Bridgehampton next weekend! Hampton Portraits by Nina Drapacz Photography

Out to the Hamptons next weekend, so excited to see the families I photograph each summer and sundeng8eng9kag2schr5L3all the new families I have yet to meet!

New York City Cherry Blossoms Have Popped! Mini Sessions by Nina Drapacz Photography

The cherry blossoms are here after a VERY long winter. They last about 10 days so hurry and book a half hour mini session soon. This gorgeous boy was thrilled to shed his coat and explore! He was a dream to photograph!lee lee5 lee3 lee7 lee2 lee lee8 lee4

Identical Twins by Nina Drapacz Photography

I have been photographing children and adults for over 23 years and have photographed quite a number of twins of all ages. Identical twins arecough2 cough cough3 rare. There is a different twin bond with identical twins, almost like they know what each other is thinking. It phenomenal!

Family Photography in Tuxedo, New York by Nina Drapacz Photography

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 mah3gopip2 pip6 gopip3 gopip pip2 pips gogoverwhelmed 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!7W4A0055retmet met2 met3 met4 met5 met6 met7

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!7W4A02077W4A0428 7W4A02438x10 copy 7W4A022011x14 copy

Bar Mitzvah Photography at Temple Emanu-El of New York by Nina Drapacz Photography

TRIEDtried4tried2tried3tried6I 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. seal seal seal

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.col colcol2 col

Double Mitzvah, twins by Nina Drapacz Photography

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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 toddler

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Siblings and a Outdoor Space in a NYC Apartment Building by Nina Drapacz Photography

lowen lowne4 lowen3The 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!ser ser2 ser3 ser4

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...mul mul mul2 mul3

Senior Portraits by Nina Drapacz Photography

wel3welslaw4lawfleg3fleg2fish3 chaw2I 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

ONE DAY only! Nov 15th 9-3:30 at Carl Schurz Park. East End Ave at 86th St. http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount/new-york-uptown/deals/nina-drapacz-photography-holiday-photo-shoot-by-nina-drapacz-photography-in-nyc-UYDXDB?sub=truebothers at the parkemm4berg brooks

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 agirl jumping girl outdoors girl with tree very very2 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 yearhochp hock2 hock4 hockp2 hockp3 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!