NYC Studio Portrait Sessions

Time in New York moves fast. At Madivan Studios, we specialize in monochromatic children’s portraiture that strips away the noise of color and trends. We focus on capturing moments where your most treasured person in the world can be entirely themselves. Those fleeting, honest expressions they will soon outgrow.

This is a chapter worth documenting.

Black and white photo in a NYC photography studio of a young girl holding a young boy in her arms, both smiling and looking at the camera. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios.

The Studio Archive Series

$300

Twice a month, we open our Brooklyn studio for a limited number of 15-minute sessions designed for the busy New York parent who values depth over volume.

The Curation: You will receive every high-resolution JPEG from the shoot, all meticulously post-processed for a polished, cohesive look.

The Heirloom: Access to our favorite print shop for silver-gelatin inspired physical art.

The Space: A calm, intentional environment with zero rush.

The Full Study Collection

$500

This all-inclusive experience ensures no detail is left undocumented, providing a cohesive narrative of your child’s current spirit.

The Studio Archive Series

+ Color Gallery: A parallel collection of portraits in our muted, natural color palette.

+ Moving Portrait: A hand-edited, Super 8 style cinematic silent film that captures the energy of the session.

Interested in booking a session with Madison and Van? E-MAIL US HERE.

Black and white photo of a happy young boy with curly hair, smiling widely, showing missing teeth, wearing a sweatshirt. Photographed in monochrome in a NYC studio by Madivan Studios in New York City.
Black and white photo of a young girl wearing a denim jacket with a comic book or graphic T-shirt underneath and a large bow in her hair. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a young girl and a young boy, all smiling. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.

FAQs

When will we see our portraits?

We believe the creative process should be a shared experience. To ensure we are capturing the spirit you know so well, we tether our camera to a studio monitor during the session. This allows you to follow along in real-time.

The Delivery: Your portraits will be delivered via a private digital gallery within one week.

What about siblings?

Each additional sibling is invited into the studio for their own individual session.

Following the individual sessions, we are happy to spend a few moments capturing the connection between siblings.

What if I want the portraits in color as well?

Because our color processing requires a completely different approach to light and skin-tone refinement, a Color Gallery is an additional $150.

Can we do this at our home instead of your studio?

We are happy to transform a small corner of your home into a studio for an In-Home Studio fee of $350.

This is an ideal option for families who prefer the comfort and privacy of their own space.

What is the moving portrait?

We offer a Cinematic Archive Film as a session add-on for $150.

Captured in a nostalgic, Super 8 style, these films prioritize grain, light, and motion over digital perfection. The result is a dreamlike, moving portrait that feels like a discovered family heirloom.

A young boy with dark hair smiling and wearing a gray knit sweater, standing against a plain white background. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.
Black and white photo of a young child with short dark hair, wearing a knitted sweater, pointing directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.
A young girl with brown hair and a black bow, making a pouting expression, wearing a denim jacket with small embroidered cherries, and a graphic T-shirt. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.

Host an exclusive portrait day!

Bring the Madivan aesthetic to your private space. Whether for a boutique school group, a play-club, or a curated gathering of friends, we bring our signature monochromatic setup to you.

The Host Perk: As a thank-you for curating the group, the host receives a complimentary Archive Session.

* minimum of 6 children

Black and white photo of a young girl with curly hair, smiling, wearing a dark shirt with a collar, against a plain background. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.

Questions?

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A smiling young girl with missing front teeth, wearing a graphic t-shirt and denim jacket, with a large bow in her hair, against a plain white background. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.
Two young children, a girl and a boy, are playfully posing. The girl is hugging the boy from behind, and both have playful expressions on their faces. Photographed in monochrome by Madivan Studios in New York City.