Art and design have always been at the center.
Some people know what they want from a very early age, and I am lucky to count myself as one of those people. Beginning with the High School of Art and Design in New York City and continuing to a Fine Arts degree in Photography, I always felt called to capture life through the lens.
My first real photo adventure as the Photojournalist for Greenpeace took me to an extraordinary world . I completed expeditions on the Rainbow Warrior in Russia, Tahiti, and Japan. This was a turning point for me. There was no time to “set up a shot” as taught in school – life was happening. It was happening fast. And I couldn’t get enough.
I learned to make quick decisions. I learned to tell stories in an instant, before they were gone. The lynchpin was becoming eternally aware of the environment around me, to dive into it and get to know it before I needed it.
My surroundings became the palette for my portraiture and life was captured for real.
To this day, and with an earthy intuitiveness, I tell the stories of my subjects using the environment as an extension of character and the journey. On the Vineyard, my home of 20 years now, this vision has reached into the portraiture of people, living local, food, and of course, the continuous celebrations that burst forth on this island.
The challenge I set for myself every time I pick up the camera: Where is the art? How do I bring forth the design?
Art and design must stay at the center. Of every subject I capture, of every story I tell, and – always – in the heart of the woman behind the camera.
On-Location & Studio Assistant
Lindsay Medeiros is a photographer’s assistant at Randi Baird Photography whose creative presence has become an integral part of the studio. Born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, she brings an intuitive connection to the island, a strong visual sensibility, and a natural feel for beauty, detail, and design.
Over the past three years, Lindsay has assisted on a wide range of projects, including The Sea Table cookbook, brand documentary photography, family portraits, editorial and magazine assignments, as well as both studio and on-location shoots. Across each setting, she brings creativity, insight, and a thoughtful eye to the process.
Known for her calm presence and collaborative spirit, Lindsay offers more than support on set. She contributes instinct, style, and a strong sense of composition, helping each project come together with care and intention. Her creativity is matched by a deep appreciation for meaningful imagery and the subtle details that give photographs their life.
Grounded, capable, and artistically attuned, Lindsay is an important part of the team and of the work created at Randi Baird Photography
Studio Manager
Maureen Harris is the Studio Manager at Randi Baird Photography, where she handles post-production, workflow, and the many moving parts that keep the studio organized and running smoothly. With a sharp eye for detail and a calm, thoughtful approach, she is an essential part of the process behind every finished project.
A graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a degree in fine arts photography, Maureen brings both creative insight and hands-on experience to her role. Her background in photography and editing shapes the care, precision, and consistency she brings to the studio each day.
Maureen is a valued part of the team, helping bring order, efficiency, and polish to the work behind the scenes.
