Mother holding newborn baby over shoulder for an article on how to prepare for a newborn portrait session
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How to Prepare for A Newborn Portrait Session

Get out and vote!  With all the chaos that will be happening today, I figured we could all use the distraction of photos of precious, little wee ones.  I recently had the pleasure of photographing Leah and Steve’s precious family, including their newest family member. A photo shoot is always something of a stressful situation,…

Parents kissing boy on cheeks during a Chelsea Waterside Park family portrait session
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A Hudson River Park and Chelsea Waterside Park Family Portrait

Chelsea Waterside Park and its neighbor next door, Hudson River Park, are perfect locations for a family photo shoot. The only tricky part is proper timing. Both parks are very popular on the weekend and late afternoon, as the Hudson River waterfront is the best spot in the city to view sunset. Early mornings are…

Two fathers and their three daughters sitting on bench during a Washington Square Park family portrait
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A Washington Square Park Family Portrait Session

Washington Square Park is one of the most scenic retreats in New York City. With things changing on a daily basis, the calm beauty of this park remains steadfast. That said there are changes in the neighborhood that you should be aware of before planning your shoot. I have all the details from a recent…

Three little girls running in front of parents on boardwalk during a Gantry Plaza family portrait session
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A Gantry Plaza Family Portrait Session

The Long Island City waterfront is a great location for family portraits. While I have visited the area several times for engagement portraits, last week marked my first Gantry Plaza family portrait session with Amanda, Timothy and their kids. We had a blast (despite the rain), and I have all the details so that you…