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Hey friends! Welcome to my journal. I love having a space where I can share ideas and reflect on my work. Here you'll find collections of my recent sessions, as well as tips and suggestions for styling, session preparation, & more!

If you ask me whether you should take your family photos indoors or out, I always say to take them outdoors if you can! Nothing beats the natural sunlight and open air! I’ve photographed families at a variety of local parks, but there’s one location in particular that never disappoints. NJ family sessions at Skylands […]

Over the past few years, I’ve done the Flower Field Experience at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff NJ in the month of August to early September. This is a great opportunity for photos and summer fun with the family! If you love flowers, it’s even better! You get to wander among the beautiful variety of blooms […]

Have you ever thought about what makes a full family session in NJ different than others? Hint: It’s not just the length of the session! It’s actually so much more than that. It’s time to settle in. Allowing your children to adjust and get comfortable is important! Let’s be real. They are not going to […]

I just LOVE photographing families outside! It’s one of my favorite types of sessions. It’s always great because the kids can run around and be themselves– and there is so much beauty to enjoy as well. Who can’t use fresh air, right? You also can’t beat nature’s variety of backdrops! I have done many outdoor […]

When you’re little, you don’t realize just how much your parents actually do for you until you become a parent yourself. Am I right? Year after year, you take care of your kids and if you’re lucky, your parents are there to witness it too. Let’s be honest, we all still need our parents sometimes, […]

Life with a newborn is exhausting. Some days you’re lucky if you get out of your pajamas, let alone make it out of the front door. I completely get it. Sometimes it’s easier to just be yourselves at home! With a lifestyle newborn session in NJ you can do just that! With a lifestyle newborn […]

When you think about taking photos with your new baby, your mind usually goes right to being indoors or in the baby’s nursery. However, there’s no rule that says you can’t take photos outdoors with your baby too! A combination newborn session is always an option at Emily Photography. I love photographing you and your […]

Here at Emily Photography, we understand that life gets busy. We mamas are juggling a LOT, day in and day out. The task lists are never-ending, and sometimes we would just like to have things handled for us. With a full-service NJ photography experience, we do the majority of the work for you! All you […]