As a New York City family photographer, there is nothing more rewarding than documenting a family’s story over the years. This recent NYC family photography session was extra special—it brought one of my dearest long-time clients back to the very city where their journey with me began.

From a Newborn Session in NYC to Years of Memories

Fashionable family of five posing by the fountains at Columbus Circle in New York City during a stylish black and white themed photography session.

Chic family portrait captured at Columbus Circle in New York City featuring coordinated black and white outfits and a vibrant city backdrop.

I first photographed this family inside their Manhattan apartment during their second daughter’s newborn session. That quiet morning, filled with soft light and brand-new baby snuggles, marked the start of a relationship that has grown with every passing year. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of capturing their milestones, personalities, and evolving style through many sessions.

Today they live in beautiful Basking Ridge, New Jersey, but New York will always hold a special place in their hearts. For this session, we returned to the city that started it all—bringing their three children back to the vibrant streets of Manhattan to celebrate how much they’ve grown.

Three stylish siblings posing individually in front of the Plaza Hotel in New York City, wearing coordinated black and patterned outfits during a high-fashion family photography session.

Fashion-forward sibling portraits captured outside the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City, featuring coordinated black and patterned outfits.

Three stylish siblings posing in elegant black and white outfits during a high-fashion family photography session in Basking Ridge NJ.

Elegant family photography portrait featuring three siblings in chic black and white outfits during a high seas themed shoot in Basking Ridge.

Iconic New York City Backdrops

Stylish family of five posing on a New York City street beneath an arched steel bridge, with the children wearing black and pink high-fashion outfits during a modern family photography session.

Elegant family portrait captured on a New York City street beneath an arched bridge, featuring coordinated black and pink high-fashion outfits.

Our shoot took us to some of the most iconic family photo locations in New York City, including the grand Plaza Hotel and the architecturally stunning arches of Harlem’s viaducts. These locations offered the perfect mix of luxury, history, and urban energy—ideal for creating timeless portraits with a fashionable, editorial feel.

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Stylish child portrait captured on a New York City street beneath an arched bridge

Why I Love Photographing Returning Clients

Three stylish siblings posing on a hotel luggage cart in front of The Ritz-Carlton New York during a high-fashion family photography session

Fashion-forward sibling portrait captured outside The Ritz-Carlton New York, featuring coordinated black and patterned outfits during a modern family photography session.

Working with families year after year is one of the greatest joys of being a NYC family photographer. Watching children grow and blossom into their own personalities is a privilege and a creative inspiration. Every session adds another chapter to their story, and together we create artwork that becomes a treasured family legacy.

Stylish family of five posing on a city street under an arched steel bridge in New York City during a high-fashion family photography session.

Fashion-forward family portrait captured on a New York City street beneath an arched bridge, showcasing coordinated black and white outfits.

Book Your New York City Family Session

Whether you’re visiting Manhattan, live in the suburbs like Basking Ridge, NJ, or simply want to celebrate a meaningful milestone, a family photography session in New York City offers unforgettable scenery and lasting memories. Iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and endless energy make NYC the perfect backdrop for family portraits that are stylish, heartfelt, and uniquely yours.

If you’re dreaming of your own New York City family photography session, I’d love to help you create art that tells your family’s story. Reach out today to plan a session that captures the magic of this incredible city—and the love that makes your family one of a kind.

Teen dancer performing a high kick pose on a New York City street beneath an arched steel bridge during an urban dance photography session.

Powerful high kick pose captured during an urban dance photography session on a New York City street beneath an arched bridge.

Looking for a Basking Ridge, NJ  photographer

If you’re looking to capture your own family photography session Basking Ridge, NJ , let’s connect. These early days are fleeting — and turning them into art is something you’ll treasure forever.

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