Indoor Documentary-Style Photography With Your Children | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

Whether your children are tiny infants or grown toddlers, indoor documentary-style photography is the perfect way to capture your family beautifully and authentically. In the comfort of your home, you can capture the realness of your everyday life and the sweet connection you share. So, grab your loved ones and cuddle together as you prepare for your indoor documentary-style photo session!

As a New York City lifestyle photographer, a lot of what I do focuses on connection, and telling a story. There isn’t much stuff losing and stopping to smile at the camera. I want to capture the real moments, the everyday moment, and give that day-in-the-life feel to your photos.

While this session was not the documentary style, I still wanted to capture that intimate, in-the-moment feel. The perfect way to do that was in their home! And the best part?! The day ended up being a rainy overcast day which adds to the coziness of it all.

I usually ask my clients what type of things they would normally find themselves doing on a typical day at home with their new baby or kids. Once we are together at the location, I will give you suggestions on things to engage in and do together based on the specific location and where I am shooting from. There is less instruction provided, less posing and more prompts given, more conversations, and more organic interactions. In your home, I want you to do the everyday tasks and the things you do together. It's a normal day, and I'm just here to capture it all. 

Indoor documentary-style photography captures your life in an intimate, natural way and helps to depict a specific phase in your life at the time. It’s all about the realness of this season of life and the connection of your family. 

Downtown Family Photos | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

Documenting this sweet family was such a magical experience! Both parents are professional athletes, and recently welcomed their baby girl! The love they all shared was truly something special, and I was honored to get to document their downtown family photos.

One of my favorite parts about these downtown family photos is that this family was so open to making it more adventurous! Instead of the traditional “stop and pose”, we did more of a “walking shoot” style structure for their session - stopping at different spots along the way that caught our eye with interesting architecture or pockets of light. It was perfect!!

I have been trying to pay more attention to reflection and light sources when shooting, and this was the perfect day for that! There was harsh direct light, which lends itself to a lot of good shadow and a strong light source. It created these editorial, documentary, lifestyle, and in-the-moment photos that are truly unforgettable!

This downtown family photos session is a great reminder that documenting your family at any season of life is so important. Whether you're welcoming a new baby, celebrating milestones, or just wanting to freeze a moment in time, these photos are memories you'll treasure forever. It’s so easy to put off your session, and wait for the “perfect time” or new milestone, but don’t. The magic is now! It’s in the everyday moments of your life! Trust me, there is beauty and magic in your life and family, and it deserves to be preserved in time! 

Are You Ready For Your Adventurous Downtown Family Photos?!

As a New York City lifestyle photographer, I LOVE capturing the everyday moments of your life! Here’s to embracing all the love and light in our life, and celebrating every moment to its fullest!

Sekrit Theater in Austin, TX | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

If you are looking for the perfect place to document any season of your life, Sekrit Theater in Austin, TX is the place to be. This sweet mother and baby joined me in this gorgeous greenhouse to celebrate their special bond, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! This is your sign to document your life, no matter the season of life you are in.

While I am primarily a New York City lifestyle photographer, being able to step outside the city and capture this magic in a greenhouse is a dream! I LOVED every moment! The way the light changes and reflects, ahhh so perfect. Even the water fountain with the sparkling water, the foggy windows filtering light through them, it was all so perfect!

Let’s not forget the sweet bond between Mom and baby. Just another great reminder that your life deserves to be documented. You don’t have to wait till you are pregnant or be stressed about capturing your newborn in the first few days. Enjoy every moment of your life and celebrate it with photos! Each season of your life is so special and can be captured so beautifully!

So, whether you are in New York City looking for someone to capture your authentic and unique love story, or just want special moments of your baby documented, let’s do it! I love celebrating every season of life, and cannot wait for you to see the magic we can create together!

Elizabeth Street Gardens Engagement Session | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

This Elizabeth Street Gardens engagement session was so fun! Erika and Jon are so much fun, and it was a joy getting to know them! Remember that your engagement session should be exactly what you want. Everything you want! If that means taking a stroll through your favorite park or sharing your favorite dessert, do just that. Celebrate your love! Cheers to this happy couple and their beautiful Elizabeth Street Gardens engagement session!

Elizabeth Street Gardens Engagement Session

Elizabeth Street Gardens is one of my favorite gardens for many reasons! The beautiful sculptures, close-knit community vibe, and all the pretty hidden corners are just *chef's kiss*! The surrounding area is just as incredible! With tons of shops, it makes the perfect place to explore and enjoy the city. 

Before heading to the Gardens, we thoroughly enjoyed %Arabica! A lot was going on in the area, which makes for tons of creativity. From yoga classes, other photo shoots, and a podcast recording, we found the perfect little pockets of open space and light! 

As always, whether you’re planning family photos or your engagement session, make it YOU! Your love and family deserve to be authentically captured. As a New York City lifestyle photographer, I specialize in capturing your story. All the raw, authentic, everyday moments. Those are the moments that make you, YOU! So, if you are ready to tell your story through unscripted photography, let’s chat!

