It can feel like everything is happening at once. Days are full, routines shift, and most of your time is spent taking care of everyone else.
This session gives you a moment to slow down and be together. To sit close, hold them, laugh with them, and actually feel what your days are creating for your family.
All those everyday moments, even the ones that feel hard, are part of something deeper. There’s love in them, in the way you show up, in the way your family holds onto you.
During your family session, that’s what’s being captured. So you can come back to it and remember the love you’ve built, not just how it looked, but how it felt to be in it.
That lets you just be together
NJ Family Photography
I’m here to give you a family session where nothing is forced and just gently posed, where your children can be themselves, and you can be there enjoying it as it happens.
Welcome, I'm Erin
So you can take in the parts of your family you don’t usually stop to see, the way they stay close to you, reach for you, and how it feels to have them right there with you.
What NJ FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY meant to them
"Erin was calm and very professional, she knows how to approach kids and guides you through the shooting. I would choose her all over again"
- Valentina
New Jersey Family Photos
Created with your family in mind
An in-home or outdoor family session
Your session can take place in the comfort of your home or at one of my carefully selected outdoor locations throughout North and Central New Jersey. I’ll guide you in choosing a setting, time, and light that fits your family naturally, so it all feels easy from the start.
Artwork for your home and your everyday life
Your pictures are turned into artwork you see every day, the kind your children grow up with on the walls and in your hands. Not something saved for later, but something that stays present in your home, reminding you of this stage and the life you’ve built together.
Your New Jersey Family Photography Experience
Every detail is taken care of for you
From what you imagine to something you can hold onto
We start by talking about what this season looks like for your family and what you don’t want to forget. From there, we choose a time together and plan your session in a way that fits naturally into your day.
There will be nothing left for you to worry about
We go through everything ahead of time, from what to wear to what to expect, so you’re not left second guessing the details or trying to piece it together yourself.
You'll have a Family session that follows your baby
Everything is built around your family as you are. There’s room for movement, for breaks, for kids to warm up or run around, so nothing feels forced and you don’t have to keep things “on track.”
Your images, chosen and brought into your home
You’ll see your gallery and go through it together, choosing the images that feel most like your family, and turning them into artwork you’ll see and live with every day.
Your New Jersey Family Session
Session Details and Investment
A family session with me is relaxed, flexible, and built around your family as you already are. There’s room for movement, play, and the moments in between, while your connection with each other is documented naturally. After your session, you’ll be guided through selecting the images and artwork that fit your home best.
Included:
• Planning guidance before your session
• An in-home or outdoor family session
• Gentle direction so nothing feels forced or awkward
• A private gallery to view and select your images and artwork
• Artwork design support for albums and wall pieces
• Delivery of your finished artwork
investment begins at $1,200
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What it meant to them
"Erin is AMAZING! She has done multiple photo shoot sessions, and every time, the photos come out perfect. She knows just what to say to get your toddler to cooperate and she is excellent with babies."
- Melissa
FAQ
Where do your family sessions take place in New Jersey?
Sessions can take place in-home or at one of my selected outdoor locations across New Jersey. I’ll help you choose something close to you so the day feels easy, and guide you in picking a setting and time that fits your family naturally.
Can we include our dog in the family session?
Yes, as long as they’re able to stay with you during a few moments of the session. I recommend having someone available to step in when they’re not being photographed, so you don’t have to manage them and can stay present with your family.
Do you photograph extended families during sessions?
Yes, I do. I’ll guide you through a mix of groupings, from each family on their own to the full group, so you have a variety of images that reflect everyone there, without it feeling rushed or overly structured.
