Central Park Cherry Blossom Motherhood Sessions 2026 are here!
Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to plan your session. Details are as follows:
25-minute sessions in Central Park on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. The exact meeting location will be announced two days before your session. It will likely be near the West 90th Street entrance to the park.
For mothers and their children: These mini sessions are for mothers and their children (humans and/or dogs). I hope that they will serve as a special “mommy and me” activity that you can do with your child(ren) on this day; an opportunity to take 25 minutes together to enjoy each other - smell the beautiful cherry blossoms, snuggle, have a dance party in a cloud of pink - with me there to document it. I will take both candid photos and posed portraits. I will photograph you with your child(ren), and will also take individual portraits of your little one(s) as well as individual portraits of you, if you would like.
8 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images (color or black and white) with printing rights are included in your session. A proof gallery of images is presented to you in a private online gallery within 2-4 weeks of your session. You select your favorite 8 images within one week (7 days) of receiving the gallery. I will then finalize the edits to your selected photos and will send your final gallery to you within 1-2 weeks. Edits include, for example, removing stray hairs on faces, removing lint, removing distractions in the background of an image, and light skin retouching (ex. removing a pimple).
$495 session fee, inclusive of the 25-minute session and 8 professionally retouched digital images of your choice. Additional digital files are available for $25/file.
$200 upgrade option that includes all of the following:
Full digital gallery (both color and black and white files). Your full gallery will be anywhere from 25 images to 50+ images.
Keepsake box of ten, 5x7 professional, archival prints ($150 value). You may print 10 different photos, or perhaps you would like 10 prints of the same photo to keep for your home, office and give as gifts to family.
$50 credit towards an in-home maternity, family or newborn photo session (credit expires March 31, 2027).
Process: After I receive your website form (below), I will email you an invoice for the $495 session fee and a link to e-sign my client agreement. Both the full payment and signed agreement are required in order for me to hold your session date and time; I will release the hold on your session date/time if I do not receive both the payment and agreement within 48 hours.
Rain date: In the event of rain, we will work together to schedule a new date for your session.
Style guide will be emailed to you once you book your session. It includes ten tips to help you prepare coordinated outfits for you and your family as well as color palettes and recommendations for where you can buy or rent clothing. I also encourage you to consult with me about clothing at any point between the time that you book your session and our session date. Feel free to email me photographs of clothes that you are considering for you and your family - I love helping you to make decisions!
Please also visit my Pinterest Style Inspiration board (see right). I recommend wearing muted pinks, beiges, ivory, or subtle floral patterns. For example, a dress with a subtle floral pattern and an ivory cardigan in case it’s cold for an adult or a child. Or, khaki pants and an off-white (or not too bright white) button down shirt for a pants option for adults and kids alike.
Special booking notice! All who book by midnight of Tuesday, March 31 will be entered into a raffle to receive a complimentary Photo Book ($350 value) from their session. More information about custom Photo Books can be found here. Limited to one spring mini session client. The winner may select 25+ images to be included in the book. The book will be mailed to the winner and is not subject to adjustments. The winner will be notified on Wednesday, April 1.
