Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Timeless Family Portraits in Ithaca
At Lull & Lore, we specialize in creating timeless fine art portraits that celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Founded by Lindsay Mott, a certified professional photographer with a Master's in Business Administration, our studio combines technical expertise with a deep passion for storytelling through imagery. Our focus on newborn, maternity, and family portraiture reflects a commitment to capturing the innocence and beauty of new life, while our luxury senior and fashion sessions under the Lumen & Lore brand cater to clients seeking editorial-style photography. As a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), we adhere to strict ethical standards and continually invest in professional development to maintain the highest level of skill. Our mobile studio brings the experience directly to clients' homes, complemented by personalized consultations, professional hair and makeup coordination, and custom editing in Lindsay's signature style.We prioritize creating a stress-free environment where families feel comfortable, ensuring authentic moments are preserved through masterful composition and lighting techniques. With eight years of hands-on experience nannying newborns and a deep understanding of child behavior, we expertly navigate sessions to capture natural expressions and connections. Every project begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand clients' vision, followed by a tailored session and concludes with a curated review of edited images printed on premium materials. Our three-year recertification process and membership in the photography industry's most respected association underscore our dedication to excellence. We measure success by the lasting joy our artwork brings to clients' homes, with every session designed to create heirloom-quality pieces that will be cherished for generations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Sessions
Fine Art Specialty
Glamour Sessions
Luxury Senior Portraits
Highlights and features
- We are a Certified Professional Photographer with ongoing recertification every 3 years
- Our team includes a baby whisperer with hands-on newborn care experience
- Mobile studio brings professional photography directly to your home
- All printing mediums use high-end, high-quality archival materials
- Personalized clothing and location consultations included with every session
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture the delicate beauty of early life with artistic precision. Conducted in the comfort of your home, these 3+ hour sessions include posing guidance, prop selection, and safety-focused handling by our baby whisperer photographer. We specialize in creating timeless images that preserve your newborn's unique features and natural expressions for generations.
Maternity Portraits
Celebrate the transformative journey of pregnancy with elegant maternity portraits. Sessions feature custom styling, location selection assistance, and flattering lighting techniques that highlight your natural glow. Available as a standalone session or combined with newborn photography for a complete Bump to Bundle experience.
Family Sessions
Document your family's story with cohesive portraits that capture genuine connections. Our mobile studio adapts to your home environment, with wardrobe coordination and composition techniques that ensure every member feels comfortable and authentically represented in heirloom-quality images.
Fine Art Specialty
Create unique visual narratives through custom fine art photography. Collaborate directly with Lindsay to design conceptual scenes, fictional character portrayals, or personalized dreamscapes using advanced digital compositing techniques to transform your vision into striking wall art.
Glamour Sessions
Luxury editorial-style sessions featuring multi-location shooting and extended styling options. Ideal for special occasions, personal branding, or creating a comprehensive visual portfolio with professional hair and makeup coordination included in the 3+ hour session duration.
People
Lindsay Mott
Certified Professional Photographer
College-educated portrait photographer with MBA and CPP certification. Specializes in newborn, maternity, and family photography with eight years of hands-on child care experience and PPA membership.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in fine art portraiture with a focus on newborn, maternity, and family photography. Our Lumen & Lore brand offers luxury senior and fashion sessions with editorial-style compositions.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We provide mobile studio services in Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas. Our team brings professional equipment directly to your home for optimal comfort and convenience.
What certifications do you hold?
We maintain Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) status through the Professional Photographers of America, requiring ongoing education and adherence to strict ethical standards.
How long does the photography process take?
Sessions last 3+ hours with final edited images available for review within three weeks. The process includes consultation, shooting, and curated image selection for optimal results.
What's included in your session fees?
Session prices include photographer time, mobile studio setup, home visit, clothing consultation, and custom editing. Digital files require separate purchase with minimum $250 product commitment.
