When the mom asked to meet her in front of Central Park, we were losing light. We had 15 minutes to take photographs before the light was gone. Hence we didn't have a chance to go behind the museum, but in fact made a great discovery on this crowded late afternoon! What better a backdrop for the perfect holiday card, two happy boys and an iconic fountain!
End of the Summer Hamptons Shoot by Nina Drapacz Photography
Last week of August and the last minutes of warm glowing sunlight..tweens are the best! They love to be photographed! This young grandmother was a lovely lively addition to this perfect photo shoot!
The Conservatory Gardens in New York City Nina Drapacz Photography
Fun fall weekend shoot with these sibs at the gardens. What a gorgeous place to photograph - its best at 9:30 am or on an overcast day. 
Gorgeous baby comes to Manhattan for a photo shoot right before the rain! Nina Drapacz Photography
A beautiful Brooklyn baby comes to Manhattan for an amazing photo shoot. Her mom was concerned she missed her baby photos as she is is 11 months old. Luckily there were still no teeth and she still had the baby cheeks ! Lots of clothing changes and different locations provide a wonderful variety of images.
Mini Sessions Thursday May 7th all day- Cherry Blossoms in NYC Nina Drapacz Photography
Call or email today! ninadrapacz@gmail.com One day only! These cherry blossoms won't last. Carl Schurz Park only
South Hampton Family Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography
Its still FREEZING! I am more than ready for a wonderful summer in the Hamptons photographing tons of gorgeous families! Kudos to this family for encouraging me to show my creative side. Such a fun photo shoot!
Winter Photography in NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
It was freezing and raining and all I had was a camera and reflector as this photo session was scheduled for outdoors in Carl Schurz Park. The light was falling but somehow I was able to capture this beautiful family on their dining room table, the window behind me in natural window light mixed with indoor ambient light. 
Tween Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography
Tweens are the years right before teens, so about 9 to 12 years. Its a time in a child life that marks the last of the innocence and the impatience to independence. Many of the tweens I photograph are children I had been photographing since they were babies. I had the pleasure of seeing them grow up which is special.
Tribeca Family Photo Shoot by Nina Drapacz Photography!
I had a special request to meet and photograph a family in Tribeca as they were moving to the suburbs and wanted to document their family in the neighborhood they had lived for many years. We walked to a street where, apparently, many photographers use for all kinds of photo shoots. It was incredible! There was a man with an easel there painting, very European AND very New York in every way... I asked them to set the baby down on the dirty hard concrete, they willingly agreed- and out came these images! In one of the images, the baby's expression seems to be saying, "W
hat? My parents just put me down alone on this hard dirty floor???!"
Summer is going Fast! Hampton Summer Photo Sessions Nina Drapacz Photography
There is nothing quite like the summer in the Hamptons. This is my third year with these beautiful sisters at their wonderful home. The beach isn't always the best place for photography. The sun goes down so late, making photo shoots start at 6:30 when children are hungry and sleepy. I always encourage photographing at
homes. Im always taken by the beauty of the summer greenery there. The summer is going fast and Im almost fully booked for August! Please book soon to get on our calendar.
Sibling Photo Shoot in NYC Park by Nina Drapacz Photography
Sisters! Two little beauties met me at Carl Schurz with their wonderful parents. I love the light between 5-6pm. Its low and soft.
Early Evening Light Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography
The day was beautiful, but the early evening light was incredible, soft and dispersed, a photographer's dream light! I met this gorgeous little girl with her mom and she was ready to go! She climbed, ran, made all kinds of expressions, but best of all, she enjoyed every moment of our 
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Fast and Furious Toddlers by Nina Drapacz photography! NYC
This handsome little toddler just wanted to explore and explore! I had to be quick and provocative to get his attention and creative to keep him still for a moment here and there. Such a gorgeous little guy! Lollypops helped as an incentive....but not for long!
Spring Photo Shoot in NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
Violet, a perfect name for this beautiful baby! Her first photo shoot, her proud grandmother had bid on my photography at a local church auction before she was even born! How fun- her range of expressions were phenomenal! Such a cutie! This is probably the last days of these wonderful spring cherry blossoms, we lucked out.
Westport Connecticut on a beautiful spring afternoon by Nina Drapacz Photography
A new addition to this family! I have photographed the two older siblings in my studio awhile back and now that the family is complete, I got a call from the mom letting me know there is another beauty in the family and she was in need to photographs of all! You can imagine who was in charge of the session..we followed
her around everywhere, no sitting for this curious 18 month old!
Family Reunion Central Park NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
During the holidays families fly in from all over to celebrate. This family came together for Passover, all 17 
of them and I got a call from the proud grandmother to document. Cousins, aunts and uncles who haven't seen each other for many months were thrilled to see each other! During some of these images I captured, I wondered what was going on behind my to provoke such laughter! Rumor has it some of the uncles were making silly faces and bunny ears above my head....
Family Reunion in New Jersey by Nina Drapacz Photography
Still trying to remember when the weather was warm... although these images were from an extremely hot summer day in August. Looking at these I wonder when it will warm up and be sunny. Two families live locally and one from San Francisco. All the cousins were adorable, most inherited wonderful dimples!!! Its a big group and lots of different ages and temperaments and it was 95 degrees but somehow, a big success! Can the proud grandparents be any more thrilled??
Newborn Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography NYC
I had the pleasure of photographing a very alert newborn baby! He is just 2 weeks old and after my initial sleeping images , around 7 in total, he woke up! We tried a wonderful stuffed cuddly toy which had a sound machine built in, a wonderful invention I wish I had when my son was a baby!
It worked for a few minutes, then he was up the rest of the time so I was able to capture his big beautiful eyes!
Washington Square Park NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
I met these adorable girls and their dog at Washington Square Park. It was very nostalgic as I graduated from New York University for my Bachelors Degree and also my Master’s Degree. The neighborhood and park were wonderfully familiar.When the mom told me she would like to include their dog, Misty, in the photographs as Misty only has a few months to live, I teared up. The shoot became an homage to Misty for me. We included her in tons of images, I chose this to display the girls relationship with her.
Studio Photography, a Solution for the Cold Weather by Nina Drapacz Photography
When it gets too cold or you would enjoy a cozy studio photo shoot where changing clothing is possible while listening to great music… you will love our studio photo shoots. The studio is conveniently located on the upper east side of New York City. We have all the amenities. For babies and youngsters we have toys and lollypops and for older children, teenagers and adults there are hair blowing fans and great music! Its a comfortable setting which everyone enjoys! These two beautiful girls have been my subjects since they were babies! I love the dresses they brought! Lighting is easy and creative and doesn’t involve hunting for areas with shadow to hide from the harsh sun as the outdoors entail.
