About us
Two sisters, one studio.
We are Mirela Botez and Sandra Skopelja, sisters, born Rastoder. We photograph families in our New York City studio.
A set for your occasion
We change the studio with the seasons and for each milestone: a Christmas set in December, pastels and tulips in spring, soft wraps for a newborn, balloons and a cake for a first birthday. When you arrive, the backdrop and accessories are ready, so the whole session is about your family.
Why two photographers
One of us directs: where to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands. The other one watches for everything else, the moments in between that people tend to love most. You get more angles and more real expressions in the same time.
How we work
We plan every session by email first: the set, the colors, what to wear. In the studio we keep it relaxed and moving, with breaks for little ones whenever they need them. Afterwards we choose and edit the best photos ourselves and send a private gallery within 7 days.
The name
Our business is called Book Holiday Photos because that is what most families come to us for. The Rastoder name is the one we grew up with, and the one we share.
Mirela Botez
Styles the sets and directs the session.
Sandra Skopelja
Second angle and candid moments.
Ready when you are.
Pick a session, a set and a date. We confirm by email, and nothing is paid until the day.