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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!
February 17, 2025
For those of you thinking about preparing for an at-home newborn session, I am here to help! Newborn sessions at home are my favorite because I love seeing your family in the comfort of your own space. Unlike posed studio sessions, at-home sessions are more relaxed, natural, and emotional in that you get to just […]
February 12, 2025
As a family photographer, it is important for me to be flexible because let’s be real – life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes we need to adjust accordingly. That is why I love having the best of both worlds as my backdrop – my studio and the great outdoors. Sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate […]
January 11, 2025
I am not one to say that I love the winter season, but there is something so magical about a winter family session in NJ. Family photos are not just for those warm, sunny days. I love to capture families at every stage and season of life, so it is only fitting that I capture […]
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January 6, 2025
I’m not sure about you, but I believe milestone sessions in Northern NJ are so special to do. Since my children were babies, I have taken photographs of their major life milestones at every age and stage. I want to preserve their childhood for them and me! Having these memories last a lifetime is important […]
November 15, 2024
There is nothing like the smell of salty air and warm sand between your toes. A family beach session in NJ is exactly my cup of tea! Between watching the foamy waves hitting the shoreline and the gorgeously glowing sunsets, the beach is one of my favorite places to be! Not only do I love […]
November 7, 2024
I always look forward to newborn sessions in my Wyckoff NJ natural light studio. The Emily Photography studio is my happy place! Stocked with a variety of newborn photo session props from blankets and swaddles to clothing and bows – I’ve got you covered! I happily provide my clients with options to choose from so […]
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October 25, 2024
One of the sayings I was told (and still am) as my children were growing up was “the days are long, but the years are short,” and I can’t think of a better way to describe what life in motherhood is truly like. There is a profound complexity to motherhood – it is equally wonderful […]
October 3, 2024
There’s something so special about watching little ones just be themselves—playing, laughing, and getting lost in their own world. As a northern New Jersey family photographer, I love capturing those moments where your kids are simply being kids. It’s those sweet, candid moments that you’ll treasure the most, which is why I aim to focus […]
