When the Weather Outside is Frightful…

Most of the non-newborn family photos on our site are done outdoors, but one thing that some families may not know is that we love photographing families indoors and we think we’re pretty good at it, too! Just as we do with outdoor sessions, we utilize our expertise in using natural light to achieve flattering, …

Baby Naming Ceremony at Beth El in South Orange, NJ

This beautiful baby naming ceremony took place at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ. Miraculously, the sweet baby slept peacefully through almost the whole event, and her older sister provided plenty of levity during the ceremony. Like what you see? Contact us with any questions or to schedule a session!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NYC Birthday Party Photographer- Art Farm in the City

Chinchillas, iguanas, and snakes, oh my!  This real-life baby doll of a girl had a blast celebrating her second birthday with a party at the Art Farm in the City, which recently moved to the space that used to be occupied by Eli’s Market at the Vinegar Factory.  She and her friends enjoyed cuddling and …