
Summer on Long Island and around NYC is full of adventure for families. From charming coastal towns and sandy beaches to sunflower fields, zoos, vineyards and local family owned farms, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season together. Read on for seven of the best family-friendly day trips across Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island to add to your summer bucket list.

Summer Family Photo Ideas in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk NY: Beaches, Lakes, Sunflowers & Wildflowers Even though fall tends to be the most popular time of year for family photos, summer will always be my personal favorite. There are so many beautiful options for seasonal scenery across Long Island. From some of the most stunning […]

Preparing for a newborn comes with a lot of decisions. A lifestyle newborn session focuses on documenting the early days in a way that feels honest, with no pressure to pose or perform. We’ll capture the small moments, quiet connections and in-between details in a relaxed and meaningful way.

Hi, I’m Erica! Queens based family, maternity and newborn lifestyle photographer serving New York City, Long Island and Westchester. If you’re looking to book a session based on connection, love and playful moments, then keep reading on. When to book Family Sessions: There’s no better time to book than now. When you look at your […]

Why should you book a Maternity session A maternity session honors the connection and anticipation of your growing family. If you are debating on whether you should be documenting your pregnancy, keep reading. As a mother of two, trust me, this is a chapter worth preserving. I often think about how I didn’t take professional […]

There’s something about cherry blossom season that feels like a deep exhale, especially after months of gray skies and record breaking snowfall. The snow will melt and one day the blossoms will appear, almost overnight. Soft pink and white blossoms line the streets, catching your eye as you walk stroll through the neighborhood. They’re the […]

The Storybook Series is a limited collection of styled, narrative driven sessions created to document the chapters of motherhood and childhood that often go unseen. These are the quiet moments, the in-between emotions, the fleeting seasons that deserve to be remembered with intention. Each session is thoughtfully designed to feel intimate and timeless, like a […]

I started this journey three years ago not really knowing where it would go. Maybe I’d just have a creative outlet that allowed me to work part time while caring for my kids. So I started spending each day learning more and more about my camera, angles, lighting and composition. I discovered the talking to […]

A Fresh 48 is an in hospital newborn photography session done within the first 48 hours after birth. This is when we document the moments that often go forgotten. Their feet still with ink on them, tiny wrinkly fingers, those first feeds and moments snuggled in their bassinet.
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