Good Questions: Photographer in NYC for Family Shoot?

Michelle writes: I live in New York and have a 4 month old baby. I'd like to have some photos taken of her with my husband and me. I'm looking for someone who shoots film, not digital, to take candid photos of us in our apartment.

I've tried doing searches on the site for photographer recos be can't find any. I'm looking to spend up to a few hundred dollars for a fee. Can you recommend anyone?

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Please share any recommendations of photographers or good sources to find one in the comments below...thanks!

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I would contact the schools in your area and see what photography programs they have. You could place a notice in their department stating what you are looking for. I bet a college student would love to make a couple hundred bucks :) You could ask to see some of their work ahead of time to make sure you get what you want.

posted by Alex17 on April 22nd 2009 at 12:36pm
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my very, very good friend aaron lee fineman might be able to help you:
http://www.aaronleefineman.com/
he's a freelance photographer, NYU grad, who's worked for the NYT and other esteemed publications. he might be able do what you are looking for, or may be able to direct you to someone who could help you. tell him tricia sent you (via AT).

posted by bitsandbobbins on April 22nd 2009 at 1:01pm
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I took a photography class at SVA, and the instructor keeps a list of students who are interested in assignments. Many of them are very talented and looking for more experience.
The website of the instructor is:
http://www.josephsinnott.com/

posted by kitryan on April 22nd 2009 at 1:02pm
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http://www.thomasroemischer.com/

Thom has done our kids' portraits and does the school fotos for my daughter's school...check out his press section for the NYT article about his approach to school picture day. OH....btw, I have no idea if it is film or digitial, but I suppose you can call and ask.

-Cat

posted by nycwife on April 22nd 2009 at 1:08pm
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I've worked with Gerri Hernandez on several different kinds of projects, including children's candids and she's great (and very reasonably priced)! People I know used her for family photos and were very happy with the results. She does both film and digital. Here's her website: www.gerripix.com.

Tell her Alex Farkas sent you her way.

Good luck,
Alex Farkas

posted by farkasmouse on April 22nd 2009 at 1:27pm
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http://sarigoodfriend.com/

posted by edava72 on April 22nd 2009 at 1:38pm
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Trevor Oswalt out of Brooklyn is great.

posted by Lizzie55 on April 22nd 2009 at 1:59pm
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Jonathan Elderfield!

http://www.jefoto.com/
http://jonathanelderfieldphotoblog.blogspot.com/

posted by mrs on April 22nd 2009 at 2:09pm
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sharonsuhphotography.com

Former magazine photo editor now shoots children's portraits. Will be back living in NY in June.

posted by Eliot on April 22nd 2009 at 4:19pm
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Any recommendations in San Francisco ?

posted by urboo on April 22nd 2009 at 4:52pm
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In San Francisco, Hayley Durack is the greatest. She takes the most beautiful candid shots wherever you want and the package she presents is gorgeous. Here is her website with some examples.
http://polkadotphoto.carbonmade.com/

posted by mummymaegs on April 22nd 2009 at 5:22pm
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For a GREAT NYC photographer, try Lionel Closson. He's a French native, father of three who has worked in film for many years and has recently started a photography business. His photographs are GORGEOUS! They're intimate, but also have a narrative twist: http://www.lionelclossonphotography.com/

posted by stk on April 22nd 2009 at 7:58pm
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Many photographers are open to national travel as well...you can look at PPA (professional photographers association for a directory of child photographers). I am a child photographer that travels to NYC -- and while I shoot digital, many of my images are reminiscent of film. A natural, candid approach -- yet still thoughtfully composed:

lifeography: modern family portraiture

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posted by lifeography on April 23rd 2009 at 7:36am
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I highly recommend Dian Lofton she is a wonderful infant, child photographer! She is in the NYC area and will come to your home.
She took beautiful pictures of my 3 year old son and newborn twins. The bonus part is she is a mommy and totally relates to feeding and nap schedules.
Check out her website: www.dianlofton.com

posted by nancyb on April 23rd 2009 at 9:14am
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for san francisco, i highly recommend carrie sandoval - she is an extraordinary baby child photographer.

carrie sandoval

posted by lifeography on April 23rd 2009 at 11:18am
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I am sure that you can find a great photographer in NY who shoots with film -- personally, I would check for great wedding photographers, they tend to do babies & families for their clients after they marry -- but we use a fabulous photographer for our family. And as someone pointed out, photographers travel.

Here are the pictures she took of our daughter -- they were shot on b&w film, and I find them beautifully candid.

http://www.amgphoto.com/folio%20people/ppl-folio_p19.html

Love, love love Annemarie Gruden's work!!

posted by mschatelaine on April 26th 2009 at 11:05am
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