It was a perfect Saturday to photograph a family portrait session in Central Park. Right at the beginning of fall, when the air is crispy and then quickly warms up to a comfortable let-me-take-off-my-sweater temperature.

Todd, Jen and Nate? Well, I couldn’t ask for a more amazing, sweet, witty or gorgeous family.

Portrait sessions early in the morning in Central Park? Yes please!





This stunning image of Nate on the bridge was chosen as their 16×24 fine art 2″ gallery-wrapped canvas. Love

There’s something about a mama’s love for her boy that just captivates me.
****** MELT *******

Hello there sir Nate, future heartbreaker! Those blue eyes? The perfect curls? The two teeth? DIE.
I’m so happy Jen and Todd documented Nate at this age. As a parent myself, I know how these small moments and milestones disappear with the blink of an eye.




The entire family, pups included!




After the session we all walked back to my parked mini cooper just to see a New York City cop slap a parking ticket on it (the meter had *just* expired). I was in such a good mood from a great session with what felt like new friends I instantly got along with that I didn’t even sweat it. After I took the neon orange ticket and parted with Todd, Jen and Nate, I decided to forgo driving right back home and slap the ticket right back on my windshield so I could meet up with my good friend Rachel for brunch. Because when life hands you lemons, try to make lemonade, right? Might as well take advantage of the $67 (yes, $67) parking time the ticket gave me.
I slowly meandered through the weekend crowds, taking my time to soak in the sun and the city sights. Met up with Rachel at Cafe Aroma, an Israeli coffee chain that recently opened a few locations in NYC, and enjoyed girl talk over an awesome brunch that reminded me of my home in Israel. I honestly couldn’t ask more from life.
Thank you Jen, Todd and Nate for helping make my weekend so perfect, and for reminding me just how much I love what I do. I can’t wait to see the finish prints and canvas up on your walls!!
XOXO
Noa
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2 comments
OMG! This has to be one of the cutest kids that I’ve ever seen! Great pictures and I look forward to reading more.
Rowan is BEAUTIFUL! I love Peddlers Village : ) and I LOVE this sweet baby. So glad you had a fun time. I can’t believe it took you 2 hours at 5 am to get there. CRAZY!