If you are searching for a Park Slope family photographer, chances are you want more than just everyone lined up smiling at the camera. You want photos that actually look like your family, the real version, not the “photo day” version.
That is exactly the kind of session I specialize in. Here is what working together looks like from start to finish.
We Start in Your Home
There is something special about beginning a session in a place where your family is most comfortable. Before we ever step outside, we spend time in your home capturing the moments that make your everyday life worth remembering: a baby waking from a nap, a toddler showing off their favorite toy, the whole family piled onto the couch.
In-home photos have a warmth to them that you simply cannot replicate anywhere else. The light coming through your windows, the details of the space you have built together, the way your kids move through their own environment without a second thought, all of it tells your family’s story in a way that a park backdrop alone cannot.
Park Slope brownstones also make for some of the most classic Brooklyn portraits. Those front steps are iconic for a reason, and if the light is right, we will absolutely use them.
Then We Head to Prospect Park
Once everyone has warmed up and the kids are comfortable with me around, we make our way to Prospect Park. It is one of my favorite places to photograph Brooklyn families, the open meadows, the tree-lined paths, and the way the light filters through in the late afternoon. It gives us so much to work with, depending on the season and the time of day.
This is where the outdoor energy really comes out. Kids who were a little shy inside usually hit their stride once they have room to run. We are not chasing perfect poses here; we are following their lead, letting things unfold, and I am capturing what happens in between.
How I Work With Kids
Here is something I tell every family before we start: kids do not actually have short attention spans when it comes to photos. They just do not like being forced or rushed. When we slow down, take snack breaks when needed, and stop trying to “get the shot,” something shifts. By the end of most sessions, the kids do not want me to leave.
I also love letting kids take the lead sometimes, asking them where they want to go or what they want to do next. The images from those moments are usually among my favorites, because you can see how excited they are in every single frame.
If it has been a while since your last family session, or if your little one is on the shyer side, I always recommend booking a longer session, so everyone has time to ease in before we even think about the camera.
What to Expect From Your Gallery
After your session, we hop on a Photo Reveal Zoom call to review your images, choose your favorites, and discuss any retouching preferences. Every image in your final gallery is delivered in both color and black and white, because sometimes the same moment hits differently depending on which version you are looking at.
Your complete gallery is delivered within five business days of that call. And because I know these photos deserve to exist beyond your phone screen, your gallery includes access to professional print labs I personally trust for albums, prints, and wall art.
Ready to Book Your Park Slope Family Session?
Whether you are welcoming a new baby, documenting a specific season of life, or just overdue for updated photos of your crew, I would love to capture your family in Brooklyn. Head to the family sessions portoflio to see more family photos, or reach out directly to start planning your session.
