Central Park

The family pictures in Central Park turned out beautifully. Candice Stringham, the photographer, was incredible. Lots of patience. Great style. Flexible. A delight to work with. If you’re in New York — or anywhere near New York — book her right away. For reals.

I know preparing for a family portrait can be stressful. What will everyone wear? Will the kids behave? Will I look hot? : ) Leading up to our photo shoot, there were several times I was tempted to cancel — we’re just so busy right now. But I am beyond happy that I have these photos now. What a treasure for our family! Worth every bit of time and effort.

And I can’t even put into words how wonderful it was to spend an afternoon-with-perfect-weather in our beloved park before the big move. I’m going to get all weepy just thinking about it.

P.S. — Thanks for all the great feedback! Per your requests, here is a post about how the shoot and the wardrobe came together here.

153 thoughts on “Central Park”

  1. So inspiring. I love the bright color palette, but that each child has their own style (btw, such great posers too! Ralph’s pose on the top photo is pure awesome). And I love the use of cupcakes and books as props.

    I’m totally, totally stealing so many ideas from this shoot. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the move.

  2. oh my word! I’ve never had more of a reason to comment on your blog before than this… these photos are amazing! Each one I’d think, this is my favorite, no this one! What a treasure for your family. I love the color combos and the expressions… it’s all great. So happy you have these memories… and you look totally hot!! ;)

  3. AWESOME Family photos! I LOVE the kids standing on the books! And, their wonderful, bright shoes! Good luck on the move! I’ll be following your blog from MN.!
    Hugs! Jo

  4. Question: Can you please tell me where you got your daughters yellow jacket and her big flower headband? I love, love, love these pictures. The styling is amazing. Thanks for sharing these…these are definitely going into my favorites.
    xoxo-meg
    fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com

  5. These are family photos that will be cherished for generations. Wow!

    For some reason, in all your pictures, I tend to notice sweet Miss Olive first. She always seems so demure and calm for such a young lady. Your entire family is beyond beautiful!

  6. Woooow!! Gorgeous pictures!! Yeees, you look hot, the kids adorable and Mr. Blair handsome ;)
    Good luck with the big move!! I’ll miss your posts from NYC, but looking forward to read the ones from Colorado.

  7. Oh, my Gabby, these are heartstopping. With your move I feel like a part of me (vicariously) is leaving New York behind. We will miss it for you, but wish you and your beautiful family (and Sexy Ben, of course) the best in the Rockies–not a bad deal when all is said and done.

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  9. candice~ i love your work! i recently just recieved my bfa in photography from asu and i have to say: you are inspiring! i am now working towards a teaching certificate and told the high school photo students to look you up. they did. and they oh’ed and ah’ed :)

  10. GOD BLESS YOU! You have a beautiful family. I have always wanted 6 kids. Got 2, I have a long way to go. Love YOUR BLOG. I don’t know when you have the time to post and do all this hard work. I started my own, but it seems like I am so slow…too many ideas and I get lost. :)

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  14. cynthia shafer

    hi there- you don’t know me, and honestly, i’m not even sure how i got your email and pics of your NYC photo shoot- i have just four children- and live in PA- 1 hr west of NY- there frequently- and would LOVE to know how to get in touch with this photographer!!! can you PLEASE help me!!!

  15. these bright colors are just great!!! the day is starting here (7 in the morning), under a lot of water, so once again, thank you for bringing me so much happiness :-)
    xxx

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