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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! 

April 22, 2026

Full-Service NJ Photography Experience

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 […]

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 14, 2025

Styled Family Session

Are you always trying to decide what to wear to a session? Don’t know what to dress your family in either? Planning your outfits can be a daunting task – I get it. I am here to help! I love a good styled family session, where you do not have to do any of the […]

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

Best Time to Book Maternity Sessions in NJ

I love capturing the essence of motherhood at every stage, including pregnancy. It is such a magical time of wondering who that little being inside of you is going to be. Capturing the beauty of pregnancy and what a woman’s body can create is magic in itself. The best time to book maternity sessions is […]

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 […]