At Home and at the Park in Maplewood, NJ

We’ve had the good fortune to have been photographing this wonderful family for years and years and this was the year they made the leap from city to suburb. It was so fun to capture them both at their new home in Maplewood, NJ and outdoors at a local park. As you might expect, they’re …

Romp Around Domino Park

The revitalization of NYC’s waterfronts has truly made the city an oasis for family photographers.  Despite having photographed hundreds of family sessions in the NYC and Tristate area, somehow we never held a session in Domino Park until now!  As you can see, it’s a terrific spot for photos with plenty of options for posing …

Long Island City (LIC) Natural Light Newborn Photographer

We use the words ‘natural light’ in a lot of our blog posts and a good amount when discussing our photography on this website, but you may be wondering: ‘Why natural light?’  Entire books have been written on this topic, but here are some brief words on why we at arthouse images use natural light …

NYC & NJ Family Photography with Dogs

A common question we get is whether or not a family’s pet dog can participate in their family’s photography session. The answer is yes!  ilir has plenty of experience photographing families with their dogs. It only seemed appropriate to create blog post dedicated to family photos we’ve taken with pets. Since the pandemic, dog ownership …

Winter Family Photos in Long Island City

Winter might not seem like the most pleasant time of the year for a family photo session, but hopefully these photos will convince you that anytime is the best time to capture some precious family memories. This family wanted not only photos along Long Island City’s famous scenic waterfront, but also photos around the block …

Astoria, Queens Natural Light Lifestyle Newborn Photography

This mom knew exactly what vibe she was looking for and emailed us with a collage of clean, modern, beautifully lit newborn photos and asked if we could deliver.  ilir replied that it was right up our alley and captured this collection of close-up, environmental, posed, and candid lifestyle photos in the comfort of their …

Fall Pastels Lifestyle Family Photo Session in Central Park NYC

Before this session, we had never had a family who opted to wear mostly pastels for a fall photo session. This family broke any preconceived notions we had and looked fantastic against the soft yellow and green foliage! The pastels, along with the classic stuffed animals they brought, lent a bit of a fairytale air …

Bergen County, NJ Lifestyle Family Photographer

ilir and this family have made many a beautiful photo together, beginning with when they were living near our home base in Long Island City.  When they moved out of NYC to Upper Saddle River, NJ in Bergen County, they wanted their fall photos done in their new abode, where ilir captured them indoors and …

Family/Baby Photography Session at Washington Square Park, NY

This family wanted a real urban family photography session in Washington Square Park and unlike many clients, actually requested that they be captured in NYC in all its glory, with pedestrians in the backdrops. We loved their vision. Also captured was some beautiful golden fall foliage and the iconic Washington Square Arch!