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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!
October 18, 2026
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
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
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 […]
July 9, 2026
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: 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 […]
April 22, 2026
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 […]
August 3, 2025
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
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 […]
