Category Archives: Maternity

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...

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...

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...

Manhattan Maternity Shoot | Jennifer

Manhattan Maternity Shoot Jessica Elbar Photography specializes in luxury newborn, maternity, child and motherhood photography in NYC and surrounding areas including but not limited to Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and various locations throughout New Jersey. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or interested in booking a session

NYC Indian Maternity Shoot | Angeline

 NYC Indian Maternity Shoot To pick a favorite from Angeline’s session would be next to impossible. I wanted to create images with an explosion of colors and culture. I asked her to bring in pieces from her wedding including wardrobe and jewelry. I enjoyed learning about how to put the jewelry on and the precise...

Maternity Photography | Ashli

Maternity Photography Ashli made the last minute decision to contact me for her 4th and what she believes to be her last pregnancy. Her friend used me a few weeks prior for a motherhood shoot and she knew she wanted to capture this special time. We arranged for her to come to the studio in...

Tribeca Maternity Photoshoot | Katherine

Tribeca Maternity Photoshoot It was such a pleasure having Katherine back in front of my camera. I was now photographing baby#2 in her belly with her daughter Victoria along side her. She wanted to capture a few classic portraits of herself as well as some bonding with her daughter. I think the jeans & oversized...

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Jessica Elbar Photography
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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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