Northern NJ Cake Smash Studio ~ King of Rap

It was so fun to see this family again—this time in my Northern NJ cake smash studio! I photographed them for a holiday session earlier in the year, so it was wonderful to welcome them back for another special occasion. For this session, the big event was their little one’s first birthday, and we went all out to celebrate!

Customized Cake Smash Sessions

I love seeing the different themes clients choose for their kiddos’ one year photo shoots. Customizing sessions—collecting ideas, gathering the perfect props, designing the setup—is one of my absolute favorite things, and one of the things that sets me apart as a baby and child photographer. If you have an idea, I want to make it happen!

Biggie Smalls Party

These parents decided on a Biggie Smalls theme for their little guy’s first birthday cake smash, which was awesome! I had so much fun getting my Northern NJ cake smash studio ready with gold chain balloons, a “King of Rap” backdrop, and a mic—All the essentials! Little man wore the cutest (sorry, coolest) outfit, complete with bling, and definitely kept us all entertained with his big toothy smile and the enthusiastic way he dug into his cake.

And That’s a Rap!

As I usually do (for reasons of both cuteness and practicality) we finished up the party with bath time so we could get our little rapper squeaky clean after his performance. He did a great job for me and I love the fun, creative images we were able to get as we celebrated baby’s first year!

I’d love to get my Northern NJ cake smash studio all ready for your little one. Just tell me what you’re thinking and let’s get this party started!

NJ New Baby Photography

It was great to see this beautiful family again—this time for some NJ new baby photography! I photographed big sister’s one year cake smash session a few years ago (she’s gotten so big!) and have also been their family photographer for all their holiday photo sessions. I’m already booking those again this year, by the way, so be sure to get on the schedule before it fills up!

Two Beauties

This newborn girl had so much amazing dark hair. I absolutely loved it! We did lots of pinks and creams for her colors, and the contrast with that gorgeous brown hair was picture perfect! What a gorgeous little gal. We also made sure to get some new baby and sibling photos with big sister. It’s always so fun to see my little clients back in my New Jersey photography studio when they’re not so little anymore. I love seeing how much they’ve grown and getting to know their personalities. Big sister was the best helper and clearly very proud of “her” new baby. I think these two sisters are going to look a lot alike, don’t you?

Outfit Fun

We kept most of this NJ new baby photography session pretty girly, but it never hurts to throw some variety in there too. In this case, the family are Star Wars fans (who isn’t!) and so we decided to do something fun to incorporate that. Don’t you love that little crocheted light saber and Jedi outfit? Cutest Padawan learner ever!

Baby girl was so good for me. She slept like a dream and really was just an angel throughout the entire session. I love every single one of my sessions as a professional newborn photographer, but when they’re super easy like this it’s even better! Loved spending some time with this sweet family and I hope I’ll see them again in the studio before too long!

Cake Smash Photo Session | West Milford, New Jersey

Another great cake smash photo session in my West Milford, New Jersey photography studio! I love doing these! There’s just no better way to celebrate baby’s first birthday than with professional pictures—and creating a special photoshoot for their special day is one of the highlights of my job as a New Jersey baby photographer.

This little man was such a cutie! He had great expressions, and I loved capturing every single one of them for the camera. We wanted tons of balloons for these cake smash pictures, and he absolutely LOVED those balloons—and really everything about his session! I was glad he had so much fun. That’s what it’s all about!

I enjoy customizing my sessions, and always work closely with my clients to determine what it is they want. I had worked with this family before (for a holiday session) and I was delighted to have them back in the studio. Mom had this vision in her mind for her little guy’s one year birthday pictures, so I went all out to make it come to life! It really is my pleasure to make every session special.

Like I said, this little guy was a huge fan of balloons! He also loved the cake—and the splash! One of the things I love about being a children’s photographer is how genuine kiddos are and how they just embrace the emotions of each moment. It was so fun to spend a bit of time with this birthday boy and create images of this first birthday celebration that he and his family can treasure for years to come.

NJ Cake Smash Photographer

If you’re thinking of booking a cake smash photo session for your own little one, I hope you’ll get in touch with me! It’s my honor to provide some of the best cake smash photography in New Jersey, and I would love to create an amazing milestone photo experience for your baby!

