Cake Smash Photo Tips
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Cake Smash Photo Tips

The cake smash party has become a rite of passage for every one-year-old child it now seems.  Personally, I love this new tradition as it encourages children to get outside of the ‘sit-still-and-smile-for-the-camera’ family photo template.  But how do you get the most memorable images?  In today’s blog post, I’ll share some of my best…

Do’s and Don’ts for the Best Apple Picking Family Photos
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Do’s and Don’ts for the Best Apple Picking Family Photos

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…

How to Get Your Kids to Look Into the Camera
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How to Get Your Kids to Look Into the Camera

I can’t take credit for this, but at a recent family portrait with the O’Donovan family, Rory revealed to me the ultimate lesson in how to get your kids to look into the camera. I’ll be using this little tip for every family portrait going forward. A tiny trick for maximum camera eye contact in…

A First Birthday Portrait, Plus Tips on Using Props in Family Portraits
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A First Birthday Portrait, Plus Tips on Using Props in Family Portraits

Saturday was a complete washout, here in New York City.  Friday, on the other hand, started off beautifully, and it was a great day for Nicholas’ first birthday portrait. Find out all the details from our Central Park shoot, plus get some tips on using props in your family portrait.