If you’re just hearing about Abby Cope Photography for the first time - I am a New York City based photographer focusing on Maternity, Newborn, Babies, Children, Teens, Family and any and every combination of those categories. In NYC I travel throughout the boroughs and surrounding areas photographing families in their homes, parks and everywhere in between.
This blog features the same children’s portraiture that I’m known for, with sneak peaks from photo shoots and all of the latest studio information. I try to update it often - though it's hard when things are busy!
In addition to being a New York City Photographer, I've also been known to do photo shoots in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, California…and anywhere else people are inclined to bring me to be a part of a special day, event or moment in their family’s history.
Chiara’s mom, Jenny, is a fine artist and muralist. She actually specializes in painting murals in nurseries/children’s bedrooms. She also happens to LOVE the color green, so it was no surprise to me when I showed up for the shoot that nearly everything she had on hand for our photo sessions was green green green! We took the photos at their home in Westchester and little Chiara was a delight. The wings were also Jenny’s touch. This is probably the most Anne Gedde’s-esque shoot I’ve done. To see Jenny’s mural work check out:
http://web.mac.com/jennyverde/Verde_Studio/Murals_by_theme/Murals_by_theme.html
I’m sure I’ve said it a million times, but I love Maternity photo sessions. We took these photos at the family’s home on the Upper East Side before walking over to a small park by the East River. Although they’d probably tell you otherwise, they were both so natural in front of the camera. Just a few weeks until I get to go back and meet their little girl!
Maia was a delightful and very strong little girl. For being just one week old she could hold her head up and look around for what almost seemed to be indefinite period of time. She also has the most adorable dimple. She’s going to be trouble when she’s bigger - those huge smiles with great big dimples are completely irresistible.
Big brother Finn was so sweet with his new brother Taylor. At less than 2, it’s hard to sit still and take photos with a tiny infant in your lap, but he was such a good listener. And Taylor - you just couldn’t ask for a sweeter little guy. He was so calm - for such a little guy he made great eye contact. He’s going to be a very kind, laid back little boy! We took these photos at the family’s home in Brooklyn.
My friend and fellow mom Julia Knox creates custom hats for kids and adults alike. Her hats are absolutely amazing, so I was really excited when she asked me to photograph her latest kids collection. With our little ones as the models we had a play date and took some fun photos. To see her full hat collection please visit knoxhatsrevisted.com or check out her etsy site Ant and the Hummingbird http://www.etsy.com/shop/AntandtheHummingbird?ref=seller_info
There were seriously so many cute photos from Alexa’s photo shoot that trying to narrow them down took me forever, and I’m definitely putting way too many of them on the blog, but she was a star. Her mama’s milk must contain sedatives because she tolerated more outfit and position changes than any newborn I’ve met to date. I never even heard her whimper. It’s a good thing though, because on the opposite end of the spectrum her sister had energy to burn!
Avery is a little girl on the go! I knew from last year I’d be chasing her all over the place, but thankfully she runs with a smile on her face. We took her family photos in Washington Square Park. Sometimes this park can be really crowded, but we lucked out with a field to ourselves so we had plenty of room to move. It was a cold day, but even canine companion Fry did his best to smile.
A calm little guy, James slept through most of his photo session. We couldn’t figure out how to crank up the heat, so I was a little worried he might get uncomfortable since he was very tiny, but he just snoozed and snoozed. He had one tired mama though, who insisted that this good sleeping was only a day thing.
I’ve photographed this beautiful family for the last several years and each year there seems to be a baby or a bump or another baby! You’d think photographing 4 kiddos would be a challenge, and normally it would be, but these guys are just so sweet and well-behaved that it’s a pleasure seeing them each year. And check out little Imogen, bright blue eyes and rich red hair, what a beauty!!
I love siblings who love each other and Sophia and Max just ooze love for one another. They play, they dance, they giggle, it’s just a joy to capture. I photographed their family at Madison Square Park and also at their home. These kids had enough energy for hours of photos, but so many smiles that the shoot flew by.
