New York City
Unposed and full of connection. Photographing parents and children as they really are, playing and being together, so the story feels honest when you look back.
Precious Memories Preserved In Family Photo Sessions
Why Now Is Always The Right Time For Family Photos
The way you feel when you think about the people you love—that’s what I’m after.
Family photos aren’t just about a moment frozen in time. They’re about holding onto what matters most. When we make these images together, we’re capturing the connection, the tenderness, the joy that makes your family yours.
Years from now, you’ll look back and feel it all again.
Work with Christopher Duggan
Family Sessions
Whether it’s a 60-minute session of candid and posed family moments or a full “Day in the Life” experience capturing up to 4 hours of real-life connection, we make the process simple and stress-free. We include a consultation, a personalized Zoom reveal to choose your favorite images, an heirloom album, and matching digital files—so you can relive these moments for years to come.
Custom Albums
Digital photos are easy, but they’re fleeting. You swipe, you scroll, you move on. An album makes you pause. You linger. You flip through it with your kids, your partner, your family, and feel the story of your life together. Each image is chosen and arranged to capture your connection in a way that lasts.
Fine Art Prints
Out of hundreds of photos, a few always rise to the top as your favorites. Why not bring them into your home? We’ll help you turn your favorite family photos into framed art for your walls or meaningful gifts for the people you love.
Central Park, New York City
Whispers, giggles, and that ear-to-ear smile. Capturing the little moments that make your bond with your children feel alive.
Upstate New York
A sweet moment between brothers.
These Photos Are Part of Your Story
Photographing families is one of my favorite parts of my work. It’s not about stiff poses or getting everything perfect. It’s about capturing your real relationships and what makes your family unique.
• The whispered secrets between siblings
• The soft smile from a grandparent
• The way your child reaches up to hold your hand
These are the kinds of moments I look for. The ones that mean the most. And when they’re documented with care, they become heirlooms you’ll keep close for generations.
Enjoying Your New Family Photos
Many families take a photo each year and use a few favorites for a holiday card, and we love that. But what about all the other moments you captured? Too often they stay on a computer or a phone, quietly forgotten.
I believe your photos should live in your home. On your walls. In an album. Somewhere your family can see, touch, and return to again and again. These images tell the story of who you are and how you love each other. They bring you back to a moment and help you share it with the people who matter most.
Moments That Matter
Brooklyn, NY
These are little moments that make life feel full.
Let’s Make Something That Lasts
If you’re ready for family photos that truly show who you are and how you love each other, I’d be honored to help. These portraits aren’t just pictures—they’re memories, stories, and keepsakes meant to last. Made to be shared, to be felt, and to bring you back to these moments again and again. I photograph families throughout the Berkshires, New York City, and the Tri-State Area. Let’s talk about what matters most to your family and create something meaningful together.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Family Portraits
What types of family sessions do you offer?
I offer two main experiences:
- Family Portrait Experience ($850): A 60-minute session with a mix of candid and posed moments. Includes a pre-session consultation, a personalized Zoom reveal to choose your favorites, a custom 8×8 album, and matching digital files.
- Day in the Life Family Experience ($1,850): Up to 4 hours capturing your family’s real life—baking, exploring, playing—with documentary-style storytelling and a few timeless portraits. Includes consultation, Zoom reveal, a 10×10, 20-page album, and matching digital files.
When is the best time for a session?
September and October are ideal. The light is golden, the air is crisp, and everything feels softer. But any time of year can be beautiful. The key is capturing your family as you are right now.
What will we do during the session?
We’ll take a walk, visit a favorite park, or just spend time together at home. The focus is on real connection—laughing, snuggling, playing—so your family can feel natural and comfortable.
Will we get prints or just digital files?
Both. Each session is designed around a beautifully crafted heirloom album that you can hold, pass down, and revisit for years. You’ll also receive high-resolution digital files of the images you select.
Why should we do this now?
Children grow up fast, and life moves quickly. The little details—the baby teeth, the curls, the bedtime routines—change before you know it. These sessions capture your family as you are today, creating memories you can hold onto forever.
Do parents get in the photos too?
Absolutely. Your kids will want to see you in the frame. These sessions make space for everyone to be present and captured, so years from now you’ll all look back and feel those moments again.
What makes your approach different?
I photograph families as a parent and storyteller. I focus on connection, emotion, and real life, not just posed smiles. My goal is to create images that feel alive and albums you’ll treasure for decades.
Browse Our Galleries
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