rather do than take photographs. It's an incredible rewarding, fulfilling profession which combines art and technology. I come from an arts background (I have an undergraduate degree in sculpture and two master degrees in film photography and animation) so I'm an artistic nerd! I really enjoy meeting new people and developing a relationship with them in what is often some of the most important times in their lives.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I like to be my own boss as I have a very clear vision of what I want my photography to look like. Over the years I've developed a technique and approach to photography that is uniquely mine. I think it's important to have a photographer who knows what they're doing!
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm a very professional and versatile photographer who has a ton of experience but I'm also a lot of fun! I like to have a good time and make shoots a collaborative experience where the client gets to be part of the process. You can't take great photographs of people who aren't enjoying themselves so I try and take the stress out of situation and guide people to a place where they're feeling comfortable and look their best.
