Andrea of the MLK wanted to do something special for the Mothers who attend the MLK Community center in Long Beach NY. I thought this was a nice moment to give to the Long Beach Community that gives so much to me so I donated my skills for a Mother's Day Brunch sponsored by the Long Beach MLK Community Center. The moms were so grateful for this session. Many of them...

Long Island Portrait Photographer Christina Tisi-Kramer photographs an Irish man on his favorite Green background. Here at the studio, we always have every color lighting and background to embellish these sessions and will go above and beyond to get things we don't have when clients request. And even when they don't. Chris is a friend, and I've always wanted to photograph him in a way that celebrates his prideful heritage in a clean and...

Long Island Beauty Portrait Photographer Christina Tisi-Kramer participated in the Bridal Expo and met makeup artist @TiffanyGarlick. She is building her beauty portfolio to gain entry into the union and asked me for an old Hollywood beauty session. Gorgeous Kianna was the model, and wow, did she bring it! Elegant, timeless hair by...

On Long Island, there are so many talented Hair and Makeup Artists. And one is nicer than the other. Here is one of the Teams that I work with. When I have clients, I learn about their style, and I reach out to the beauty professional that I believe will best fit their aesthetic. These artists come to my studio with their kit and apply hair and makeup, so my clients only need to bring their outfits to be ready for their experience at my...

Hello Jody! It was so fun creating headshots for art director Jody Zorn. We have lived in this city together for years and haven't crossed paths. BUT I have bought food from her family food headquarters and recognized the name. As an art director, her work is simply ah-Mazing, and I was super stoked when I went to grab her link and saw my headshots of her already...

This series is beautiful couture black wedding wear. As a Long Island Portrait photographer, I try to find clever ways to market myself. This January, I participated in a Bridal Expo for the first time. People who know me would find that ironic because I typically do not shoot weddings. It's not my specialty, and there are many others out there. So My reason for participating in the Bridal Expo was to get the opportunity to talk to...

As a Long Island Portrait photographer, I try to find clever ways to market myself. This January, I participated in a Bridal Expo for the first time. People who know me would find that ironic because I typically do not shoot weddings. It's not my specialty, and there are many others out there. So My reason for participating in the Bridal Expo was to get the opportunity to talk to brides-to-be and their families about everything leading up to...

Kristen and Hari's Engagement portrait session was so much fun! As a Long Island portrait photographer, I'm always asked to photograph weddings, and I decline every time. It simply is not my specialty. But these two make me want to reconsider. They were so sweet to each other and fun to photograph. They let me do my thing and took direction like pros. At the end, we broke into a happy dance. I know they will have a wonderful wedding and a...

Beautiful Kate of Kate Ford Beauty saved my day on a shoot last month. One of my beauty professionals had an emergency and couldn't make my booked session. Without even knowing me, Kate sent one of her girls in to save the day. And her girl Taylor did beautiful work on my client. We certainly know each other now and will work together for years to come! Here's to you, Kate! xoxo - C

For a real estate agent a headshot means everything! A person purchasing a home from needs to relate to you and feel they can trust you. Lot's of people choose their agent solely based on their online image. I tell my headshot clients that my clients make more money because of my images and it's true! At my studio we offer professional hair and make up services. Professional corporate headshots can be photographed at your place of business...

As a Long Island Boudoir photographer I don't get to see a lot of glitz and glam in this way. This set had som haze and a star filter to bring out all the sparkle in her outfit. This couture corset and headpiece was hand made by Donna Hood of Tease productions. Items like this can be rented for something Extra during your portrait experience. . Boudoir photography can be whatever you want it to be....

This high school senior is set to be an honoree at the Long Beach Christmas Angel for her philanthropic work during high school. Hailey was gifted this session by the president of LBCA and yours truly. I love to give back to the community when it moves me. I can't help but be moved by someone so young being so well put together and giving back at...

Professional acting headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer Christina Kramer Headshots for Shay, who is a 16-year-old stage performer and a singer. She had to come in because her previous headshots were from when she was around 12 with long hair. She has matured greatly in 4 years, and her images must reflect who she is today. I have all clients dress from head to toe because I shoot for the headshot crop but also for...

