Harlem Maternity Portraits | Sylvia

Sylvia's the homie, I mean we go way back to our freshman year in college and share so many lovely life experiences. My favorite, however included sharing a bed for a summer, in a 5 floor walk - up, with no air conditioning! 


While she's on baby #3 (born just about a week ago!), I'm birthing businesses --- not quite the same but the 'labor of love' idea certainly applies. Anywho, in search of some photos to document her "last" pregnancy, we decided to try out some studio lighting in my apartment. Not too bad for my first go 'round, right? My model wasn't too shabby either! In fact, Sylvia was glowing and feeling so fly that the second half of our shoot was dedicated to her request of shooting just her '...face, no belly.' I included just a couple of those outtakes since they had us laughing for about an hour! 


Sylvia's still got it, pregnant or not!

Shakespeare Garden Family Portraits

Little Zoe and her family chose Shakespeare Garden in Central Park for their shoot. It was unseasonably cold during our time together, but Zoe's  smile was enough for all of us to keep working for she was one of the few children I've shot who look directly into the camera, unprompted. Isn't Zoe just scumptious?!

Fort Tyron Family Portraits | The LeRoy Family

I love Fort Tyron Park, not just because it's uptown but it is super photo friendly. WIth lovely vistas of the the Hudson and a beautiful, clean landscape, it's hard to beat. Enter Ben, Iva and little Alex who live in the area. 


Turns out Ben grew up in a neighboring town from where I grew up and made his way to New York after college in the midwest. Iva, originally from Croatia, hardly looks as though she has had a baby! Great genes run in the family, since their little one, Alex, was such a doll and a delight for the camera! He's already a real flirt, so watch out ladies!

Expecting! | Diana & Drey

Diana and I go way back to the early New York days. At the time, we were young grad students, from California and blessed with a wide variety of dancing shoes, more time than you can dream of and a whole lot of energy. Oh, the good ‘ole days!

Like many of our other sisters who have moved away, ventured into married life and entered parenthood {not in that particular order}, Diana and Drey are now expecting a little bundle of joy later this spring. Aren’t the lovebirds glowing in anticipation?! 

Congrats Diana & Drey on the arrival of little boy Campos! We can’t wait to meet him and begin his photographic odyssey. 

Ilene Squires Photography on Shooting School Campaigns

It is no surprise to anyone that I get many inquiries to shoot children for that is my photographic niche. However, in the last year I've received two special requests for media campaigns for schools here in NYC. Here is a mailer that went out for a campaign on shot earlier this year for my dear friends over at Harlem Link Charter School. 

Central Park Pet Portraits | Camille & DOG

We've been experiencing an unseasonably warm winter here in NYC and my playdate with Camille and her +1, DOG, was no exception. If you know me, you know I am 'not a pet person,' however, this shoot made me reconsider that special bond between animals and people. After 8 years together, Camille and DOG {finally!} get their photo taken.