Black & White Children's Portraits: The NYC Archive Series
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 properly documenting.
The Studio Archive Series
$300
Twice a month, we open our studio for a limited number of 15-minute sessions designed for the busy New York parent who values depth over volume.
The Curation: Every portrait from the shoot in high-resolution JPEGS.
The Heirloom: Access to our private 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.
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 available for $150.
Can we host a session in our home?
We are happy to transform a small corner of your home into a professional 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.
Interested in booking a session with Madison and Van? GET STARTED HERE.
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
Questions?
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