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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!
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 […]
June 14, 2026
When you think about taking photos with your new baby, your mind usually goes right to being indoors or in the baby’s nursery. However, there’s no rule that says you can’t take photos outdoors with your baby too! A combination newborn session is always an option at Emily Photography. I love photographing you and your […]
January 21, 2026
Pregnancy is a season full of change and wonder. From feeling those little flutters to that growing baby bump, this time of transformation is one worth documenting – pausing & reflecting on what is and what’s to come. I love maternity sessions, especially magical winter ones! From the frosted tree branches to the glistening snow, […]
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 […]
October 23, 2025
Being a family and newborn photographer is my specialty, but that never stops me from being creative or shooting different types of sessions if someone inquires. A new client came into the studio recently on a whim and asked if I could do a woman empowerment shoot in NJ. If there’s one thing I am […]
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August 3, 2025
There is nothing more sentimental than bringing your new baby home. The place where they will learn and grow through each milestone deserves to be encapsulated in time. I think it’s so special to capture your baby in their space so you can remember them in your home exactly as they are. This is why […]
June 25, 2025
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 […]
