Planning a family photo session can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re coordinating outfits, schedules, and little ones’ moods. These tips to prepare for a successful family photo session will help you approach your session with confidence so you can focus on connection and natural moments with your family. After years of photographing families, I’ve learned […]

Today more than ever, families have endless options when choosing a photographer for family portraits–from studio and on-location photographers to traditional portrait, lifestyle, and documentary artists. Each photographer brings not only a different style but also a unique personality and approach to sessions. Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry! These six questions to ask before choosing a family photographer will […]

When I met Shariah and her mom for their golden hour photo shoot early in September, I was immediately struck by Shariah’s beautiful smile and the joy in her eyes. Both Shariah and her her mom certainly have reason to smile now. After an extremely difficult year during which Shariah was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, she […]

As parents, we all want to raise confident kids.  As a new mom, I remember obsessing over articles about children and self-esteem. But none of them mentioned the importance of family portraits. Like many new parents, I took countless photos of my son to document his growth and record our family memories. As a New Jersey lifestyle photographer, […]

Updated September 2025 The air has turned crisp and apple picking season has arrived! If you’ve followed me since my now teenage son was young, you know how much I love visiting pick-your-own farms. From flowers to berries, New Jersey has some of the best farms for pick-your-own. Autumn is all about the apples! When […]

Making the Most of Your Family Beach Photo Session in New Jersey There’s something magical about a family photo session at the beach—the golden glow of the sun, the gentle waves, and the endless space for kids to run and play. Beach sessions create dreamy, timeless images, but they also come with unique challenges—think wind, […]

Planning an outdoor photoshoot with a baby can feel overwhelming. Besides the logistics of coordinating schedules and choosing what to wear, you might also be wondering what to bring to your outdoor family photo session. As a lifestyle photographer specializing in relaxed, fun outdoor sessions for families in New Jersey, I know that planning helps […]

Our children may be the most photographed generation to date, yet they are most likely to grow up with the fewest photographs. We live in a digital world and use our phones to document our children’s lives. Chances are, your phone is full of photos of your kids. But when was the last time you […]

When was the last time you printed your photos? As a New Jersey family photographer, based near Westfield, one of the most common questions I hear from families after their session is where they should print their images. After investing in meaningful photos of their growing family—whether it’s a newborn session, maternity photos, or updated […]

Today, families have many options when it comes to booking a newborn photo session.  There are so many talented newborn photographers in New Jersey. It can be confusing choosing the right photographer for YOUR family. If you’re looking for perfectly posed shots of your baby in baskets or bowls, I’m not the photographer for you. […]