The Stylish & Hip Kids Photography Blog
Kids, Family, Newborn, Maternity, and Brands Photography in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Greater NYC
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7 Tips for Bringing Family Photos into Your Life
Family photos do more than show what we looked like. Family photos help us remember who we’re becoming. When the images you love are easy to see and share, they spark stories, invite connection, and make rooms feel like yours.…
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Turning Family Photos Into Wall Art That Shapes Your Space
We think a lot about the images families choose to live with, the ones that quietly shape how a home feels. Creative, energetic, playful, grounded. And when the artwork on your walls comes from your own family photos, that feeling…
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Pictures that Power Your Family’s Story: 3 Storytelling Activities Using Your Family Photos
“Stories are compasses and architecture. To be without a story is to be lost.” — Rebecca Solnit We’re swimming in photos but starving for stories. Research shows that when children know their family’s story they feel more secure, confident, and…
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New York City families: Here’s How to Back Up Your Family Photos Without the Tech Headache
We get it—our parents never had to deal with this: Instead of a few albums, most of us are sitting on tens of thousands of images across phones, drives, and apps. It’s overwhelming, and no one ever taught us how…
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When Your NYC Apartment is Too Dark: Creative Outdoor Newborn Sessions
We love newborn sessions at home – there’s something magical about capturing your baby in the space where you’ll create so many memories together. But let’s be real: not every NYC apartment has the natural light we need for those…
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Why Weekday Newborn Photography Sessions Are Better in NYC
After 15 years as NYC newborn photographers across Brooklyn and Manhattan, we’ve discovered something that completely changed how we schedule: weekday newborn sessions are in a league of their own. Here’s Why Weekday Newborn Sessions Are Pure Magic Picture this:…
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But My NYC Apartment Is So Small! Here’s Why That’s Okay for Newborn Photos
How to get beautiful newborn photos in small apartments across New York City Worried your NYC apartment is too small or messy for professional newborn photos? If you’re a new parent in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or anywhere in the city feeling…
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What Makes Stylish & Hip Kids Photography Different
Hey there! I’m Marilliana, the creative heart behind Stylish & Hip Kids Photography. After over 15 years of documenting families across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the greater NYC area, I’ve learned something important: the best family photos happen when you and…
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Capturing the Magic: Why Every Mom-to-Be Should Consider a Maternity Photoshoot
Let’s be real for a second: growing a tiny human is kind of a big deal. For nine incredible months, your body becomes this amazing habitat, stretching and changing in ways you never thought possible. And while not every day…
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Welcoming Baby #2: A Cozy Brooklyn Heights Newborn Session
Baby number two arrives, and suddenly… the toddler looks like a teenager! It’s wild how fast it all shifts. That’s one of the reasons we love simple, relaxed in-home newborn sessions—everything happens in your space, with your rhythms, and just…
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Pictures that Power Your Family’s Story: 3 Storytelling Activities Using Your Family Photos
“Stories are compasses and architecture. To be without a story is to be lost.” — Rebecca Solnit We’re swimming in photos but starving for stories. Research shows that when children know their family’s story they feel more secure, confident, and connected. Photos are the perfect spark plugs for telling stories and building a shared sense…
