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Tips for a Successful Studio Cake Smash Session

Your baby is about to turn one and you are considering a birthday portrait session for your little one. Cake smash sessions are a fun and joyful way to commemorate the milestone of your baby’s first birthday. These birthday sessions are amongst my favorite to photograph. I wanted to take a moment to go over a few tips I have accumulated over the past ten years as a first birthday photographer.

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Reasons to Consider a Newborn Session in Your Home

There are a multitude of reasons why I am passionate about documenting newborns and their families in their homes here on Long Island. I know that I have spoken about this topic before on the blog, but I wanted to take a moment to shed some light on this topic for those of you who are unsure about whether or not an in home session is for you.

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How to Prepare for an At Home Newborn Session

I have been photographing this family for five years now and it is always a joy to see them. I’m so excited that I got to capture their newest addition to the family. It truly is always an honor to document the growth of my clients’ families over the years. I love this session so much and I wanted to use it as an opportunity to blog about how to prepare for an in home newborn session.

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Why Fall is a Great Time of Year for Family Photos

There is just something special about the Fall. It is the season for cozy sweaters, pumpkin lattes and fun filled family activities. There are so many traditions associated with Fall ranging from pumpkin picking, apple picking, hayrides, making pies or simply just jumping into a pile of leaves. It is also the time of year that most people schedule their annual photoshoot as a family. Whichever activities you choose to participate in, you no doubt want to create living memories, and what better way to do that than to have a nice picture hanging on your living or bedroom wall?  

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Why are Beach Family Sessions so Special?

The beach is the ultimate place of tranquility, peace and beauty. For most of us, it is a place that we frequented during our own childhood and is associated with fun and laughter. Now that you have your own kids, I am sure that you visit the beach often for fun filled days at the ocean.

Did you know that the beach is also the perfect location for family photos? This location lends itself to images that are not only beautiful, but playful and packed with emotion. A Summer family beach session is centered on you spending time with your family at sunset, the most magical time of day.

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Yes, You Can Schedule an In Home Newborn Session Past Two Weeks

A really common question I get asked is, “Can I have newborn photos taken if my baby is over two weeks?” With easy access to the Internet these days, it’s not hard to find recommendations that the “ideal” time for a newborn session is around 5-14 days after birth. While this is true to some extent, don’t feel like you missed the boat if you didn’t manage to schedule your baby’s first photos within that timeframe.

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Extended Family Photoshoot | Reasons to Book Your Family Session

I don’t know about you, but time surely seems to be flying by these days. Maybe it’s because I’m a mom of two active girls, who seem to be growing at the speed of light, or perhaps it is because my own parents are getting older. Whatever it is, I can’t help but reflect on my own childhood and how important my grandparents, parents and siblings were to me. I loved spending time with them and I wish I had professional photos that documented my time with them.

I know life is busy, but I can’t encourage you enough to prioritize extended family portraits. Years from now, you will be so very grateful that you made a point to get everyone together for a large family session. It is more than worth the effort, and I guarantee you’ll love every minute of it.

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How to Prepare for an In Home Newborn Session

In home newborn lifestyle sessions are perfect for any family. These sessions allow a photographer the opportunity to capture a real and intimate look at your family during this precious time. Lifestyle photography captures those first snuggles, the itty bitty baby bits, and all the emotion and love of that special and fleeting time in your life. Having these images is priceless, as it will allow you to relive these special moments each and every time you look at the images.

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Options For First Birthday or Milestone Sessions

A first birthday is a special milestone for every family. Your baby has grown and developed tremendously over the past twelve months and now your little one’s personality is shining through. It is a good idea to take this opportunity to schedule a photo session for your child. If you There are many types of sessions you can book to commemorate this special occasion. If you are unsure about what type of photo session you want, I will go over each of the options below.

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Best Maternity Posing Tips | Long Island Maternity Photographer

Although I am a family photographer, I also photograph many couples. The couples maternity session is a popular session booked. While maternity sessions with a big sibling are structured much like a family session…first time pregnant couples are a lot different! I am here to share some posing tips from my years of being a Long Island maternity photographer.

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Reasons Why Summer is the Best Time of Year for Family Portraits

A lot of families will wait until the Fall to do their family photos. Most people do so because they want to also use their images for holiday cards. However, just because that’s the norm, doesn’t mean there isn’t an alternative. In fact, Summer is a great time of year to capture those family photos and you can still use your gorgeous images for those Christmas cards. Here are some reasons why Summer on Long Island is the perfect time for family photos.

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Full Session or Mini Session | Which is Better for Your Family?

Now that the Fall season is upon is, you have likely been hearing about mini sessions. Although I capture families throughout the year for full length sessions, I offer mini sessions once a year during the Fall season. I offer minis because as a mom, I understand the appeal to capture some beautiful, professional photos for a lower price point in a faster time frame. Mini sessions are a great option for some families, but they aren’t for everyone. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether a mini session is right for you and your family.

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Why you should book a couples photo session just for fun

When most people think of a couples session, they think of engagement or anniversary photos. However, you can and should book a couples photo session at any stage of your relationship. Whether you have had a photo shoot together in the past, or the best photo you have together is a selfie, it is always a good time to book a couples photo shoot. Not sure if a couples shoot is right for you? Keep reading to see why you should book one?

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The Importance of Maternity Family Photos

No matter if it is your first, second or third baby, your pregnancy should be documented. This is such a special time and one that goes by so quickly. It is a milestone that you will want to remember in years to come. Each stage of your life with your children is different and that is why it is so important to have photos that document that evolution and development of your family. I know that it can feel challenging to schedule a maternity family session with young children, but I will make the process simple for you an you will even have tons of fun while having your family photos captured.

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Extended Family Sessions: Beauty in the Chaos

I receive tons of inquiries for multi generational family sessions. I photograph many of these large group sessions. They are really special sessions for the families and, often times, are gifted to grandparents for special occasions. This is a special gift that the entire family can appreciate.

As you can imagine, working with large groups like this involves a large degree of planning, flexibility and an open mind. It also requires lots of additional time, both during the session and in particular when it comes to editing these sessions, especially when the session involves multiple children of young ages.

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The Family Photo Experience

Updating your family photos is important. You are documenting each stage of your life with your children and giving them tangible memories to hold on to. There is so much more importance attached to this than just pretty pictures. A family photo session is not just about having photos to hang on your wall. It is an opportunity to take pause and connect with your family. I want my photo sessions to feel like a fun experience for my families and not like a chore. It should be something to which you look forward and enjoy being a part of. How exactly do you accomplish this? Read below to find out.

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Summer, Please Don’t End

To say that the weather this Summer has been unpredictable is an understatement. For most of my sessions this Summer, there has been a threat of thunderstorms at sunset. I was thrilled on the evening of this family session to finally have an evening with the sun shining and no clouds in sight. Although I love the moodiness and dimension a gloomy sky can bring to a session, it was nice to mix things up and have that abundance of golden sun on the evening of this beach session.

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Let me Help you Simplify the Newborn Session

When you have your first child, it can be tough to not only choose a newborn photographer in your area, but also to choose the type of session that works best for your family. There are so many options available and finding what is best for you can seem overwhelming. Scheduling your newborn session should not be stressful. Let’s face it…you have tons of other things to think about when expecting your first baby. I am here to take all the guess work out of your first photo session with your little baby.

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