Three Generations in Midtown Manhattan

A baby was born! But in addition to that, a toddler became a big sister and some parents became grandparents again! Everyone got their moment in these relaxed and natural photos that were done in Midtown Manhattan. The newborn’s mother mentioned that she chose us because of our authentic and minimalist approach and we feel …

Family Session and Outdoor Cake Smash in LIC

We’ll be the first to admit that we’ll never be known mainly as cake smash photographers. But clients do sometimes come to us for cake smash photography, knowing that it’ll be a simple cake smash focusing mainly on the adorable kid and how cute and funny the occasion is! We always capture some family photos …

Family, Grans, and Pooch in Morningside Park

It was the dog who made this session happen!  As he enters his golden years, his family, who loves him dearly, wanted to make sure they all got some great photos with him.  ilir met them in Morningside Park near their home in Harlem and captured some wonderful photos of them all together and in …

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 …