I believe that is what feeds my passion for photography. I’m quite sure that is what compelled me to take much of my savings from years of selling lemonade and cookies in front of my apartment building in Manhattan, and at the age of 12, purchase my first camera. I still own that 35mm camera I bought when I was a kid. I shot with it for 20 years and have grown to consider a camera to be an extension of my very being. I’ve captured the pure and innocent joy of my three children… unforgettable travels around the world… the simple beauty of nature… memories that will last a lifetime. I’ve purchased other cameras since then and now shoot digitally. I am constantly inspired to shoot in the relentless pursuit of the perfect picture. A child’s smile… true love shared by a bride and groom on their wedding day… a mother’s prideful glance at her son… a father glowing at seeing his family grow before his very eyes – these are the moments worth capturing. After photographing a relative’s bat mitzvah, I received such praise and encouragement, that I came to the realization it was time to share my passion and life long love of photography with others. Chad David Kraus Photography was born! Since that party, I’ve professionally photographed weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, communion parties, family and baby portraits, professional headshots, and many other special events all over the tri-state area. I pride myself on my candid photography taken in a photo journalistic style. Every photo can tell a story and I look to capture the truth of a given moment and believe it shines through in my work. For my portrait work, I enjoy the use of natural light and locations that have a personal attraction or meaning for my clients. It is for this reason that I do not use a studio. I live in the town of Pleasantville, NY in Westchester County and work all over the tri-state area. The love and support of my wife and three children give me my true inspiration. For that I am eternally grateful.
