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Notes on light, families and where to stand.

What to wear, where to go, and how the celebrations that matter are best photographed, from a family photographer working across New Jersey and New York City.

Expecting couple at the waterfront at sunset, photographed in New Jersey

Choosing a South Asian family photographer in New Jersey and New York

What to look for in a family photographer who understands Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nepali celebrations, from Pasni to Diwali, across NJ and NYC.

Family in coordinated traditional outfits photographed by a river in New Jersey

What to wear for an Indian family photoshoot: colours, fabrics and the one rule

A photographer's guide to outfits for South Asian family portraits in New Jersey and New York: jewel tones, mixing traditional and western, kids, grandparents and jewellery.

Father lifting his daughter on a city plaza at golden hour

Twelve places for family photos in New Jersey and New York City, by season

A photographer's list of the best family portrait locations across NJ and NYC, from Liberty State Park and Branch Brook Park to Central Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park, with the best time of year for each.

Baby in traditional dress during a first-rice ceremony

Photographing a Pasni or Annaprashan: a parent's guide to the first-rice ceremony

How to plan photographs of your baby's Pasni, Annaprashan or Mukhe Bhaat in New Jersey or New York: the moments that matter, the light, the timeline and what to prepare.

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