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Birthday boy clapping next to cake, by NYC family photographer Paula Ortiz
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Celebrating Kids' Birthdays at Home: NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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Birthday girl sitting next to stuffed animal by NYC family photographer Paula Ortiz
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How to plan the perfect First Birthday Party | New York Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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Paula Ortiz freezes a romantic moment at Central Park Mall, documenting the couple's connection in a maternity session
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Central Park Maternity Session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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Amidst Nature: Parents and Son Under Trees - Paula Ortiz Holiday Photography NYC
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Tips to help you plan the perfect Riverside Park South Family Session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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Home for the Holidays: Candid Family Moments by Christmas Tree - Paula Ortiz NYC Family Photography Holiday session
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Brooklyn Holiday Session at Home | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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Parents Share a Kiss as Twins Smile - Central Park Family Session by Paula Ortiz NYC Central Park Photographer
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Central Park Holiday Session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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a close up detail view of a newborn baby's foot against beautiful light captured by Paula Ortiz Newborn photographer NY
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Why are Newborn Sessions so important? | NYC Newborn Photographer Paula Brearley

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Retro inspired Kid portrait in pilot suit next to airplane at the TWA Hotelin New York JFK airport
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TWA Hotel Portrait Session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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a grandmother with her son, daughter in law and grandkids embrace each other during an extended family session in NY
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Tips for a successful Extended Family Session | Manhasset Family Photographer

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a candid view of a boy reading a black history book next to his older sister during an in home session at Queens, NY
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Tips and Ideas to help you plan your own at-home photo session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Brearley

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a black and white close up detail of a couple holding their baby bump, photo by NYC baby shower photographer Paula Ortiz
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Tips and Ideas to make a Baby Shower in Hoboken unforgetable | Hoboken Baby Shower Photographer Paula Brearley

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a candid view of three siblings (two girls and one boy) sitting at Bethesda fountain during a fall/winter family session
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Tips for a successful Family Session in Central Park | Paula Brearley NYC Family Photographer

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