Meet Your Photographer
Welcome! I’m Lynne Duval with Lynne Duval Photography, LLC. I opened my business in 2016 but have been taking photographs for about 17 years.
I was inspired by my children initially. When my first daughter was born I was in awe of her. I wanted to capture everything about her; every milestone, every silly expression, every dress-up session. I wanted to capture these memories in print so I would always remember. I wanted to document EVERYTHING!
My memory has never been the best when it comes to events and it was so important to me to remember it all. Childhood goes by so fast and there’s so much information that is part of that growing up.
I started with a point and shoot camera and took photos of every holiday, every birthday, every outing, every vacation, every visit to anywhere, and every moment I could of her being HER in the house. Then came my second daughter. Pictures slowed for a bit as I worked to figure out how to parent two children age 3 and under. I started to feel guilty for not taking as many pictures of my second child as I did with my first. I quickly returned to taking photos of both children at every event and situation I possibly could. I must have thousands of images on my computer of them.
I got my first DSLR camera as a gift. It included a kit lens. I learned very quickly how to use that camera on Manual Mode as I was determined to better my photography. I began taking classes both online and in person. I learned in-person with Nikon professionals and through CLM Photography in Amherst, NH. I’ve taken online courses through Craftsy, Joy of Marketing, and with Amy & Jordan Photography. I upgraded my equipment throughout the years and have many lenses, 2 camera bodies, lighting equipment, and other necessary items to help capture memories to last a lifetime.
My love for photography turned into a business and I began offering my service to others; friends, family, people in my community. I am still building my clientele and so appreciate when others recommend me to people in their lives. I now run a Boutique Business where I offer your images in a gallery to choose your favorites for display within your home and office.
Remember previously how I took thousands of images that sit on my computer somewhere of my two daughters? For this reason, I do not offer digital images. All too often they will sit on a disk, drive, or computer never to be viewed or enjoyed. Images of your loved ones are meant to be displayed for all to see. They are meant to be looked at and enjoyed. Meant to look at and remember that special day or moment.
Along comes my third child, my son. He is born during an age of social media. Where it is easy to take a snapshot and upload it to Facebook or Instagram. I definitely do this, as I’m sure many of you do as well. It is nice to be reminded in a year or more of that special moment. However, the quality of that image doesn’t compare to the quality of image taken with a professional camera and photographer. In addition to those snapshots with my phone, I make it a point to take images in a planned photoshoot with all of my kids so that I can blow them up for wall art within my home or put them in an album for everyone to view over and over again, or to be displayed on my desk at work. I never have to worry about my computer crashing or losing images because they are in print for all to see and enjoy.
I am constantly growing and learning so I can provide my best work for you and your family. If you’ve been following my work you will see a change as I’ve grown. My goal for this year and next is to create more consistency in my images through my editing.
I welcome you to follow me through my website and social media. And I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again or in the future. Thank you for your support.
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