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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 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, […]

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 […]

January 21, 2026

Winter Maternity Session in NJ

Pregnancy is a season full of change and wonder. From feeling those little flutters to that growing baby bump, this time of transformation is one worth documenting – pausing & reflecting on what is and what’s to come. I love maternity sessions, especially magical winter ones! From the frosted tree branches to the glistening snow, […]

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 […]

October 23, 2025

Women Empowerment Shoot in NJ

Being a family and newborn photographer is my specialty, but that never stops me from being creative or shooting different types of sessions if someone inquires. A new client came into the studio recently on a whim and asked if I could do a woman empowerment shoot in NJ. If there’s one thing I am […]

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 […]

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 25, 2025

Engagement Shoot at Ramapo Reservation

Don’t you just love outdoor sessions? I certainly do! I have many locations that I’m obsessed with, but the Ramapo Reservation is a favorite. Located on Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, this park is perfect for all ages and any occasion. I love to have sessions of all kinds here, but there is nothing dreamier […]