An Afternoon by the Water in NYC

The Pool at Central Park is one of ilir’s favorite places to photograph and these photos will tell you why! It truly is a getaway in the city with its peaceful waters, trees with sweeping branches, and rustic wooden bridges. In the fall it’s even more splendid with the foliage colors reflected off the water. …

A Very Spooky Family Photo Session

This family is just way too cool for deciding to do their family photography session in their Halloween costumes! ilir got some in-character photos of them along with some happy family photos while they slinked through Carl Schurz Park on the Upper East Side. If they had holiday cards made, we can only imagine the …

Quartet at Gapstow Bridge

The Central Park Gapstow Bridge has long been one of our favorite sites for family photography sessions. We chose to post the photos from this session on our blog because they perfectly exemplify many of the picture perfect spots in and around the area! Even scenes as easily overlooked as a dimly lit tunnel and small …

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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

Madison Square Park Lifestyle Family Photographer

Madison Square Park in Manhattan is a beloved park for family families in Chelsea and surrounding neighborhoods.  Before moving to NYC, I clearly remember one particular visit I made to the city to see an old friend.  We grabbed burgers at Shake Shack (when it was the only Shake Shack in the world that existed!) …