Every year in my photography business has brought me something — some lesson, some feeling, some major accomplishment. In some years, it is a year of learning. Some years have been times of growth.

I spend a lot of time in my little corner of the basement where my office lies. It started out as a slightly-cluttered, cold, disorganized space and it is now a nook that makes me happy. The systems I’ve put in place to not only work well but enjoy working there have been invaluable in […]

Photographers can be the WORST photography clients. We know too much; we think too much. Is this an odd angle for my body? How’s the background for bokeh? Is this sun too harsh here? We are the WORST. I especially hate being in front of the camera. I don’t like the spotlight being on me […]

Just here, wandering awkwardly and embarrassing myself in the name of making my clients more comfortable on their wedding day.  2017 truly has been an incredible year for me, personally and as a photographer. I’ve even had the two worlds meld together through my work with the National Down Syndrome Society and at weddings of […]

When I moved to Rochester, New York, two years ago, I was at a wild crossroads. My identity was all over the place — not only with new geographic surroundings and a new place to call home, but also with my still-new photography business that had just crossed state lines and plopped down in an […]

“One way to make the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” Photo by: Nicole Starr Photography, Saratoga Springs NY Rochester, New York will always be an incredibly important chapter in my life’s storybook. My time as a Rochester wedding photographer was beyond exciting, encouraging, uplifting and successful. I saw […]

When we had been in our Rochester home for about 18 months and decided we would stay for at least a long time, we wanted to make a house that was “us” and felt a little more adult — namely, getting rid of our inherited floral couches and coming up with storage for the plethora […]

The Many Faces of Five, captured by Jessi of Lovebug Photography Long before I was a photographer, I became a Momma. It isn’t even a job — on the toughest of days, I’m grateful for Zack and Addie and appreciative of even the difficult moments. It’s an honor and a joy to be their mom.  […]

Wendy Zook Photography had an AMAZING 2016 — it was our first full-blown, full-time year of wedding photography, with more than 20 weddings captured. About 12 other love stories started their photographic journey with WZP through engagement sessions in four different states!  We’ve been looking ahead to 2017 for the past few weeks of “slow […]

Some of my best adventures — personally and professionally — come from a bit of trust and a lot of spontaneity. With less than 12 hours’ notice, the lovely Jessi suggested we explore unfamiliar areas of downtown Rochester with our cameras. I immediately jumped at the idea of some Girl Time (and adult conversation), a […]