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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! 

July 9, 2026

Lifestyle Newborn Session in NJ

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 […]

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 […]

March 5, 2026

NJ Lifestyle Pet Session

I love capturing families at every age & stage, and of all kinds! From human babies to fur babies, I am here for them all. If you’re a parent of babies with paws, then a NJ lifestyle pet session is for you! I enjoy photographing you and your pet(s) in the comfort of your own […]

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 […]

December 10, 2025

NJ Lifestyle Session at Home

Home is where your heart is, isn’t it? Why not capture the essence of your family in the place where it all started?! A NJ lifestyle session at home is the perfect type of shoot if you’re looking for a cozy and casual vibe. Nothing is sweeter than capturing genuinely candid moments of you and […]

November 16, 2025

Maternity Session at Ramapo Reservation

There’s something so dreamy about a maternity session outside, specifically at the Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah, NJ. This location is one of my favorite spots for all types of sessions! Why? Because it has so many different areas to shoot! The natural backdrops at this county park are endless and it allows me and my […]