This tot had the first birthday party most girls could only dream of at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ. Her parents pulled all of the stops, lavishing her with a gorgeous setting for her party, elaborate balloon decorations, flower stand, play area, flower crown maker, and more. Of course the highlight of the doljanchi …
Conventional wisdom tells us to avoid getting people in the background of portraits. However, this is NYC, and both ilir and this client loved the real-ness of these portraits of their family in the busy-ness of the city! ilir photographed this soon-to-be family of four by the Bethesda Fountain, under the famed Bethesda Terrace, and …
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We were delighted when this family contacted us requesting a sunset beach session in Montauk! They have been vacationing here for years and it was very special for them to have family photos captured in their special place. Golden hour was kind, and ilir leveraged it expertly. The ethereal halo of light around everyone is …
When this family in Summit, NJ asked for a natural family photography session to be done outdoors, ilir suggested Watchung Reservation near their home. Grassy fields, water, and rustic fences made for a peaceful and idyllic setting for these family portraits. We especially love the photos of this 6-month-old baby napping amongst the wildflowers! Like …
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 …
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!) …
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We love getting out early to beat the crowds and also catch the glorious morning light! In the summer, early really means early since the sun rises earlier. And as with many babies, this girl is an early riser, so the time slot worked perfectly for this family. They met ilir out by the willow …
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ilir first photographed this family in Central Park last fall, and they reunited for another session at Flying Point Beach near their home in Southampton to conclude their summer there. I can only imagine the wonderful feelings that these kids will feel when looking back at these light, airy, natural, fun, and loving photos of …
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Beautiful flowering trees and architectural bridge elements in Astoria Park provided for many interesting and lovely backdrops for this sweet and intellectual couple (yes, the expectant father is really an astrophysicist and it looks like their child will be getting a head start on that topic!).
In the city, it’s sometimes difficult to get a newborn and family out of the comfort of the home and into a nice outdoor space because of the amount of effort required, but when beautiful waterfront space is right outside your door, we have to take advantage of that! ilir photographed these parents with their …
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