Motherhood is raw, beautiful, exhausting, and sacred—all at once. At Jessica Elbar Photography, we believe every mom (or dad) deserves to be seen and celebrated. Our NYC motherhood & family photography sessions are designed to honor the strength, love, and legacy of mothers through timeless portraiture. These sessions aren’t just about photographs—they’re about connection. Whether...
Welcoming your newborn into the world is one of the most magical moments in life. At Jessica Elbar Photography, we specialize in capturing these fleeting first days through elegant, heartfelt portraits. Our luxury newborn photography sessions in NYC are designed with both comfort and artistry in mind. The ideal window for newborn portraits is between...
Welcoming new life is a powerful moment, and a luxury maternity photo session is the perfect way to honor it. At Jessica Elbar Photography, we specialize in capturing the beauty, strength, and elegance of motherhood. Here’s how to prepare for an unforgettable NYC maternity session that radiates luxury and authenticity. Tip 1: Book Your Session...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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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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