Blog

My most recent work.

Showing all in "What to do Photography"

Birthday girl sitting next to stuffed animal by NYC family photographer Paula Ortiz
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photographer ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Birthday Parties ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event photographer ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photo Book ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family photos ·
  • Family photoshoot ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • First Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • NYC event photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photography ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Styling ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography

July 4, 2024

How to plan the perfect First Birthday Party | New York Family Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photographer ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Birthday Parties ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event photographer ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photo Book ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family photos ·
  • Family photoshoot ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • First Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • NYC event photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photography ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Styling ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography
a close up detail view of a newborn baby's foot against beautiful light captured by Paula Ortiz Newborn photographer NY
  • At home session ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Baby Photography

April 15, 2023

Why are Newborn Sessions so important? | NYC Newborn Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • At home session ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Baby Photography
a grandmother with her son, daughter in law and grandkids embrace each other during an extended family session in NY
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Extended Family Session ·
  • Extended Family ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Manhasset family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Affordable family photographer

March 23, 2023

Tips for a successful Extended Family Session | Manhasset Family Photographer

  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Extended Family Session ·
  • Extended Family ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Manhasset family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Affordable family photographer
a candid view of a boy reading a black history book next to his older sister during an in home session at Queens, NY
  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Portraits ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Session tips

March 14, 2023

Tips and Ideas to help you plan your own at-home photo session | NYC Family Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Portraits ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Session tips
a candid view of three siblings (two girls and one boy) sitting at Bethesda fountain during a fall/winter family session
  • Central Park Sessions ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Holiday Portraits ·
  • Holiday Minis ·
  • Holiday cards ·
  • Holiday session ·
  • Holidays ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Seasonal portraits ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Spring minis ·
  • Spring Sessions ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Photography education

January 27, 2023

Tips for a successful Family Session in Central Park | Paula Ortiz NYC Family Photographer

  • Central Park Sessions ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Holiday Portraits ·
  • Holiday Minis ·
  • Holiday cards ·
  • Holiday session ·
  • Holidays ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Seasonal portraits ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Spring minis ·
  • Spring Sessions ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Photography education
a couple sits in bed with their newborn baby during a Newborn session at home in New York City, Queens
  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions

January 21, 2023

The Benefits of scheduling a Newborn Session at Home | NYC Newborn Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions
a flast lay view of a newborn sleeping baby wearing a white onesie next to an elephant doll on a pink surface
  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Manhattan Family Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography

January 6, 2023

Why should you consider a Lifestyle Newborn Session at home? | Brooklyn Newborn Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • At home session ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Manhattan Family Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Newborn sessions at home ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography
A half body view of a black pregnant woman wearing a white dress during her baby shower at Hudson Yards
  • Baby Shower ·
  • Baby Shower photography ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Ideas ·
  • Baby Shower ideas ·
  • Hudson Yards ·
  • Hudson Yards Baby Showers ·
  • NJ Baby Shower Photographer ·
  • NJ event photographer ·
  • NJ Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Baby Shower Photographer ·
  • NYC event photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photography

November 28, 2022

Ideas to help you plan your Hudson Yards Baby Shower | Hudson Yards Baby Shower Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • Baby Shower ·
  • Baby Shower photography ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Affordable family photographer ·
  • Best family photographer in NYC ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • tips for scheduling sessions ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Ideas ·
  • Baby Shower ideas ·
  • Hudson Yards ·
  • Hudson Yards Baby Showers ·
  • NJ Baby Shower Photographer ·
  • NJ event photographer ·
  • NJ Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Baby Shower Photographer ·
  • NYC event photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photographer ·
  • NYC Family Photography
An action view of an Indian family blowing a candle during their son first birthday party captured by Paula Ortiz NY
  • About me ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • First Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • zoom birthday party ·
  • virtual birthday party ·
  • Pandemic Birthday Party

November 14, 2022

Hoboken Birthday Party | How to set healthy boundaries with clients | Paula Ortiz NY Family Photographer

  • About me ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • First Birthday ·
  • First Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • Tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • zoom birthday party ·
  • virtual birthday party ·
  • Pandemic Birthday Party
a wide view of Coney Island's Wonder Wheel against a blue sky photographed by Paula Ortiz NY Family Photographer
  • About me ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Personal thoughts ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • What to do Photography

November 11, 2022

Coney Island Birthday Party | Why is Photography so expensive? | Paula Ortiz NY Family Photographer

  • About me ·
  • Birthday ·
  • Birthday Party ·
  • Birthday Party Photography ·
  • Children Photography ·
  • Event decor ·
  • Editorial ·
  • Event Photography ·
  • Events ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Personal thoughts ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • What to do Photography
Sweet family moment in the nursery, captured by NY Newborn photographer Paula Ortiz
  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • At home session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Styling

November 2, 2022

Hudson Valley Newborn Session at Home | NYC Family Photographer Paula Ortiz

  • Children Photography ·
  • Children portrait session ·
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Kid portrait session ·
  • Kid's Portraits ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Newborn ·
  • Newborn Session ·
  • At home session ·
  • Newborn session at home ·
  • Newborn Lifestyle ·
  • Newborn Photography ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Newborn Photography Mentorship ·
  • Tips ·
  • Styling tips ·
  • Styling
an expecting couple shares a kiss while their toddler son plays in the sand during sunset at the beach by Paula Ortiz NY
  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Beach Sessions ·
  • Beach Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Beach Session tips ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips

November 1, 2022

Beach Maternity Session tips | Photography by Paula Ortiz NY Family Photographer

  • Family ·
  • Family Photography ·
  • Family Portraits ·
  • Family Sessions ·
  • Lifestyle Photography ·
  • Outdoor Session ·
  • Outdoors sessions ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Maternity Session ·
  • Maternity Photography ·
  • Beach Sessions ·
  • Beach Photography ·
  • Maternity ·
  • Motherhood ·
  • Motherhood Sessions ·
  • Beach Session tips ·
  • Photography education ·
  • Photography how to ·
  • Photography tips ·
  • Session must-haves ·
  • Session Prep Guide ·
  • Session tips ·
  • What to do Photography ·
  • Tips

Don't hesitate to get in touch


I'm excited to connect with you. Simply complete the form, and let's kickstart the planning for your upcoming session.

New York, NY