It was the end of the summer and swelteringly hot. These gorgeous twin sisters came out one at a time from their new home, which was under construction. Each emerged with the most beautiful dresses, very fashion forward from their grandma, a dress designer. The property was breathtaking! I was happily 
overwhelmed with the girls, the location and their stunning dog!
Headshots for Websites New York City by Nina Drapacz Photography
I photograph this gorgeous family each summer. The mom is a nutritionalist who is launching her own business and needed some head shots and some images that relate to her business for the website. I couldn't resist photographing the beautiful girls while I was there. Her apartment had such wonderful window light!
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!
Bar Mitzvah Photography at Temple Emanu-El of New York by Nina Drapacz Photography
I arrived at the home of this lovely family for portraits before the ceremony. Two years earlier I photographed their oldest daughter for her Bat Mitzvah. I suggested photographing the actual service which wasn't an option for their daughter and they agreed if the temple agreed. Surprising to the family private services were allowed to be photographed. What a gorgeous synagogue, what a gorgeous family!
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. 
Snowy Day and Indoor Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography
In 22 years I've never forgotten to show up for a photo shoot until this snowy day. The mom emailed me to say the girls were excited and what time I would be there....luckily they lived around the block! I ran over as fast as I could and was greeted by two adorable amazing sisters! The light was fading fast so when I saw the shiny silver reflective table I immediately started using it. It provided just the perfect pop of light.
Double Mitzvah, twins by Nina Drapacz Photography
Two stunning red heads no less! We did the temple photographs a week after the ceremony when everyone was nice and relaxed. Earlier we did a portraits for posters to sign at the party. All pictures were timed perfectly when there was no stress for the family or the photographer! Whew!
Harlem Photography by Nina Drapacz Photography
I met the most gorgeous toddler! He is a professional model his mom told me. Harlem is a wonderful neighborhood with so much character and this was
such a gorgeous family. This little one was on the go constantly! Even after 4 outfit changes!!!
Siblings and a Outdoor Space in a NYC Apartment Building by Nina Drapacz Photography
The LAST warm day this winter! I was able to squeeze this shoot in in December. It was over 60 degrees! It started out rough, light was fading and big brother wasn't thrilled sharing the spotlight with his baby brother. With lots of patience and persistence, a success!
One Warm Winter Day New York City by Nina Drapacz Photography
Until now we have had quite warm weather for December. It made a huge difference to lots of families who waited to book their photo sessions until late in the season. The combination of unseasonably warm weather and online card companies quick card's turn around made this season's families very happy!
Photo Shoots on Location in NYC by Nina Drapacz Photography
I photographed this family both inside and outside. Both have different advantages. Outdoors the scenery is beautiful and placing children and families in nature can be creative depending on location and sunlight. Indoors offers a level of comfort. Children are familiar with their surroundings and moms can change their clothing easily during the course if the session. Their is also the wonderful natural window light that can light up a face so softly...
Senior Portraits by Nina Drapacz Photography
I have been photographing many of these seniors since they were babies! The all important yearbook personal page- make it special with a portrait thats says who you are! Book now for yearbook deadlines.
Holiday Mini Sessions for Nina Drapacz Photography on Plum District.com
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Westside girl comes to the upper east side for a fun photo shoot with Nina Drapacz Photography!
Her mom picked her up from school and came straight to the park. It was unseasonably warm, luckily, and she had a blast! Apparently this is her first formal photo shoot. Seven is a wonderful age! Between jumping on a thin stairwell banister, doing back bends and hugging a
tree to name a few stints, she didn't want to our session to end. The perfect subject!
Steve Weatherford and Knicks Elite Air Dunkers at Basketball City by Nina Drapacz Photography
Last year
it was Tim Hardaway Jr., this year Steve Weatherford and the Knicks Elite Air Dunkers at Basketball City! Poor Steve came as a guest and ended up signing over 50 shirts, shorts, sneaker, napkins... The Knick's Dunkers were awesome!
Happy Halloween! Costume Portraits by Nina Drapacz Photography!
What a better way to preserve wonderful costumes and memories . I offered a free image to all who treat or treated at my studio. The kids got a treat and a fun
photo!
Toddler Photography Upper East Side, NYC by Nina Drapacz photography
My second year with this family. The baby, now a toddler was able to run around and boy did he run! The wonderful thing about late afternoon light, we could go anywhere without fear of bright sunlight, perfect for a trailing a two year old on the go!
Bat Mitzvah in Scarsdale, New York by Nina Drapacz Photography
While I have photographed many birthday parties at the Sunningdale Country Club in Westchester, this was the first Bat Mitzvah I had done there. The room for the ceremony was perfectly set up and the space was wonderful for this kind of celebration! It was a cold rainy day and eventually the sun came out affording me the chance to photograph both indoors and outdoors. It was special to be able to photograph the actual ceremony with available 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.
Twins in Tuxedo NY by Nina Drapacz Photography
I have been photographing these twins for a couple of years in the West Village in NYC and now in their home in the country. Their stunning dog was in all his glory as were the girls in this gorgeous country setting!
