Mary is one of my most creative clients, and her goal this year was to make the most of her family portrait session. This past September her family and I had an adventure to Alstede Farms in Chester, New Jersey. Find out what happened on our photo odyssey and get some tips on how get…
If your plan is to ask your beloved to marry you with a beautiful view in the background, then you have a lot of options on Governors Island. With stunning views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and even New Jersey, you are not hurting for lovely locations from which to pop the question. So…
Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to consider how to plan the perfect beach engagement photo shoot. In today’s blog post I’ll be sharing everything you need to know before you hit the beach, including where to go, when to schedule your shoot, and most importantly…what shoes to wear. (Spoiler…
There is a (not so) hidden walkway through the backyards of majestic Brooklyn brownstones that leads to a stunning view of downtown Manhattan. I am, of course, talking about the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. If you’re not familiar with this underrated gem of a pathway leading from Remsen Street to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, then you…
So you want to get your family together for a portrait, but don’t know where to go? Well then, today’s blog post is for you. In this article I share with you my definitive list of the best NYC family portrait location ideas. Whether you are looking to turn your family portrait into a ‘destination’…
Cute baby photos are the cure for anyone having a bad week, no? So with that in mind, I am thrilled to share with you images from my recent Upper West Side newborn portrait session. Monica and Kyle are the new proud parents of a little girl, and I have all the photos plus some…
Happy Groundhog Day, everyone! In celebration of the holiday, I am revisiting a very practical subject: how to look warm in front of the camera when it’s cold outside. I had the pleasure of photographing Ambioris and his family at Brooklyn Bridge Park. This family knows how to put on a fashionable front, despite a…
With the winter weather and COVID-19 keeping us all indoors, what’s a mother-to-be to do for her maternity photo shoot? The answer is to make the best of a bad situation and explore all the opportunities your apartment has to offer. In the case of Elizabeth and Jeffrey, they wanted to celebrate this blessed milestone…
I have preached long and hard about the advantages of photographing anyone or anything at ‘golden hour.’ Jamie‘s family portrait makes it clear why scheduling your session just before sunset or just after sunrise is optimal. Catch all the glorious photos plus a few NYC golden hour portrait tips in today’s blog post.
Central Park is one of the loveliest parks in all of New York City. However, it is also one of the most crowded spots in the city. There are some tricks of the trade to make it look like you have a whole park to yourself, and in today’s blog post I’ll give you all…
