Fall family session

A Bright October Family Session at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park

Capturing Timeless Family Memories

What makes a family session worthwhile and special is the way it preserves both the big and little moments—the posed group photo, the kids being goofy kids, and the little moments that are unscripted. Often, it’s not the posed “Look here and smile” photos that are the best photos. It’s the weird, awkward micro-moments that make each family unique. My family photos are a window back in time, reminding you of this unique moment in your children’s lives, whether that’s in 1 month from the session or 1 generation later and beyond.

Why Central Park Is Perfect for Family Photography

Central Park offers something for every family session. At Bethesda Fountain, you’ll find a balance of classic NYC landmarks and natural beauty, making it an ideal backdrop for timeless photos. The Model Boat Sailing Pond offer an elegant Upper East Side look with few crowds. Here is what I value and carefully consider when working with clients to find the right spot for their NYC Central Park Family Photo Session.

  • Plenty of Space for the kids to run around and for us to position ourselves without people around us / behind us in our photos.

  • Iconic Views: This is a NYC Family Photo Session. Let’s make that known in your photos, whether it’s subtle or clearly evident.

  • Seasonality: If it’s the fall, let’s show off the foliage. If it’s the Spring let’s find the Cherry Blossoms.

Book Your NYC Family Session Today

Whether you want to celebrate a milestone or simply document everyday life, a Central Park family photo session is a beautiful way to capture your story. I photograph families throughout New York City and Long Island, focusing on natural, heartfelt images that you’ll treasure for years.

LET’S BOOK A NYC FAMILY PHOTO SESSION TODAY!

Sagamore Hill Fall Family Session

long island family photography locations

Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, NY is a great location for family photo sessions any time of the year. The main reasons I really like Sagamore Hill for family photo sessions:

  • No permits are required

  • There is plenty of space to pose without having other people in the background of your photos

  • Diverse scenery - Sagamore Hill has fields, shoreline, buildings, and woods providing different looks for your family session. We can start in the field, change outfits, and then go down to the beach.

  • Bathrooms - There are bathrooms for the kids and for changing clothes. You can wear one outfit in the field and another down by the beach.

Photography the sudran family at sagamore hill, ny

Rachel and Brian found me online with a quick Google search of “Long Island Family Photographers”. This was their first time hiring a family photographer to capture their family, as their son Max just turned 2. They were excited, but nervous. Being photographed is an awkward experience.

We started the family session with walking poses and a ton of candids. I really wanted everyone to forget they were being photographed and to be as natural as possible.