Business Details
Professional Photography Services in Cazenovia, NY
Gene Gissin Photography has dedicated over 45 years to capturing lifes most meaningful moments with unmatched expertise and artistry. Founded by Gene Gissin, a Navy veteran and graduate of RIT College of Graphic Arts and Photography, our studio combines decades of experience with a deep commitment to preserving memories through photojournalistic and traditional photography. We specialize in weddings, family portraits, senior portraits, real estate photography, and custom framing services, ensuring every clients vision is realized with precision and care. Genes career spans teaching photography at Cazenovia College, documenting events for media and legal institutions, and earning recognition from the Professional Photographers Society of New York State. Our approach prioritizes spontaneity and authenticity, creating images that reflect genuine emotion while maintaining technical excellence.We serve clients locally in Cazenovia, NY, and nationwide, offering tailored sessions in our studio or on location. Genes military service and community involvement, including roles with the Cazenovia Volunteer Fire Department and Honor Flight Syracuse, underscore our dedication to integrity and service. With accolades such as the Gold Service Award from the Professional Photographers Society and features in publications like Highlights for Children magazine, we blend tradition with innovation to deliver timeless results. Our clients benefit from Genes mastery of both in-camera techniques and post-production editing, ensuring flawless, impactful imagery. Whether documenting a wedding, preserving family legacies, or capturing architectural beauty, we approach every project with the same passion and professionalism that have defined our studio for decades.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Real Estate Photography
Family Portraits
Photojournalism
Custom Framing
Military/Veteran Photography
Architectural Photography
Corporate Events
Portrait Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in photojournalistic and traditional photography.
- Our work has been featured in publications, books, and regional galleries.
- We provide custom framing services for photos taken by our studio or others.
- Gene Gissin holds awards from the Professional Photographers Society of New York State.
- We serve military veterans and their families with dedicated photography services.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers Society of New York State
Services
Wedding Photography
Gene Gissin Photography captures weddings with a blend of photojournalistic spontaneity and traditional posing. Our approach ensures authentic, emotionally rich images that reflect each couples unique story. Sessions include on-location shoots and tailored post-production editing to highlight the days pivotal moments.
Senior Portraits
We create timeless senior portraits that celebrate individuality and achievement. Utilizing natural light and personalized settings, our sessions emphasize the subjects personality while ensuring technical precision. Prints and digital files are available in multiple formats for sharing and display.
Real Estate Photography
Our real estate photography highlights architectural details and spatial flow to attract potential buyers. Genes expertise in lighting and composition ensures properties are presented in their best light, both online and in print marketing materials.
Custom Framing
We offer custom framing services for photographs taken by our studio or others. Our framing solutions enhance visual appeal while preserving the integrity of the image, ensuring a polished, display-ready finish for homes or businesses.
Military/Veteran Photography
Gene documents veterans stories and ceremonies through dignified, respectful imagery. As a Navy veteran himself, he partners with organizations like Honor Flight Syracuse to honor service members, providing families with commemorative photos and certificates.
People
Gene Gissin
Owner/Photographer
Gene Gissin is a Navy veteran and award-winning photographer with 45+ years of experience. He specializes in weddings, portraits, and military photography, blending technical skill with a passion for storytelling. Gene teaches photography and actively contributes to his community through local organizations.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in weddings, senior portraits, real estate, family portraits, and military/veteran photography, along with custom framing services.
How long has Gene Gissin been a professional photographer?
Gene has over 45 years of experience, starting his career in the 1960s after serving in Vietnam and studying at RIT College of Graphic Arts.
Do you serve clients outside of Cazenovia?
Yes, we work with clients nationwide, offering on-location shoots and tailored sessions to meet their needs.
Can you frame photos taken by other photographers?
Yes, our custom framing services are available for photographs taken by any photographer, ensuring a polished, display-ready finish.
Are you involved in the local community?
Gene actively supports local organizations, including the Cazenovia Volunteer Fire Department and Honor Flight Syracuse, through photography and service.
