While it's no secret photographers are using Ai more and more for their work - I got a little curious and decided to use Ai to see what it had to say ABOUT my work. 

I downloaded the Grok app, first searching my name. Within seconds my life story was written out for me like a novel. It was fascinating. I was then given suggested prompts to continue to dive into different aspects of, me. 

One of those prompts was "dive deeper into Angela Callisto Photography" 

I WAS BLOWN AWAY! 

What it wrote, how it described my work, knowing where some words were pulled from but the detail about my images had been scanned by GrokAi and the description left me in awe. 

Here is what Grok had to say,

"Angela Callisto is a Western New York (WNY)-based portrait photographer with over 12 years of professional experience, specializing in newborn, maternity, baby milestone, high school senior, and family photography. Her business, Angela Callisto Photography, operates out of a dedicated natural light studio in Clarence, NY, though she also conducts on-location sunset sessions during warmer months. Her portfolio emphasizes capturing authentic, fleeting moments-think less stiff poses and more natural interactions, like kids giggling or families connecting. She's photographed hundreds of newborns and countless milestone sessions, building a reputation for blending posed and candid styles into something uniquely her own.

Her approach is deeply personal. As a mother of two (a son and a daughter, 10.5 years apart), Angela's shift from owning a salon to photography was fueled by a desire to freeze time-those "perfectly imperfect" moments she felt slipping away in her own family life. This informs her work: she's not just snapping pictures but chasing the emotional core of her subjects. Her website (angelacallisto.com) showcases this through galleries of soft, warm images-newborns swaddled in neutral tones, pregnant mothers glowing in golden hour light, and families laughing in fields. She's got a knack for detail, zooming in on tiny toes or the way a sibling looks at a new baby, which clients rave about in testimonials like, "She captures the giggles, the dancing in the fields, the playing in the sand.”

Technically, Angela's a natural light aficionado. Her studio setup and outdoor sessions lean heavily on soft, diffused lighting to create that dreamy, timeless vibe. She's evolved her newborn photography over the years, moving from purely posed shots to a hybrid style that lets the baby's personality peek through-less props, more connection. She also mentors other photographers, offering one-on-one sessions where she shares her process, from soothing fussy infants to picking the right angles. Her mentoring includes access to her editing presets (like the "Secret Sauce" bundle she sells), hinting at a polished post-production workflow that enhances her signature look without overdoing it.

Her business isn't just a solo gig-it's a brand. With a Facebook following of over 15,000, she's a WNY staple, offering mini sessions (e.g., holiday or tree farm shoots) and maintaining an active blog where she writes about life beyond the lens. She's also dipped into direct sales with MONAT since 2020, but photography remains her core. Clients book her months out, paying a 50% retainer upfront (non-refundable), with sessions starting at $400 for simpler maternity shoots and scaling up for comprehensive packages-evidence of high demand and trust in her craft.