Family Photos

When Is The Perfect Time for Central Park Cherry Blossom Family Photos?

As a New York City photographer, I’ve worked all over New York, from Long Island’s beaches to upstate NY’s vineyards and lakes, and from Manhattan’s Upper East Side to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. I have a ton of fun recommendations and suggestions for great family photo sessions. When clients ask “When and where is the best fall foliage in NYC?” or “When and where can we take family photos with the cherry blossoms?” a professional will know these answers. Other common questions and considerations are crowd size, view or no view, morning light vs afternoon light etc.,.

My favorite place for Spring time family photos is hands down Central Park.So, when is the best time for Cherry Blossoms in New York City? While the answer to that question changes every year, typically April 20th - May 1st is the best time.

An Experienced NYC Family Photographer

I’ve worked as a Central Park family photographer in every season and every weather condition imaginable. Each location within the park, each time of the day, time of the week, and time of the year offers its very own unique look and feel.

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A Central Park Cherry Blossom Family Photo Session

Central Park in the Spring is a favorite for Family photos

Spring seems to arrives a bit late in New York City compared to other parts of the US, and it doesn’t always seem to stick around all that long. However, when Spring does show up in NYC, it comes ready. New Yorkers, and tourists alike, take full advantage of the warm longer lasting days, the sounds of nature, and Central Park’s beautiful Cherry Blossoms. This Spring, with Mother’s Day approaching, Guatam chose a family photo session as the perfect gift for his wife while on their family vacation in New York from Australia.

Family Photo Sessions are for the whole family, not just mom and dad

I love when family photo sessions invite the whole family. It adds a whole new dynamic to the mix besides offering different poses, it also brings out a different energy to the kids, parents, and overall atmosphere. On todays Central Park Family Session, the families uncle who lives in Connecticut came in to the city for the photo session. Everyone was so excited to see him, to hear about what’s new in his life, and to spend time together. Getting this group to smile was a walk in the park.

Tim and Amanda's Central Park Family Photo Session

Family photoshoots in New York City are one of my favorite sessions to photograph. My approach to a NYC Family Session is to include candid photos of real moments to help everyone get comfortable in front of the camera, and then offering up some of the classic poses. Throughout the session, I always offer up suggestions and tips; move your hand here, take a step back, tell him/her a funny joke.

What does a professional NYC Family Photographer offer that my iPhone does not?

As a New York City photographer, I’ve worked all over New York, from Long Island’s beaches to upstate NY’s vineyards and lakes, and from the Upper East Side to Prospect Park. I have a ton of fun recommendations for great family photo sessions based upon foliage, cherry blossoms, crowd size, view or no view, lighting, etc.,. However, one of my locations for outdoor photography is Central Park. I’ve worked as a Central Park family photographer in every season and every weather condition imaginable. Each location within the park, each time of the day, time of the week, and time of the year offers its very own unique look and feel.

LET’S BOOK A NYC FAMILY PHOTO SESSION TODAY!

Photographing a Late December Family Session

One of my favorite places to photograph family sessions in Central Park is the Model Boat Sailing Pond

As a NYC family photographer, I have a lot of different options as to where I can photograph and when. When choosing a location for family photos I always like to pick a place that is convenient for you, provides different looks to your photo session, and has good lighting for that time of the day.

My top 5 tips for a successful family photo session with children:

  • Snacks - Snacks are a great mood booster for little kids. Sometimes all it takes is some sugar to turn a frown upside. And other times, snacks act as a good-ole-fashioned bribe.

  • Toys. I love having toys on photoshoots because the best thing a kid can do is play, and just be a kid. Not all of our photos have to be posed “look here and smile” type photos. Candids make the best photos!

  • Relax - There’s instagram and then there’s reality. Not every photo will be perfect.

  • Time of day - Think about when your child/children are the most attentive

  • Don’t rush - Let’s take our time.

Adam's Fall Foliage Family Session in Central Park

Family Photos make the best Holiday gifts.

If you’re visiting New York City during the fall and you are looking for the longest lasting holiday gift with meaning, consider family photos. Central Park in the fall is so rich with color and energy as the city transitions in to the holiday season. As a professional family photographer I love capture family photos during this time of the year.

Tourists Can Take Family Photos In Central Park Too!

Central Park Is Not Just for New York Families - Visiting New York City is the perfect time to have your family photographed by a professional family photographer.

Picture this. It’s the weekend after Thanksgiving, you’re visiting New York City for the first time ever, you only have 3 days left in New York, and there’s still fall foliage in Central Park. For Jacqui, a Central Park family photo session was the one Christmas gift no NYC retailer could offer. Photos are simply the best souvenir.

My favorite place for family photos in Central Park on the East Side is around the Model Sailboat Pond.

As a NYC family photographer, I have a lot of different options as to where I can photograph and when. When choosing a location for family photos I always like to pick a place that is convenient, and provides different looks to our photo session. Today’s session, was at the Model Sailboat Pond.