Sweet 16s, families and maternity, captured for the milestones you only get once and finished as heirloom wall art and albums made to last generations.
Photography by George Pompilio. Award-winning, 5-star rated.
★★★★★ Loved by Staten Island families · Heirloom wall art · Handcrafted albums
From newborns and growing families to the once-in-a-lifetime nights, each session is relaxed, unhurried, and built around the people in front of the camera.
Kids fidget, babies cry, teens get shy. The session bends around that, calm, patient, genuinely fun.
You'll be asked what you want before the camera comes up. The shots you're picturing get captured.
Your favorite images finished as fine-art wall pieces and handcrafted albums, made by hand in Italy to last generations.
The person you booked is the one who shows up, start to finish, with the same care behind every piece.
Xclusive Events is a Staten Island photography studio for the moments that matter, the messy, joyful, real ones. Sessions are unhurried and easy, whether it's a 10-day-old newborn at home or a Sweet 16 in full swing.
The goal is never just nice photos. It's images that put you back in the room: the laugh, the light, the way it actually felt.
Behind the camera is George Pompilio, an award-winning photographer with an unbroken five-star record. The same care that earns that recognition goes into every family, maternity and Sweet 16 session.
Staten Island and the surrounding area are full of beautiful backdrops. Here are a few we love for family, maternity and Sweet 16 sessions, and we're always happy to suggest the right spot for your shoot.
The Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens, with Tuscan gardens, historic buildings and vine-covered arches. A Staten Island favorite for families and Sweet 16 portraits.
A historic Victorian cottage on the water with panoramic New York Harbor views, full of old-world charm for portrait sessions.
Stone bridges, water and mature trees make this Staten Island park one of the most versatile spots for family sessions.
Quiet, green and reflective, a relaxed natural setting on Staten Island that works beautifully for maternity and family sessions.
The FDR Boardwalk offers open sky, sand and golden-hour light, a favorite for Sweet 16 and family portraits.
For newborns and maternity, there's nothing like home. We bring the studio to you, comfortable, private and full of meaning.
"When we received the final gallery, we were blown away. Every image was warm, natural, and timeless. We'll treasure these for years."
"From the consultation to the shoot, everything went smoothly. Friendly, accommodating, and they really listened. Stress-free start to finish."
"So sweet with our baby and found the nicest spot for our photos. The pictures turned out so nice, we're using one for our Christmas card."
Based in Staten Island, a short drive into Brooklyn and North Jersey.
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