• Corporate headshot sessions can be used in many different ways. Often I hear, "why do I need 20 pictures of myself?" Well, they can be used in so many different ways. Here are a few:
• Corporate Website
• Facebook Banner
• Linked in Profile
• Instagram Postings
• TiK Tok Postings
• Business Cards
• Mail out Flyers
• Dating Website
• Business or Real Estate Listings
• Images for...

Each one of these maternity images is like their own work of art. I've known Bree's husband, Paul, for decades, and he was the electrician (All Good Electric) for my studio. He came in one day to check the box and saw my work on display. It was just after Bree and Paul had their first daughter Layla. He purchased a session for Bree to give her confidence...

This series of images also received merit awards and I am proud of each and every one of them. I am absolutely thrilled that an image I photographed during a mother/daughter session of an over 50 Mom (Ilene) received an award. I think its fantastic that mature women are being celebrated since they are the most under photographed genre. I always make sure to post images of all the diverse people I photograph because people need to know that...

November 15, 2022 - The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation announced the winners of its fall 2022 portrait photography competition honoring top talent in the portrait photography industry.

Two images I created this round of competition were honored in the top 20 in the Boudoir Portrait and Creative Portrait Categories. They received Silver awards from a panel of expert judges. Delilah has been one of my muses since I decided...

I can't tell you how proud I am of this maternity experience with Melissa. Her Best friend gifted her this session so it's an interesting dynamic when a client comes to a session without actually being the one who selected the photographer. Also, Melissa had no intentions of having a maternity/ pregnancy portrait session and changed her mind 4 weeks before she was expected to give birth. So there...

Professional acting headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer Christina Kramer Headshots should be updated regularly to reflect your current look and style and are an absolute must for social media; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, your website, and even your dating profile. I chose this darker colorful background for Ava because it carried some of the tones in her sweater, and I knew her beautiful skin would pop. For acting...

Long Island Creative Portrait Photographer Christina Tisi-Kramer donated a portrait experience for the Bike for Val charity in Long Beach. This family is close to my heart and they lost young Valeria to cancer in her early 20's. They give the proceeds to a scholarship to a LBHS Student in the form of a scholarship. I was delighted to find out her sister Skyler won the session. She is an aspiring model and she photographs like a dream so we...

Long Island Creative Portrait Photographer Christina Tisi-Kramer does a Grease Inspired Glamour portrait experience with aspiring actor Isabella. Isabella is a fun, charismatic teenager who is up for anything. She wanted some Hollywood glam with a vintage twist, and then we went out on a limb and added some FUN! While Isabella was getting her makeup and hair done, I noticed how fabulous she looked in those rollers. She reminded me of Frenchy...

Professional acting headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. Headshots should be updated regularly to reflect your current look and style and are an absolute must for social media; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, website and even dating profile. For acting and performing creatives want to see how you really look.. Very little make up and natural hair style. Bella wanted just that so we went outside and...

Child and pre Teen portraits by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. These were on the house! As a business owner in Long Beach, NY I obtain a lot of my clients from word of mouth in the community. Lot's of people right here in Long Beach visit me for a variety of photographic needs and I appreciate every one of them. When the community asks me to donate for a raffle or sometimes photograph an event for charity...

Personal branding headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. Who says the Hair and Make Up Professional has to wear all Black all the time? Dida came to the studio perfectly matched to my cottage core set and we just couldn't resist shooting her here. She will use these photos for personal branding on her social media. Dida always does spectacular...

Professional acting headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. Headshots for actors are typically close, with very little make up and simple clothing but they still need to be composed nicely and lit beautifully. Here we used a combination of studio strobes and natural light to showcase this beauty! Shoot for the moon Sammie!...

Professional corporate headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. Headshots should be updated regularly to reflect your current look and style and are an absolute must for social media; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, website and even dating profile. And they can all be different! Headshots can be casual and based on expression they can be used for different purposes. . All images are delivered in Black and...

