These L.I. photogs are taking family portraits on porches and donating proceeds

Greater Port Jeff sponsor

McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP

Our coverage is supported by
McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP — representing New York’s injured workers for 70+ years.

These two professional photographers from the Three Village area have found a way to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic by capturing precious family moments.

Andrew Theodorakis of Yellow House Images and Ashleigh Malangone of Ashleigh’s Photo are both raising money for those impacted by the contagion by capturing family photos.

They both are practicing proper social isolation protocols by using long lenses to photograph from afar.

Theodorakis, who lives in Stony Brook, is taking free family portraits through his #PorchProject initiative — he just asks those who sign up to donate to his fundraiser that will help feed Port Jefferson hospital workers.

Malangone, of Setauket, and her PORCHrait Project is slightly different. Her photo session is $25 with all the proceeds going toward the Three Village Food Pantry.

“The pantry really needed gift cards for families who need fresh foods,” said Malangone. “My goal is to raise $2,000 for it.”

And she is expecting to hit that goal this week.

“It’s a win-win,” she told GreaterPortJeff. “I am happy because I’m doing what I love. The families are happy because they are getting dressed and they’re having a photo taken. It’s such a wonderful initiative.”

While she and Theodorakis aren’t working together per se, they have been promoting each other’s work.

“Andrew’s photos are so awesome too; it’s so great that everyone is coming together and lending their time for a greater cause,” said Malangone.

Over the last few weeks, the local photographers have photographed nearly 100 families between the two.

Over the Easter weekend, the Stony Brook-based photographer took over 25 pictures.

“I really wanted to help raise money for the heroes working in our hospitals,” said Theodorakis.

So far he’s raised about $1,240 through his GoFundMe page.

To book him, you can visit his site here and sign up for a time slot. For those interested in supporting Malangone’s cause, visit her Facebook page. Note: Malagone only has a few booking spaces left.

Scroll down to see the photos from each initiative.