Forest Park Family Photo Shoot

Parents, young girl, and white dog in front of trees during a Forest Park family photo shoot

Spring will be here soon enough, and in today’s blog I have some bright and cheery images from a recent Forest Park family photo shoot.  Hal’s daughter was traveling all the way from Turkey to visit him in New York.  So what better way to celebrate than with a family portrait.  I’ve got all the […]

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How to Solve Family Portrait Challenges

Toddler holding hands of both parents for an article on how to solve family portrait challenges

Not everyone likes to have their photo taken. Children in particular may not understand the importance the annual holiday card. So in today’s blog post, I will tell you how to solve family portrait challenges. You’ll learn how to prepare your children, the right mindset to have when scheduling a session, and most importantly, gain […]

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Pet Portraits on Governors Island

Pet portraits on Governors Island of woman sitting in red Adirondack chair with two Pomeranian dogs

Have you only visited Governors Island in the summer?  As I found out this week, this little spate of land is perfect all year round.  In today’s blog post, I’ll be sharing with you Amanda’s pet portraits on Governors Island to try and convince you that a ferry ride in winter is the perfect getaway […]

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Central Park Winter Portrait Tips

Little girl wearing knit cap sitting on father's shoulders for an article on Central Park winter portrait tips

Winter brings with it the good and the bad for New York City.  Everyone wants to make a trip to NYC to experience the city during the holidays.  And while this is be the most wonderful time of the year, winter also brings with it a number of closures in Central Park starting in mid-November.  […]

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Beach Family Portrait Tips

Family standing on beach in front of ocean for an article on beach family portrait tips

This past week I had the opportunity to visit Fort Tilden Beach for one last summer hurrah before fall begins.  Mary and her family wanted idyllic beach photos, and that’s exactly what she received.  Her photo shoot went off without a hitch, and yours can too.  In today’s blog post I’ll share a ton of […]

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NYC Family Portrait Location Ideas

Parents holding a little girl in Central Park for an article on NYC family portrait location ideas

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’ […]

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A Forest Hills Baby Portrait

Forest Hills baby portrait of family in downtown Forest Hills

Winter is in full force here in New York City. But that doesn’t mean my cameras are hibernating. In this week’s blog post, I have precious photos from a Forest Hills baby portrait session to share with you, plus a few tips on how to make the most of any winter photo shoot. Bottom line: […]

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Cold Weather Portrait Tips

Girl wearing tiara and coat with fur hood for an article on cold weather portrait tips

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 […]

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