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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! 

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October 18, 2026

NJ Family Sessions at Skylands Manor

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 […]

October 6, 2026

Flower Field Experience at Abma’s Farm

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 […]

October 6, 2026

Full Family Session in NJ

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

September 12, 2025

Working Together Through the Years

Over the years, I have been so lucky to have consistent clients coming to me for their newborn and family sessions. It’s an absolute joy seeing so many families expand year after year. It’s also so rewarding to see how much your children have grown since the newborn stage. Working together through the years as […]

August 3, 2025

Home Newborn & Family Session

There is nothing more sentimental than bringing your new baby home. The place where they will learn and grow through each milestone deserves to be encapsulated in time. I think it’s so special to capture your baby in their space so you can remember them in your home exactly as they are. This is why […]

June 25, 2025

Family Sessions at Zabriskie Pond

If you have ever been to my studio, then it is likely that you have passed Zabriskie Pond at one point or another. This park is so close to the studio that you can walk there in less than 5 minutes! I love doing family sessions at Zabriskie Pond. Luckily for me, I have had […]

June 14, 2025

Styled Family Session

Are you always trying to decide what to wear to a session? Don’t know what to dress your family in either? Planning your outfits can be a daunting task – I get it. I am here to help! I love a good styled family session, where you do not have to do any of the […]