Carl Schurz Park, on the east side of NYC, has a way of giving families a little breathing room—river views, open paths, and just enough distance from the pace of the city.
I met Chris and Caitlin there with their children, William and Rosemary, on a beautiful afternoon. William was a burst of three-year-old energy, while Rosemary snuggled in and observed, taking everything in. It was easy, fun, and exactly what this stage of life looks like.
There’s a short window when your family feels like this—before it shifts again. Having it documented, clearly and honestly, matters more with time.
It’s always worth holding onto. Thank you Chris and Caitlin for letting me photograph your beautiful family. I had a blast!
Each summer, I look forward to photographing Koren, Jacob, and Charlotte. I love that they have picked the beaches of the Hamptons for their session the last few years. The lighting before sunset and the pristine beaches of the Hamptons make for an ideal location.
Watching Charlotte grow over the years is always a quiet reminder of how quickly things shift. What once looked like rides on Jacob's shoulders has naturally evolved into him spinning her through the air, her confidence and personality shining through.
I’m always drawn to the ease this family brings to a session—nothing forced, just genuine connection and fun! For me, that’s where the most meaningful images live. These are the moments that will inevitably change, but having them documented now allows you to return to this exact stage of life, exactly as it felt.
Thank you Koren, Jacob, and Charlotte for always being so amazing to photograph - and to be with!
There’s something truly special about having the whole family together—especially in a place as beautiful and relaxed as the Hamptons. These moments don’t happen often, which is exactly why they’re worth preserving.
During this recent session, I had the joy of photographing an extended family gathered for a summer getaway. Siblings and cousins—all in one place, with nowhere to be but together. Thank you, Tara, for putting this all together and letting me be a small part of it.
That’s the beauty of extended family sessions. They go beyond a single portrait—they tell the story of your family as it is right now. These are the memories that deserve to be documented with intention.
Vacations like these come and go, but photographs allow you to hold onto them. Years from now, it won’t just be about how everyone looked—it will be about how it felt to be together.
