It’s been a year like no other, with many challenges. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and reminding myself of all that I have to be grateful for. I’ve found moments of calm through meditation, long walks, lots of hot tea, and the occasional glass of wine (when all else fails). If you’re like […]

As moms, we’re often the memory keepers of our family, snapping photos of our kiddos to document their lives through all the changing stages.  Whether it’s the milestone moments or the little in-between ones, we happily document our family.  But how often do we get in front of the lens? Do we even exist in photos? Why […]

Let’s face it…planning a family photo session can be challenging. Not to worry. I’m here to help. Over the years of photographing families, I’ve come up with some simple tips to ensure you have a fun and successful family photo session.  1. Make sure the kids are rested and fed Okay. I know that sounds […]

Today more than ever families have endless options when choosing a photographer for family portraits. There are studio photographers, on-location photographers, traditional portrait photographers, lifestyle and documentary photographers. And within each genre, every artist has their own unique vision, style and approach to a session. Each photographer also has a personality that sets them apart. […]

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. Until recently though, I never realized […]

Updated September 2024 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 […]

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 […]