Family & Vacation Sessions · NYC · LA

Family & Vacation Photographer in NYC and Los Angeles

Real moments with the people you love, whether you live here or you're visiting. Sessions are unhurried and unposed, and you leave with photographs of everyone together.

Couple holding two cavalier spaniels in front of Bow Bridge and autumn foliage in Central Park

Two brothers clowning around with their little sister on a stone wall in Central Park, sepia

Four women in white sitting on a steel beam high above Midtown Manhattan, looking toward Central Park at golden hour

Grandfather, father and son flexing their arms together on a California beach

Extended family of six standing together under the Staple Street Skybridge in Tribeca, New York

Family of four laughing together in the Bethesda Terrace arcade in Central Park

Three children with arms raised in front of a painted arch at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park

Man kneeling to kiss his pregnant partner's belly beside the lake with Bow Bridge behind them in Central Park

Family of four with their dog on a cobblestone street in Tribeca, brick warehouses behind them

Mother resting her head on her daughter's in a doorway in SoHo

Family of four smiling on a Central Park path beside the frozen lake with Bow Bridge behind them

Family walking their dog down a cobblestone street lined with red brick buildings in Tribeca

Two boys running down a Central Park path toward the camera while their parents laugh on a bench

Brother in a snowflake sweater and sister in a white fleece and bow smiling together in Tribeca

Little sister laughing as her brother kisses her cheek on a stone wall at Bethesda Terrace, sepia

Mother and teenage daughter standing together at the corner of Greene and Prince Street in SoHo

Pregnant woman in white smiling up and catching raindrops with the Central Park South skyline behind her

Mother and daughter standing on a SoHo street lined with boutiques

Book a Session

Your Session Starts Here.

Tell me your date, place and group size. I reply within one business day with availability and a quote.

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The Approach

What a Session Is Like

A good family session feels like a walk with a camera tagging along. I plan around the light and the location, then let kids be kids, and the best frames come from the in-between moments: a piggyback, a shared joke, a hand grabbed at a crosswalk.

Vacation sessions are shorter and looser. We meet near your hotel or at a landmark, walk a few of the best spots, and I photograph the trip the way you'd like to remember it: families, couples, friends, birthdays and proposals. I scout the timing and the crowds so you don't have to.

Most sessions run 45 to 90 minutes, usually around golden hour. In New York that could be the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise or a quiet SoHo morning. In Los Angeles it might be Santa Monica, Venice or the Griffith Observatory at dusk.

Where & What

Locations and Options

Brooklyn Bridge Park & DUMBO
Skyline, cobblestones and the bridge. Go early on weekends.
Central Park
Bethesda Terrace, the Mall and quieter meadows.
Washington Square & the West Village
Tree-lined blocks and the arch.
New York: Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Central Park, Little Island
Sunrise beats crowds. Sunset gives the skyline glow.
Los Angeles: Santa Monica, Venice, Griffith Observatory
Beach light in the morning, city views at dusk.
Your own neighbourhood
Stoop, corner bakery, local park. Often the most personal frames.

Packages · New York City

NYC Session Packages

Straightforward pricing for portraits, families, couples and trips in New York City.

30 Minutes

Quick Session

^$300

A proposal, a couple's portrait, fresh headshots or a quick family moment. Want more time to relax? Most families choose the 1-hour session.

1 location
About 20 edited photos
Quick pre-session chat on location and timing
Private online gallery with downloads

Book 30 Minutes

Best for Families1 Hour

Signature Session

^$450

Family portraits and engagement sessions with room to relax.

Up to 2 locations
About 35 edited photos
Location and outfit guidance
Private gallery with downloads and print release
A few extra images, chosen as a surprise

Book 1 Hour

2 Hours

Extended Session

^$650

Larger groups, several spots, or a full vacation story.

Up to 3 locations
About 70 edited photos
One outfit change
Private gallery with downloads and print release
A few extra images, chosen as a surprise

Book 2 Hours

Don't see a session that suits you? Reach out and we'll talk it through.

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Events, restaurants and interiors are quoted by project. See full pricing details.

Kind Words

From Recent Clients

We had such a great experience with Ozum for our maternity shoot! She showed up rain or shine, made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera, and knew all the best spots in Central Park. Her communication was excellent throughout the whole process, and everything felt easy and stress-free. We’re so happy with our photos and would highly recommend her!

AileenFamily & Vacation · Jun 2026 · via Flytographer

Ozum was wonderful. We arrived about 10 minutes late, but she waited for us with a kind smile and was very flexible. She guided us through Central Park, from the Shakespeare statue to Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge, and she made us feel relaxed from the first minute. She took many more photos than we expected, and every picture is beautiful and natural. You can see our real laughter in each one. This shoot was for my wife's 30th birthday and our first time together after six months apart, and Ozum captured that feeling perfectly. Thank you so much, Ozum!

MinehiroCouples & Engagements · Oct 2026 · via Flytographer

We worked with Ozum for a hometown photo shoot in Central Park and had such a great experience! She was so kind and patient with our dogs, and the whole session easy and fun. The photos turned out beautifully — she did an amazing job capturing the fall foliage. It’s never easy to photograph dogs, but she truly nailed it! We’re absolutely thrilled with how everything came out and would highly recommend her.

ColetteFamily & Vacation · Nov 2025 · via Flytographer

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Questions

Before You Book

How far ahead should I book a family session in NYC?

Spring and fall fill quickly, so 3 to 6 weeks ahead is a good target. Shorter notice is often possible, so send your date and I'll check.

Do we need a permit to shoot in NYC parks?

Small portrait sessions are usually fine, but rules change with group size, equipment and location. I'll tell you if your chosen spot needs anything before we book it.

Can you deliver photos before our trip ends?

Yes. For short stays I send a handful of previews within 48 hours, and the full gallery follows.

What if it rains?

We move to another day within your trip or season at no cost. Overcast light is flattering, and light rain can make great pictures with the right umbrella.

Couples & Engagements
Couples and engagement sessions that feel like a date, not a pose-off.
Interiors
Homes, restaurants and hospitality spaces, lit to feel lived in.
Events
Conferences, galas, launches and team days, covered clearly.
Portraits
Editorial portraits, headshots and character studies.