Afternoon in the Life | New York City Family Vacation Photographer

When Inda first contacted me a few months ago, I was so excited. She was looking for a photographer to capture her, her husband, and their sweet 6 month old daughter, on their first ever trip to New York City. Having grown up in New York, I love the opportunity to explore it with people visiting from out of town - it lets me see the city from a whole new perspective. There's nothing like seeing New York for the first time!

Our first stop was the New York Public Library at 42nd Street. The Stephen A. Schwarzman building is a classic example of New York architecture, which I knew the family would appreciate. We visited their wonderful children's room, and then spent a little while exploring the other areas of this gorgeous library.

Getting settled at their family photography session at the mid-manhattan public library, New York City.
Baby reading with her mother at the New York Public Library at 42nd Street during a documentary family session by Jen Grima Photography.
Sharing laughs during a family photography session at the New York Public Library. Photo by Jen Grima, NYC vacation photographer.
Having fun in the children's room at the Stephen Schwarzman building, NYPL at 42nd Street, New York City. Photo by Jen Grima, Lehigh Valley family photographer.
Reading together as a family in the children's room at the New York Public Library at 42nd street. Documentary family photography session with Jen Grima, New York City vacation photographer.
Baby looking at books with mom at the 42nd Street branch of the New York Public Library. Family Photography session with Jen Grima, Lehigh Valley Photographer.
Young family playing peek-a-boo at the library, Manhattan. New York City vacation photography by Jen Grima, Lehigh Valley family photographer.
Six month old portraits at the library, New York City vacation photographer.

Afterwards, we braved the cold and walked around Times Square for a little while. Even on the coldest days, there's an energy in New York that I think everyone should experience first hand.

SIghtseeing with baby in Times Square, New York City.
Walking through midtown Manhattan, NYC family photography.
A mother tending to her baby in Times Square, New York City. Photo taken by Jen Grima, New York City vacation photographer.
Midtown New York City, Times Square photo session with Jen Grima, vacation photographer.
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Family taking a selfie while on vacation during a photo session in New York City with Jen Grima, documentary photographer.
Walking the streets of New York City, vacation family photography by Jen Grima.

All that excitement can be exhausting!

Sleeping baby in winter in New York City.

I hope this beautiful family enjoyed their trip to NYC as much as I enjoyed capturing it. If you're planning on a vacation soon, I highly recommend hiring a professional photographer to preserve those memories for you. It's a great way to ensure the whole family can be in the photos, and it's the perfect souvenir. And if that vacation happens to be in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, I'd be happy to work with you to plan a vacation photography session! Email me anytime at hello@jengrimaphotography.com.