For the best experience, rotate your device horizontally.
Maternity Photography NYC
NYC | Central Park | Long Island | Westchester
Documenting the Joy of Expecting
NYC Streets, Central Park, Long Island parks/beaches or in the comfort of your own home!
Capturing the beauty and anticipation of pregnancy is such a special experience that I never take for granted.
My maternity photo shoots in NYC and Long Island are always fun and laid back. They are designed to celebrate the incredible journey you’re on, whether we’re walking through the vibrant streets of Manhattan, enjoying the iconic beauty of Central Park, or wandering through a beach in the Hamptons.
I’d love to help you document this magical part of your journey in motherhood.
Central Park, NYC Street Maternity Portraits
Locations Maternity Photos
When choosing locations for these sessions I tend to like routes where we can get a lot of variety in a relatively short walk…
Popular routes: Central Park, West Village, DUMBO, Tribeca.
Long Island: Local Parks, Beaches.
Natural Street Maternity Photos
Casual and natural maternity photos on the streets of NYC bring a modern, effortless vibe to capturing this special time. Instead of posed studio shots, these sessions embrace the energy of the city—whether it’s a quiet morning stroll through Central Park, a charming brownstone-lined street in Brooklyn, or the buzz of SoHo’s cobblestone alleys.
The beauty of shooting outdoors in NYC is the variety of backdrops that add personality and character to each image, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems that make the city feel personal and unique. Natural light, movement, and genuine interactions make these sessions feel more like a stylish day out rather than a formal photo shoot, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident. Whether it’s holding a cup of coffee, walking hand-in-hand with a partner, or simply enjoying the city’s energy, these candid moments create timeless, editorial-style maternity portraits with an urban twist.
Best Times To Schedule
You can book a session for any time during your pregnancy, but 28-36 weeks is a good window. Every expecting mother’s body is different; if your belly is showing early, you can book sooner.
Central Park Maternity Photos
Central Park is such a wonderful spot for maternity photos! The seasonal colors, NYC skyline, picturesque bridges, and iconic architecture create a beautiful and natural backdrop that highlights the joy and anticipation of pregnancy.
The park is a versatile location with so many scenic spots to explore, from the classic spots like Bow Bridge & Bethesda Fountain to the peaceful meadows. Plus, having the vibrant city just beyond the park adds a unique contrast that makes your photos even more special. Central Park truly offers the best of both worlds for capturing the beauty of motherhood.
At Home Maternity Sessions
There’s something truly special about capturing maternity portraits in the comfort of your own home.
Having a relaxed and intimate environment where you can feel completely at ease. Your home provides a personal and meaningful backdrop that tells your unique story, filled with familiar surroundings and cherished memories.
Whether we’re shooting in the nursery, the living room, or your favorite cozy corner, every detail adds to the authenticity and warmth of the images.
With the right lighting, angles, and artistic vision, a home setting can provide a warm and meaningful backdrop that reflects the expecting mother’s personality and style.
Whether it’s a cozy Brooklyn apartment, a stylish Manhattan loft, or a serene Long Island home, in-home maternity photography allows for greater flexibility in wardrobe changes, natural interactions, and the incorporation of sentimental elements like nursery décor, ultrasound images, or beloved pets. For in-home sessions I use a mix of natural light whenever possible, but I also bring studio lighting to create a soft flattering lighting that highlights the mother’s radiance.
NYC’s diverse architecture and Long Island’s scenic landscapes can also be subtly incorporated through well-placed windows, terraces, or garden spaces, adding depth to the images while maintaining the comfort of an indoor setting. By choosing an at-home maternity session, expectant parents can enjoy a stress-free experience, resulting in timeless, elegant portraits that preserve this precious milestone with warmth and authenticity.
Let’s create beautiful, heartfelt maternity portraits right in your own home, celebrating this incredible journey in a setting that means the world to you.
About Me
I’ve photographed close to 1000 newborns since 2006, and many of these were also maternity clients. Having gone through the process three times with my wife, I know and understand how incredible and special of a moment this is in your own family history.
★★★★★ ” We had a wonderful, magical time !”
I’d give Roy 100 million stars if I could! He is seriously amazing! Here’s why:
1. We had scheduled our maternity shoot for last Saturday, a week after Nemo the blizzard. After searching around, I wasn’t able to secure an indoors location. When we proposed Central Park, he was totally game and even suggested a few more outdoor locations. I really appreciated his flexibility.
2. It was bone-snapping cold that day, yet he took the time to look for the ideal backgrounds and took ample photos of each angle. We entered on the 72nd Street & 5th Avenue side of the park and roamed throughout. He wasn’t looking at the time & rushing. He really put his effort into finding the perfect backgrounds and that we were having fun! Also, he made sure that I had my jacket on and that I was comfortable in between the shoot. Seriously…wow.
