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 our kids to have confidence.  I remember as a new mom obsessing over articles on the topic of children and self-esteem. But none of them mentioned the importance of family portraits. Like many new moms (and dads), I took countless photos of my son to document his growth and record […]

It is officially apple season. Yay! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, 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! One fall, we visited four of our favorite farms […]

Summer may be winding down, but September is actually the perfect time for a sunset family photo session at the beach. I love visiting the beach during early fall when the air is warm and breezy and the summer crowds are gone. My family and I like to pack a picnic and head to nearby […]

Wondering what you should bring along to your outdoor family photo session? Here are five things I recommend families bring along to their session. 1. Wet Wipes  I always recommend bringing a pack or two of travel-sized wet wipes for messy faces, dirty hands, and anything else unexpected. 2. A Backup Outfit for Baby  I am […]

Our children may be the most photographed generation to date, yet they are also the most likely to grow up with the fewest photographs. We live in a digital world and use our phones and other devices to document our children’s lives, but do those images ever get printed, framed, or preserved in albums? Or […]

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. […]