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.
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.
Brace yourself, I’m not great at editing down adorable newborn photos to just a few selects. Lillian was an angel and photographing her was a pure delight. Most newborns require some soothing and feeding breaks, but not this one. Mom nursed her right before I arrived and for the next two hours she was perfect and sweet, asleep and awake. I tried to let her parents know just how lucky they are!
I’ve photographed this family a few times now, so I already knew how great they were. But on this shoot, at the East River Park, they were more than great, they were heroes. Mid-photo session a man about 15 feet away from us climbed over the railing and began to throw his personal items on the sidewalk as he prepped to throw himself into the river. Without hesitation the family called 911 and talked to the man until help arrived. I took the kids and walked away so that they wouldn’t be witness to any of it, and fortunately it ended well, with the man being taken away for psychiatric evaluation. Unfortunately it cut our shoot short, but fortunately these guys are so photogenic we didn’t need more time.
I can hardly believe Sadie is a year old. If you scroll through the blog you can see her as a newborn and again at 6 months. Her personality as a sweet, calm, happy newborn carried through her first year. She and her family are simply a delight to be around - I might have smiled more than they did! We took these photos at Riverside Park and lucked out with a gorgeous day.
You just can’t beat Central Park as a backdrop for photos. It’s great in all seasons, but it really shines in the fall. Of course, adding an adorable family to a beautiful setting is an instant recipe for great photos!
Abby and Ellie were so loving together. There’s just something about sisters - I think that bond starts at an early age. I had a wonderful time photographing their family in Central Park. Even though typically it would have been pretty cold, the mild winter we’re having made it easy to be jacket-free, and there were still loads of leaves on the ground.