Best New Jersey Newborn Photography

This was the best New Jersey newborn photography session! We had so much fun together! This was my first time meeting this sweet family, and I fell in love with them immediately. Just the nicest, most amazing people—and with the cutest little boy ever! He was so adorable, and slept like a dream for me.

Best New Jersey newborn photography, Photo collage of baby boy in studio with parents

Stars Wars

As I’m sure you can tell from the pictures, this mom and dad (and Grandpa too!) were big Stars Wars fans. We included “Baby Yoda” in their session and they even brought a Star Wars quilt too. I love the personal touch, which is why every one of my newborn photo shoots is different from the next. Each one is fully customized so it reflects the personalities and tastes of my clients. And while I have lots of props and fun stuff in my West Milford NJ photography studio, parents are always welcome to bring special items from home to make their photos even more unique and individual.

Of course, it wasn’t all Star Wars. We also made sure to get some more classic baby shots that will make beautiful home décor, gifts, or memories for an album. Deciding how to use your newborn pictures is one of the many fun decisions you’ll get to make!

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Newborn Photographer NJ

Speaking of decisions: If you’re expecting, I hope you’ll get in touch with me so you can learn more and decide if my services are right for you. Some of the things that allow me to provide the best New Jersey newborn photography are my passion for capturing that brand new stage of life, my experience with newborns, attention to detail and commitment to customizing every session, and a studio that has absolutely everything you’ll need! I hope to see you and your little one there soon!

Newborn and Family New Jersey Photographer

It was great to be the newborn and family New Jersey photographer for this sweet little gal and her parents and big sis. Baby girl was a total sweetheart and slept beautifully for me!

It’s always fun to include family in newborn photos. Capturing the relationship between a new baby and parents is one of the most precious things in the world. And I love working with siblings too! This big sister was amazing and a total natural when it came to holding baby. We got the cutest shots of the two of them snuggled up together. (And I’m totally in love with big sister’s hair! Such a pretty color—and all those curls!)

Mom really loved flowers, so we made sure to incorporate lots of those in our session. As a newborn and family New Jersey photographer, it’s important to me that your pictures feel unique to you and match your vision of what you want to see displayed on your walls or preserved in a baby album. Customizing each and every session is one of the things I pride myself on. I love taking the time and going the extra mile to make sure your images turn out exactly the way you want them too—or even better!

I love the pretty creams and pinks we chose, and the darker contrast of mom and dad’s clothes turned out so well! Such a beautiful little newborn and family!

Get in Touch

I’m honored to be the baby photographer for so many families in and around New Jersey. Every story is precious, and capturing those amazing stages of life is what I do best. If you’re looking for a professional newborn and family New Jersey photographer, I hope you’ll be in touch! I would love to record your journey!

New Jersey Holiday Photo Sessions | Now Booking Merry Minis

Can you believe it’s that time already? I know, I know, it’s still hot and humid at the moment, but before you know it there’s going to be a nip in the air and it will be time for cookie swaps, gift exchanges, and holiday get-togethers. Tons to think about, but don’t forget to add a Merry Mini holiday photo session to that list that you’re checking twice!

As you’ve probably figured out—given that I’m booking for these in August—my New Jersey holiday photo sessions fill up fast! These are super popular as they provide the perfect option for holiday cards and newsletters. I’ll be doing these sessions in October and November to give clients time to get their greeting cards and invites sent out in time for the holidays. And, honestly, I just can’t wait much longer than that! These holiday photo sessions are so much fun and I always have such a great time with my clients, helping them get ready to celebrate!

Holiday Mini Photo Sessions from New Jersey’s most loved newborn and child photographer.

For me, holidays are all about family, friends, and connection—and what better way to connect with the people we love than with photos? Whether you decide to go with a fun PJ session or a more formal session in fancy holiday outfits, I can guarantee magical pictures that are perfect for the season.

Sounds like something for you? Please feel free to contact me for more information. You can also find a quick guide here. After reading, just scroll to the bottom of the page to book your holiday photo session—PJ or formal! I can’t wait to see you in my West Milford, NJ photography studio. Let’s make this year the merriest and brightest one yet!

