Every year in October, we begin to receive emails from prospective clients inquiring as to whether or not we offer sessions with a holiday theme. The simple answer is no… although we wouldn’t be writing this blog post if we didn’t have some ideas to offer! Since our style leans more towards realism, our strength …
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ilir met this family while photographing other events, so we were surprised when we learned that they would be booking us for a photo session without their kids. They took a few days for themselves to celebrate their 20-year anniversary and soak in the city as a couple. We love so much that they did …
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 …
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 …
It’s been an absolute pleasure photographing this family multiple times over the course of their NYC lives, but as with many good things, it has come time to move on! But– not before having an NYC photo session to commemorate their time here and to include the most recent addition to their family. We had …
ilir had a ball photographing this family last fall, and they circled back recently to have a ‘Farewell NYC’ session before leaving the country permanently. It also served as an opportunity to get updated photos of their kiddo, and to have a maternity session! Their timeline was a bit tight and the weather forecasts were changing by the …
Have a family reunion coming up soon? Or are you a photographer who wants to get organized but less stuffy-looking family group photos? Here are some tips we’ve put together for getting a great, effortless-looking group shot. All photos copyright of arthouse images. TIP #1: BUILD THE SHOT FROM THE MIDDLE. Have the ‘guest(s) of honor’ …
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For our popular outdoor fall Family Photography Sessions, clients often ask for wardrobe recommendations. How to dress is a very personal matter, but we put together this guide so our clients can check out some different ideas from our past sessions. Some universal things to keep in mind when choosing apparel for a photo session are: Now let’s …
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