April 11, 2007

Oh, Snap!

The day after he heard you were pregnant, your husband upgraded to the most expensive digital camera on the market. But the next Annie Leibovitz he is not – and you can't even figure out how to turn the darn thing on. Time to break down and hire a seasoned pro to capture those precious first months with your new family member. Here in the tri-state area, you've got countless to choose from, all with their own unique styles. Most sessions cost just a few hundred dollars, and if there's a mom-to-be you really want to spoil, many of these photographers offer gift certificates.

Julie Brimberg
Her style ranges from happy black-and-white studio portraits to whimsical candids from a romp in the park. One package includes a shoot of an expectant mother and a follow-up shoot with the mother and child (hair and makeup is available).

Jordan Elyse
Relaxed, natural photos – taken anywhere in the tri-state area, often outdoors – will capture your child's prevailing personality traits or the subtle, spontaneous moments shared between family members.

Heather Forbes
Silly, sassy, and honest shots that celebrate your child's myriad moods. Super-relaxed, at-home maternity sessions are also available.

Heidi Green
Color-drenched shots of birthdays and family functions let you put down the camera and enjoy the party. Her portraits use light that looks natural and feel active rather than posed.

Sarah Merians
Dramatically lit portraits of pregnant women, babies and toddlers lend drama to the little nuances and details – a smile, a pudgy foot, a soft kiss on the head.

Donna Padowitz
Artfully composed portraits and lighthearted candids capture every blink-of-an-eye mood and quirky personality. Family shots look spontaneous and completely natural.

Michael Scott
With years of children's editorial work under his belt, this lensman is known for clean, modern, close-ups and creatively captured shots of little ones in action.

Paloma Sendrey
Memorable, straightforward, and simple family portraits that are especially perfect for birth announcements, holiday cards or birthday photos.

Julie Hassett Sutton
Her portraits of children and families have been said to "create time through light," slowing down precious moments so the viewer can fully experience them.

Bentley Waters
Her ethereal photos of kids can be compiled inside signature, handmade silk photo albums. One fun option: Meet the photographer in the Hamptons this summer to get especially relaxed, sunny beach photos with your baby.

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