Isabel's Mini Newborn Session

When I’ve received an inquiry to photography Isabel’s Newborn mini session in December, I was very excited. I love photographing Newborn mini sessions because it allows me enough time to photograph babies wrapped/swaddled up both on the blankets and in props.

So when Isabel arrived to the world, her mom had many requests and the number 1 request for her daughter’s session was to photograph her using the moon bowl. So I was excited to capture her daughter in blue.

The colors that were used for her session were rose, neutral colors and blue. For the beanbag/blanket wrapped pictures, I chose rose and really loved the color that I recently bought. Its a very muted but classic Rose color that compliments all skin tones. I first wrapped Isabel in both an underwrap and an pretty warm wrap to get her very sleepy. I used both headbands and bonnets to provide variety. Every mom wants their daughter photographed in headbands but bonnets on babies gives that it different, peaceful look.

Then I photographed her in the moon bowl with a blue and starry backdrop, using both a blue headband and using a sleepy cap, with a sparkly stone headband on top.

Lastly I photographed Isabel in a wooden brown bowl against a wood backdrop that I love using for all newborn photo shoots. The brown and the pink/rose tones really compliment each other everytime.

15 day old baby girl swaddled in rose pink wearing a pink head bonnet, sleeping
Newborn baby girl, swaddled in a blue wrap in a crescent bowl behind a blue starry night scene

Maternity Session at Snug Harbor

I always love to photograph at Snug Harbor, especially in the fall time because the area has beautiful grounds. When Sabrina scheduled her maternity session, she was excited to be photographed at Snug Harbor in Staten Island, NY. She chose to be photographed in a black slim maternity dress with lace on top that I have in my closet. Her second choice for her dress was a modern beige calf length dress with black boots and a black hat that she brought in. I love the looks that she chose on her.

I first photographed Sabrina and her husband at the garden grounds and at the Arch using the black lace maternity gown that she chose. She looked really elegant and gorgeous. I also photographed her at the another flower garden adjacent to the Arch and the Gazebo. Then she changed into her modern maternity dress and we walked towards the bigger houses with pillars. I loved how the images came out and the look of her maternity photo shoot.

Maternity Photo shoot of a woman dressed in black at Snug Harbor under the Arch
Expecting Mother to be with her husband posing in front of the camera for the Maternity Photo Shoot in Staten Island
Mother to be posing in front of a brick house at Snug Harbor, Staten Island dressed in a khaki maternity dress and black boots and a hat.

Victoria's Newborn Photo Session

Victoria’s mom reached out to me to photograph her baby that was born. My earliest availability at that time was a month in advance and she took that time slot. So I was very excited to photograph Victoria at the age of 2 months old.

When Victoria’s mom chose her photo session color palette of blues and neutrals, I was looking forward to photographing her baby in blue since pink and peach are colors usually chosen by most moms.

We first started the session with photographing her family first and then sibling shots and both types of pictures came out nicely. Then I photographed Victoria in different types of props and she looked soo pretty in them. Even though she was wide awake for her entire session, she was such a happy baby taking everything in.

Lastly I photographed Victoria in a baby blue lace romper and a pretty headband. She looked soo pretty!!

Even though photographing babies at 2 months old wont get you those traditional newborn poses, it was such a great photo shoot just capturing Victoria’s personality and the entire family.

Family photo shoot with a 2 month old and a 2 year old in Staten Island, NY
Baby sister and big brother being photographed on a flokati rug for their pictures.
Older newborn baby girl in a cradle bed for her newborn photo shoot
Baby girl in green posed in a wood bowl for her newborn photos
2 month old baby girl in a blue romper and blue headband for her newborn photo shoot in Staten Island NY

Kenzo's Newborn Photo Shoot

In September I had the opportunity to photograph Kenzo and his beautiful mama for their newborn photo session. The color scheme that was Sage Green and Neutrals.

I first photographed their family part, with Mama posing with her son and holding him. She looked radiant!

Then it was time for photograph Kenzo in various props, pairing green with warm neutrals. And then I moved onto the posing him for the blanket poses such as lying on his side and being wrapped.

I’m soo happy that I was able to photograph and document this special moment for them.

Newborn Photoshoot in Staten Island of Mom and her newborn son dressed in white
Newborn photoshoot in a bowl prop dressed in green
newborn baby wrapped in white and bonnet with bear ears

Wrapped Mini Newborn Session

I love photographing wrapped/swaddled mini sessions because it keeps the baby calm and comforted during their session while providing beautiful images for the family. I was excited when Bonianne hired me to photograph her son’s session. The colors that she picked out for him were pale blue and sage green.

I first photographed her son in a few props, including the heart bowl and the bed and I was able to get a few smiles from him while he was in a REM sleep. He slept beautifully and I was able to capture a few macro shots of his eyelashes and lips.

Then I photographed him on a Sage Green blanket using a wrap and varying the style of the wrap. Since he slept so well, I didnt a sense of the time and went past their scheduled session time.

Baby boy in blue posed in a heart bowl against a blue floor
Baby boy in a white bonnet and wrap sleeping on a flokati rug
Staten Island Newborn photograhed in a sage Green wrap

Amelia's Newborn Session

At the end of July, I had the opportunity to photograph Amelia for her newborn session. She was one month old when she came in. The colors that her family chose were warm neutrals and a pink lace romper.

I first photographed the family as a unit and then I photographed each family member with Amelia. She was swaddled in white to give that classic neutral look and to compliment the family’s clothing.

After photographing the family, I prepped Amelia in different colored swaddles to compliment all the different props that she was photographed in, including the heart bowl, a round bowl and photographed on a flokati rug.

When it came time for the blanket poses, Amelia wore a dusty pink/mauve lace outfit against a cream neutral blanket. Within the three hour photo shoot, it was a beautiful session and I’m happy that I was to photograph their session.

Staten Island Newborn and Family Photographer with Mom, Dad, Big Brother and newborn
Newborn Girl photographed in a cubby bed dressed in Pink
Newborn baby photographed in a white heart bowl
Newborn girl in a lace outfit sleeping on her tummy