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The best time of day for family photos depends on your family, your location, and the look you love. If you’re planning a session this year, now is a great time to start thinking about timing. Fall dates especially fill up quickly, and many photographers are down to their last few openings. Most people picture […]

The Best Time of Day for Family Photos in New Jersey

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Mom and dad standing together at the water's edge at Fisherman's Cove in Manasquan, NJ, with their toddler in mom's arms and their reflection in the tide pool

Updated for fall 2026! I’ve added my half sessions to the mix, plus this year’s dates at Fisherman’s Cove, holiday mini sessions at the studio, and Sayen House and Gardens. Many photographers offer the option of participating in mini sessions, especially in the fall. Lots of families are looking to get a photo for their […]

Mini Session, Half, or Full: Which Is Right for Your Family? (2026)

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Dad lifting a smiling toddler overhead as mom hugs him, surrounded by evergreens at Sayen House and Gardens

Holiday Mini Sessions in Hightstown, NJ. Now Warm, Cozy, and Weather-Proof For years, holiday mini sessions have come with a running list of things to worry about. Would the weather cooperate? Was there a location festive enough to actually feel like the holidays, without looking like every other backyard or park? Could I cart an […]

Holiday Mini Sessions in Hightstown, NJ

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Holiday mini session setup in Hightstown, NJ studio with decorated Christmas tree, wreaths, and red and green velvet pillows on white settee

I became a portrait photographer because I love photographing people, and I love photographing their faces. When families come to me for a session, they are looking to document how they and their children look at this exact time in their lives. Lately, that’s created a real struggle for me. Between how fast the internet […]

Choosing Privacy in the Age of AI

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Mother holding her child, faces cropped for privacy

There’s a reason families have been lining up for family portraits for generations — those images will matter for years to come. Everyone looking their best, together in one place, proof that this was your family at this moment in time. These are truly important images, and making sure your family has them is always […]

More Than Just Family Portraits | New Jersey Photographer

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Candid family portraits in New Jersey — dad cradling newborn as mom comes down the stairs during lifestyle newborn session