Family photography
Capture Your Family’s Legacy
Family photographer New York CITY & Westchester
Family Photography
Our family photography experience captures connection, presence, and authenticity in a way that feels effortless and refined. Each session is thoughtfully designed to feel relaxed and personalized, allowing your family’s natural dynamic, love, and personalities to unfold organically in front of the camera. With a clean, editorial approach, we create timeless family portraits that feel elevated yet genuine; images that reflect who you are together, just as you are.
Every image is carefully crafted to highlight the bonds, emotions, and moments that make your family unique. These photographs go beyond simple portraits; they become visual stories meant to be felt and remembered. When you look back, you don’t just see a photograph; you see your family at its best: connected, present, and beautifully preserved for years to come.
Thoughtfully crafted imagery that reflects your family’s connection and preserves it beautifully.
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award winning family photographer in New York
Legacy Family Portraits
Your family’s story deserves more than an ordinary portrait. Through an elevated family photography experience, I create intentional, story-driven images that reflect your connection, personality, and the season of life you’re in. Each bespoke session is thoughtfully designed to feel relaxed and natural, allowing genuine moments to unfold with ease. The result is a collection of timeless, beautifully polished photographs that preserve your family’s story—so the love you share shines through long after the moment has passed.
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Rootenberg Family
what to expect
During your family photoshoot
Designing the session
We start with a one-hour design meeting to dive into your story concept, personality, colors, and keywords. Together, we create a blueprint for your shoot concept and locations. This will help you leave the session feeling confident, prepared, and inspired.
Hair and makeup
All of our sessions include professional hair and makeup artistry for moms. Our artists focus on enhancing your natural beauty that still feels like you. Your look is planned in advance during the design meeting, so nothing feels rushed or uncertain. Additional hair and makeup services are available for family members upon request.
multiple locations
Choose from our NYC studio, Westchester (Briarcliff Manor) studio, or custom locations. We brainstorm optimal locations to showcase your story during your concept meeting. We can also travel worldwide to bring your vision to life.
Photoshoot
Your session brings the blueprint to life with professional lighting and creative direction. We capture a mix of lifestyle, environmental, and posed shots. Every image is designed to elevate your story and make an impact.
Photo selection
After your session, we help you curate the strongest images from your session, in-person. We review shots together to choose those that best reflect your personality and goals. This ensures a consistent, polished collection for all platforms.
Wall Art
We transform your most iconic family photos into custom wall art that reflects who you are as a family every day. Thoughtfully designed and made in Italy, each piece is tailored to match your home and interiors with timeless craftsmanship.
FAQ about family photos
How do you handle young kids or babies who don’t sit still?
That’s completely normal! Our sessions are flexible and relaxed, designed to work with your family’s energy. Often, the candid moments that happen naturally end up being the most memorable.
Can we include extended family, pets, or special locations?
Absolutely! We love capturing everyone who matters to your family, and we’re happy to work in meaningful locations that tell your story.
What makes your family sessions different from casual snapshots?
Our sessions are thoughtfully designed, blending natural moments with editorial styling, so your images feel timeless, polished, and truly reflective of your family’s personality.
Can we schedule a session for a special occasion?
Absolutely! Birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, or seasonal milestones are perfect reasons to capture memories that last a lifetime.
How long is a family photo session?
Sessions typically last 2-3 hours, allowing of time to travel between locations, connect, and capture a variety of beautiful moments without feeling rushed.
Are your sessions seasonal?
We photograph families year-round! Each season offers a unique backdrop, and we can guide you on what works best for light, colors, and atmosphere.
What if our family has special needs or accessibility requirements?
We are happy to accommodate all families and make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and included during the session.
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Liu Family
Family photoshoot photographer
The Transformation
Meet Mary and Fiona
Mary is a mom of four and, like so many moms, she’s always behind the camera. Capturing everyone else. Making sure her family looks good. And somehow, never ending up with a photo where she feels camera-ready.
Moms get it. It’s never about us.
This shoot was different.
The moment Mary sat down for hair and makeup, everything shifted. She was finally pampered, cared for, and put first. Not as “mom,” but as herself. She came with her daughter, and together they shared a rare moment where Mary got to be seen.
Priyanca did a great job capturing our family portraits in her home studio and central park. She was able to engage and keep my 6 year old excited throughout the session which I was very grateful for. She is also flexible and does her best to accommodate her clients needs and expectations.
Aliza, Hamptons, NY
westchester Family photos
Prabakar Family
Your family photographer in NYC
Let me capture you at your most confident…
Named “Best Photographer in NYC” by Photographer USA Magazine, Priyanca Rao is internationally acclaimed for her creative, magazine-quality portraits and portrait photography. Her signature style blends beautiful light, expert composition, and fashion-forward styling to capture personality, professionalism, and unforgettable moments.
With formal training from the London College of Fashion, Priyanca brings a unique eye for styling, wardrobe, and poses that elevate every shoot. She is recognized as one of the Top Fearless Photographers in NYC and worldwide and has been featured in The Knot, HuffPost, Brides UK, Maharani Weddings, and more.
As a mom Priyanca loves photographing families and knows how to engage and get kids to be camera ready and show their personalities.
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hoboken family photos
We have known Priyanca professionally for about 12 years now, when we first hired her for our daughter’s 1st birthday. She is an amazing artist with a unique perspective and an eye for detail. Since that first job, we have hired her for numerous other special occasions or whenever we need family portraits. I have recommended her to family and friends for their weddings and engagements too. We moved across the country but have continued to hire her for portraits whenever we are in the area.
