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NYC Social Snaps is a boutique NYC portrait photography studio specializing in cinematic, effortless portraits throughout New York City. 

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Five Ways to Tell Your Story

Same moment, different mood. Every editing style we offer has its own personality—scroll through to find the one that feels like you

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Five Ways to Tell Your Story

Same moment, different mood. Every editing style we offer has its own personality—scroll through to find the one that feels like you

Scroll to explore

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STYLE ONE

Timeless • Warm • Effortlessly Natural

Classic NYC

Our most requested look. Warm without being orange, natural without being flat. Soft skin tones, true-to-life colors, and that golden quality of light that makes New York feel like home. Twenty years from now, these will still feel perfect.

Couples • Engagements • Families • Everyday Magic

STYLE THREE

Nostalgic • Cinematic • Beautifully Imperfect

Brooklyn Film

Remember that box of old photos at your grandparents' house? That warm, faded, "they don't make 'em like they used to" feeling? That's this. Muted tones, gentle grain, lifted shadows—like it was shot on 35mm in a Williamsburg darkroom.

Engagements • Editorial • Artistic • Vintage Souls

STYLE FIVE

Black & White • Timeless • Dramatically Elegant

Film Noir

Strip away the color, and what remains is pure emotion. Rich blacks, creamy whites, every shade of gray in between. For those who want something artistic—some moments deserve to be remembered without distraction.

Artistic • Timeless • Dramatic • Elegant

At A Glance

A quick comparison to help you decide

STYLE TWO

Rich • Dramatic • Unapologetically Bold

Manhattan Lux

For those who want their photos to feel like a magazine spread. Deep, rich tones—moody shadows, buttery highlights, colors that command attention. There's a sophistication here. You'll look like you just stepped off a

Times Square billboard.

Personal Branding • Executive Portraits • Luxury • Rooftops

GALLERY

STYLE FOUR

Light • Airy • Effortlessly Fresh

SoHo Bright

Sun-drenched and breezy, like a perfect spring morning. Shadows open up, whites stay clean, and there's this beautiful luminosity that makes every photo feel hopeful. Ideal for lifestyle sessions, cherry blossoms, or minimal aesthetics.

Lifestyle • Spring & Summer • Cherry Blossoms • Light & Airy

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STYLE ONE

Classic NYC

Couples • Engagements • Families • Everday Magic

Our most requested look. Warm without being orange, natural without being flat. Soft skin tones, true-to-life colors, and that golden quality of light that makes New York feel like home. Twenty years from now, these will still feel perfect.

Medium-High

WARMTH 

Balanced

CONTRAST

Timeless

MOOD

NYC-Library-couple2.jpg

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STYLE ONE

Classic NYC

Couples • Engagements • Families • Everday Magic

Our most requested look. Warm without being orange, natural without being flat. Soft skin tones, true-to-life colors, and that golden quality of light that makes New York feel like home. Twenty years from now, these will still feel perfect.

Medium-High

WARMTH 

Balanced

CONTRAST

Timeless

MOOD

STYLE TWO

Manhattan Lux

Rich • Dramatic • Unapologetically Bold

For those who want their photos to feel like a magazine spread. Deep, rich tones—moody shadows, buttery highlights, colors that command attention. There's a sophistication here. You'll look like you just stepped off a Times Square billboard.

Neutral-Cool

WARMTH 

High

CONTRAST

Dramatic

MOOD

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STYLE TWO

Manhattan Lux

Rich • Dramatic • Unapologetically Bold

For those who want their photos to feel like a magazine spread. Deep, rich tones—moody shadows, buttery highlights, colors that command attention. There's a sophistication here. You'll look like you just stepped off a Times Square billboard.

Neutral-Cool

WARMTH 

High

CONTRAST

Dramatic

MOOD

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STYLE THREE

Brooklyn Film

Nostalgic • Cinematic • Beautifully Imperfect

Remember that box of old photos at your grandparents' house? That warm, faded, "they don't make 'em like they used to" feeling? That's this. Muted tones, gentle grain, lifted shadows—like it was shot on 35mm in a Williamsburg darkroom.

Warm-Faded

WARMTH 

Low-Medium

CONTRAST

Nostalgic

MOOD

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STYLE THREE

Brooklyn Film

Nostalgic • Cinematic • Beautifully Imperfect

Remember that box of old photos at your grandparents' house? That warm, faded, "they don't make 'em like they used to" feeling? That's this. Muted tones, gentle grain, lifted shadows—like it was shot on 35mm in a Williamsburg darkroom.

