About
me / the studio
Christina Kramer
Portrait
Let’s get to know each other, I’ll go first.
I’m Christina, a mother of 2 boys, a wife, an artist, educator, creator, professional photographer, and light-chaser. My day begins with the sunrise and a coffee in hand, and it ends with colorful sunsets, a fuzzy blanket, and a warm snuggle with my pup Coco. As an internationally recognized portrait photographer with over 25 years of experience, my love for photography is ever-evolving and seems to be maturing like a fine wine. In 2006 I launched my own photography business after working as a staff photographer for Macy’s for nine years.
I have specialized in many genres as a professional photographer, from product photography to high-volume school and sports leagues and presently, all genres of portraiture at my dedicated home studio in Long Beach, NY, and on location. As an educator at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, I have the privilege of mentoring aspiring photographers. In addition to teaching students how to perform technically, prepare and be creative with their work, I teach them to bring value to their sessions and value themselves. So enough about me… Let’s talk about YOU! I want to know everything I can about you so I can create the perfect portrait experience that you will cherish for years to come. I will check out your Instagram and Facebook to get a feel for who you are and I will ask lots of questions to fine-tune your day so you will leave here feeling inspired and full of life and hopefully satisfied by your decision to work with me at the same time.
PORTRAIT MASTERS
International Competition
Something I’m very proud of is being able to submit to the Portrait Master’s International Competition every year. Sue Bryce was my personal inspiration to be brave and jump into the portrait genre. It is a privilege to have my work judged by her and her esteemed team of award-winning portrait artists. Read more about it here.
The studio
Christina Kramer Portrait has a fully dedicated home studio that will be entirely yours for your shoot. There will never be other clients at your photo session. We have a lovely sitting area, a separate changing area, and a private bathroom for your convenience. Since opening my studio in January of 2020, I'm never tired of finding new ways to creatively use the space and the light as I explore every nook and cranny of my dream studio to create these signature portraits.
Each person is drawn to different areas of the studio, and I love to let clients choose what they resonate with. Sometimes it is a specific background, window, or old rustic door. It could be a hat or a crown of flowers. Maybe the bed, the bathroom or the beautiful natural daylight.
Once they make a connection, it’s my job as a professional photographer to help them see the different ways it can be captured for their style.
The possibilities are endless, and no two sessions are identical.
Fun Fact: The Studio has its own Facebook page. If you want to know how the studio was built, how I make my backgrounds, build my sets, use different lighting, and lots of other stuff about the studio, check it out here.
