day in the life

Day in the Life: Jackson Heights by Ryan Brenizer

There is nothing more important that we can do as family photographer than make everyone comfortable. Comfort is the key to “photogenicness,” and even more importantly to revealing the true self and emotions that can let you look back at photos decades later and say “Yeah, that’s it. That’s how we were … that’s who we were.”

We had a bit of a head start in that with Amadeo and Noelia: We had already shot their engagement session and Tatiana photographed their wedding. They were comfortable with us and we knew they were incredibly fun together, so we couldn’t wait to spend the day with them and Adrian.

And what a day. Adrian showed us his total mastery of the bicycle (and, importantly, road safety rules), and they all showed us how much fun and laughter they share together.

A Day in the Life: Park Slope by Ryan Brenizer

It was not just a genuine pleasure to document the daily life of this wonderful family, it was absolutely enlightening. She is such a wonderful and bright child, and we took away so much in our own parenting, from better ways to safely get down from the couch to weird and wonderful toys. It is always such a fantastic honor to photograph inside the home, where the little moments that make up the backbone of a family play out.

Day in The Life: Windsor Terrace by Ryan Brenizer

“Meaning” in family photography is vast and incalculable, but there’s an extra layer when working in the home, and an entire new angle to consider with a home birth family. This little girl gets to grow and love and learn in the same place where she has been since the first second of her life, and lucky her for that place to be as filled with joy and deep connections as this home. It was such a pleasure for both of us to come inside and capture this moment in the ever-changing life of a curious, delightful toddler.