In this week’s blog post I will share with you Alicia’s Forest Park maternity photos. The images from her session in Forest Park are light on the belly bump, high on the elegance scale. Moreover, her photos show just what can be achieved in a small square of Forest Park during a one-hour session. So, […]
How to Relax in Front of the Camera
In my opinion the world can be split into two groups: people who enjoy being photographed, and those who don’t. I am solidly in the latter group. I know how the camera can make you nervous, and in today’s blog post, I have a few basic tips for how to relax in front of the […]
A Long Island City Maternity Portrait Session
Gantry Plaza State Park is a fantastic venue for any type of photo shoot. I’ve photographed engaged couples, families, brides and grooms, and recently I had my first maternity shoot here. In today’s blog post, I’ll share with you all the details (and of course photos) from Vani and Kris’s Long Island City maternity portrait […]
Indoor Maternity Photo Shoot Tips
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 […]
Maternity Photo Shoot Ideas
A classic maternity portrait focuses on the momma-to-be and her expanding waistline — but how much belly cupping can you do in one photo shoot? If you are expecting creative photos, I have a full list of maternity photo shoot ideas in today’s blog post that will really deliver.
The Best Family Portrait Poses
Squeeze out some smiles from any family member with this list of the best family portrait poses by NYC family photojournalist, Kelly Williams.
Modern Maternity Portrait Tips
Go Beyond Belly-Cupping For most moms-to-be, the maternity portrait session is a tricky affair. How do you take a good photo when you are not feeling the most comfortable? Further, how do you strike a balance between showing off the miraculous state of your body without making your stomach the entire star of the show? […]
How to Have a Nontraditional Baby Shower
When you think about baby showers, the common conception is a dainty event attended only by women with sickly sweet pastel colors everywhere. But what if you re-imagined your baby shower as a chic, urban party where all of your friends – regardless of gender – actually wanted to attend? Divya and Abhinav’s baby shower […]
A Manhattan Mother-To-Be Maternity Shoot
I had the pleasure of photographing Alexandra’s maternity portrait today in Manhattan, and wanted to share with you all of the details from the shoot. (Or as I like to call it, what to have ready when the photojournalistic maternity photographer arrives at your door.)
Melanie & Jalani’s Queens Maternity Photo Shoot
If you are a resident of New York City, then you know it seems to rain (or at least be overcast) all the time in winter. Sadly, it rained all day for Melanie and Jalani’s recent Queens maternity photo shoot thereby preventing any outside shots. But bad weather did not deter this couple! The photos […]