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Professional Photography Services in Ithaca, NY
Jon Reis Photography has been a trusted name in professional photography since 1982, offering a comprehensive range of services including editorial portraits, architectural photography, wedding documentation, and fine art creation. Our studio combines decades of photojournalism experience with cutting-edge digital technology to deliver high-quality visual storytelling. Located in Ithaca, New York, we serve clients across New York State, Pennsylvania, and beyond through customized on-site and studio solutions.Our team specializes in translating three-dimensional spaces into compelling two-dimensional imagery, supported by advanced digital darkroom capabilities for printing and restoration. With a client list featuring institutions like Cornell University and the New York Times, we prioritize artistic excellence, technical precision, and personalized service to transform moments into enduring visual assets.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Commercial Photography
Fine Art Photography
Digital Printing
Photo Restoration
Studio Rental
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of photojournalism experience capturing authentic moments
- State-of-the-art digital darkroom for custom printing and restoration
- Proven expertise with prestigious clients like Cornell University and the New York Times
- Specialized aerial and architectural photography capabilities
- Personalized service with flexible on-site and studio options
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
What people say
Always gets the shot
Unparalleled mastery of lighting
Amazing restoration results
Supreme artistry with warm touch
Technical precision meets creativity
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures unique moments with artistic precision, offering customizable packages to suit different needs and budgets. We specialize in finding distinctive perspectives at venues across New York and Pennsylvania. Clients receive high-quality images that preserve their special day through both traditional and aerial viewpoints.
Commercial Photography
Commercial photography services cater to editorial, architectural, and industrial clients, including major publications and corporations. We create compelling visual content that communicates brand identity and technical specifications. Our expertise spans product advertising, corporate portraits, and location shoots for marketing materials.
Portrait Sessions
Portrait photography includes executive headshots, family portraits, and high school senior sessions with professional lighting and composition. We offer studio environments and on-location options to create personalized visual identities. Our retouching specialists enhance images while maintaining natural authenticity for personal or professional use.
Fine Art Photography
Fine art photography combines traditional darkroom techniques with digital innovation, featuring aerial views and documentary-style collections. We produce gallery-quality prints up to 22x30 inches using archival materials. This service appeals to collectors and institutions seeking distinctive visual narratives.
Digital Printing
Digital printing services create pigment ink-jet (Gicle) prints up to 17x22 inches in a color-managed environment. We specialize in accurate color reproduction for both photographic and scanned artwork. This service supports professional portfolios, exhibition displays, and personal collections with archival quality.
People
Jon Reis
Photographer
Graduated in the 1970s, worked for newspapers/magazines through the 1980s, founded studio in 1982. Specializes in editorial, architectural, aerial, and industrial photography with 40+ years of professional experience.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We provide wedding photography, commercial imaging, portrait sessions, fine art creation, digital printing, and photo restoration services using professional-grade equipment and techniques.
Do you serve locations outside Ithaca?
We primarily serve New York State and Pennsylvania, with availability for travel to meet client needs across the northeastern United States.
How do I schedule a photography session?
Contact our studio by phone at 607.272.1966 or through our website contact form to discuss your requirements and schedule an appointment.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our studio directly for current payment options and pricing details tailored to your specific photography needs.
Can you restore old photographs?
Yes, our digital restoration service removes scratches, repairs damage, and restores color to cherished family photos and historical documents using professional techniques.
Reviews (6)
Trevor Jones
Mar 26, 2022
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Jon and Matthew were a pleasure to work with and did a terrific job. They were quick to respond and very flexible in arranging and delivering a professional portrait on very short notice.
Minister Tashkovich
Feb 25, 2022
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On behalf of the Seal & Serpent Society at Cornell University, I am writing to give Jon a strong recommendation for the amazing work he did retouching/restoring photos that were many decades old. You can literally see the images "pop" off the page -- very life-like. So impressive compared to how they used to look!
Heidi Lovette
Dec 06, 2021
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With a new job, it was time for my first professional head shot and I could not be more pleased with the results from Jon Reis. Great set up with pros who are experts at putting you at ease so that you look your best. I was given lots of choices to choose from and then opted for the additional expert touch-up service - well worth it! Great local gem for all your photo needs.
Alice Huang
Nov 26, 2021
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I had a very positive experience working with Jon and his assistant, Matthew, for a business portrait. Appreciated the covid safety protocols that the studio put in place. Jon has a great eye for detail and is talented at putting his subjects at ease. I appreciated Matthew's thoughtful retouching job. All in all, I found the studio to be very accommodating and professional. I would highly recommend!
Neil Gandhi
Nov 26, 2021
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Jon Reis worked with our alumni organization to capture the exterior of our historic property via drone videos as well as a 3D interactive tour of the interior. These were ultimately used to upgrade our website. I would highly recommend Jon Reis and our day-to-day contact, Jacob. The entire experience felt like a partnership - they were thoughtful, consultative, responsive, collaborative, and knowledgableable with creating compelling visuals that can be translated to a website.
Their level of preparation pre-filming ensured ideal output as possible given the variability with Ithaca weather: e.g., making repeated visits to test times with varying light, etc. Jon Reis operates with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise.
Their level of preparation pre-filming ensured ideal output as possible given the variability with Ithaca weather: e.g., making repeated visits to test times with varying light, etc. Jon Reis operates with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise.
Susan Ottenweller
Apr 03, 2021
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I needed a portrait photo to accompany a publication on a very short notice.on a very snowy day. Jon Agreed to give me an appointment. He and his Assistant Jacob were great to work with.friendly, lots of safety protocols, able to put me "at ease" and a good system for selecting the photo I preferred. They emailed me the photo file that very day.and I made my deadline. I highly recommend them.
