Family Photoshoot in Huntington, New York

Summer Family Photos in Suffolk County

Late summer on Long Island is one of the most ideal times for a family photo session. Before schedules get crazy with school and activity, before the sun sets in the afternoon … when there’s still a warm glow in the evening, and maybe you’re glowing too fresh off a vacation?

The Town of Huntington has lovely parks and beaches for family sessions, and golden hour natural light photography captures that magic well.

Take a peek at this family’s session if you’d like. While summer temperatures have mostly retired for this year, Fall Family Sessions on Long Island are in full swing. You can click the link, or send me a note here if you’d like to learn more about my family photography offerings.

Sunset Family Photoshoot at West Neck Beach in Lloyd Harbor, New York

I recently had the pleasure of photographying the Kocis Family at West Neck Beach in Lloyd Harbor, New York. The sunset that evening gave us beautiful, soft beachy light for the entire shoot.

Watching this family interact was a delight and they were all playful and present during our session. We let the kids lead, played a games, and got some images all together and individually. I really love the close-ups of kids, and that we got some great images of just mom and dad, too.

I felt like I was capturing their real, everyday connection and enjoyed every bit of the playfulness, laughs, and sweet moments they shared with one another. Their relaxed approach to the session and the beauty of Long Island combined to make for some really special photos that I’m excited to share.

Family Photo Session, Long Island, New York

My visit to the Malon Family’s on Long Island was a special and intentional session capturing the mother-daughter bond that unfolded during Thais’s maternity leave. This milestone session honored both mom and baby, and we took our time in different parts of the home where they spend the most time together.

Often families will think of doing maternity photos and newborn photos, but a milestone photoshoot when your child is a bit older also offers charming and unique moments because your baby is likely to be awake and interactive for the duration of the photo session.

Filled with sweet kisses, and lots of cuddles and songs, in-home sessions are an opportunity for photos in the space families are most comfortable.

In-Home Session, Long Island, New York

I witnessed the snooziest, sweetest cuddles when I visited the Hinrich’s Family for their in-home newborn session. In this lifestyle in-home session were lucky to capture Nicholas when he was both awake and asleep, and I think his little yawns might just be my favorite.

Unlike a studio session, doing an at-home newborn session gives us flexibility around your baby’s sleep-wake-feed schedule and keep all your child’s comforts within arms reach. My approach in these sessions is to use the natural available light in your home to beautifully and softly capture your growing family — inside at your favorite spots, and outside if it makes sense for your family, too.

Little Nicholas was a pro at his session, and I think you can see the love this family has for one another in the images they have together. I’m so grateful to be able to capture moments like these …