A Mother’s Day portrait in Central Park
New York City Family Photographer
Heirloom Family and Children’s Portraits in Manhattan
Life in New York City moves quickly, and the moments that matter most with your family can pass in an instant. The laughter, gestures, and quiet connections between loved ones are fleeting, but they define your story.
At Maring Visuals, we create refined family and children’s portraits for families in Manhattan who value artistry, authenticity, and legacy. Our portraits are designed to live in your home and preserve your family story for generations.
We primarily photograph families in Manhattan, with many sessions taking place in Central Park or surrounding historic streets. These locations provide a timeless backdrop that beautifully captures the energy and intimacy of your family.
A Thoughtful and Personalized Portrait Experience
Every session begins with a conversation. We learn about your family, your home, and how you want this season of life remembered.
Family portraits winter in Central Park at the Wollman Rink NYC
From there, we guide you through location selection, wardrobe consultation, and session design. Children are encouraged to be themselves, and we gently direct when needed to capture authentic connection and emotion.
We create both full family portraits and individual children’s portraits, highlighting personality, expression, and the fleeting details that define each stage of childhood. The result is imagery that feels natural, polished, and timeless.
Designed for Your Home and Family Legacy
Your portraits deserve more than digital storage. We provide museum-quality framed artwork, custom wall installations, fine art albums, and generational portrait collections. Every piece is crafted with archival materials to last for decades.
Many of our Manhattan families return year after year, building a cohesive visual legacy that grows alongside their children.
Farther and son hug in a candid family portrait moment at a wedding in NYC
From Wedding Day to Growing Family
Many families first discovered us through our wedding photography. Couples who celebrated their weddings in Manhattan often invite us back to document their growing families.
We encourage you to explore our New York City Wedding Photographer page to see how we capture weddings and continue preserving family stories over the years.
Growing With Your Family
Portraits in your home overlooking Manhattan add style and elegance to the session.
Children grow quickly, and documenting the journey from childhood to adolescence and senior year is one of the most meaningful parts of our work. Many of the children we photograph later return for senior portraits. If your family is approaching that milestone, we invite you to explore our New York City Senior Portrait Photographer page.
Your family is precious to us. Let’s create lasting memories together.
Begin Planning Your Manhattan Family Portrait Session
We accept a limited number of family portrait commissions each season to ensure a highly personalized, unhurried experience.
If you value artistry, intention, and heirloom-quality portraiture, we would be honored to create something lasting for your family.
Inquire to begin your private consultation and start planning your Manhattan family and children’s portrait session.
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A family portrait taken at the family business headquarters in New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you photograph families in New York City?
We photograph families primarily in Manhattan, with many sessions taking place in Central Park or surrounding historic streets. These locations provide timeless and elegant backdrops that reflect your family’s personality.
Portraits at home for the holidays
Do you photograph children individually as well as family portraits?
Yes. We create both full family portraits and individual children’s portraits. Each session captures personality, natural expressions, and the fleeting moments that define each stage of childhood.
How do you guide families during sessions?
Our approach is calm, intuitive, and tailored to your family. Children are encouraged to be themselves, and we gently direct when necessary to capture authentic connection and emotion. The resulting portraits feel natural, polished, and timeless.
Portrait classics capturing boy playing football with the family in a candid moment.
What kind of artwork do you provide?
Our portraits are designed to live in your home. We provide museum-quality framed artwork, custom wall installations, fine art albums, and generational portrait collections. Every piece is crafted with archival materials to remain meaningful for decades.
Do you photograph seniors or only children?
Many of the children we photograph return later for senior portraits. We encourage families to explore our New York City Senior Portrait Photographer page to see how we capture this important milestone.
Can you also photograph weddings in Manhattan?
Yes. Many of the families we photograph first discovered us through wedding photography. We invite you to explore our New York City Wedding Photographer page to see how we document weddings and continue capturing family stories over the years.
How do I book a session?
We accept a limited number of family portrait commissions each season to ensure a highly personalized and unhurried experience. Please inquire to begin a private consultation and start planning your Manhattan family and children’s portrait session.