Long Island Newborn & Family Photographer
from Bump to Baby and Beyond
based in Nassau County
Describe your image
Describe your image
Describe your image
A refined portrait experience designed for parents who want to capture life beautifully and effortlessly.
From the first flutter of their heartbeat, the first time they're in your arms, first birthdays and beyond, each session is designed to feel personalized, flexible, and completely taken care of. I don’t just take pictures. I preserve the everyday magic you never want to forget. In a joy-filled studio on the north shore of Long Island, I create space for you to slow down and savor the beauty of now.
Let's create timeless memories together.
Everyday Magic, Captured Forever
Trusted by Long Island Families
For Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Birthday & Family Portraiture
"She captured such a special and meaningful moment for our family, and the photos are something we will cherish forever. I can’t recommend Danielle enough to anyone looking for a maternity photographer who is talented, organized, and genuinely wonderful to work with." - Annika
"I cannot recommend Danielle enough. I’ve used her to capture all of the major milestones during my son’s first year of life: newborn photos, sitting up unassisted, and his first birthday. Every single session exceeded my expectations." - Angela
"Our family session was everything I could have hoped for and more. The photos were absolutely beautiful, and she had such a calm, gentle way with our boys. My husband and I were amazed at how she could soothe and position them so effortlessly while keeping them perfectly calm and sleepy the entire shoot." - Kiersten
Tell the Chapters of Your Family
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Chapter Three
Milestone Photography on Long Island
• Engaging prompts to bring out sweet, candid smiles
• Soft palettes that keep the focus on your little one
• Specialized props that keep them engaged and active, perfect to capture their expressions!
• A relaxed pace that honors your baby’s comfort and mood
Chapter Four
Cake Smash Photography on Long Island
• Hand-crafted sets and custom backdrops that are designed around your theme at it's heart
• Delicate color palettes and styling that highlight every crumb and smile
• A stress-free clean-up experience —complete with a splash bath
• Custom sets are yours to take home, making party planning a breeze!
Chapter Five
Birthday Photography on Long Island
• Custom styling to match your vision: balloons, florals, or minimal chic
• Cake-smash optional add-on with cleanup tub and candid splash portraits
• Heirloom keepsakes, from fine-art prints to luxury albums
• Sets are yours to take home, making your party decorations taken care of
Chapter Six
Family Photography on Long Island
• Seamless coordination for extended families, couples, or just mom & baby
• Natural-light studio or scenic, unique outdoor options across Long Island to fit your style
• Curated custom closet for use OR wardrobe advice so every portrait feels cohesive and elegant
Hi, I'm Danielle...
More Than a Photographer - a Keeper of Your Memories
I’m Danielle, the heart behind Gold Coast Photography.
A quiet observer. A storyteller with a camera.
I created this studio not just to take beautiful portraits, but to memorialize magic in the everyday. To watch your babies grow faster than your heart can hold. To want time to pause, just for a breath. That’s why I pour my soul into capturing the fleeting, tender, wild, magical parts of your family’s story. These images provide a historical referenceof how deeply you loved in this season.
As a Long Island newborn and family photographer, I specialize in creating timeless, heirloom imagery with an experience rooted in warmth, care, and artistry. I’ve spent years perfecting an approach that is gentle, baby-led, and deeply intentional, whether we’re capturing the quiet awe of your newborn’s first days, the bond between siblings, or the joyful chaos of family life.
My Manhasset photography studio is a soft, cozy space where parents feel held, children feel free and memories unfold naturally. Here, you’ll find a curated wardrobe, custom-styled sets, and a calm, unrushed pace that allows your story to shine.
Photography isn’t just my profession—it’s my heart’s calling. It’s how I honor your family’s legacy, frame by frame.
I’d be honored to capture your story.
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