Warm-Faded

WARMTH 

Low-Medium

CONTRAST

Nostalgic

MOOD

SoHo Bright

STYLE FOUR

Light • Airy • Effortlessly Fresh

Sun-drenched and breezy, like a perfect spring morning. Shadows open up, whites stay clean, and there's this beautiful luminosity that makes every photo feel hopeful. Ideal for lifestyle sessions, cherry blossoms, or minimal aesthetics.

Neutral-Warm

WARMTH 

Low

CONTRAST

Fresh

MOOD

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SoHo Bright

STYLE FOUR

Light • Airy • Effortlessly Fresh

Sun-drenched and breezy, like a perfect spring morning. Shadows open up, whites stay clean, and there's this beautiful luminosity that makes every photo feel hopeful. Ideal for lifestyle sessions, cherry blossoms, or minimal aesthetics.

Neutral-Warm

WARMTH 

Low

CONTRAST

Fresh

MOOD

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STYLE FIVE

Film Noir

Black & White • Timeless • Dramatically Elegant

Strip away the color, and what remains is pure emotion. Rich blacks, creamy whites, every shade of gray in between. For those who want something artistic—some moments deserve to be remembered without distraction.

Neutral

WARMTH 

High

CONTRAST

Dramatic

MOOD

Central-Park-Belvedere-Castle-Emerald-gown-woman-late30s-02_edited.jpg

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STYLE FIVE

Film Noir

Black & White • Timeless • Dramatically Elegant

Strip away the color, and what remains is pure emotion. Rich blacks, creamy whites, every shade of gray in between. For those who want something artistic—some moments deserve to be remembered without distraction.

Neutral

WARMTH 

High

CONTRAST

Dramatic

MOOD

At a Glance

A quick comparison to help you decide

At a Glance

A quick comparison to help you decide

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Classic NYC

Warm & Timeless

Best for couples, families, everyday moments

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Manhattan Lux

Rich & Dramatic

Best for branding, executives,

luxury

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Brooklyn Film

Nostalgic & Cinematic

Best for editorial, artistic,

vintage vibes

Central-Park-Belvedere-Castle-Emerald-gown-woman-late30s_edited.jpg

SoH0 Bright

Light & Airy 

Best for lifestyle, spring,

minimal aesthetics

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Washington-Square-Arch-Autumn-couple-Save-the-date-wedding_edited.jpg

Film Noir

Timeless & Elegant 

Best for artistic, timeless,

elegant moments

July-4th-family-African-American-Bethseda-Fountain-NYC.jpg

Classic NYC

Warm & Timeless

Best for couples, families, everyday moments

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Manhattan Lux

Rich & Dramatic

Best for branding, executives,

luxury

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Ryan CP-DSC_4503-Edit-Edit.jpg

Brooklyn Film

Nostalgic & Cinematic

Best for editorial, artistic,

vintage vibes

Central-Park-Belvedere-Castle-Emerald-gown-woman-late30s_edited.jpg

SoH0 Bright

Light & Airy 

 

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minimal aesthetics

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Film Noir

Timeless & Elegant 

Best for artistic, timeless,

elegant moments

How To Choose

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Love It

You just did! Which ones made you pause? Which ones felt like "you"? Trust your gut.

When you book, mention your favorite(s). Not sure?We'll recommend based on your session

We'll edit your gallery in your chosen style.

Want some in another? Just ask.

Quick Questions

  • Absolutely. Pick a primary style, and we'll happily edit a few favorites in a second style at no extra charge. 

  • Totally fine! Share your vibe during booking, and we'll recommend what fits your location and lighting best.

  • Yes—within 48 hours of your sneak peek. We'll adjust before delivering your full gallery.

  • Every session is unique, but the mood, color palette, and overall feeling stay consistent with each style.

Quick Questions

  • Absolutely. Pick a primary style, and we'll happily edit a few favorites in a second style at no extra charge. 

  • Totally fine! Share your vibe during booking, and we'll recommend what fits your location and lighting best.

  • Yes—within 48 hours of your sneak peek. We'll adjust before delivering your full gallery.

  • Every session is unique, but the mood, color palette, and overall feeling stay consistent with each style.

Quick Questions

  • Absolutely. Pick a primary style, and we'll happily edit a few favorites in a second style at no extra charge. 

  • Totally fine! Share your vibe during booking, and we'll recommend what fits your location and lighting best.

  • Yes—within 48 hours of your sneak peek. We'll adjust before delivering your full gallery.

  • Every session is unique, but the mood, color palette, and overall feeling stay consistent with each style.

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Book your session and let us know which one speaks to you. We'll take it from there. 

What's your style?

BOOK YOUR SESSION

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Book your session and let us know which one speaks to you. We'll take it from there. 

What's your style?

BOOK YOUR SESSION

What's your style?

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Book your session and let us know which one speaks to you. We'll take it from there. 

BOOK YOUR SESSION
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