FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

I live in New York and most of my clients live in the Tri-State area. I make frequent trips to Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as to other cities across the country.

Where do photo shoots take place?

In the Tri-State area (NY-NJ-CT), clients have a choice of shooting at their homes, in Central Park, at a commercial studio in mid-town, or at another location. I often shoot at the Summit Arboretum in New Jersey, as well as in private homes in New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, and Connecticut. In the summer I travel to the Hamptons and the Jersey Shore to shoot.

How long do photo shoots last?

Most shoots last between an hour-and-a-half and two hours. I encourage people to schedule their shoots for optimal kid times, usually in the morning or after a nap and snack in the afternoon.

How many pictures do you take?

I have no limit on the number of pictures I take or on the number of people included in the pictures. I invite you to include siblings, parents, and grandparents at no additional cost.

Can you shoot color instead of black-and-white film?

I enjoy shooting color as well. Some clients ask me to shoot half in color and half in black & white.

Why do you shoot film?

Many photographers now use digital cameras to save money and time. I think skin tones translate better on film and I think that digital pictures lack three-dimensionality and look flat compared to pictures taken on film. The best fine-art photographers still shoot film, even if they print digitally.

Can you help me prepare for a shoot?

I have been shooting babies, children, and families for a long time and have compiled a set of simple tips and tricks to make sure you have a great shoot, a wonderful experience, and lots of amazing pictures. After you schedule your shoot, we will make a phone appointment to discuss the exact details of your shoot, what you need to do and buy in advance of the day, and how you need to prepare on that day. It is fun for everyone and there are only a few things you need to know to get many beautiful photographs.

Can you tell me why fine-art prints are unique?

The black-and-white photographs I make by hand in my darkroom are museum-quality, gelatin-silver, fiber-based prints. Fiber paper has silver embedded into the fibers and the image becomes a part of the paper. This technique has been used almost since the beginning of photography and is the print of choice for people who want the look, feel, longevity and beauty of the best fine-art photographs.