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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
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
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 […]
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July 15, 2026
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
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 […]
February 6, 2026
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 […]
November 16, 2025
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 […]
