Family and Children
Family and milestone portraits in a Manhattan studio or outdoors at Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and other favorite locations. Full sessions are built around your family's natural flow; select mini sessions are also available on scheduled dates throughout the year.
I love engaging with kids throughout the session, holding their hands, getting down on their level, and keeping things playful so real expressions come through. I also use head swaps from sequential shots to make sure every family member looks their best in the final image. Shooting with a variety of cameras and lenses lets me create unique, dynamic compositions, and my attention to detail keeps the whole process enjoyable and stress-free.
FAMILY, CHILDREN AND MILESTONE SESSIONS
Family sessions should be fun and a great way for the family to connect out of their routine. We’ll work around the kids’ schedule, and plan age-appropriate activities to capture sweet candid shots and family moments as well as gorgeous posed portraits.
Milestone sessions will focus on the stage your baby is in: 4 months when baby is developing a personality and is able to hold up their head and smile naturally, 7-8 months when baby is sitting up unassisted and practicing crawling and 12 months to celebrate their first birthday!
Session takes approximately one hour and will be customized according to your family style. Once your session is booked, you will receive a Preparation Guide with lots of tips on how to prepare for your session.
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Our outdoor sessions are scheduled during the late afternoons, around sunset, or in the early mornings to capture the natural magical light. This ensures that your session is bathed in the most flattering glow, creating a beautiful setting for your portraits.
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Studio sessions can take place any time of the day, since we don't rely on natural available light. For the best results, I suggest scheduling in the morning or immediately after your baby/kid's first nap to ensure they are well-rested and in a cheerful mood.
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Absolutely! Family shots are an integral part of our sessions and are always included. The choice is yours, whether you prefer to focus solely on capturing baby or include the entire family. A supplementary fee will apply exclusively to extended family members, pets, or any additional individuals participating in the photoshoot.
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Should there be rain in the forecast on the days approaching an outdoor session, we will promptly reschedule, taking into consideration our mutual availability.
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Choose the setting that suits you best - opt for a session in my NYC home studio, outdoors, or even both! I am flexible to shoot anywhere in New York City and can travel for a nominal fee. Some of my preferred city locations include Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Stuyvesant Town and Carl Schurz Park. However, I am always open to suggestions and excited to brainstorm new ideas with you. Let's chat about your preferred location!
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I prefer full sessions when possible, since the extra time allows for real engagement and natural, unscripted expressions, especially with kids. That said, I do run scheduled mini sessions on specific dates throughout the year, like my fall and seasonal sessions, and these work especially well for families I've already photographed before. I don't typically book a one-off mini for a single family outside of those dates.
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The choice depends on the desired aesthetic. Personally, I have a preference for the controlled environment of a studio setting during the first year, and the dynamic rhythm outdoors for toddlers and larger families. Toddlers, with their active nature and love for exploration, often enjoy and perform better in outdoor settings.
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To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, it's essential to prioritize the well-being of your little one. If your child is unwell, rescheduling the session is a must, as a sick child may not fully enjoy the experience, and not every crust or runny nose can be corrected in post-production. We are committed to being extra diligent, and with any indication of illness, we will promptly reschedule your shoot. Your baby's health and safety are our top priority.
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Each portrait in your private online gallery, consisting of 30-60 unique images, comes complete with professional post-processing and artistic editing and retouching.
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A Creative Fee of $350 ($500 on weekends) is paid to secure your date. It covers the Photographer's time, pre-consultation, a customized styled session, use of props, and professional post-processing with artistic editing for your exclusive online gallery. Please note, the creative fee does not cover prints, products, or digital images, which are available for purchase through digital collections and/or à la Carte options. Clients typically invest between $895 and $2500 in images from their personalized photography session. For detailed pricing information, feel free to contact the studio.
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As a mom to two kids who are in school during the week, weekends are the only time I get to cherish with them. Consequently, my weekend schedule is limited and tends to book up quickly.
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Absolutely! I am current with my TdaP vaccine, receive yearly flu shots, and have been fully vaccinated against COVID.