Christina Kramer Portrait gives to the Long Beach Christmas Angel. This donated session was won by a Long Beach family at the 2021 LBCA fundraiser. Whenever possible we try to give back to our community. Beach family portrait sessions can be tricky because if the wind isn't going the right way hair can be an issue. Typically we photograph these sessions one hour before sunset so we can capture some images with the daylight and then the...

• Corporate headshot sessions can be used in many different ways. Often I hear, "why do I need 20 pictures of myself?" Well, they can be used in so many different ways. Here are a few:
• Corporate website
• Facebook banner
• Linked in Profile
• Instagram Postings
• TiK Toc Postings
• Business Cards
• Mail out Flyers
• Dating website
• Business or real estate listings
• Images for...

Often I photograph intimate boudoir sessions and many of these sessions are for my client's eyes only, but this go around we got quite cheeky and moody. We were going for a slightly burlesque look with Hollywood glamour. We keep it elegant and classy but let you take your own direction with how you want your final images to look. We help every step of the way with outfit...

Professional model portfolios can be tricky. Agents want to see a combination of headshots, expressions, movement, angles, and expressions. But they also want to see that a model is tolerant and cooperative. On top of being a nice person, Delilah is all of those things. We have had portrait sessions in the past, and now she trusts the process. Because of the relationship we've built,...

As a Long Island Portrait Photographer, I love to photograph intimate boudoir sessions. So many of these sessions are for my client's eyes only, but I especially love when they let me share a few on my website. At my studio, there are so many background choices and set possibilities. And the entire space is yours for the day, so you can get as cheeky or chic as you want. We...

These are award-winning portraits that won bronze with distinction awards this round at the Portrait Masters Awards sponsored by Sue Bryce (My favorite Portrait photographer) 07/2022. As a portrait photographer, it is an honor to be judged by some of the best in the business as I continue my journey to becoming a portrait master. Currently, I am an associate on my way to becoming a master. These contests push me to elevate my work and...

Color portraits are candy for the eyes, while Black & White Portraits are candy for the Soul. This Black & White Series was created to update Emma's modeling portfolio with some mature content to compliment her original girl-next-door style images we created during our last session. Typically a portfolio is 6-20 images and primarily color photographs that showcase various looks and includes a great headshot, 1/2 body, and full body...

Professional corporate headshots by professional Long Island portrait photographer, Christina Kramer. Headshots should be updated regularly to reflect your current look and style and are an absolute must for corporate websites. When a man is wearing a suit, It's best to keep the poses standing instead of sitting so the suit doesn't bunch up. . However, there are not a lot of poses that a man can do standing in a well-fitted suit. So for...

The sweetest testimonial from a recent Mother and Daughter Portrait session (below). The mom, Ilene wanted to create a great memory with her daughter and Amelia wanted the same and was also looking for some cool headshots for modeling and acting. This body of work was very focused on their bond with each other but we also found time for more creative and fun shots of Amelia... Stay tuned. This wall art really brought out the fun musical and...

Professional corporate headshots can be photographed at your place of business if you are having them done for a team or a full on corporation. They can also be done here at our portrait studio in Long Beach, NY. Another alternative is to rent a business space or a hotel. Regardless of the venue we use professional lighting and guided poses and all selects are professionally retouched. We can bring backgrounds or shoot within an existing...

As a Long Island Family Portrait Photographer I was asked to take a photo of a house that belonged to a family who purchased this house in the West end of Long Beach in 1970. The mom knew me as the local school photographer for her children and that's how the connection was made. The family decided to move to North Carolina and leave their Long Beach roots behind. Being the nostalgic soul that I am I asked if they would like to have a few...

Long Island Creative Portrait Photographer Christina Tisi-Kramer does a shimmering disco concept shoot with aspiring model Delilah Plunkett. Delilah is a photographer's dream! She is obviously absolutely gorgeous, lean, limber, has skin to die for, and has the best attitude ever! She stays as long as we need, understands direction, and never complains. I just can't imagine why an agency has not scooped this absolute gem up. She is open to...

