Times Square Family Travel/Tourist Photoshoot
This visiting family wanted to experience New York at its most colorful, so we planned a one-hour night shoot right in the middle of Times Square. Between the neon lights, crowds, and constant motion, it was the perfect backdrop for a mix of posed family portraits and individual shots that still felt candid and alive. One of my favorite moments came when the daughters tried a classic New York street-cart hot dog for the first time—an unplanned stop that ended up being one of the most genuine photos of the night!
Night shoots in Times Square require quick thinking and precise camera work—the lighting shifts every second, and the crowds never stop moving. My goal is to capture the energy without losing the people in it, balancing the chaos of the city with clear, flattering images that also feel natural and spontaneous.
If you’re visiting New York and want photos that look like you actually lived in the moment—not just passed through—I can make sure your shoot feels effortless and cinematic from start to finish.
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 variety of lenses, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, 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!