Romantic, beautiful, natural | New York wedding, proposal, engagement, portrait photography » New York City wedding, proposal, engagement, kids, family and boudoir photography

Very hungry caterpillar birthday party – New York City children’s birthday party

Logan turned one and he was celebrated by friends and family in a colorful party setting on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Logan’s mom chose Eric Carle’s  classic children’s book, The very hungry caterpillar, for inspiration and as the birthday party theme.  There were caterpillar water bottles, balloons, musical instruments, cake pops, lollipops, rocker, photo banner, milestone board and many more caterpillar decorations.

Amazing birthday cake, candy table and the Little Maestros made the party fun and entertaining for everyone.  Happy birthday to Logan, it was a fantastic birthday party!

Hungry little caterpillar birthday party photos
birthday boy with family
Hungry little caterpillar birthday cake photos
Hungry little caterpillar birthday decorations
Hungry little caterpillar birthday party photos
Hungry little caterpillar birthday party photos
Hungry little caterpillar birthday party photos
Hungry little caterpillar birthday party photos
birthday boy with birthday cake
birthday boy with parents blowing out candles on birthday cake

I had the pleasure to work with some fantastic event professionals at this party:

Event planning and styling by Whimsy Party

Venue at St. Jean Community Center on the Upper East Side in Manhattan NYC

Music by Little Maestros

Birthday party and event photography by Mariann Szucs – Blue Daisy Kids

Some interesting information about Eric Carle’s book, The very hungry caterpillar:

  • It was first published almost 50 years ago in 1969
  • The book format with the little holes was inspired by a hole punch
  • The book has been translated to many languages, won numerous children’s literary awards, adapted for TV and also made into a theater production

Family portraits at Gapstow Bridge – Central Park, New York City

I met up with Jenna and her family at Gapstow Bridge near The Pond in Central Park to create some family portraits for them.  Central Park provides the perfect backdrop for family photos when you would like some greenery and some skyline in the photos.

I met Jenna through her work, she is an event planner in the New York City metro area.  She plans and styles fabulous events for little ones and big ones.  Please check out her fantastic work at Whimsy Party.

I had a great time photographing Jenna and her family.

Gapstow Bridge NYC family photos
Central Park kids photographer
Gapstow Bridge NYC family photographer
Central Park family and kids photos NYC
NYC kids children photos
family photos Central Park, The Pond, NYC

Gapstow Bridge, The Pond, Central Park family and kids portraits in New York City by Mariann Szucs, Blue Daisy Kids

Chef portraits – Headshot photographer

It was six years ago when I first photographed Ashton Keefe.  Ashton is a private chef, food stylist and culinary educator in New York City. Since our last portrait session, she also added published writer to her impressive resume.  Our first session took place in the farmers market of Union Square.  This time we decided to photograph Ashton in action as she prepared a few delicious dishes for a girls’ night in.

If you would like to learn more about Ashton’s cookbook “Lemon & Salt: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Culinary Revelry” and about her services please visit her website at AshtonKeefe.com.

 

NYC chef headshot portrait
chef headshot portrait New York

Chef portraits by Mariann Szucs.
Lifestyle portraiture and headshots of Ashton Keefe in downtown Manhattan.

 

New life: Baby Lyla – Long Island, New York newborn photography

I had a pleasure to photograph 13 days young baby Lyla with her parents and big brother Brayden.  I met Lyla’s parents, Noelle and Mike, in 2009 when I photographed their engagement session.  Since then I documented their amazing wedding and also photographed big brother Brayden’s newborn portraits.  I just love seeing how two people in love grow into a beautiful family over the years.

Lyla’s photo session took place in the family home and since it was a chilly winter day, dad set a lovely fire in the fireplace.  The rest of the portraits we took in Lyla’s gold and pink room and in the living room.

Congratulations to this sweet family!

newborn baby girl photo
newborn baby girl with crown
newborn baby girl with big brother
newborn baby girl sleeping
newborn baby girl with mommy
newborn baby girl with dad
newborn baby girl with English bulldog
newborn baby girl with mom, brother, dog

New life: Baby Lyla – Long Island, New York newborn photography

Long Island, New York newborn and family portrait photography by Mariann Szucs, Blue Daisy Kids.

Chinese New Year – Year of the rooster

Chinese New Year is always a big holiday in my husband’s family and the Chinese community in New York City and around the world.

This year we celebrated with close family members in a Chinese restaurant and also attended the Lunar New Year events at the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan.  We participated in a giant rooster collage board, watched a lion dance show and created some crafts.

Emily loves to dress up in her fancy and colorful Chinese outfits and we always have fun taking a few photos with the animal of the year.  This year is the year of the rooster.

Chinese new year portrait with rooster
Chinese new year portrait with rooster

Portraits by Mariann Szucs – Blue Daisy Kids