Meet Our Friendly Faces
Meri Coons
Connor Peters
Connor Peters
Meri Light Photography is a professional Real Estate Photography and Videography business with 8+ years of experience shooting homes, headshots, and more in the Capitol Region and beyond. Owner Meri Coons has been shooting photography since 2011 and has built a team of upbeat professionals who can deliver gorgeous photos of your home, fa
Meri Light Photography is a professional Real Estate Photography and Videography business with 8+ years of experience shooting homes, headshots, and more in the Capitol Region and beyond. Owner Meri Coons has been shooting photography since 2011 and has built a team of upbeat professionals who can deliver gorgeous photos of your home, fast. With a wide range of services including drone photo and video, 3D virtual tours, podcast services, and a highly efficient shooting and delivery process, they know exactly how to make your home shine! We also offer senior portraits, pet portraits, family photo sessions, and much more.
Connor Peters
Connor Peters
Connor Peters
Videographer & Photographer Connor Peters has over five years of experience shooting real estate content. After receiving his BFA in Photography at SUNY Purchase in 2020, he got his start in New York City shooting luxury real estate photo and video in lower Manhattan. After relocating back to upstate New York in 2023, he joined our team
Videographer & Photographer Connor Peters has over five years of experience shooting real estate content. After receiving his BFA in Photography at SUNY Purchase in 2020, he got his start in New York City shooting luxury real estate photo and video in lower Manhattan. After relocating back to upstate New York in 2023, he joined our team at Meri Light. Connor has been an excellent team member, taking the lead on many of our videography productions, and is studying for his drone license.
Amy Zounes
Connor Peters
Mandy Benckendorf
Amy is our newest photographer here at Meri Light, and our leading expert in pet portraits. She’s a passionate and experienced pet portrait photographer dedicated to capturing the unique personality and spirit of our furry clientele. With a deep love for animals and years of grooming and caretaking, Amy specializes in creating timeless,
Amy is our newest photographer here at Meri Light, and our leading expert in pet portraits. She’s a passionate and experienced pet portrait photographer dedicated to capturing the unique personality and spirit of our furry clientele. With a deep love for animals and years of grooming and caretaking, Amy specializes in creating timeless, heartwarming images. She’s expanding her role this year to also join us in the field as a lead Real Estate Photographer and Videographer.
Mandy Benckendorf
Mandy Benckendorf
Mandy Benckendorf
Mandy is our Scheduler & Administrative Assistant. With B.A. in Media Design from Wilmington University and career in multimedia and administrative assistance, she’s our friendly voice on the phone, making everything work out behind the scenes.
David Belanger
Mandy Benckendorf
David Belanger
David is our Technical Support Specialist, helping the staff with their computer and software needs, and assisting Mandy with scheduling and administrative duties. He is also the lead Audio Engineer, utilizing his experience with professional audio to manage the podcast studio and production sound services.
Jeremiah True
Mandy Benckendorf
David Belanger
Photography has been a passion of Jeremiah’s since taking classes in high school. After earning a BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging he has worked in advertising and marketing as a production and motion graphics designer for 20 years. He rediscovered photography after working for a hospitality company and investing in a digital camer
Photography has been a passion of Jeremiah’s since taking classes in high school. After earning a BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging he has worked in advertising and marketing as a production and motion graphics designer for 20 years. He rediscovered photography after working for a hospitality company and investing in a digital camera. His professional work specializes in interiors and architecture but he also enjoys urban and natural landscapes and portraiture. Jeremiah works for Meri Light on an ad hoc basis and is responsible for much of our social media production.
Dramanique Maniquí
Dramanique Maniquí
Dramanique Maniquí
Our newest trainee in action, Dramanique brings a level of class to our team that is unparalleled in the field. She's always ready to assist and tends to spring up in unexpected places, but she's a great practical joker and very fun once you get to know her. She's available 24/7 and may always be a little too caffeinated.