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People choose Irish-Kendall for photography By SUE LOUNDS slounds@lsj.com
“I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures,” says Emily Irish-Kendall, this year’s People’s Choice for best photographer, “but it wasn’t until I was in California that I had the confidence to really go for it.” And go for it she did. Emily worked for numerous photographic studios in California, Arizona and Michigan, learning something new and different from each experience – keeping what worked for her and storing the rest in the back of her mind to maybe use someday. She didn’t mind working in other people’s studios, but having her own fits into her life much better. “Being a mom led to starting my own studio,” she says. “I wanted to be home and available for my daughter, Kiyana.” For Emily, photography is more than
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Left: Emily Irish-Kendall opened her own studio, Iryshe Photography, so she could spend more time with her daughter Kiyana and husband Jeremy, pictured with her at left.
“People are all different; each one is a unique individual. I like using photographs to show that individuality and uniqueness.” – Emily Irish-Kendall taking a picture. “It’s about capturing an image, and about showing their personality and attitude and essence.” Emily says she thinks too many photographers are all about just cranking out the photos – the more pictures, the more money. “I want a photo session to be fun,” says Emily. And that can take time. “I don’t like to rush the process. Sometimes it takes a while, but the end results are usually better that way.” Emily’s studio is called Iryshe Photography. It isn’t a large studio, but it meets her needs. And a lot of her photo shoots happen at other locations.
“I’m willing to travel,” she says. “If a senior or a family has a favorite spot where they want their pictures, I can do that.” So her boutique studio suits Emily perfectly. Emily specializes in senior portraits, weddings and families. She has a couple of very talented assistants who work with her too. “I like taking pictures of people,” she says. “I was never really in to landscapes and scenery.” But she eagerly accepts the challenge of photographing living, breathing people. “People are all different; each one is a unique individual, and I like using photographs to show that individuality and uniqueness.” That’s probably one of the reasons Clinton County News readers chose her as the 2010 People’s Choice for photographer. Iryshe Photography is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. To make an appointment, call (989) 307-1101. To learn more about Emily and iryshe Photography, visit the studio website at www.iryshephoto graphy.com
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