3 Things to Bring for Your Maternity Session

These sessions will always feel so special, being able to capture an expecting mama in all of her glowing pregnancy beauty! However, I am also aware of the possible added stress the prep can be. I try to make this as seamless as possible, but also am a realist (and know what it feels like...

How Far in Advance to Book / When Sessions Take Place

While all sessions can differ a good rule of thumb, for how far in advance to book a session, is 3 months in advance. However, I never mind trying to squeeze in a last minute session if the schedule allows! We’ll get more down to the nitty gritty below: NEWBORN  –When: Newborn sessions occur within the first...

Manhattan Luxury Pregnancy Shoot | Kelly

Manhattan Luxury Pregnancy Shoot This is a very special shoot for so many reasons. It was my last session before closing my studio due to the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the globe. NYC had not yet issued non-essential workers from closing but I knew it was coming and I wanted to get Kelly in front...

New York City 1st Birthday | Rosalia

New York City 1st Birthday It was such a joy to have Rosalia in my studio for her 1st birthday cake smash session. Her mom Jacqueline worked with me for a few years and it was so nice to see this little baby grow up. I am always nervous how these sessions will go but...

Top Newborn Photographer NYC | Kameron

Top Newborn Photographer NYC Baby’s Kameron’s mom had a maternity session scheduled with me a few weeks prior but due to his 6 week early arrival we had to cancel. Instead, she decided to bring little Kameron in to the studio for his own newborn photos. It was a quick easy session. They had my...

Luxury Newborn Photoshoot | Mila

Luxury Newborn Photoshoot Baby Mila gave us a bit of a challenge during her newborn session. She was not trying to sleep and not trying to miss the show. She was awake for almost two hours before I was able to take one picture. After loads of patience and feedings, we finally were able to...

UES Maternity Photographer | Samantha

UES Maternity Photographer Samantha was a client that was so looking forward to her shoot. She scheduled her session almost 5 months early and couldn’t wait for the day to arrive. During our video call we discussed her different hair & makeup options as well as her outfit choices. Originally she had planned on her...

Upper East Side Newborn Photography | Diem

Upper East Side Newborn Photography I had met her mama a few months back for her maternity shoot and now here was little Diem in front of my camera. Her mama wanted to keep the session very soft with light pinks and creams. She also wanted to capture a specific shot of her laying over...

Fine Art Pregnancy Shoot NYC | Michelle

Fine Art Pregnancy Shoot NYC I have known Michelle for over ten years. She is friends with one of my best friends and we stayed in contact through the years. I photographed her first baby two years ago and now she was due with her second baby girl. I wanted to do an homage to...

NYC Best Pregnancy Shoot | Cristal

NYC Best Pregnancy Shoot Cristal is one of those women who was beautiful inside and out. She was up for anything I threw at her. I don’t believe I ever photographed someone with shorter hair and I loved it so much. It added lots of texture to her looks. She was about to welcome her...

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315 West 39th St, Suite 305, New York, NY 10018

Jessica Elbar is a New York City photographer specializing in newborn, maternity, child, and boudoir portraits. Our studio is located in Midtown, NYC.

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