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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! 

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 […]

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 […]

May 30, 2025

Where to Take Graduation Portraits

Is your senior graduating this year? Are you wondering where to take graduation portraits? When most people think of graduation portraits, they think of the standard cap & gown photo, but not in today’s day and age! I received so many requests recently for senior portrait sessions – both at home or a local park […]

March 17, 2025

Restaurants Near NJ Photoshoot Locations

While I serve many Bergen County families here in NJ, I often get clients that are not as local to this area. I don’t know about you, but when I go to an unfamiliar place, I like to know my bearings and see what else I can find in the area – especially food! There […]

February 23, 2025

Senior Portait Sessions in NJ

As a photographer, I am all about capturing important milestones in moments in your life – at any age or stage. Senior portrait sessions in NJ are among the sessions I love to be a part of. It’s such a precious time of celebrating accomplishments as well as new beginnings for that special graduate in […]

February 12, 2025

Studio & Outdoor Combination Session

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

Winter Family Session in NJ

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 […]