OMG! Baby!

Our dear friends had a baby and I was so thrilled to take some newborn photos of her! She loves the camera and was just a doll the entire time. It was great seeing her and congratulations! She's beautiful! And luckily she lives nearby so I can visit all the time!

The Holidays Begin - Family Photography in Central Park

I had the pleasure of photographing the lovely family of Sherri & Lee of the fabulous team of Williams-Sossens Events! We had a lovely day in Central Park and the kids did a great job! We always like to make the shoots fun so we climbed some rocks and thew some leaves. Here's a few of my favorite photos! These kids grow up sooooo fast - I feel like I just saw their baby announcements!

Baby Charlie!

Oh, you know I love weddings but I also love, love, love when my clients call me for their baby photos!!! One of my all-time favorite couples - Jessica & Bram - welcomed the bundle-of-joy Charlie into their family and I couldn't have been more thrilled to photograph his first photo session! We are also making the announcement cards - soooo adorable! He was in a fabulous mood, was cheerful and happy and full of smiles and happy "goo goo" sounds.

Congratulations to the lovely couple, and Charlie, you are delightful!

Here's a few of my faves and you can see the entire gallery by clicking here (just get the password from Mom & Dad!)

Mother's Day at Alvin Ailey

I spent Mother's Day at the Tiny Steps recital at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in NYC to see my friend's performance and graduation! How cute is this??? Before we headed over I got a few shots with her brother. Love them!

Photo du jour - The Children's Aid Society Shoot

I shot the opening of the annual Children's Aid Society Children's Art Show at The National Arts Club on Gramercy Park last week. It is always one of my favorite events and fun to meet such aspiring talent!

New Year, New Baby!

A fave from a recent shoot for this little newborn in New York City! Yay! Time to book those new baby sessions!

Lillian and Adeline!

I went to Boston to shoot a job at the Intercontinental Hotel and spent some time with my good friend Heather and her two girls - Lillian and Adeline! They are always a good time and we had a little family photo session! The girls were into it and even offered to be my assistants! Good times!
Friends and family can CLICK HERE to see all the images and get prints! You need the password (Heather's maiden name!)

The Children's Art Show at The National Arts Club - Lily Kesselman Photography

I photograph this even every year and just love it!  It is an art show at the National Arts Club featuring art created by children in The Children's Aid Society's programs.  The work is amazing and this year they added some fabulous "green fashion" to the mix!  I think I just love the metro-card dress!

A young art enthusiast.

Maeve Gyenes, Richard R. Buery, Jr., and Donna Glazer Pressman

An amazing piece made from Domino's! The right image is out of focus and you really see the figure of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The new President and CEO of The Children's Aid Society, Richard R. Buery, Jr.

Here Kitty Kitty Kitty - Children's Photography

I had a fun session with this little one who really wanted to play with the cat!  The cat wasn't having it but it was cute to watch.  Kind of reminds me of when I was a kid - I was always trying to carry the cat around!  Great shoot!  Click Here to see all the images from the shoot in our custom online gallery (you must have the secret password from Mom!)

Carly!!!

I photographed my friend Amy's family - Amy, Peter and Carly! They all looked amazing and I think we got some nice shots! Carly is a big fan of the bubbles! Click here to see the images from the day!
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Michael Phelps at the Dunlevy Milbank Center in Harlem

Michael Phelps went to visit The Dunlevy Milbank Center of the Children's Aid Society yesterday in Harlem.  He spent some time watching the after-school swim team and spoke with the swimmers by the pool and then was given a medal from the kids at CAS.

I will have more photos soon!!!

Greenmarket for CAS kids

I recently photographed a farmer's market hosted by kids from The Children's Aid Society.  They sold fresh local produce and gave away samples of food they helped prepare.  The prepared quesadillas, beets with goat cheese and fresh tossed salads with toasted walnuts.  They sold their goods to other students and parents from the neighborhood.

Jacob & Claudia

Claudia & Jacob had me over to take some photos during playtime.  Eva was napping the entire time.