Who: The Lorentzens
What: Fun, beachy family portrait session
Where: Repulse Bay Beach, Hong Kong
While visiting my sister in Hong Kong, I also had the chance to do a fun beach session with my sister's teaching partner and her adorable family. Mom Laura is a music teacher and you can tell a love of music runs in their family by how excited their 11-month baby got by clapping and singing! What a cutie!!
Who: Eloise Orlee
What: Springtime baby portraiture of my 3-month old niece
I went to visit my brother, sister-in-law and baby niece in the spring just in time for Eloise to begin really smiling! We figured out that she loves getting her lips tickled as a sure fire way to get these adorable looks! What a cutie!
Who: Danielle, Rob and baby Nova Joy
What: In-home newborn session
Where: Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Allow me to introduce you to my sister’s beautiful family! My niece Nova Joy was born in Hong Kong (where my sister has lived and worked for the last five years) and I got to visit them when Nova was a month old. I love her to pieces and am so proud of my sister and my brother-in-law for being amazing new parents!
What: Bookish in-home family and baby portrait session
Where: Seattle, WA
Lauren and I have been friends since 4th grade and I couldn’t be happier to photograph her family for her. She and her husband and baby live in beautiful Seattle and I was so excited to visit them and meet her baby when she was about three months old! Jo (short for Josephine) shares a name with one of our favorite literary heroines – Jo March from Little Women – so it was only fitting that we incorporated the book into their portrait session. Jo loves to listen to reading aloud, be it a picture book or book for grownups. What a little smartie!
Who: Kim, Nathan and baby Vera
What: In-home newborn family portrait session
Where: Chicago, IL
Kim and I were assigned to be roommates our first year at Oberlin College back in 2002. Little did I know we would still be friends 16 years later! Now she is a mama - I'm vkelmpt! I feel so lucky that we’ve got to share the big moments in life together. Here she is with her husband and the adorable Vera in their home in Chicago. Vera is such an even- tempered baby – I barely heard her cry at all during the four days I stayed at their house. I can’t wait to visit again soon!
Who: My brother, sister-in-law and new baby niece
What: In-home newborn family portrait session
Where: Washington, DC
I got to meet my baby niece Eloise for the first time when she turned one month old. She is a tiny bean and we all love her very much!
Who: Jen, Lawrence and Ava
What: Outdoor family portrait session
Where: Gantry Plaza in LIC, Queens
I’ve known Jen since we were kids and I’ve been lucky enough to capture her wedding and newborn photos! Now she and her family are planning to move to California and they wanted some photos capturing the NYC skyline. Gantry Plaza in LIC is a great option since it offers great views and isn’t as touristy as DUMBO. I will miss this family a lot! Good luck on your next big adventure!
Who: Skopp Family
What: Fall family portrait session in Central Park
Where: Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge in Central Park, NYC
I’ve known this cute family for several years now and have enjoyed seeing the girls grow into lovely and joyful young ladies. I loved this morning session at my fave spots in Central Park!
Who: Maita, Jake and toddler Liam
What: Outdoor summer family portrait session
Where: White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, DE
Maita and I have been friends since we were kids and both grew up in the same home town. I was so happy to photograph her adorably rambunctious toddler Liam in one of my favorite local parks. Liam had energy to spare and certainly didn’t mind running around in the mid-summer’s heat! We ended the session by getting custard and water ice (a Delaware summer dessert speciality) at Rita’s Water Ice. What a fun summer afternoon!
Who: Picciano Family
What: Fall family portraits
Where: Liberty State Park and family’s home in Jersey City
I first met this family when I photographed their daugher’s first birthday and was happy to capture these fall family portraits about a year later. What a gorgeous fall afternoon and family! This toddler was all about giggling, moving and grooving and had such an infectious smile! We started out in Libery Park to enjoy the beautiful fall colors and finished up with some fun jumping on the bed shots at their home.
Who: The Silvans
What: Family portraits
Where: Family’s home in CT
I’ve known this family since 2009 and have photographed many happy occasions for them over the years (including both bat mitzvahs for their daughters). I went up to their country house for a fun summer outdoor portrait session and the whole family looked radiant!
What: Family portrait session
Where: Prospect Park in Brooklyn
I photographed this couple’s wedding and was so happy they asked me to capture some portraits of their five month old baby daughter in their neighborhood in Brooklyn. What a cutie!
What: Family portrait session
Where: Family’s apartment in Tribeca, NYC
This family was so cute! I loved their baby daughter’s gleeful exuberance and hysterical facial expressions!
Who: Stege family
What: 1st Birthday Baby Portraits
Where: Central Park, NYC
For this family shoot in Central Park the primary goal was to get portraits of baby boy for his 1st Birthday party invitations. His older sisters were great helpers getting their brother to giggle for the camera, and after we were done with their brother's portraits the girls did some tree climbing and impromptu nature art-making with flowers and pinecones. So glad spring is here at last!!
For this family photo session we spent a crisp fall morning on The Highline, one of my favorite spots for greenery in NYC.
I had such a great time with this beautiful family. Little lady was feeling a little grumpy at first getting over a cold, but by the end of our time in Prospect Park she was giggling like a maniac, thanks to her Moms' excellent tickling skills. xoxo
This lovely family is moving to D.C. so we did a family photo shoot to commemorate their current home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We strolled from their apartment to the East River Park and enjoyed a pleasant summer morning together.
