New York City Family Photography

At home. Around town. On film.

I love my small town- like really love it. Without condition. Till death do us part.

But I gotta say, I' wonder if I would love it quite as much if I couldn’t leave it from time to time.

And there’s no place I’d rather leave for then New York.

I’ve been dreaming of making semi-regular trips to the Big Apple for photo sessions.

This fall I’ll be there to get to enjoy the crisp days and softening light. I’d love to make some pictures with you and your family.

TAKE ME TO THE BOOKING LINK

HOW TO BOOK.

I’ll be in NYC on October 17-18 for sessions. Because fall weather is sometimes unpredictable, and because NYC living means limited windows/light, I’ve saved Nov 14-15 as a rain date on my calendar for these sessions in case we need to pivot. Film is light hungry- we want the best light possible to make the most beautiful images possible.

Choose your date and whether you want morning or afternoon spot.

I will follow up within 48 hours to confirm details.

If these dates don’t work for you or looking at it leaves you feeling like you want a bit more - I am available for travel to NYC outside of the above dates for long form sessions. Please reach out here to discuss availability or jump on a call to talk logistics.

A couple carrying an infant child cross an intersection in NYC during their family photo session.

This is a 2 hour photo session in the New York City area - Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan.

I come to your house to witness the home you have created and the people who live there. We spend a slow morning or a long afternoon together, capturing the nuances of this human experience on old, analog cameras.

50+ images all shot on film and delivered via an online gallery with printing rights.

Can be used for couples, families, maternity, newborn, or body stories.

Cost of session is $1690.

Interest free payment plans available upon request.

Choose your date. Book your session.
Close of up a mother holding her sleeping infant while she naps.
Pregnant woman and her spouse lounge while reading books during their family photo session.
Detail photograph of a pregnant belly peeking through an open front button down shirt in window light.
A couple sits on their living room couch holding their infant daughter during a newborn photo session.
A couple crosses the street in NYC as a bus crosses the intersection in front of them.
A mother, father and infant stand next to a wrought iron fence and some pink flowers.
Close up photograph of a baby on her mothers hip, highlighting the baby's toes and fist in direct sun.
Close up of an infant in a stroller with parents holding a cassette player.
Sleeping infant holds the finger of their parent in a black and white film photograph from their newborn photography session.
A family of four sits on the steps outside their New York City (Brooklyn) apartment for a family portrait by film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver.
Close up of a woman's pregnant belly in shadowy light while she peels an orange in her kitchen.
Toddler pushing her walk behind toy while parents appear to watch in the background.
New York City couple sitting in window light at their apartment, smiling and playing with their baby during a newborn photo session.
A mother sits in the shadows supporting her baby who is standing in the window looking outside.
The feet and legs of a child upside down on the sofa with the mother's hand reaching towards her from just outside the frame.
A mother plays with her infant in the shadowy light beside her New York City apartment window.
A mother sits in shadow holding an infant highlighted by chiaroscuro style lighting from a window to the mother's right.
A mother and daughter sit on the couch together as the mom reaches out to smooth her daughter's hair.
A mother sitting on the couch cradles her two daughter's faces while everyone laughs in a black and white image from an at home photography session.
A mother and infant sit together on the bed illuminated by window light while the father sits further back in the shadows of the foreground.
Backlight image of a pregnant woman wearing a bralette and sweats in her kitchen and her partner in the background.
Close up image of a mother cradling her school aged daughter, with all legs and arms illuminated by the window light falling on them.
Film scan photo in direct sun showing a mother holding her infant, emphasis on the infant's small fist and feet as well as the fathers hand affectionately placed on the small of her back
A family portrait with the parents smiling at the camera while the feed their newborn a bottle during an in home newborn photography session with film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver.

FAQs

What should you wear?

More than anything, I want you to feel comfortable and recognize yourself in your photos. Wear something you feel great in and you can move around in comfortably. Natural fabrics with some movement and texture or small patterns are things I’m always going to be excited about, but youre excitment is what we’re after.

For in-home sessions, I always suggest barefeet- it looks more intimate. If you would rather have on socks, consider them beforehand. Gray toes atheltic socks aren’t the cutest.

Also, some people like to start in more pajam/ lounge wear stuff and then switch into a second look. I’m always down for an outfit change.

What do we do during a session?

My sessions aren’t focused on doing activities as much as they are a chance to to hang out for a little while and make pictures the way a friend visiting you might. I’ll never say no to a coffee or a tea. I’ll suggest we move around a little to take advantage of the pockets of light. A walk around the block or hanging out in the backyard are nice, but don’t feel like you need an itinerary.

This is more about being than doing.

What’s the best time of day/lighting?

Depends on the house and when the light streams in. The whole session is on film so we want to work with the time of day when your rooms you want to be photographed in get the most light.

It’s also best to plan on spending around half of the session indoors and the other half outside. We can take it up the road to a local park, outdoor cafe or your favorite place to have a family outing. Outdoor light tends to be best closer to sunrise and sunset. Midday light isn’t my first choice.

Have any other questions I haven’t covered?

Get a hold of me here and we can chat via email or hop on a call to discuss specifics.

A couple walk arm in arm carrying their infant child during a family photo session in NYC.
a mother laughs at her baby looking out the window during a family photo session in their home.
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  • "I am so grateful for these beautiful images of my family in our favorite place: home. They feel natural and unfussy, just like US."

    Ashlee Gadd

  • "There is no one like her. She reflects your life back to you in a very special way, and helps you see the beauty and essence of your family in a way you’ve maybe never seen before."

    Rebecca Hurley

  • " Few words can truly do her justice, but one can try…. Marvelous. Effervescent. Wise. Soulful. Grounded. She brings her whole self to her photo sessions and brings out our whole selves in her images."

    Shannon Sheridan