As a professor in the photography department at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC I meet and teach 50 new students every semester since 2006. There is always a range of talent and interest in each cohort. I met Bailey in her Intro to lighting class and then she took Photoshop with me. She is a shining star in her classes. She will be entering her sophmore year in the Fall and she is lightyears ahead of most in her classes. She is...

Fine art Dance series inspired by flowers butterflies and Angels photographed and retouched by professional photographer Christina Kramer located in Long Beach, NY. I have always had a love for nature. I have been photographing flowers as soon as I understood how to use a camera. But let's face it. My beautiful gallery of florals was basically a collection of images I love and not much more than that. In 2007 I created a beautiful series of...

Headshots with Theresa was a wonderful experience for me and hopefully Theresa too. I asked Theresa how she found me and why she chose to work with me. She said she found me on Google (which I only registered with under a year ago) and that she chose me because she saw that I work with a great variety of clients and mostly she was pleased that she saw other women who looked like her. I am not a marketing genius by any means but I do know that...

This month I had the honor of photographing a Beauty Portrait Session with Eleni Tzimas as the model and Suzanne Katz as the Hair and Make up Artist otherwise know as HMUA. Eleni is a professional model who has been in the industry for decades. Suzanne has been a HMUA for decades and same for me with professional photography. Once in...

This dancer portrait experience with Gabby Renosis certainly fed my creative soul! Gabby is a young dancer and arrived with her mom Danielle and a dancer wardrobe to die for. I knew going into this I wanted to create a fantasy balloon shot and do some fabric tossing. But, when I saw this blue Tutu knew I wanted to create an image that reminded me of the ballerina musical box...

Starting with the image that won a Silver Award and a Creative Portrait Category Finalist running through each of the images that won award this round at the Portrait Masters Awards sponsored by Sue Bryce (My favorite Portrait photographer) 02/2022.

The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation was launched in 2017. This bi-annual event is the chance for professional portrait photographers around the world to compete for best-in-category and earn accreditation towards levels of mastery. I am extremely proud to say that in February 2022 I finally was awarded the title of being an accredited photographer with the Sue Bryce Portrait...

My husband bought me a day of glam and a photo session with...

OH Rosy! What a treat is was to meet and photograph your beautiful family! You see that smile. That is Rosy. So happy and full of joy for life, her family and most recently, her graduation from Chamberlain University. Rosy called me for a simple graduation portrait for her college yearbook. At first I thought her child was graduating but then I came to realize that Rosy earned her Doctorate Degree in Nursing. I asked her if she had a family...

This series of images was inspired by my intern Alexa. She had a prom dress her mom was telling her to give away but she loved it so much she wanted to create something of a keepsake with. I have always wanted to do a portrait session that let me run wild with my inner glamour girl so we collaborated on this series. Hannah Lee Christy is a young make up artist who is looking to get into the field so this was our team. I shopped for flowers,...

Sha - Sha Shayne was awesome to work with. He came to us to create a professional modeling portfolio and this was all created in one session. Shayne has beautiful bone structure and a chiseled physique. He has a quiet, thoughtful personality but definitely knows what he likes. He created the T-Shirt at the end of the portfolio and we thought that was cool to show case other talents. We worked with dramatic lighting, simple set design and and...

Deanna was photographed a few months ago and she referred another client my way who also had an incredible portrait experience. She loved the creativity of her friends session so I made this for her as a thank you. Thank you Deanna! Us small businesses rely on referrals to spread the word about what we do and we know how to show appreciation!

This is a what a typical set of headshots looks like. Each of the three final images are delivered in color and black and white as well as uncropped and cropped for tight headshots. I always tell my clients to come dressed from head to toe even though they "just want a headshot". I like to shoot several pulled back versions and typically at least one of those is chosen for a final image. The camera quality is so good these days that this...

Too Cute to pass up showing off these furry friends. It's not always ideal to have pets at the studio so for the second year in a row we collaborated with Tara and Irina at Your CBD Store in the West end to give our neighbors the opportunity to have their pets photographed professionally. Some people use them for holiday cards and some create wall art. Either way, it is always tons of fun to participate in community events and play with the...

