Recently, I had the joy of photographing a lively bachelorette party for a bride and her wedding party (8 women in total, all of whom traveled in from different parts of the country) in Central Park. Over the course of two hours, we captured a creative mix of group shots; individual portraits, and smaller gatherings featuring college friends and work buddies.

The energy and sense of humor of this group was infectious. Their creativity and colorful personalities added a fun and spontaneous dimension to the shoot, making each photo pop with personality.

• Large Posed Group Shots: We organized dynamic group photos that showcased the entire party and the nature surrounding them, in a style reminiscent of ensemble magazine covers.

• Individual Portraits: Each woman had her own special moment in front of the camera, allowing each one to receive a special portrait of their own.

• Smaller Group Shots: I also focused on capturing intimate and goofy moments among friends from different times and areas of the bride’s life.

If you’re planning a celebration like this—whether it’s a bachelorette party, engagement, or family gathering—let’s connect! Together, we can create stunning images that celebrate your special moments in style.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a 24-85mm zoom lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!