3. At the beginning of the shoot, I warned him that I’m very awkward in front of the camera. I hate having photos taken of myself alone. He worked so seamlessly and made it so much fun that we were just being ourselves. Of course, he suggested a few poses every now and then, and those poses were, yes, again, So. Much. Fun.
4. My boyfriend made a few requests with the backgrounds, certain details of the park that he’d like to include. Roy took every request, ran with it, and improvised even more ideas on it. A-w-e-s-o-m-e.
5. He pays immense attention to detail. He kept picking up lint from our shirts and made sure that our outfits are photo-ready. There was a huge wedding party at the park as well and he even noticed the tilted flower on the groom’s lapel and proceeded to tell their photographer (who ignored Roy…or maybe he just didn’t hear him…).
6. Last but not least, just had to say…I felt like a diva for having had two men hoist me up and down the band shell! My boyfriend and I had such a great time climbing up and down the rocks and maneuvering in between exposed tree roots…especially me in my Jeffrey Campbell Lita Spikes! Towards the very end, we shot the rest in my Doc Martens…an unexpected wardrobe change, since my focus was all on my 7.5-month belly so I didn’t plan for any wardrobe change at all, however minute it was 🙂
All in all, there aren’t enough words to praise Roy. He’s simply the best! We had a wonderful, magical time and I really cannot wait to see the photos! We also plan on calling him again for our baby girl’s photo shoot when she’s born 🙂 Thank you so, so much, Roy!
Kathryn & David
★★★★★ “He’s Incredible!!!”
For starters, I rarely leave reviews. I’m a first-time, soon-to-be mom who found Roy by researching photographers for my upcoming newborn. The review I’m leaving is actually for the maternity photos we just had done, which I was very reluctant to do at 36 weeks pregnant. It just doesn’t feel like a flattering time to have your photo taken. But I read a blog about a mother who was only able to get pregnant once… she hid from the camera throughout her entire pregnancy and today is filled with regret that she didn’t document her only pregnancy. It was heartbreaking.
But enough about me,
here’s Roy’s deal… he’s incredible!!! You will not regret working with him. He’s so easy to communicate with and work with. Roy is extremely flexible, he’ll work wherever you choose — your home, in the city, at a nearby landmark. And the results are magical. We are so happy and impressed with the work he did and cannot wait to have Roy photograph our newborn.
Truthfully, my husband and I were worried because being photographed takes us out of our comfort zone. And we didn’t think that our house was providing a good landscape for photography. We have an unfinished backyard and rooms in our house that are still empty or filled with junk from our move last year. But the end result is that our pictures are truly incredible, beyond what I was hoping for. I don’t know how Roy captured what he did… he didn’t just provide us with one or two “keepers.” We have dozens of pictures all worthy of being framed.
Bottom line: he exceeded our highest expectations in every way. We’re grateful we found such a talented guy who we’re excited to work with in the future.
Jennifer P.
★★★★★ “A Great Experience!!!!”
Like many of you, we came across Roy by reading reviews. I emailed couple of photographers and Roy was the 1st to reply back. I really appreciated his quick Responses. It was a pleasure working with Roy for our Maternity Photo Shoot. He is very patient and open to suggestions. His main goal was to make the couple feel comfortable. As a result I love that his pictures are very natural. Also love the fact that he is willing to work around our schedule, made my life much easier. The pictures came out great and my wife was blown away by his use of natural light. I highly recommend Roy to future clients. Thanks Roy for a great experience!!!!
★★★★★ “Caring, laid back, extremely patient, and immensely talented. “
My husband and I booked our first session, a maternity session, with Roy- we were so impressed with both him personally and his work, we quickly booked a newborn session to follow just weeks later. And now- nearly 3 1/2 yrs later, we have had a couple more wonderful blessings- and have now had 3…. yes 3… newborn sessions, as well as many other sessions, for a grand total of 9 (with family).
He is WONDERFUL!!! He is caring, laid back, extremely patient, and immensely talented. The most recent session was with a newborn, and 18mth old, and a 3yo- he was still smiling throughout it, and captured the most AMAZING pictures too!!! I love adding to my collection I refer to as his Greatest Hits! Pictures are the one chance you get to capture some of the most precious moments of your child’s life- blink and they are gone. But Roy captures those expressions, interactions, smiles, frowns- everything that makes your child yours and so infinitely special- perfectly!!! His pictures are one of my most prized possessions, after the kids, of course ;)!!! If you are looking for an amazing, warm, caring professional photographer- Roy is the one to call!!! I think it’s time to book another session… 🙂
Inquire
If you’re looking for a photographer and you connect with my work, I would love to talk to you.