Shiran is a client who booked a headshot session for her website and social media. She was looking firmly at business style portraits that brought a friendly, trusting feel to them and brought in business professional outfits. She loved how I floated her through the studio and created these mini sets that worked well with her outfit choices and brought out her centered personality. AND there was no way I was going to miss an opportunity to...

Lizet is one of the hair and make up professionals that freelance at my studio. She is in a lot of my behind-the-Scenes reels I create for my clients. Because Lizet is in the business, she has other photographer friends so I was honored when she chose to work with me. I wanted to make sure I came up with something creative and beautiful for her and because she is a wonderful creative in her own right I asked her what kinds of images she...

Megyn is a beautiful and very quiet redhead. Kathryn is the mom who absolutely adores her. When Kathryn booked their session she warned me right away that this may not be on the top 100 things Megan wants to do. To get her interested The Mother/Daughter duo came to see the studio and get a feel for what goes on here. Honestly I was still concerned if I got Megan to come around to embracing the portrait experience. Mom showed me some old JC...

As a professional portrait photographer I always aim to create the best, most beautiful images of my clients that they will love. I take the time to learn about each one of them. We talk about color, style, genre, concept, and lots of other things that go into creating a custom portrait experience. We talk about what the outcome and purpose of each image and the series as a whole will be and I do everything in my power to bring their vision...

18th Birthday Portraits by Christina Kramer Portrait - CTKPHOTOS

This is Deanna! Deanna just graduated high school and for her 18th birthday she booked a portrait experience as a gift to herself. She had a great vision for her photos and sent over some inspiration images. We collaborated to create a custom session designed just for her and her vision. Deanna was drawn to red roses, sexy chic and great posing.

If you look inside...

This Beach Maternity Portrait session holds a special place in all of our hearts here in Long Beach, NY.

Marissa and Miguel were told they would never give birth to a child due to medical reasons. So when Marissa found out she was pregnant it was nothing short of a miracle for the Rodriguez family. This couple and their family is well known all around Long Beach, NY for their involvement with the kids in our...

Although you truly don’t need an excuse to have family portraits updated, a confirmation is a great reason to!

This gorgeous family found me on the internet and arrived for a confirmation session for their daughter. It was the first time I didn't have to tell a cold caller about the experience. This woman said she saw my work and knew I was the one as she booked me on the spot....

This fashion glamour portrait session has Princess Elsa wearing Haute Couture Fashion by Caroline Berti.

Caroline is a styling teacher at FIT which is where we met. She designs and hand sews all of her fashion designs. Caroline regularly has her fashions photographed at my studio in Long Beach, NY.

Her style is wearable fun with a whimsical costume feel. You will never be disappointed by the materials and textures in her...

Mitchell is a banker that needed to update his corporate headshots. He also wanted a portrait with his dog Noodles for his Linked In profile picture. I welcome well trained pets in my studio. Noodles was very well behaved!

At CTK Photos we like to mix it up between professional portraits and loving pet photography. Last year I teamed up with Tara from Your CBD Store in Long Beach to do Pet Portraits for the...

Being a professional portrait photographer based in Long Island certainly has its benefits. Lots of people who work in NYC need headshots for their company websites and social media without traveling to the city on their time off. I photograph in my studio or at an indoor or outdoor location of choice. Emma came in for typical corporate portraits and we covered those right away. Then she looked around my studio at the portraits displayed...

Tesimonial from Mary featured in these photos: The concept of a sister's photo session thought up by Christina Tisi-Kramer with professional hair, makeup and wardrobe changes is brilliant. Christina Tisi-Kramer is a truly ingenious woman with tremendous talent behind a camera lens. Not many women get a chance to be pampered and photographed by professionals. Looking through the proofs and trying to choose favorites is nearly...

Welcome to my 50 Women Over 50 Project here in Long Island, NY.

You may have heard of the 50 Over 50 Project, and if not then this is the perfect moment.

50 Over 50 is a worldwide movement to celebrate older women’s beauty, wisdom, and the sacrifices they have made for all of us. As I celebrate my 50th birthday this year, I am looking...

