Capturing Life at Home With Baby Elliot


There is something special about photographing families in the spaces where their everyday lives actually happen.



When Kara and Mimi reached out about family photos, their son Elliot was nine months old and they wanted images that documented this season exactly as it was. Since the session took place during the winter and outdoor temperatures were less than ideal, staying home on the Upper West Side was the perfect choice.


In-home family sessions often allow everyone to feel more comfortable, especially babies. Parents do not have to worry about weather, nap schedules are easier to work around, and little ones get to stay in a familiar environment.

For Kara and Mimi, it created the perfect setting to capture life with Elliot at this stage.

Two women and a baby sit on a play mat as one strums an acoustic guitar in a cozy living room.

Music, Family, and a Growing Baby


One thing that made this session especially personal was incorporating music into the photos. Kara is a musician, so we started the session with her singing and playing guitar while Mimi and Elliot joined in nearby.


I always love when families include meaningful parts of their daily lives in a session because it immediately makes the photos feel more personal and authentic. Some of my favorite images from this portion of the shoot were the quieter interactions between the three of them while Elliot watched and listened.


At nine months old, babies are full of curiosity, and Elliot was no exception. He was constantly observing everything happening around him and moving from one new discovery to the next.

Baby doing tummy time on green mat with toys while two women sit on brown couch in living room.

Letting Elliot Lead the Way


After the music portion of the session, we moved into the living room where Elliot had plenty of space to crawl, play, and explore. Family sessions with babies are always best when we follow their lead rather than expecting them to fit into a rigid plan.


The more freedom children have to move and interact naturally, the more genuine the resulting photos become.

Throughout the session, Elliot crawled around investigating toys, climbed into his parents' laps, and gave us plenty of sweet smiles along the way.


The entire session was relatively short, but it perfectly captured what Kara and Mimi were hoping to preserve: this specific season of life with their growing son. Those everyday moments often become the most meaningful memories years later. The gallery ended up feeling warm, relaxed, and full of connection, which is exactly what I hope every in-home family session captures.


If you are looking for a NYC family photographer and want photos that document your family in a natural and meaningful way, an in-home session can be such a wonderful option.

Two women and a toddler enjoy a music playdate, with one woman playing acoustic guitar on a cozy playroom floor.
A smiling mother sits on a floor holding her baby boy in a bright, modern living room.
Two women and a baby sit on a play mat as one strums an acoustic guitar in a cozy living room.
Two women sitting on a gray sofa reading a picture book with a baby in a colorful nursery room.
Two women sit on a gray sofa reading a picture book with a happy toddler boy.
Two women sit on floor laughing with a happy baby between them near a gray couch in black and white photo.
Two women smiling and holding a happy baby with a Peter Rabbit stuffed toy in a decorated nursery room.
Mother tenderly reading a picture book with her baby boy in a black and white portrait.
Two women sitting on a couch reading a picture book with a happy toddler in a nursery room.
Two mothers lifting and playing with their laughing baby in a colorful nursery with wall decals.
Happy toddler boy in blue shirt playing with colorful toy ball on floor near brown sofa.
Smiling baby in gray ribbed onesie crawling on floor, black and white photo.
Close-up of a baby's hand resting on an adult's denim-clad leg, both wearing colorful striped socks.
Cute baby boy sitting on green mat in blue ribbed shirt, jeans, and colorful socks.
Two women smiling with an infant sitting together on a couch in a black and white photo.

Interested in an In-Home Family Session in NYC?


In-home family sessions are perfect for documenting the season you're currently in, especially with babies and young children. Your home already contains so many meaningful details and memories, making it the perfect backdrop for natural, relaxed family photos.


As a NYC family photographer, I focus on capturing genuine interactions and connection rather than stiff poses. If you're interested in an in-home family session in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, or the surrounding areas, I'd love to document your family's story.