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....
The Shala Yoga Studio Lower East Side NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
I love photographing yoga poses! I have photographed extremely advanced poses on the beach, in my studio and now in
a fantastic yoga studio. Im always in awe of such hard poses and as a intermediate yogi myself, this was even more enjoyable.
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??
Studio Photography until it warms up! Nina Drapacz Photography
This winter is ridiculous! I am so tired of wearing my big black down coat , I just want the weather warmer so I can go outdoors and photograph. This photo shoot indoors at my studio is the perfect solution and these girls who I have photographed since they were babies were amazing to work with. Two great outfits per girl and lots of enthusiasm, makes for great images. 
Dreaming of Summer in the Hamptons by Nina Drapacz Photography
Summer is almost here! This wonderful boy and his canine best friend, Duke ,were fun to photograph! It was early October yet the weather was warm enough to be outside without coats. I am excited to photograph all summer long in the Hamptons where the beaches and homes make for perfect backdrops to the beautiful families.
Indoor Photo Shoot one year later, Upper West Side, NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
A year ago this beautiful boy was born, he was just two days old when his parents asked me to come to photograph him with his family. He was adorable as a newborn and is a very active cute little baby/ toddler! Loves sports and goofing around with his two older brothers. Lucky for auto focus, he's fast! His mom called me to photograph him as a surprise gift for his dad's birthday. I hear Dad was thrilled!
Photographing a girl named Nina in her home, West Village, NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
I went to my favorite area in New York City to photography a family. The West Village is such a lively mix of people, food, boutiques and art schools. This family had a lovely apartment with lots of natural window light which is my favorite. To top it off the baby's name was Nina! Photographing in homes is a unique experience.
As a photographer I relish the different surroundings. Children are so at ease at home so this makes it most fun for them, plenty of treats in the kitchen, lots of toys, what can be better?
Spring Photography NYC locations by Nina Drapacz Photography
Spring Photography NYC locations by Nina Drapacz Photography
Im tired of all the snow and cold and excited to get back out to the parks around New York City! This beautiful baby was turning one and really loved when his parents held him high in the air and upside down. He has the most beautiful dimple!
Maternity photography by Nina Drapacz Photography NYC
Newborn Photography Upper East Side NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
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The best part of photographing pregnant moms, is seeing and photographing the beautiful new baby! I love the way this big brother looks at his new sibling, just one week old! Its both a tentative and a incredulous look. This little newborn didn't sleep too long and joins his brother in a chair for more pictures. The next day I photographed his Bris at the Harmonie Club. Not a peep! Needless to say many expecting moms asked the Mohel for his card! Never have I attended or photographed a Bris where the baby doesn't cry! 
A Bris at The Harmonie Club by Nina Drapacz Photography
A Bris at The Harmonie Club by Nina Drapacz Photography
I have photographed a wonderful Bris
last week at the famous Harmonie Club! I was thrilled to be told by the Cantor that there were no pictures allowed while the diaper was off. This procedure seems harder for parents than the babies. I remember photographing my son's Bris over 26 years ago. I remember being thankful to have the camera between myself and what was happening. Here the Mom is comforting her baby before the procedure. It was quick and the baby stopped crying as soon as his diaper was back on and he was happily sucking on some sweet Manischewitz wine. Everyone sang in celebration when it was done. It was a lovely event!
Social Media Portraits by Nina Drapacz Photography
Behind every successful website, publication, a facebook page, networking such as LinkedIn is the portrait. I have photographed all the employees of several businesses for their websites as well as all of NYPSI. The portraits have brought much success to these businesses. Please contact me to inquire about rates and availbility. Ninadrapacz@gmail.com
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!
Tim Hardaway Jr. at Basketball City NYC
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.
