Meet Angela
Angela Levy School Portrait Photography began as a labor of love for me. I originally started my photography journey photographing newborns which I still I still love to do to this day! As my business continued to grow, I quickly realized I was growing alongside the families that I photographed capturing many important milestones over the years. I eventually was photographing children and family sessions as often as I was newborn, and the big shocker was when I was asked to capture High School Senior portraits for some of these same newborns. Ouch! I’m getting older and the hair is getting grayer. . .and WOW. . .how amazing is my career that I have watched these babies grow into amazing young adults. I was honored to be there to document each precious moment for the family to cherish for years to come.
As a mother of two growing teenage boys myself, I understand the importance of capturing the fleeting moments of childhood that always seems to be gone too soon. As a parent who has received numerous school portraits of my own children, I developed an appreciation for the art of school portraits. I admired the way the portraits captured their growth and development, and all the sweet (and often cheesy), toothless smiles that came with them. Each year was a surprise expression that I will treasure forever and value the keepsake of that time in their childhood.
Although school photography wasn’t in the original business plan, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity when it came knocking. I was excited to embrace the opportunity to fuse my expertise in children and family photography with my newfound admiration for school portraits.
My passion has since led me to expand even beyond traditional fall and spring school photos into taking photos for preschools, graduations, first communions, school dances, and even school fundraisers. To a parent of growing children, each milestone carries memories and experiences that should be captured and treasured forever. Being part of capturing those moments has been such a privilege.
Meet Connie
Connie Hanks has been a professional photographer for 15 years specializing in newborn and children & family photography. Beyond her beautiful work that speaks for itself, she has a gift for working with the younger kids and making them feel comfortable and at ease while in front of her camera. Her attention to detail, patience and added time spent with her subjects are only a few of the reasons that she is such a tremendous asset to this team. Her love of working with children and passion for photography is a joy to witness and we love watching Connie do her thing on school photo day!
Meet Mark
Mark Holmes is a master photographer, photography teacher and writer on photographic subjects. Originally from England, he settled in San Diego after a long career in instructional design and commercial photography that took him on assignments throughout the world. He has advised companies and professional photographers on setting up studios, creating photography businesses, and has trained hundreds of student photographers in the art and techniques of digital photography. He runs weekly workshops that meet at scenic locations throughout San Diego County and wrote the book Digital SLR Photography For Dummies eLearning kit. We are beyond honored to have Mark as a photographer on our team and are grateful for his expertise on all things photography. He's also a great sport when we ask him to "test" out the new props! :)
Meet Gaby
Gaby Sanders is the fierce ball of ENERGY AND FUN at the forefront of every photo day and behind the scenes back in the studio. She organizes the younger troops and prepares them for the camera. She chats them up, eases their nerves, and coaches them on what to expect and the overall process. If your little one ever comes home talking about the super fun "Princess Lady" on photo day. . .they are definitely talking about Ms. Gaby!
If it sounds like our team is a lot of fun. . .it's because we are! Along with our team members, we are grateful for the support received from our school admistrators, teachers, and parent volunteers! ... It takes a village!