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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! 

August 12, 2026

Outdoor Milestone Session in NJ

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Preparing for a Studio Newborn Session

The Emily Photography studio is always ready for capturing your family memories. I provide everything from props and accessories, to diapers and refreshments! There’s not much you need to worry about when you have a session with me, but here are some reminders & tips in preparing for a studio newborn session! Visit Prior to […]