8 best family photoshoot ideas in New York city
Families provide great photoshoot opportunities for photographers and in a city as big as New York, family photoshoots are a daily affair. From fanciful cruises on the Hudson to getaway homes in the country, there’s all sorts of unique photo themes and backdrops in NYC all available as rentals on Giggster. So without further ado, here are our pick for 8 best family photoshoot ideas in New York City and the photo rental locations associated with them.
1) A High-Class Campground in Rockaway Park For An Adventurous Family
Available only during the summer and fall months, this campground on the beach brings together best bits of camping and modernity. A one-of-a-kind getaway location, the property offers a communal fire pit, a picnic area, a camp store, hammocks, games and much more perfect for an outdoorsy family photoshoot. With the ocean being a stone’s throw away, there’s truly an endless list of photo opportunities that you can capture with your camera here.
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2) Be a Part of History at the Little Red Lighthouse underneath George Washington Bridge
Located underneath the George Washington Bridge, the Little Red Lighthouse is an iconic 40 ft. structure that serves as a reminder of the area’s rich history. The red building offers an impressionable camera presence while also providing scenic views of the Hudson. A location that looks incredible and promising, there’s a lot to look forward to at your family photoshoot here.
3) Look through the Creative Kaleidoscopic at this Bohemian loft in SoHo
A stunning loft space with distinct architectural elements, plenty of potted plants and rich Bohemian decor, there’s a pure creative energy that radiates through the space. Spread over 6,000 sq. ft. this loft offers limitless photo potential with high ceilings, open layout and differently themed rooms. Definitely one where you’d like to see more pictures, you can do that by opening the details to this magical kaleidoscopic loft photo rental in New York.
4) A Victorian Period Jewish Hassidic Home in Bensonhurst for a Religious Crowd
Visibly Hassidic, this Victorian home is set up as a religious Jewish home with separate facilities for milk and meat as required for Kosher practices. The well decorated home features an open floor plan, eye-catching chandeliers and multiple floor and wall textures and colors, all of which look spectacular on camera as well. The home has had plenty of on-screen experience and offers tremendous potential for a Jewish family photoshoot.
5) Not So Sober at The Rustic Bar in Oyster Bay
A frame perfect bar oozing a rustic charm, this wood-themed bar feels right out of a western but has the necessary sophistication required for family photoshoots. The stained wood bar and handmade tables add tonnes of camera appeal and presence while the unique wine bottles illuminating the space add a dash of something special and fairy-like to the location. If it’s an all adults family photoshoot, then this listing will go a long way in adding the magical, bonding feel required for your photo project.
6) Chic-It-Out at Casa in Brooklyn
A contemporary modern artist loft decorated in a colorful chic tone, this loft is the home of a musician-visual artist couple and has a strong artistic feel to it. The interiors are styled with a mix of Mexican and Mediterranean influences; and when put together against the white walls, 20ft. high ceilings with a massive skylight, and an open floor plan, you’ll be amazed at what all you and the camera can accomplish at this photo rental.
7) Exclusive Mansion with Pool and Poolhouse
A private mansion home with a pool and a pool house, the location features lush green trees and manicured yards. The home is minimally decorated with plenty of open floor area to allow you to move the camera how you’d like. Outdoors the pool and poolhouse are a great setting for a pool themed family photoshoot. There’s also multiple seating areas and a BBQ grill outside adding to the photo opportunities and stories you can tell.
8) Enchanting Catskill Colonial Home in Cragsmoor For A Highlands Look
A beautiful colonial home located in a quaint, tranquil setting, this enchanting photo rental is set on a hill and offers panoramic views all around. Inside, the home has a very cozy, family vibe with different rooms offering varied looks and styles. Outdoors, the grounds include a three-horse stall barn, idyllic walkways and gardens, a conservatory space and more. There’s also a natural mountain stream leading up to a private pond for more dramatic, outdoor family photoshoot backdrop.
Truly gorgeous, these locations can go a long way in elevating the photos you make at the end of your family photoshoot. Unique locations, stylised themes, and enchanting vibes, we’ve tried to cover a range of looks and aesthetics you can go for. But this is in no way an exhaustive list, but rather a selective curation. Please follow this link to view all our available family photoshoot rentals in New York City.