I am so excited to share these photos of baby Kaden! I've known K's mama for many years, and she's a total NYC bad ass, having worked for every A-list photography production house in the entirety of New York City over the last 10 years, AND being my hilarious, loving and beautiful friend.
Introducing baby to pup can be stressful... or just hilarious!
Photography on a a rainy day in Clinton Hill is never dull with a cutie like this!
This lucky little man landed in a house full of girls! With three sisters and his gorgeous mama to dote on him, it's no surprise that this was one of the most sweet and serene newborn sessions I've ever done. At 7 days old, baby Luca was just totally calm and collected, enjoying the attention, giving me a chance to shoot while he was awake, and then soon enough, sound asleep.
Just dreamy.
Snooze away little Luca! We are happy to just pass you around and around. We'll even let Papa have a turn.
<3
Family circle
“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”
My favorite neighbor had a baby! And our little world of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, becomes just that much more special. My BFF, my partner in crime, is the most beautiful mother I could imagine. Baby Isla so beautiful already. It's so powerful how this little person arrived as if she was always here, already so calm and inquisitive, already the little Isla she will be.
Already Isla Lucille can't take her eyes off of her sister!
I'm eagerly going out West to wear flip-flops, eat real tacos, and shoot families and kids in the most incredible golden light in the world (that's right, that perfect light is only in California, my home state!)
Space is limited, but please do email for information! Newborns, teenagers, big families, small families, it's all worth documenting. Call me!
ana@anaphoto.co
When your bestie has a baby, it's always an exciting time. But this little girl's arrival was extra special because I'm already so in love with her older sister!
Newborn shoots at home can be the sweetest experience for a photographer. It's a moment to be a loving, active contributor by directing tired parents into poses that you know they'll feel beautiful in later, but also it's being completely invisible, being the silent documentarian to the momentous occasion that a growing family at home really is. It's their first few hours as a whole. It's such an honor.
I kinda think my job is rad.
Welcome to our world, Stella. I plan to eagerly over-document your life. (with love!)
Battery Park City, New York
A tiny golden goose has arrived!
Custom wall art by Kultjah
Proud Papa
To document this sweet new life in such a beautiful home is truly a fabulous task. My longtime friend Jenn Falik is a gal who needs no introduction. Her style and taste are legendary, and her newest addition is already carrying on the tradition.
Welcome, Goldie girl! Your big sister can't take her eyes off you. What a lucky duck.
Can you die for this fabulous crib sheet from Little Woolf?
Goldie Nora
I shot some fun work recently for the fluffy-towel experts Cannon Home, and I've attached a few of the images here! Special thanks to make-up artist Tara Pagliara.
The highlight of the shoot day was the resident kitty giving her endorsement to Cannon's beautiful bath rug! Can you believe it? I was lucky enough to see it and have my camera in-hand in time to catch it.
<3
This family has a special place in my heart. Photo producer, child wrangler and former magazine editor Sarah gave me one of my first career "big breaks" when she hired me for an American Baby magazine shoot many years ago, and has been a cheerful sounding board, super-supporter and beautiful friend ever since.
When she married her hilarious and hunky husband Ethan, ("...yes, you can mention me on your blog, but only about the obvious stuff... like how I am built like a tree, yet move like a gazelle...") I was thrilled, and when little Bennett came along, I floored it out to Connecticut to meet him!
Little Bennett was so happy and smiley... I feel like he is already creating his first one-liners in that sweet little developing brain of his.
Norwalk, CT
I'll be here all week! Tip your waitress.
What would you do with a drunken (sleeping!) sailor? (one eye isn't sleeping!)
stifling a laugh... why's the lady flying over my crib? I think she's gonna fall.
Look! Bennett has a tiny toupee!
Bennett, I can't wait until you learn to talk. Oh, the things you will say!
<3
Brooklyn, NY 2014
Never underestimate the beauty of a window-lit room. Even in winter, wait--actually... ESPECIALLY in winter. The muted overcast sun in a New York winter actually bounces around the walls of a room in a unique and beautifully crisp way, highlighting the soft, sweet face of the little one you're giggling with.
Shooting indoors can often be a challenge. It's a challenge I absolutely adore! With a willing subject and an open mind (and a large-ish window!) it's actually a total joy. While I often shoot with flash as well, my heart holds a special place for the purity of window light.
And how about the enthusiasm from 3-month-old Nora? Can you handle this face! I'm not sure I can. Re-boot!
love-love,
Ana
Changing for my close-up!
October 2012, Westport, Connecticut
...who knows what she'll say?
Gerber baby casting call! You'd think, right? Brothers and buddies for life. Already sharing secrets...
Manhattan, 2012
