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What to Wear for Spring Family Photos
What to Wear for In-home Newborn Photos
What to Wear for Fall Family Photos
Best Time for Maternity Photos
Best Time for Newborn Photos
Three Things Not to Say to Kids During Your Session
Best Parks for Family Photos - New Jersey
Family-Friendly Hikes in NJ
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This in-home maternity session in Cranford, NJ, perfectly illustrates why I love capturing families in the comfort of their own home. In-home sessions allow for a relaxed, intimate, and meaningful experience, where the focus is on connection rather than posed perfection. In this session, Mom wanted maternity photos that felt natural, cozy, and timeless—images that […]

Updated September 2025 From corn mazes to pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, New Jersey has fabulous farms and fall festivals to enjoy with your family during the autumn months. I’ve rounded up a list of 2025 Top Fun Fall Family Activities to help you plan your weekends! Local Events in Scotch Plains and Nearby Towns Scotch […]

Pregnancy is such a special season of life—but when you’re pregnant and chasing a toddler around all day, life can feel like a chaotic whirlwind. One minute you’re imagining life with your new baby, and the next you’re wiping sticky hands, negotiating snack requests, and trying to ward off your little one’s impending tantrum.If that […]

Worried your toddler won’t cooperate during your in-home newborn session? You’re not alone—and I promise you’re not the first parent to ask! The good news? Toddlers don’t have to behave “perfectly” to create beautifully real, heartfelt family photos. As a New Jersey lifestyle newborn photographer, I’ve worked with dozens of toddlers—some shy, some energetic, and […]

Your guide to picture-perfect parks for your next family session As a family photographer with over a decade of experience, I’ve explored countless parks, gardens, and hidden gems in Central New Jersey. Whether you love wide-open fields, blooming gardens, or peaceful water views, Somerset County offers a stunning variety of locations, each with its own […]

Typically, it’s the gorgeous, dreamy light, the sweet family connections, and the heartfelt messages from my clients about how much their photos mean to them that spark my joy and inspiration. After all, providing families with an incredible client experience and heartwarming photos is what I aim to do. That said, I am beyond honored […]

The older I get, the more I appreciate the deep value of family photography—capturing the bonds and connections before time inevitably moves forward. As a professional family photographer and the daughter of a portrait film photographer, I have a little confession: even I find the idea of planning my own extended family photoshoot overwhelming! Between […]

There’s something magical about those first days with your newborn—tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, the way they curl perfectly in your arms. When I photograph these moments, I want the images to feel as warm and natural as they do in real life. And a big part of that? Finding the perfect light in your home. […]

There is something magical about mornings with a new baby. The soft light filtering through the windows, the quiet moments of connection, and the gentle rhythms of the day create the perfect backdrop for capturing the essence of motherhood. An in-home lifestyle newborn photography session allows us to preserve these fleeting moments in a way […]

Top Three Reasons to Schedule A Family Photo Session in A Downtown Area Are you ready to try something different for your next family photoshoot? Instead of heading to a park, why not embrace the vibrant charm of one of New Jersey’s beautiful downtowns? Towns like Summit, Westfield, Cranford and Madison offer stunning backdrops full […]
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