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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! 

August 12, 2026

Outdoor Milestone Session in NJ

Your baby only has ONE 1st birthday. It’s the first year of parenting and so many months of growth for your little one. Why not honor this special time in your family?! You’ll want to remember those sweet faces looking up at you, the sticky fingers, and cute little toes. Freeze time for just a […]

August 12, 2026

Outdoor Family Session in Wyckoff NJ

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 […]

July 15, 2026

Extended Family Session in NJ

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, […]

July 9, 2026

Kindergarten Graduation Session in NJ

Kindergarten: the start of your little one’s journey of grammar school. It is a time of gaining newfound independence, learning, and the beginning of friendships. It may not seem like a huge deal now, but when they graduate high school or college, you’ll wish it was this time again. It’s such a bittersweet chapter, one […]

June 14, 2026

Combination Newborn Session in NJ

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 […]

April 22, 2026

Full-Service NJ Photography Experience

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 […]

February 6, 2026

Home Newborn Session in NJ

Your home is where your story is. A home newborn session in NJ is something that I love to do. While I do enjoy families coming into my studio, I know how hard it can be to get out with a newborn, especially in those first crucial weeks! I’m flexible when it comes to where […]

February 6, 2026

Studio Newborn & Sibling Session

There’s nothing more special than having the opportunity to capture your growing families. When you walk into my space, it’s so rewarding to have returning siblings make themselves at home and be a part of the session. I love a studio newborn & sibling session because you’re not only capturing the new addition in your […]