NYC Family Photographer
Family time in New York City has its own kind of magic. Whether you are chasing your kids through Central Park at golden hour, exploring your favorite neighborhood together, or just hanging out at home doing what you always do, those are the moments worth documenting.
I am Betsi, a NYC family photographer with a clean, editorial approach to capturing your family exactly as you are. I am not staging poses or asking everyone to look at the camera at once. I am watching for the real moments, the ones that actually look like your life.
What A Family Session Looks Like
Every family session starts with a conversation. I want to know where you feel most like yourselves, whether that is a favorite corner of Central Park, a quiet block on the Upper West Side, a rooftop in Tribeca, or your own apartment. Location, light, and comfort all work together to make the images feel true to you.
Sessions are usually 60 minutes, which gives us enough time to warm up, let the kids do their thing, and find those quiet between-the-moments that make the whole gallery worth scrolling through. You will not feel rushed, and the kids can just be kids.
I deliver a full edited gallery within two weeks of our shoot. Every image is color corrected and retouched to a consistent, warm, editorial style that holds up beautifully whether you are printing wall art or sharing with family.
Your Family, Exactly as You Are
I have spent over 15 years photographing families, and the thing I hear most afterward is that the session felt easy. Kids were just being kids. Parents were not stressed. The gallery came back looking like real life, because it was.
My approach is to blend in first and direct only when I need to. I am watching for the in between moments, the ones that happen when nobody is performing for the camera.
I photograph NYC families year round, with the most availability in spring, summer, and fall. If you have been putting this off for a while, this is your sign.
Let's Make Something Beautiful
Denver family sessions come in three options depending on what works best for your family: a 30 minute mini session, a 60 minute session, or a 90 minute session that is perfect for larger groups or families who want to shoot in multiple locations.
Every session includes:
Professionally edited images
Beautifully designed online gallery
High resolution digital downloads
Ability to save and organize favorite images
Professional print shop for fine art prints and keepsakes
Gallery delivered within 10 days of your session
And if you have something specific in mind, whether that is a particular location, more time, or anything else, I am always happy to customize.
I book up quickly in summer and fall, so now is a great time to reach out. Let's create something beautiful together. Visit the Services page to learn more about our other offerings, including: Event Photography, Wedding Photography and Wedding Videography.
Let’s Plan Your Session
Please send me a message using the contact form below and share a few details about your family. I will be happy to send you my current packages and studio availability.
You’re also welcome to schedule a 30-minute discovery call.
NYC Family Photographer FAQs
Anywhere you feel most like yourselves. That might be Central Park, a quiet street on the Upper East Side or Upper West Side, a rooftop in Tribeca, your own apartment, or any location in the city that feels like home. I photograph families throughout Manhattan and am happy to explore other neighborhoods if you have a spot in mind.
Where do NYC family sessions take place?
Every session includes professionally edited images, a beautifully designed online gallery, high resolution digital downloads, the ability to save and organize favorite images, and access to a professional print shop for fine art prints and keepsakes. Your gallery is delivered within 2 weeks of your session.
What is included in every family session?
I offer three session options: a 30 minute mini session, a 60 minute session, and a 90 minute session that is perfect for larger groups or families who want to shoot in two different locations. And if you have something more unique in mind, I can always customize.
What family session lengths do you offer?
What is the best time of year for a family photoshoot in NYC?
Every season in New York City is beautiful for family photos. Spring brings blossoms in Central Park, summer offers long golden evening light, fall transforms the city with warm color, and winter has its own quiet magic. I photograph NYC families year round, with the most availability in spring, summer, and fall.
Spring and fall dates book up quickly, so I recommend reaching out at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If you have a specific date or season in mind, the earlier the better. I book a limited number of family sessions each month to ensure every family gets my full attention.
