Tween Child Actor/Model Headshots in LIC

We’ve known this super cool, super sweet, super smart, and super talented girl for a number of years and have secretly hoped in the back of our heads to have the opportunity to photograph her. Well, she was due for new headshots, and her mom reached out to us. Watch out, world! This probably won’t …

How to Pose and Photograph Large Extended Family Groups

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’ …

Stylish Trio at the LIC Gantry Plaza State Park & the Pepsi Sign

We don’t know if this family read our Fall Style Guide, but they just nailed it with their stylish and perfectly coordinated outfits.  We work frequently along the LIC waterfront since we happen to live in this beautiful and awesome neighborhood.  This session took place during the fall in Gantry Plaza State Park, home of the …

Fall in the LIC Hunters Point South Extension

This bounce-off-the-walls happy guy and his parents romped all over the Hunters Point South Extension (Phase II) in Long Island City.  He was a challenge to photograph, but these awesome captures made it all worth it.  Although the family is expecting a new addition, mom didn’t want this session to be all about her, but …

NYC Fall Foliage Outfit Recommendations for Family Photography Sessions

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 …

Springtime LIC Waterfront Maternity Session

When ilir and I were apartment hunting a few years ago, he brought me to see an apartment he liked in LIC.  I was skeptical at first, but after seeing the beautiful waterfront area, I was sold.  Now, the park has expanded to the south and in addition to Gantry Plaza State Park, we also have Hunters …