The Baby Basics NYC Portrait Event

Meet the families and volunteers of Baby Basics NYC at last Saturday's portrait event! And don't forget, all proceeds from sales at the acfp store will go towards covering the costs of this event, or you can make a donation!

As those of you who have been following the blog know, Baby Basics NYC is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring, support, education and diapers for low-income working families.

The organization appealed to me because its programs are very similar to the kinds of programs I attended and found so helpful myself as a new mom, as well as providing opportunities for families to connect, just like a mom's group.

I also believe that every family deserves beautiful portraits that will make them feel good about who they are and what they do every day, so I was very excited when I approached Brenda Grassey, Founder and Director of Baby Basics NYC, about donating my time and talent and she accepted!

I had a GREAT time on Saturday hanging out with everyone and taking photos. I couldn't have asked for a better day - the weather was gorgeous, Riverside Park was beautiful and all the families were so excited about having their photographs taken. And I have to say, I am just a teensy bit proud of the fact that I photographed 10 families in 90 minutes!

Really, I had the best time. The families were all great to work with and the kids were so much fun. Here's a sneak peak - families, all your photos will be available shortly!

nyc baby, child and family photographer alethea cheng fitzpatrick is based in brooklyn and specializes in contemporary, natural light portraiture. view her portfolio of babies, children or families or send her an e-mail here!