How many times a year do you have a chance for your family’s multi-generation photos? It sure is a special time any time your whole family can gather and enjoy time with each other.

Over Mother’s Day this year we had all three generations of the men in our family at my photography studio in Long Beach, NY. I created this image of my husband, his father, and our two sons for a fun and creative way to show off...

Here on Long Island, NY, your professional headshot can be what separates you from all the competition. A headshot is your signature and often the first impression of you to your client. Your headshot can range in level of professionalism depending on your career/job. However,...

I’m often asked, “Why should I have maternity photos taken? I feel sick, huge, and so tired.” I could go on for days, but I think this photo alone could say it all::

Maternity & Newborn Photo--

If, for some reason, you need a few more reasons::

1. Freeze Time. You are only pregnant for a very short time and you will never look this way again....

I really enjoy capturing high school seniors and this senior prom photoshoot was no exception. We went to the Hempstead House at Sands Point and it was worth the ride. The backdrops were amazing.

These two were up for anything and had no problem showing off how much they care about each other. Now they have a beautiful signature book...

Mary reached out on a Thursday and we pulled this together for Friday. Hair, Make Up - the works and by Monday she was all set with these beauties that she needed for her company website. I took a look at was there for her co workers and I'm happy to say these blow those away. Can't wait to hear the feedback! When you get the headshot package it includes 3 fully retouched final images in both color and Black and white,

LBCA wanted to do something special for the volunteers that came back year after year. Myself included. I have been photographing this event since 2014. Its a great local charity that does wonderful things for anyone in need. Unfortunatly Johanna (The President of LBCA) is not in here but I will get her next year. These were less than 10 minute sessions inspired by the lighting of Peter Hurley. I also had fun adding all the graphics and they...

Mary is a Long Island professional looking for a more polished studio look. We weren't going to try the red because she was wearing a red shirt but it worked our great and she ended up selecting 2 images on that background. I even got her to take her glasses off and she love the image so much because it reminded her of her mother. So sweet.

Myles is a COO of a vision company and needed some shots for his company website. We worked for friendly but powerful. I tossed in the Black/Whites because I think he looks masculine in those. Although, he liked it the Ladder shot was not one of his final 3 but I loved it so much I had to process it too. I loved the variation of expression and sometimes when you're a COO you need to be bad ass :)

Kelly is a Doula. She was looking for a few images to represent her as the earthy, friendly approachable person she is in real life. We also snuck in a few shots with her adorable 4 year old! What a cutie!

Madeline has an Irish Spring look of innocents. It really lends itself to Black and White Classic photography. However, her eyes are so beautiful that it's hard to move away from color. A true beauty either way!

Krysta is a beautiful young opera singer who came in for personal branding shots. I couldn't help myself when she brought in this fantastic gown. So we did a little Glam the Gown session and then I coupled the gown with a couture headpiece a designer friend of mine (Caroline Berti) made.

I love when I photograph a family and years later they remember their experience and call me up to create new memories. This little family is part of a huge family I photographed in a restaurant in Roslyn a few years back. We did this session right in their own home in Long Island.

Brian local real estate agent interested in professional images for his business cards, social media and company website. This session was done on location at his office and we used a mixture of daylight and flash to get the nice open look he was looking for.

It truly is a gift to have the pleasure of photographing one of my closest friends. I met Agnes 9 years ago when my son Cooper was in kindergarten and we have been friends ever since. Agnes is one of the kindest woman I know. She is a proud Polish woman and a selfless mom. She is always cooking, cleaning and working to care for her family and friends. We literally cried while looking at the photos together. I am privileged to be able to show...

Anthony is an executive chef looking for images for his social media and to replace the look of his corporate listing. He brought a casual outfit, a chef uniform, and a casual business look. I told him to bring a fun chef prop, which is where the knives come in. I always love a prop that is specific to a profession.

Skylar is a Junior at Long Beach Highschool. She came in to check out how it feels to be photographed because she is considering a modeling career. She is clearly a natural.