Axelle Destaing Photography

Axelle is a true artist. She has been photographing our family for our holiday cards for the last several years and she is able to capture the spirit and joy of our children in a natural, photojournalistic style. We have had countless friends comment about her artistry and the beauty of the photos she has taken which are always in interesting New York settings. She is also a pleasure to work with — she understands what we are looking for and her input is valuable. We will continue to work with her for many years to come and cannot recommend her highly enough.

A few years ago I received a friend’s holiday card which included several photos of her children. Among the many holiday photo cards I had received, this one was exceptional. The energy and playfulness of the kids jumped off the page. I had been wanting to have my own children photographed for several years, and I called my friend to get the name of her photographer: Axelle Destaing. Working with Axelle is a real pleasure and the results are beautiful and heart warming. The day she came to photograph my three children (ages 5, 7, and 13), they had all woken up 2 hours earlier than usual. They were extraordinarily grumpy, and I thought there was no way the photos would turn out well. However, they were fabulous. Axelle was just as good with my 5 year old as she was with my teenager. She was the perfect blend of serious and fun, and she was incredibly patient. She had terrific ideas about activities and settings that would work well. Moreover, Axelle is very reasonable cost-​wise; she’s also organized and she communicates well. I’ve recommended her to friends who have all loved her as well. I will call on her for years to come for events and to capture my kids as they grow.