New York
Couple session · New York
In short
Couple session in New York starts at $325: 90 min on location with a photographer who works in New York, and 40 edited photos delivered to a private gallery within 48–72 hours.
Why choose Couple session in New York?
A couple session in New York is a 90-minute portrait walk for two, for an anniversary, a move or no reason at all, priced from $325 for 40 retouched photographs. The catalogue promise is two locations within walking distance, and the West Side of Manhattan was practically built for it. The High Line runs above the Meatpacking District and Chelsea, open from 7am every day of the year, and its southern stairs at Gansevoort Street come down a few minutes’ walk from the brownstone blocks of the West Village. An elevated garden and a quiet residential street, back to back, without a single subway ride.
Worth knowing about New York
The High Line is not a city sidewalk, and its rules surprise couples who assume it is. Friends of the High Line requires approval for every film, video and photo shoot in the park, asks for an equipment list in advance, and takes 3 to 5 business days to reply. Approved shoots are limited to 10 people, one tripod and otherwise handheld gear, and may not take place on any staircase or within 12 feet of one. A couple session books that approval with the date, then keeps its second half on the public streets of the West Village below.
What does the session in New York look like?
- The High Line, Gansevoort to 23rd Street
- Planted walkways and the river light between buildings, photographed handheld at walking pace. Shoots there need prior approval from Friends of the High Line.
- West Village side streets
- Brownstone stoops and tree-lined blocks on public sidewalks, handheld and permit-free, where a couple can walk a block without being in anyone’s photograph.
What does couple session in New York include?
- 40 retouched photographs
- Two locations within walking distance
- Private online gallery within 48–72 hours
- Print release for personal use
FAQ — Couple session in New York
Can we do a couple photoshoot on the High Line in New York?
Yes, with approval. Friends of the High Line requires approval for every photo shoot on the High Line and replies within 3 to 5 business days, so a New York couple session that includes it is booked at least a week ahead. Approved shoots use handheld equipment and at most one tripod, stay off the staircases, and never block the path.
What time of day works best for a couple session on Manhattan’s West Side?
The last 90 minutes before sunset, for a New York couple session on the High Line and in the West Village. The High Line runs north to south between the buildings and the Hudson River, so evening light comes in low from the west across the river, while the West Village streets fall into even shade that suits close portraits.