Pre-Prom Group/Party Photoshoot in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
This pre-prom party brought together a big group of friends who were about to attend their first prom together, their parents, and plenty of excitement before the big night. Hosted at one of the girls’ homes, the setup included a simple white backdrop with balloons—perfect for group photos, couples, and solo portraits. Parents stepped in for their own shots too, making sure we captured those “before they leave the nest” moments that will mean even more in years to come. Between the posed portraits and the laughter in between, the whole shoot felt fun, personal, and full of energy.
Shoots like this move quickly—especially when everyone’s dressed up and ready to go—so my job is to keep things organized while letting personalities shine. That means flattering light, balanced group shots, and a gallery of images each family will want to share and frame.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full-size and un-cropped):
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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850, using a 24-85mm zoom lens, all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting both digital and film for individuals and brands such as Google, Door Dash, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!