The Loft's 2014 Pride Garden Party
Phtography by SophterLight Call today : (203) 638-4445

The Courtyard

The LOFT provides a safe gathering place for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and supportive community of New York’s Lower Hudson Valley. The LOFT facilitates a wide range of educational, health, social service, and recreational programs, and advocates for improved services for our community.

The LOFT’s Mission is simple and strong: “The LOFT, a lesbian and gay community center, works to further the cause for inclusion, diversity and pride through education, advocacy and celebration.” Learn more>>

The Glamazons

“The Glamazons” are the brainchild of Meryl Sherwood AKA Ladyfinger. After strutting her stuff and flaunting her assets in the downtown NYC cabaret/burlesque scene, Meryl longed to perform in a girl group. Her dream was to show the world that talent comes in all sizes. She auditioned girls from all walks of life and a bevy of buxom song and dance beauties were born! The name “Glamazons” was derived by Meryl, and is a perfect fit for these Glamorous Amazons!  Learn more>>

Events & Honorees

What better way to start the Pride season than with a fashionable garden party supporting the programs and services of The LOFT, your LGBT community center! Featuring our Annual Garden Party, live performance by The Glamazons, volunteer appreciation honoring Cynthia Long, DJ Mimi, bingo fun, a fundraising raffle with a chance to win an iPad or an HDTV, and more! Learn more>>
I specialize in capturing the passions and personalities of the people I photograph.​ If you are familiar with my work or have been referred by a creative director, client or friend, then you know I approach things in a very relaxed and up-beat way. I enjoy a very down-to-earth approach to people and photography. Rather than posing I focus on the natural assets of the individual and select a vantage point that is most flattering. I'm more interested in conveying a personality than glamorizing an individual--it's all about what is--and then making that uniqueness stand out. 
"An ideal portrait  is of course one that evokes emotion from the viewing participant. It should convince the viewer of the subjects disposition; therefore it is our job as photographers to engage our subjects in such a way that his emotions are challenged and authentically presented for documenting."
                     
                                    -Mike, Owner
                                     SoptherLight Studios

   "...Love the way you look."