Capture Your Baby’s First Year with Our Motherload Package Having a baby is one of life’s greatest gifts, and what better way to celebrate it than by capturing the milestones along the way? We love being there with our cameras to document every special moment in your baby’s first year. Our Motherload package includes three…
Having a baby in Brooklyn is pretty great, and if you’re in Fort Greene – Clinton Hill, even better—you get the best of city life in a neighborhood that feels like home. This session had everything we love—Brooklyn, fun families, cute babies, good times, and awesome photos. This couple wanted to capture the early days…
Newborn sessions overflow with genuine love, adorable moments, and deep emotions. Babies represent the miracle of life, and it brings us so much joy to capture these fleeting moments in beautiful, timeless photos. Our approach is all about authenticity—we prefer natural interactions over forced poses, aiming to document the unique connection between you and your…
In New York, every season feels like its own special chapter, and the city transforms in such unique ways throughout the year. For me, fall kicks off a huge party season, with my daughter’s birthday in October and my son’s birthday in mid-January—marking the start and end of a season packed with celebrations. It’s also…
A Curated Guide to independent boutiques with clothing, toys, books, gifts and baby gear for stylish families. By Mariliana Arvelo, founder and creative director of Stylish & Hip Kids Photography. Photos by Katt Jones, SHK team. Walking around New York City is one of my absolute favorite things to do. Whether it’s shopping in local…
Capturing Your Family Vibe in NY As the winter months settle in, it’s the perfect time for reflection—looking back at the incredible sessions from last year and dreaming up what we’d love to create in 2025. At Stylish & Hip Kids Photography, we feel lucky to work with families in New York City who seek…
Why Is It So Important to Take Newborn Photos? Newborn photography is all about capturing those precious first moments. They’re only this tiny once! Those squishy cheeks, the way they sleep on your chest, that little hand gripping your finger, their curious stare, their hungry cries, that newborn smell. And then—before you know it—they start…
Art is a fundamental part of the essence of Stylish & Hip Kids Photography. When you create photography, the way you see is shaped by everything you’ve accumulated within yourself over time. For me, it’s about color, movement, fiction, textures, stories, the city, and playfulness—it’s all connected. It’s a mental web that allows you, during…
Capturing Genuine Moments During a Family Photoshoot in Central Park This Boston family eagerly made their way back to New York City with one goal in mind: a memorable family photoshoot in Central Park. They envisioned a session that would be full of unposed, genuine moments, and the vast beauty of Central Park provided the…
Capturing Family Memories in NYC This family visited Manhattan for a week and wanted to capture a cool memory of their trip, so they reached out to us for a fun and relaxed NYC family vacation photo session. They stayed at The Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District, making it the perfect starting point for…