The Wonder of Passion

We at Island Photographics have such a privilege combined with the world’s best occupation….and believe me…we are reminded of that fact every single day! The pure joy of being able to do what we love and to have our friends/clients love what we do is INCREDIBLE!

I think we must have not only the world’s best occupation, but also the world’s best clients. You have commissioned us to be the chronicler of your family events and historians of your family’s generations. We take that responsibility with humility and with great respect.

The history of your family is a marvelous circle that can be entered at any point…just ask any new “in-laws”! So let’s start with weddings… the new family, then come the tiny babies, the First Year, First Day of School, new additions to the growing family, First Communions, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Anniversaries and significant birthdays, grandparents and grandchildren – the generations, High School Seniors, Cap and Gowns, the new jobs and executives, Family pets, and weddings…back where we started…and so very much life in between! Yes, we have, with many families, become the chroniclers of time passing.

We have worked with so many of our clients for such a long time that our clients have become our friends. We share your joys and your worries, we share triumphant moments and some…well, not so triumphant moments! You know our children and we know many of yours…

But, for those of you who are new to Island Photographics Inc., here is a concise history. Island has been around for about 20 years (I think I said that a couple of years ago, but then, who’s counting??). Founder, CEO, President, Owner, and a Photographer – is Kate Hill-Moore… (That would be me loving those lofty titles!) Other titles I have are Mom, about to be Mother-of-the-Groom, artist, music lover, sports enthusiast, reader, apparently writer, and Standard Poodle (named Calliope) owner. Though I believe ownership of a Standard Poodle is highly debatable. In reality, I think I have really been well trained. I have been around Island forever but, the person who really runs the studio and keeps me pointed in the right direction, is Melisa Whitehead...Studio Manager, Production Chief, Advertising Manager, Creative Genius, and Photographer. Melisa’s other titles include Wife of Andy, Mom of Nate, Owner of Shad (Border Collie) and Emma (Great Dog), daughter, granddaughter, sister, music lover, computer lover (sometimes!), reluctant camper and fisherwoman and volunteer par excellence!

That’s it…when you deal with Island, you are dealing with one of two people and most likely both of us…and we both care…We care a lot about not only your terrific images, but about you! We are both ‘people pleasers’. One of the few things that we really insist on is that you must be happy – at least with what we have created for you…That desire is not only our guarantee, but it is also our passion!
Thank you for reading our new blog. In later additions, we will be talking more about where we see photography going, some tips about Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza and New Year pictures, more about the super people we have the privilege of photographing, some funny and fun and beautiful images, and more about whatever you might like to read.