Mid November to December
Christmas
A decorated tree, wrapped gifts, warm string lights and a cozy armchair. The set most families book for their card.
Book this setFamily photo studio · New York City
Book holiday photos in our studio, set for every occasion.
Christmas, Easter, a newborn or a first birthday: sisters Mirela and Sandra dress the studio with backdrops and accessories for your occasion, then photograph your family in it. Choose a date online, pay on the day.
- No deposit
- Backdrops and accessories included
- Gallery in 7 days
Tree, gifts and lights includedThe Christmas set
Christmas set is upBook November and December dates
- A set for every occasionBackdrops and accessories for each holiday and milestone, ready when you arrive.
- Two photographersOn most sessions both sisters work: one directs, one catches the real moments.
- Pay on the dayBook online with nothing to pay now. Settle up after the session.
- Gallery in 7 daysEdited photos in a private online gallery, ready to download and print.
Sessions
Pick the session that fits your family.
Clear prices, set and accessories included. Holiday minis, family sessions, milestones and headshots, plus outdoor on request.
Holiday Mini
$225 per session- 25 minutes in one themed set
- 12 edited photos
- Backdrop and accessories included
- Gallery in 7 days
Family Studio Session
$395 per session- 60 minutes, 2 sets or backdrops
- Both sisters photographing
- 35 edited photos
- Outfit change welcome
Milestone Session
$425 per session- 75 minutes at a gentle pace
- Set and props for the occasion
- 30 edited photos
- Both sisters photographing
Big Family & Generations
$595 per session- 90 minutes, up to 12 people
- Group, branch and couple photos
- 50 edited photos
- Both sisters photographing
Professional Headshots
$195 per session- 30 minutes, 3 looks
- 6 retouched headshots
- Full proofs gallery
- Web and print sizes
Outdoor Session
$450 per session- 60 minutes at one NYC location
- Both sisters photographing
- 35 edited photos
- Location planned with you
Themes & sets
A set for every occasion.
We change the studio with the seasons and dress it for your milestone. Here are three of our sets; there are 14 in all.
The first weeks
Newborn
Soft wraps, a basket, neutral tones, and all the time a newborn needs: feeds and cuddles included.
Book this setMarch to April
Easter & spring
Pastel eggs, tulips, baskets and bunny ears for the little ones.
Book this setHow booking works
Three steps, no deposit.
Choose a session, a set and a date
Pick a session, the themed set you would like and an open time on our calendar. Not sure which set? Choose "Help me choose".
We confirm by email
Usually the same day, with the studio address, what to wear and a calendar invite. Nothing to pay yet.
Come to the studio, pay on the day
The set is ready when you arrive. We photograph, you relax. Pay after the session; your gallery arrives within 7 days.
Who we are
Two sisters, one studio.
We are Mirela Botez and Sandra Skopelja, born Rastoder. We photograph together: while one of us sets up the photo, the other catches what happens in between, the giggle after the pose, the hug nobody planned, the toddler who finally looks up.
More about usMirela Botez
Styles the set, directs the session and keeps everyone relaxed.
Sandra Skopelja
Works the second angle and the candid moments that make a gallery.
For work
Book a professional photo you will actually use.
Studio headshots for LinkedIn, your company page and press: clean backdrops, flattering light, honest retouching, delivered in web and print sizes.
From the journal
Plan it before you book.
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Christmas mini sessions in NYC: 25 minutes in our Christmas set, 12 edited photos, $225. How we run it, who it suits, and when a full hour is the better pick.
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Newborn photography NYC guide: when to book, how our 75-minute studio session flows around feeds, how we keep baby warm and safe, and what parents do.
ReadFAQ
Questions people ask us
How do I book holiday photos with you?
Choose a session and a themed set on our booking page, pick a day and a start time from our calendar, and tell us a little about your family. We confirm by email, usually the same day. Nothing is paid until the session.
Where is the studio?
In New York City. We send the exact address and directions with your confirmation, together with parking and travel tips.
Are the backdrops and accessories included?
Yes. Every themed set comes dressed with its backdrop and accessories. You bring the outfits; we send a short color guide that works with the set you chose.
When should we book Christmas photos?
October and early November. Weekend slots in the Christmas set go first, and booking early leaves time to receive your gallery and order cards.
Do we pay a deposit?
No. Your booking is held once we confirm it, and you pay on the day after the session.
Can we do photos outside instead?
Yes, on request: choose the Outdoor Session and we plan an hour at a New York spot like Central Park or the Brooklyn Bridge.
Ready when you are.
Pick a session, a set and a date. We confirm by email, and nothing is paid until the day.