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Highline Lifestyle Family Session | NYC Family Photographer

Maxwell Park Lifestyle Family Session | Hoboken Family Photographer

Jersey City Lifestyle Family Session | Jersey City Family Photographer

Hoboken Lifestyle Newborn Session | Hoboken Family Photographer

I’m realizing more and more that words (and as a result, social media) are definitely not my strength! But this mama captured it so well: “The daily grind can take you out of the essence of it all. It’s so amazing to see my family through your eyes and artistry.” That is SUCH a huge part of my WHY and my dream in working with each family is that the photos I take can bless them with a tangible glimpse of how much they have loved and are loved.

I always tell families that all they need to do is show up and love on each other and this family totally did! Seriously, how gorgeous is their love?? 

Jersey City Newborn Session | Jersey City Family Photographer

I used to think all seasons were created equal until I became a photographer and all of a sudden, spring became pure magic—stay tuned for more spring blooms and sweet families! 🌸

This sweet family absolutely makes my heart melt! As much as I adore squishy, baby details, it’s the interactions between family members and all the tender, adoring, funny moments that make my heart sing!

Can you believe that this session was in the middle of January--it’s a winter session! We were excited to see that our chosen date was going to be in the low 50s but boy, oh boy, was it windy! Flowy dresses are perfect for maternity sessions but the wind definitely did not make things easy for this beautiful mama! But clearly, they did fabulous! Sending so much love to this beautiful couple and their sweet baby that’s on the way!

This gorgeous family seriously looked like they stepped right out of a Pinterest board--I just love the different textures and colors of their outfits that complement each other so well! Although we weren’t originally planning on doing any photos in their home, circumstances called for some flexibility and I absolutely love what came of it!

What I love most about photographing families is capturing the tenderness between parents and their children--big or small, or even still in the belly. This session was extra special because we got to grab a few photos of the mama-to-be with her own mom and I am now convinced that this should be an essential part of every maternity session!

What a treat it was to be back in Boston briefly and to play in the Public Garden with this adorable family! It was such a whirlwind trip but my heart felt so full and I got to do (and eat!) so many of my favorite things!

Is there anything more beautiful than a parent loving on their kiddo? My hope is that one day, this sweet little one is going to come across these photos and think to himself, “Man, I was (and am!) incredibly loved.”

One thing I always tell families is to think of our session together as a playdate and to simply have fun and enjoy their family. This beautiful family truly embodied this--we had so much fun together with these two active kiddos, and along the way, we made some beautiful photos that truly captured the magic of family!

You know that feeling where you’re reading a really good book and you just can’t put it down? And next thing you know, it’s 1 am and you’ve read the whole book in one sitting! That’s exactly what I felt like working on the photos for this beautiful family--I just got so completely absorbed in their sweet moments, bright smiles, and the gorgeous golden hour lighting.

Luckily, the day of our photo session, the fog (aka SF’s air conditioning) returned just in time for us to capture some memories in their neighborhood without dying of heat!