New Jersey Portrait Photographer for joyful families
Family Portrait Photography
Regardless of the season that you're in, and whether your babies are big, small or furry, this time in your life deserves to be captured by something other than your iPhone. Family portraits were born from past wedding couples asking us to document their growing families and now we just can't get enough!
We love creating photos to remind families that in spite of the fact that the car of their floor is covered in cereal, their laundry room looks like an episode of hoarders and mom and dad are in a permanent state of exhaustion, their love and their story are beautiful.
So let's plan a day, pick a location that is meaningful to you and create a collection of images and beautiful heirlooms that will remind you daily of the best moments in life.
A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES
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Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Steph + Family
“Michelle was so thorough, organized, and professional as we scheduled our photo shoot. I felt confident that she would capture exactly what I had in mind. She did that and so much more.”
kind words
She walked in to both children having meltdowns haha, but somehow managed to capture beautiful family photos that we will cherish for a lifetime!
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Hackettstown, New Jersey
Karen + Jon
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She was so patient with my two young children and we got the most beautiful candid photos. Her photos surpassed my very high expectations!
Morristown, New Jersey
Madeleine + Craig
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She was extremely helpful before the session and made it such an easy process. The morning of went smoothly and she was extremely professional.
Morristown, New Jersey
Sarah + Jack
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Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Steph + Mark
I felt confident that she would capture exactly what I had in mind. She did that and so much more.
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Pearl River, New York
Sharon + Jared
I have no words....I need every picture.
Love, Love, Love.
Thank you.
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Morristown, New Jersey
Ruth + Irvin
She values what you want, also will creatively style the shoot. When you hire her, she's not just a photographer, but a friend.
family portraits
Regardless of the season that you're in, and whether your babies are big, small or furry, this time in your life deserves to be captured by something other than your iPhone.
No one wants to look like a wet dog in their photos so if it looks like it's going to rain, snow, hail or some other weather catastrophe, we'll be in touch via email or phone to reschedule. Often, when we're scheduling our initial portrait session date,
What do we do if it rains?
if it works for our calendars, we'll actually set up both a main date and a rain date just to make sure we don't have to postpone your session for very long if the weather is bad on the original date.
What do we do if it rains?
The sooner the better! Our weekends tend to fill up pretty quickly - especially during the spring and fall, so the sooner you reach out to us, the more likely you are to get your desired date!
How far in advance should we book?
To reserve your session date, we'll need a signed portrait photography contract and session fee. And if something comes up and you need to change your date, just let us know!
How far in advance should we book?
If picking out outfits for photos takes you back to your high school days when you literally tried on everything in your closet and piled it on your bed but still felt like you had nothing to wear, you're in luck.
What should we wear?
We put together an extensive outfit suggestion guide with tips for every member of the family (even Fido!)
What should we wear?
Unless you've modeled professionally, you're probably going to feel awkward in front of the camera. Heck, we take photos for a living and we even feel like a deer in the headlights when we're in front of the camera.
We're awkward and my kids don't sit still!
You're going to feel awkward at first, as the session goes on and I coach you, you'll find that being photographed can actually be fun. And don't worry about your kids. We're well versed in capturing even the busiest of little ones.
We're awkward and my kids don't sit still!
Within a few weeks of your session, you'll receive a link to a view your digital gallery that will allow you to view a selection of your images and choose from our print packages.
How will I receive my photos?
The gallery is also set up to make ordering prints, canvases and other keepsakes as easy as turning on a Roomba to clean your floors. No worrying about tricky things like color correction, DPI and image format.
How will I receive my photos?
Yes! We do offer print packages. Photos make great gifts for family and beautiful home decor. We offer several packages to choose from that include products ranging from heirloom books to gift prints.
Do you offer print packages?
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For investment details and availability, please send a message using the contact form. We accept a limited number of sessions each year and are currently accepting bookings for the 2024 spring.
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A lot of moving pieces go into planning a session and we know it can be overwhelming! Grab our free guide to plan the perfect session for your family with Michelle today!
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