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WESTERN NEW YORK'S MOST TRUSTED PORTRAIT STUDIO

The reassurance you need...

Joan Elizabeth Seamans, owner and photographer, has been setting the standard for excellence in photographic portrait art for over 25 years. Her innate ability to put everyone at ease, see and create beautiful light, and compose portraits to flatter everyone is her expertise.

 

A family of four smiling by a pool, with a house and greenery in the background in Williamsville New Yori.

Family at Home by pool in Williamsville

Two young girls in white dresses embrace outdoors near a river, surrounded by greenery.

Sibling Portraits

Family portrait outdoors; smiling parents and four children seated on bench with lush greenery.

Family Portraits in our Studio Gardens

Baby with feet held gently by parents hands.

Newborn & Baby Portrait

Family relaxing outdoors on a sunny day, with parents holding two babies and a dog sitting on a sofa.

Generations

Williamsville East High School football player in a Flames red jersey poses holding a football on bleachers with a clear skies.

High School Senior Portaits

An extended family group poses indoors with a wood-paneled backdrop.

In Studio Extended Family Portraits

Ballerina in a tutu gracefully poses on pointe against a black background.

Dance Portraits

Smiling baby sitting with several teddy bears on a soft white blanket.

Darling Baby Portraits

Siblings walking in a sunny, rocky park with green grass and trees.

Siblings - Young Adult Portraits

High School Senior girl in white dress smiling, leaning against a pillar in a garden with plants and fountain in the background at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.

High School Senior Portraits

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully wrapped in a pink knitted blanket.

Newborn Portraits

High School Senior in a sparkling black gown stands in an elegant hall, holding a clarinet under a chandelier.

Custom Senior Portrait Sessions

Brothers in coats and scarves look at a large Christmas list outdoors with a tall building in the background.

Unique Holiday Card Sessions

Little girl with floral crown, wearing a white dress surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Precious little girl portraits

Young girl in a white dress and veil, holding rosary, praying by a window for her First Holy Communion..

First Holy Communion

Three men in suits sit in a row, wearing kippahs resembling baseballs for Bar Mitzvah.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Two fluffy golden retriever puppies sitting on a stone by a waterfall.

Pet Portraits

A smiling couple wearing white outfits pose together against a white background in Williamsville, New York.

Engagement Portraits

Two people standing on a beach at sunset with their dog on a leash and holding string lights.

Children's "Away" Sessions

A family of four lying on a white blanket, smiling and interacting with a baby at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.

Young Family Portraits

A man kneels proposing to a woman by a pond at Glen Park in Williamsville, New York.

Surprise Proposal

Couple posing together, man in suit with striped tie, woman in embellished white top at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York

50th Anniversary Portraits

The love of family is life's greatest blessing

  

They grow up so fast. Let's capture this moment before your household changes.

There is not a day that we don’t do our absolute best to have the portraits we create be anything but treasures that will be valued for your family’s lifetime. As a window to the past, your portraits become cherished gifts you pass on. This is where our inspiration lies.

Nervous? Unsure how to prepare? We will help you every step of the way.

 

Getting the family together for a family portrait can bring on a little anxiety. If you are unsure of what to wear, what background is best and ultimately what will blend beautifully with your home decor, Joan's expert guidance will help you every step of the way. Joan also understands the vulnerability that is sometimes felt when being photographed. When working with her, the portrait experience gives her subjects a new sense of self-assurance and confidence in knowing how beautiful they truly are.

 

"...you will clearly see and feel the emotion they put into their portraits."

There is a personal, human side of working with Joan, Gary, and their team. You will clearly see and feel the emotion they put into their portraits. When they are working with children, from newborns to adults, each child is special to them. They want to know what makes your child unique and make sure his or her portraits capture their spirit.

 

 

"Understanding the importance of what we create for families is a responsibility we are passionate about. "

In thousands of homes throughout Western New York and across the country, families have beautiful and memorable wall portraits hanging that are a daily reminder of a precious time in their family history.Their albums are storybooks that further detail the nuances of their relationships with one another and become special keepsakes for their children. 

PORTRAIT GALLERY

EXPECTATIONS and BRAND NEW

Silhouette of a pregnant woman draped in sheer fabric on a white background taken at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Pregnant woman in draped in sheer, patterned fabric on a white background at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Pregnant woman lying down covered with sheer fabric, emphasizing her belly in a soft, serene setting at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Woman gently nuzzling a baby on a soft pink blanket at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
A mother gently cradles her sleeping newborn.
Baby in pink dress surrounded by a circle of cute baby shoes making the letter G.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully wrapped in a pink knit blanket on a white sheet.
Two sleeping babies cuddled together on a white blanket.
Newborn baby sleeping on a green antique sofa with a pink and yellow frilly dress next to a bouquet of roses..

LITTLES and YOUNG ONES

Little girl with floral crown, wearing a white dress surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Baby lying on pink towels with a pink ribbon bow at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Baby in a diaper, surrounded by towels with a brush and metal tub.
Young girl with curly hair and a jeweled crown, wearing a white dress at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Toddler gazing at a baby lying in a blanket, both in soft pastel outfits at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Child lying on white floor, wearing a blue shirt, with toy cars forming the number 5 around him.
Little girl in colorful dress and headband sitting on green vintage sofa at Short Street Photographers in Williamsville, New York.
Smiling baby sitting with several teddy bears on a soft blanket.
Young girl in a white dress with large white flowers in her hair, holding silver branches in a snowy, magical setting.
Three siblings in white shirts and beige pants sitting by a pond, playing with koi fish in a garden.
Child holding colorful balloons shaped as number five on a tree-lined path.
Young hockey player holding a helmet, wearing a black jersey.
Little boy fishing surrounded by rocks and greenery.
Young girl in a white dress holds a butterfly gently in her hands against a sparkling background.
A smiling toddler in a white dress crawls on grass in a garden with colorful flowers.

THE FAMILY GROWING UP

SWEET 16

Naomi Sweet 16

RELIGIOUS MILESTONES

Thank you for your kinds words

We are honored

". . . people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."  -Maya Angelou 

Joan and Gary have been beautifully capturing every stage of our children’s lives, their personalities, and the love of our family life for decades. Throughout our home, our rooms are decorated with the photographic art they have created. From toddler to teen, we are able to revisit the memories that are living on our walls and immerse ourselves in the story of our family through the albums Joan has created. We are so grateful. 

Ann & Don Boyd  Williamsville, New York

Joan and Gary, You have captured in your beautiful photography so many wonderful moments with our daughters and our family. We treasure our experiences working with you, the care you give to our portraits, and your creative genius. Over the years, you have become like family to us. Words cannot describe how grateful we are or how much we love you. The Willams Bojdak Family

Our family portrait now means more to me than ever before! As my children grow into adulthood, I realize how important it is to have lasting memories. We had such a wonderful and positive experience with Joan and Gary at Short Street Photographers! Our family portrait, now hanging over my mantle, is the most beautiful piece of artwork in our home. It is truly priceless. Thank you! Mary Beth Basil

Over the years, the making of our Christmas card with Short Street Photographers has become a Christmas tradition for us. This shoot was magical.... Not only are we left with these beautiful photographs, but also beautiful memories of this day... We will be forever grateful to Miss Joan and Mr. Gary for capturing the joy and spirit of our boys growing up. Courtney Genco Scime

This is the perfect time to capture the love of your family

Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help. - Joan

 

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