Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller
Amy Drucker Photography has been part of our community for over 15 years, serving as a storyteller for hundreds of people’s lives. Drucker understands the importance of communication and collaboration, and she is known for making people feel at ease in front of the camera while shining a light on the beauty of life’s little details. Based in Katonah, Drucker works throughout the region, New York City and the tri-state area, photographing all ages. But she says she has a soft spot for “creating authentic and truthful portraits of kids.”
Drucker also works with entrepreneurs and business owners, providing “creative and authentic imagery,” while agencies and art directors hire her to create editorial images. Plus, if you think you’ve seen Drucker snapping school portraits at your kid’s school, you were right. That’s done through a subdivision of her business called Soulshine Studio.
Insider Tip
Drucker offers great iPhone photo workshops several times a year, and she’s currently developing a new program that will use photography to improve mental health.
Runner-up: Kelli & Co., Bedford
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2025 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Gia Miller is an award-winning journalist and the editor-in-chief/co-publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester. She has a magazine journalism degree (yes, that's a real thing) from the University of Georgia and has written for countless national publications, ranging from SELF to The Washington Post. Gia desperately wishes schools still taught grammar. Also, she wants everyone to know they can delete the word "that" from about 90% of their sentences, and there's no such thing as "first annual." When she's not running her media empire, Gia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, laughing at her crazy dog and listening to a good podcast. She thanks multiple alarms, fermented grapes and her amazing husband for helping her get through each day. Her love languages are food and humor.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
