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Explore the fall foliage locations I photograph at throughout Queens and Long Island, learn when to book, and discover how timing and styling come together for your family photos.

Fall Foliage Family Photos: Locations, Timing & Planning Tips

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There are so many beautiful locations throughout Queens and Long Island for golden hour family and maternity photographs. When you’re deciding where to have your session, it can be hard to know which location is the right fit. The truth is, there isn’t one perfect location. The best location is the one that fits your […]

How to Choose the Perfect Golden Hour Location for Your Family | Queens & Long Island, NY

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Now offering in-home lifestyle milestone sessions. Whether you’re looking for a sitter session, first birthday, cake smash, playful sink bath or simply want to document your baby’s growing personality, these sessions are designed to capture this exciting stage of childhood in a natural and meaningful way. In-home milestone sessions are centered entirely around your baby […]

In-Home Sitter and First Birthday Milestone Photography in Queens & Nassau Counties

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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.

Best Summer Day Trips for Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island Families | A Family Photographer’s Guide

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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 […]

Best Summer Locations for Family Photos Throughout Queens and Long Island

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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 […]

Planning Your Family, Maternity or Newborn Photography Session

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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 […]

Everything to Know About Cherry Blossom Photo Sessions in Queens, NYC

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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 […]

Telling Your Story Through Photos: New York City & Long Island Limited Storybook Sessions

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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 […]

Three Years of Photographing Families across Queens and Long Island

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Choosing the right time of year for your family photo session can make all the difference in the look and feel of your images. From soft spring blooms to golden meadow grasses, sandy summer evenings and rich fall colors, each season offers its own unique backdrop for telling your family’s story.

When to Book: The Best Time of Year for Your Golden Hour Family Session

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