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10 Questions with Christine Loy
This month, our "10 Questions" is with Chatham Living's photographer Christine Loy who is a photographer specializing in family and children’s portraits, corporate headshots, and event photography. She previously worked in sales for Continental Airlines and sometimes misses carrying her passport in her purse “just in case.” Christine, her husband Warren, and their three children live in Chatham Twp with their chocolate lab, Taco. For more about Christine's photography, please visit christineloyphotography.com.
What is your favorite part about being Chatham Living's photographer?
I love meeting all of the different families. There are so many great stories and causes that I've learned about. We have such a wonderful town filled with incredibly generous people.
What got you into photography?
Since I was a kid I had an interest in photography and a particular appreciation for film’s ability to hold on to a moment in time to reflect back on weeks or even generations later. I took photography classes in college at St. Peter’s and additional specialty classes at School of Visual Arts. But what really got me started professionally was my best friend who needed regular headshots with no real budget. Now she flies back from LA for them.
What kind of photography do you do for local clients?
I concentrate on portraits of all types, ranging from babies and families to real estate agents, performers and professional headshots. I also work directly with companies building or redoing their websites looking for a full office headshot session.
What’s the process to work with you?
Check out my website www.christineloyphotography.com, see if my work is the aesthetic you’re looking for and shoot me an email. I like to chat before confirming a booking so we’re on the same page before the shoot.
How do people contact you?
The best way to reach me is the contact me form on my website www.christineloyphotography.com/contact-me or by email at christineloyphotography@gmail.com
What's a perfect day in Chatham for you?
I'd start with a stroll through the farmers market followed by a dip with my husband and kids at Colony Pool, dinner at Mitsuba and wrap up the day playing softball on Memorial Field with the women's softball league.
What are your hobbies?
Gardening, cooking (more like a full time job with three kids), decorating, softball, traveling, stand up paddling and kayaking.
If you were shipped to a deserted island for six months, what album would you bring?
Probably Regina Spektor's 'Begin to Hope' or Portraiture's ‘Cruel Yellow’
What's your favorite app, Instagram or Marco Polo?
My best friends who live around the country and I have a Marco Polo group that is an instant laugh every time a new video comes in.
Where is the most interesting place you have visited?
India might be the most interesting place I’ve visited with its bustling cities and chaotic traffic patterns. And I have yet to sit on another beach where a cow strolled past. Thailand is probably my favorite place I’ve visited though. I worked in sales for Continental (and United) Airlines for many years and my husband and I were fortunate to travel to so many different places around the world.