Jaisha, CA
newy work city family Photos
We had a photoshoot with Priyanca for our daughter. From the wardrobe to the background and props, everything was fantastic. Priyanca took her time with our daughter, capturing her in various poses. Our daughter really enjoyed the shoot, and the photos turned out beautifully. I was thoroughly satisfied with the entire process. I highly recommend Priyanca!
Michelle, Westchester
brooklyn family photos
We did a family photoshoot with Priyanca last fall and had an incredible experience. Priyanca was extremely accommodating to our needs being that my father had difficulty moving around easily, and she was extremely patient and creative with the younger kids who were not thrilled about being photographed. We ended up with phenomenal family pictures, and the editing team was so responsive and helpful with small touch ups after we received the first set of pictures. Working with Priyanca was a true pleasure. She captured our family perfectly!
Serene, Brooklyn
Long Island family photographer
Priyanca is such a talented photographer and makes her subjects feel totally comfortable! The end product is just beautiful!
Allisha, Long Island
westchester family Photographer
Priyanca is a fantastic photographer. Her hair and makeup team did a wonderful job making me look my best. Priyanca was very warm and easy to work with. She made me feel very comfortable during the session, and the results of this were in the beautiful photographs! She made it easy for me to select the best photos and wall art for my needs.
Alison, NJ
Central Park photographer
My daughter and I did a shoot and it went flawlessly and we are elated with the final results. These pics will live on forever. I would highly recommend Priyanca!
Bill R, New York City
hamptons family photographer
Priyanca did a great job capturing our family portraits in her home studio and central park. She was able to engage and keep my 6 year old excited throughout the session which I was very grateful for. She is also flexible and does her best to accommodate her clients needs and expectations.
Aliza, Long Island
nyc family photos
We felt very comfortable working with Priyanca Rao. She made our family look amazing!!! She has a lot of energy, and makes you feel like a million bucks!! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!
Mary, NYC
Dumbo family photos
Priyanca did a wonderful job and put in a lot of extra effort to make my young children who aren’t fond of photo shoots feel relaxed and smile. I would highly recommend her anyone.
Aliya, NY
featured family photoshoots
family photographer in NYC & westchester
Art That Reflects Your Professional Story
Family portraits are not just about taking a picture; they’re about capturing the love, connection, and personality that make your family unique. These images preserve your family’s story, giving you a collection of moments you can return to again and again—moments that inspire, comfort, and celebrate who you are together.
Fine art family photography should make a statement—timeless, intentional, and full of heart. Each image reflects your family’s personality and bonds, creating memories that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Our custom prints and digital images are thoughtfully crafted to showcase your family’s portraits at their finest. With curated materials and finishes, your images can be beautifully displayed in your home or shared online, creating a lasting reflection of your family’s story.
Legacy Wall Art
who we work with
Capture Real Moments Together
Central Park Family Portraits
Central Park family portraits are timeless, iconic, and effortlessly New York. I photograph families among tree lined paths, stone bridges, and open lawns, creating images that feel natural, connected, and full of life. These sessions are perfect for families who want relaxed, editorial style portraits that capture real moments while showcasing the beauty of Central Park in every frame.
Holiday Family Portraits
Holiday family portraits are about warmth, togetherness, and creating images you will look forward to sharing and displaying year after year. Whether photographed outdoors or in my Westchester studio, these sessions are thoughtfully styled and guided so everyone feels comfortable and confident. The result is polished yet genuine portraits that feel festive without being forced.
Westchester Studio Family Portraits
Westchester studio family portraits offer a refined, stress free experience with beautiful lighting and intentional design. In my studio, the focus is entirely on your family, your connection, and your story. These portraits are ideal for families who want clean, modern imagery with a luxury feel and timeless appeal that works beautifully as wall art.
Senior Portraits
Senior portraits mark a powerful transition, celebrating independence, growth, and personality. I create senior portraits that feel confident, modern, and authentic, never stiff or overly posed. Whether photographed outdoors or in studio, these sessions are designed to reflect who they are right now while creating images families will treasure long after graduation.
Siblings Portraits
Siblings portraits celebrate the unique bond between brothers and sisters. From laughter and movement to quiet, connected moments, these sessions focus on genuine interaction rather than forced smiles. The result is storytelling imagery that captures their relationship as it truly is, creating portraits families cherish for years to come.
Kids Portraits
Kids portraits should feel playful, expressive, and real. I photograph children in a way that allows their personality to shine, whether they are quiet, bold, curious, or full of energy. With gentle direction and a relaxed approach, these sessions create natural portraits that capture this fleeting stage in a meaningful and beautiful way.
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Iqbal Family
Family Portfolio
Explore our family portfolio to experience the love, connection, and personality behind every family story we capture. From cozy in-home sessions to beautifully curated outdoor adventures, each collection is designed to inspire and help you envision a photoshoot that authentically reflects your family’s bond. Our portfolio invites you to imagine images that feel timeless, personal, and a true celebration of the love you share.
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Award Winning Family And Kids Photographer in New York
Our service areas:
Central Park. Grand Central Terminal. DUMBO Brooklyn. Brooklyn Bridge. SoHo. Tribeca. West Village. High Line. Bryant Park. Battery Park. Manhattan Bridge. Top of the Rock. Rockefeller Center. Flatiron District. Bow Bridge. Bethesda Terrace. Washington Square Park.Prospect Park. Untermyer Park and Gardens. Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Croton Gorge Park. Glen Island Park. Teatown Lake Reservation. Tibbetts Brook Park. Rye Playland Beach. Lenoir Preserve. Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve. Manor Park Larchmont.