ncy L. Ford Photography is based in Utica, New York, the heart of the Mohawk Valley.

Nancy Ford came back to the Mohawk Valley to settle down and enjoy a successful career in her home town in her South Utica Studios. Her love for the area can be demonstrated in the many scenic photos of rolling hills and beautiful skylines that grace her portfolio.

Editorial: Nancy has won many awards for her editorial work from the Associated Press, National Press Photographers Association, New York State Publishers, Gannett and others. In addition to working at the Observer-Dispatch in Utica for 15 years as a Staff photographer and Photo Editor, her work has been published in other editorial publications such as People Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Pittsburgh Press, Washington Post, Adirondack Explorer, New York Newsday and many commercial / trade publications. She also is a columnist for Just Ride Magazine.

On assignment with the M&G Group for United Way of Greater Utica.

Commercial, Corporate, Annual Report & Public Relations Photography: Nancy clients include: Oneida Associates, M&G Group, MPW Marketing, Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, Barr Laboratories, Global Pharmaceuticals, Gregory FCA Communications, Atlantic Communications, Fred Riger Advertising Agency, Inc., Partner's Trust Saving Bank, Oneida Savings Bank, Resource Center for Independent Living, ARC of Madison County, Par Technology, Hotel Utica, ShipRite Software, Inc, Utica National Insurance, Joette's Gifts, SmartTouchPOS.com, Henderson-Johnson, Inc., New Hartford Police Department, Adjuster's International, Resident Shopper's Service, Congressman Sherwood Boehlert, Keeler Productions, Casa Imports, Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, New York State United Teachers, JMC Racing, as well as other companies. She also enjoys photographing vintage cars and motorcycles for private vehicle owners.

Thoughtfully in the studio studying the back of the camera.

Education: Nancy is a graduate of Utica Free Academy (1978), Mohawk Valley Community College and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Teaching & Mentoring: Being dedicated to education and mentoring, Nancy also teaches photography part-time at Herkimer County Community College. Her philosophies on photography, ethics and photo editing have been published in college and high school level text books such as "Contemporary Editing" and "In The News" (Centre For Education Technology.) She has authored web sites aimed at educating young photographers such as "Photojournalism as A Career" and "Photojournalism From the Soul." In 1999, Nancy was the keynote speaker at the Western Canadian Press Photographers Association in Edmonton. She is available to speak to classes in the area school systems.

The South Utica studio is equipped to do product photography.

Professional Affiliations: Proud member of the National Press Photographers Association, Herkimer County Community College Board of Advisors and Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce.

In an effort to help promote Utica and surrounding areas, Nancy's plans for the future includes selling calendars, postcards and posters on her stock photography web site, MohawkValleyPhotos.com.

"Nancy L. Ford Photography ...
proudly made in the Mohawk Valley!"