Erika Chen - LIC LAB Brand Photoshoot | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Erika Chen, the owner of LIC LAB in Long Island City! Erika wanted her LIC LAB brand photoshoot to capture both the professional and friendly aspects of her premiere waterfront health and beauty aesthetics lab. Working together, we brought her dreams to life and created magic during her brand photoshoot!

The Vision For A Stunning LIC LAB Brand Photoshoot

LIC LAB revolves around three core principles: food, rest, and exercise. To really hone in on these core pillars in her brand photoshoot, we wanted a mix of professional and friendly images. We landed in the beautiful neighborhood of Tribeca! 

One of my favorite shots from the session features Erika in front of the iconic Staple Street Sky Bridge. STUNNING. The green bridge perfectly complements Erika’s aesthetic! We were able to have her stand confidently under the bridge to show off the powerful female entrepreneur vibes, and sit on the steps for those friendly vibes she wanted too! It was all so perfect! 

Preparation Is Key

Preparation was key to ensuring this LIC LAB brand photoshoot was a success. I educated Erika on what to wear, makeup tips, and some posing tips for that professional but sleek look or a friendly and relaxed look. I recommended she bring clothes for fitness that were form-fitting! Of course, I reassured her that I would help her make her feel comfortable and like her most confident self with the tighter-fitting clothing! I recommended she bring a more “at home” casual look with more muted or neutral colors and one or two professional looks that would accentuate who she feels she is! 

To help me get a feel of how she wanted to portray herself as a businesswoman and to get an idea of how she sees herself, I provided some discussion and questionnaires so that I could portray all of that in photographs and let her personality SHINE! The images, where Erika is genuinely smiling and laughing, are the BEST! It is so important to try to get my clients comfortable and make normal conversation to keep things light and fun and get those genuine emotions! 

This LIC LAB brand photoshoot with Erika was incredible! To give her the best experience and help her feel confident in herself and her brand, it was important that I nailed her visions! Working with fellow entrepreneurs like Erika is so inspiring, and I can’t wait to meet more fellow female entrepreneurs!

Brooklyn Heights Family Photos | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

This sweet family will always be so special to me! They were one of the first families I documented in the beautiful NYC area, and I was so excited. These Brooklyn Heights family photos were a DREAM. From the infamous Fruit Streets during the quiet morning hours to the sweet family, I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my day. So, if you are dreaming of the perfect place for your Brooklyn Heights family photos, look no further than the gorgeous fruit streets. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

Brooklyn Heights Family Photos

For these Brooklyn Heights family photos, we chose a quieter hour in the morning, when the neighborhood was still waking up. The only people out with us were neighbors meeting at the corner coffee shop for their routine Saturday morning chat. It was almost like a movie scene, the way the morning woke up with us. So beautiful!

This sweet family had two sweet girls who were in the best of spirits! We had a completely child-led approach to this session to keep the little ones in good spirits, and it was so much fun. We just played around the neighborhood and stopped at different corners to enjoy the views. It was almost like a walking session, that was somewhat pre-planned but also largely unplanned and based on what just caught our eye or what appeared next. That's the beauty of living in New York City. The architecture is unlike anything else, and you’ll never know what’s around the corner.

Planning Your Brooklyn Heights Family Photos?

As a New York City lifestyle photographer, there are soooo many beautiful places you can enjoy with your loved ones as I’m documenting your family. From the gorgeous fruit streets in Brooklyn Heights to the comfort of your home, we can capture every sweet moment. So if you are dreaming of Brooklyn Heights family photos that are child-led, enjoyable, and memorable, I’d love to chat! Head here to inquire about your session today!

In-Home Family Session | New York City Lifestyle Photographer

This in-home family session during the Finding HeART workshop in Austin, TX, was just what I needed. Beyond the joy that it was to work with this sweet family, getting to play with the light in this home was so much fun. As a New York City lifestyle photographer, documenting the tender, intimate, and everyday moments is my goal. I want to tell your story through images you’ll never want to forget! 

Finding HeART Workshop

The Finding HeART workshop was incredible! A small group of us photographers gathered to learn from one another and listen to discussions on business topics, all in the hopes of growing our businesses. We walked away with an immense amount of education, and I am so thankful I could be a part of this workshop. 

Beautiful In-Home Family Session

This in-home family session was shot in a cork eco-home in the Austin, TX area. It was soooo incredible. The light was very interesting to work with because of how it filtered into the home. The light came from a different perspective, and the small spaces created that intimacy I was hoping to capture. I wanted to play with spotlighting and just knew this home was the perfect environment to show a painterly, chiaroscuro style of photography and editing. 

Sometimes you get those in-home family sessions where everything is falling into place nicely - the family is doing well, the location is stunning, and the lighting is so interesting. It’s all just perfect! All the little pockets or corners in the house were perfect to capture the tender moment shared between the family. I wanted to capture all those intimate, quiet, everyday life moments centered around this beautiful family connection. It was memorable in so many ways, and I am so thankful for it all! 

Ready To Book Your In-Home Family Session??

An in-home family session is the perfect way to capture your life just as it is. The beauty that is in the everyday! You’ll never regret having these moments captured forever! Head here to book your in-home family session and celebrate your everyday life.