What can I say about this family photoshoot that we did at the Top of the Rock in NYC?!  Only that it was more amazing than I ever thought it was going to be!   After all, when you combine a stunning family, evening attire, a beautiful fall day and one of the most spectacular locations NYC has to offer – top of the Rock – you know that the results will be pretty awesome.

What made this session even more special is this family – Michele is a dear dear friend and while they live in Texas I’ve met and hung out with her family many times and do love them!    I have to admit that when Michele first mentioned doing her photoshoot at the Top of the Rock I was intrigued (who would not be?!) but also worried.  I have a pretty bad fear of heights so the idea of being that high up made my palms sweat.  I was also worried about the crowds – after all,  Top of the Rock is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.  But somehow all my fears disappeared once I started shooting and all that remained was pure excitement of being in this incredible place and doing what I love to do – capturing family memories!

I loved witnessing the reactions of these kids when they saw the NYC skyline from a birds eye view for first time.  I loved capturing all five of them taking in the beauty of what was in front of them.  I loved documenting these kids’ unique personalities and my friend’s special relationships with each of them.  I loved seeing Michele and her husband look at each other with so much love.  And I absolutely loved sharing my favorite city with my dear friend and her wonderful family.  It makes me so happy that these photos will allow this family to have a piece of New York on the walls in their home in Texas.

Lena Antaramian of Live Love Laugh Photos is one of the Top 10 NYC metro area family photographers.  While located in Ridgewood, Northern New Jersey, Ms. Antaramian accepts a limited number of NYC family sessions.  If you would like to schedule your own Top of the Rock family photo session please reach out to us for more details.