Say Cheese!

Spring has sprung and Mother’s Day is fast approaching–two great reasons to schedule a family photo shoot. By way of inspiration, we’re offering up a list of some of our favorite photographers, many of whom are offering special spring packages.

Classic Kids Photography: 1182 Lexington Avenue, 212-396-1160, classickidsphotography.com.

Daniel S. Burnstein Photography: 152 18th Street, Brooklyn, 718-207-9665, danielsburnstein.com.

Heidi Green Photography: 212-545-5304, heidigreen.com.

Jeffrey Shaw: 212-865-0480, jeffreyshaw.com.

Jennifer Lee Photography: Jennifer Lee offers two very special VIP portrait packages for Mother’s Day. Choose between a mini “Slice of Life” session or a full “Seize the Day” session. There will be a salon hair and make-up artist, treats for the kids and drinks for mom! Sessions will be held only on April 24th. 40 West 72nd Street #53, 212-799-1501, jenniferleephotography.com.

Josh Lehrer Photography: 233 West 77th Street #4B, 212-877-1256, joshlehrer.com.

Karen Haberberg Photography: Karen Haberberg offers a special spring photo shoot for children and families underneath the cherry blossoms, which bloom for just a few weeks each year! The package includes a 45-minute photo session, an online album, 3 prints of any size up to 11×14 and a DVD with 10 images of your choice. 425 West End Avenue, 917-541-3103, karenhaberberg.com.

Michael Jurick Photography and Digital Design: 917-544-1871, jurick.net.

Nina Drapacz Photography: Nina Drapacz offers full Spring Photography Sessions in the park or studio at a special price. The package includes a full portrait sitting, a private online gallery of over 100 images, and a custom 8×10 print. 500 East 5th Street Suite 14C, 212-772-7814, ninadrapaczphotography.com.

Rachel Hudgins Photography: Rachel Hudgins offers a unique “Breakfast To Bedtime” session, arriving before your child wakes up and capturing photojournalistic-style images that tell the story of a day in your child’s life. She is currently collaborating with The Mini Social to offer to offer an exclusive sale and sweepstakes in honor of Mothers’ Day (think limited edition prints and an in-home photo session!). For more info, visit theminisocial.com. 917-710-2556, rachelhudgins.com.

Sarah Merians Photography and Video Company: 419 Park Avenue South, Suite 1302, 212-633-0502, sarahmerians.com.

Shutter Sisters Images: Gail Tobias (917-969-7570) and Angeline Garcia Tobias (917-862-2456), shuttersistersimages.com.

Suzanne Cohen Photography: 917-284-8431, suzannecohenphotography.com.

Thaddeus Harden Photography: 40 Morningside #3, 646-256-8853, thaddeusharden.com.

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!