Embark on an enchanted adventure with the whole family through a snowy wonderland.

Inside the 57th Street Portraits studio, a bright former church with tall windows and white columns

First step…

It all starts with a few details about your family. Share them on our Begin Here page, and I’ll send you a link to your own family portal. Inside, you’ll see how everything unfolds, step by step, and you can pick a time for us to talk. No pressure, no commitment; just a conversation.

Begin Here

Hair and makeup artist styling a child before her portrait session while her mother watches

Guided Wardrobe Styling

Clothing plays a quiet but important role in how a portrait feels. Simple, well-made pieces keep the focus where it belongs — on your child’s expression and presence — creating images that feel timeless rather than trend-driven. Our goal isn’t perfection, but harmony: wardrobe that supports the portrait without competing for attention.

Hair stylist preparing a child's hair in the studio dressing room as a parent looks on

Hair + Makeup

Hair and makeup should feel effortless and natural — never overdone. The goal isn’t to change how your child looks, but to help them feel comfortable and confident while ensuring skin tones photograph beautifully under studio lighting.

Behind the scenes on set: the photographer and team working with two children in the studio

Photography Session

A real expression can’t be asked for; it has to be allowed. We create a calm, unhurried space where children can settle into themselves, and we have the patience and experience to recognize the moment when it arrives. We treat every child as we treat light and composition: with care, attention, and respect for timing.

Retoucher refining a girl's portrait on a large monitor

Retouching & Color Grading

Each selected portrait receives careful individual attention: skilled, considered work, never batch processing or filters. Skin is rendered naturally, light is refined, and every image is prepared for archival printing.

A parent reviewing her child's finished portrait on a large screen in the studio

Image Review

About a week after your session, your private gallery opens in your family portal. You'll choose your favorites there, and I'll guide you toward the final selections.

Framed fine art portrait of a girl hanging above a sofa in a living room

Prints & Digital

We celebrate the timeless beauty of fine art prints, crafted on exquisite papers to create framed pieces that will be cherished for generations.

Holiday Magic

Your session includes

A consultation call before your session

A relaxed session of up to four hours, so each child has time for their own portraits

A professional hair and makeup artist, on set for the entire shoot

A wardrobe stylist on set for the entire shoot, dressing each child from the studio's curated wardrobe and pieces from home

Optional stylist shopping: our stylist can shop for new pieces for each child (stylist time and clothing are extra)

Your own private family portal, guiding you through every step from first call to finished prints, including your online gallery to choose your favorites

Chosen after your session

Retouching and color grading, composites, prints and digital files, priced once you've picked your favorites

Begin here to start the process.

Share a few details about your family, and I'll send you a link to explore the process and choose a time for a relaxed call.

Holiday composite portrait of a young child in a fur hat and yellow scarf beside a wooden sled in the snow

Frequently asked questions