Category Archives: Children

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...

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...

Manhattan Baby Girl Photoshoot | Charlotte

Manhattan Baby Girl Photoshoot I had worked with her older brother on his newborn, sitter, and one year cake smash shoots. It was now Charlotte’s turn to have your spotlight in front of my camera. I shot her newborn pictures 7 months prior and she was a great newborn subject. I was a bit nervous...

New York 1st Birthday Shoot | Leo

New York 1st Birthday Shoot It was my first time meeting baby Leo. I had worked with his family in the past for maternity and newborn shoots for his old brother. He was hesitant at first sitting in front of my camera however after a little bit of snack bribery we were able to get...

NYC Cake Smash Photoshoot | Mason

NYC Cake Smash Photoshoot Some clients are just so in love with photography it makes my job even easier. Mason’s mama is one of those dedicated clients. She knew was she wanted for his newborn session which turned out extremely successful and now for his 1st birthday she also had a plan in mind. Keeping...

NYC Cake Smash Photography | Olivia

NYC Cake Smash Photography It was a streak of not so happy babies until Olivia walked in. She was so happy and loved every part of her session. My assistant and I did not even need to use bribery such as song, tv shows or snacks to get her attention. We used a lilac romper...

Long Island Cake Smash Session | Claudia

Long Island Cake Smash Session I was so excited to finally meet Claudia after chatting with her mama leading up to her session. I don’t think anyone loves or appreciates photography as much as Claudia’s mom. I am always so happy with work with clients like this because they trust the process and my art....

NYC Sitter Milestone Session | Jordan

NYC Sitter Milestone Session I had met baby Jordan’s family a few years prior for her big brother’s 8 month session and now it was time for hers. Her family wanted to keep it simple and dainty and showcase Jordan’s innocence. This is only snippet of the cuteness obtained during this session. Sitter sessions are...

NYC Cake Smash Session | Amelia

NYC Cake Smash Session You have some good cake smashers and others that are not as interested. Amelia was one of the not so interested ones. She was a bit hesitant around my assistant and I and wanted her mommy close by throughout the entire shoot. Even with loads of bribery and screen distractions of...

Hudson Yards Cake Smash | Tyler

Hudson Yards Cake Smash Typically I do not have availability on short notice but in baby Tyler’s situation I did. His mama contacted me a week prior to his session and really wanted to document his 1st birthday milestone. In a situation such as this, you have to take what is readily available. This means...

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Jessica Elbar Photography
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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