Two little kids eating apples for an article on tips for apple picking family photos
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Do’s and Don’ts for the Best Apple Picking Family Photos

Mary is one of my most creative clients, and her goal this year was to make the most of her family portrait session. This past September her family and I had an adventure to Alstede Farms in Chester, New Jersey. Find out what happened on our photo odyssey and get some tips on how get…

Mother holding newborn baby over shoulder for an article on how to prepare for a newborn portrait session
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How to Prepare for A Newborn Portrait Session

Get out and vote!  With all the chaos that will be happening today, I figured we could all use the distraction of photos of precious, little wee ones.  I recently had the pleasure of photographing Leah and Steve’s precious family, including their newest family member. A photo shoot is always something of a stressful situation,…

How to Get Your Kids to Look Into the Camera
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How to Get Your Kids to Look Into the Camera

I can’t take credit for this, but at a recent family portrait with the O’Donovan family, Rory revealed to me the ultimate lesson in how to get your kids to look into the camera. I’ll be using this little tip for every family portrait going forward. A tiny trick for maximum camera eye contact in…

Father playing with baby on blanket during a Battery Park family portrait
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A Battery Park Family Portrait PLUS New Packages

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there (including my own)!  As usual, I am always a day late with major holidays.  In keeping with this tradition, my mother gets to celebrate with her presents tomorrow, since I mailed everything to her on Friday.  (It’s the thought that counts, no???). So to make up…