FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Punctuality: We believe timing is everything. That’s why we make it a priority to arrive at least 30–60 minutes before your event—well ahead of schedule. This extra time allows us to set up, scout the venue, and begin capturing important details without any rush, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience from the start.
Professionalism & Preparation: We come fully equipped with high-end gear and full backups—including cameras, lenses, strobes, and batteries—so nothing is left to chance. Our lighting setups are tailored to each venue for optimal results. Whether it's 4 strobes at Staten Island Hilton or 9+ at Midtown Hilton, we deliver consistent, well-lit imagery that reflects the true atmosphere of your event.
How do I book a session with Picture Perfect Ny?
Contact us (email preferred) with, as much as possible, pertinent information as possible. A retainer must be paid in order to get a date on the calendar.
We are closed on Saturdays. We work by appointment only. If you would like to set up a time to discuss details about a session or an event, gladly email or give us a call.
What is your turnaround time?
For newborns, we suggest that you book your session before the baby arrives (but we may still be able to accommodate you if you call after they are born) – we pencil you in for your due date and keep a few dates available the weeks surrounding your due date. Retainer must be paid to be placed on the calendar. Newborns should be photographed within the first 14 days of life.
Maternity sessions usually take place between 30 and 36 weeks.
For our potential Wedding clients, we suggest booking at least 6 months in advance. You can gladly contact us for availability.
It takes up to 30 days for the editing process. However, photos will be available to be viewed within 3 days after the session to make your selection. The edited online gallery will be available for approximately a week. Clients ought to download the images and make multiple backup copies.
Typically, how long does a session last?
It’s so hard to predict how long a newborn session, for example, might last; therefore we suggest that on the day of your session you have no other appointments. We allocate up to 3 hours to allow plenty of time for feeding, calming, changing, etc. We want to make sure you get the best images possible so don’t rush the session!
Non-Newborn sessions typically last about 1 hour. Never underestimate and always bring extra of everything 🙂 (food, diapers, snacks, pacifier, etc..)
After about 10 days, newborns start to become more awake, stretch out of their curly womb-like poses, more prone to baby acne, and much harder to pose into the peaceful sleepy shots.
What kind of light do you use? Do you use natural light?
Our studio utilizes strobes and constant lights the majority of the time. We aren’t limited by the time of the day and/or the weather conditions.
We are admittedly a bit of prop-addicts & have loads of cute hats (for boys and girls), headbands, blankets, backdrops (antique tin, damask wallpaper, etc.), and props such as baskets, vintage crates, chairs, trucks, Cinderella carriage, etc. You are welcome to use any of our props for your session and we also encourage you to bring any personal items you’d like included.
Non-newborn sessions: Parents provide the outfits.
Cake Smash Sessions: Parents have an option to bring their own cake or order one through us for an additional fee. The cake is delivered to the studio on the morning of the session day. It is common for parents to get dirty in the cake 🙂 we, therefore, encourage parents from bringing extra clothes.
What kind of photographic equipment do you use?
We work with professional-grade equipment & always bring at least 2full sets of gear to every session—whether in-studio or on location. This ensures we're fully prepared for any situation, so your session or event is documented seamlessly and without interruption.
If you’re ready to embark on your portrait journey with Picture Perfect NY, we invite you to schedule a photoshoot with one of our experienced NYC photographers. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your unique preferences, style inspirations, and any specific requirements you may have. Our goal is to ensure that your portrait experience is tailored to your vision and that you leave our studio with cherished memories captured beautifully.
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For 15 Years, Picture Perfect NY has served clients from all over New York City including:
Bronx | Brooklyn | Long Island | Manhattan | NYC | Queens | Staten Island