New Jersey and New York Photographer

Jennifer Parrello Photography is one of New Jersey’s most loved newborn and child photographers. She is proud to provide outstanding portraiture to families through New Jersey and New York, including Bergen and Passaic Counties, Paramus, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Tenafly, Fortlee, Hackensack, New York City, Long Island, Orange County, Edgewater, Rockaway, Weehawken, Jersey City, Rutherford, Clifton, Wayne, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Ringwood, and Oakland.

White and Floral Cake Smash | West Milford NJ Photo Studio

Can you say adorable? I had the best time doing this cake smash photography session for this little one’s first birthday. A lot of times my cake smash kiddos are also little ones I photographed as newborns, but this baby girl and her parents were first-time clients. It was great to meet them and I’m so glad they chose me to capture their daughter’s big milestone!

One of the things I have the most fun with is customizing each and every session to fit my clients’ unique vision and preferences. In this case, we picked out lots of clean, bright whites to create our base. Then we added some beautiful pinks, purples, and greens in the form of flowers and greenery. It turned out so pretty and was perfect for spring (we did these cake smash photos in March).

Northern New Jersey Cake Smash Photographer, baby girl in white with floral backdrop cake smash

Baby girl was the sweetest little gal. She absolutely loved her cake and did a great job smearing frosting all over her mouth! And she really got into the splash at the end when we did some tub time to get her cleaned up. Some kiddos need a little convincing on either the cake, the bubbles, or both, but this cutie was ready for anything! We had a fantastic time from start to finish!

West Milford New Jersey Cake Smash Photo Studio, 1-year-old girl cake smash and tub time

New Jersey Cake Smash Photographer

Getting ready to celebrate baby’s first birthday? If you ask me, there’s no better and more memorable way to both celebrate and record the experience than a professional cake smash photography session. I’m more than happy to customize your baby’s photo session so it’s exactly what you’re looking for. Check out my gallery for more fun ideas! Can’t wait to see you and your little one in my West Milford NJ photo studio. Let’s get this party started!

Passaic County Newborn Photography Studio

Oh my goodness, can you even believe the cuteness of this little man? Adorable! And I love the serious, thoughtful expression on his sweet face. I loved having him in my Passaic County newborn photography studio for his baby pictures.

Baby boy photo shoot in Passaic County newborn photography studio

Swaddled Newborn Session

We decided to go with a swaddle session on this one. As a newborn photographer, wraps are one of my favorite things ever—and babies love them too, so it’s a win-win! Little ones this age almost always love to be wrapped up snug, so I’ll often use the swaddle to calm fussy infants if they’re having a tough day. Not that this baby boy was fussy. On the contrary, he was the sleepiest baby on the planet! So easy to work with. He just snoozed our entire session and let me do my thing!

Even though we were focusing on wrapped poses, a little variety is always great. We mixed things up with some naked baby shots (I always keep my Passaic County newborn photography studio nice and toasty so that baby is cozy the whole time) and also did a few bucket poses. These are really popular right now. I’m sure you can see why!

Swaddle newborn photography session Passaic County NJ photographer

Passaic County Newborn Photographer

Loved spending some time with this adorable little dreamer and his sweet mama. I’m honored to welcome families from all over New Jersey to my Passaic County studio where we can capture these special memories. If you’re looking for a professional newborn photographer who has a magic touch with babies, is experienced and meticulous, and will create a customized session just for you—you’ve come to the right place! I hope you’ll get in touch with me soon so we can start planning the perfect newborn photo shoot together. Can’t wait!

Outdoor Maternity Photos | Passaic County, New Jersey

Outdoor Maternity Photos | Passaic County, New Jersey

Springtime and babies go together! Just ask Mother Nature—or this sweet couple! I had the pleasure of doing their outdoor maternity photos last month, and I love the way our images turned out. Enjoy!

Time for Maternity Pics!

If you’re opting for outdoor maternity photos, I always recommend just after sunrise or just before sunset as the optimal time. Maternity photography, like any other type of photography, is all about lighting, and there’s a reason the time around sunrise or sunset is referred to as “the golden hour” by a lot of photographers. The sunlight is really soft and warm at this time, giving the perfect glow to portraits—as you can see from these shots.

Passaic County NJ Maternity Photographer

What to Wear

We wanted to keep things pretty simple for this maternity photography session. Since it was outdoors, we didn’t want to be messing around with outfit changes. Mom wore a classic black dress with boots, and Dad chose blue jeans and a black button-up shirt. It was a great mix of stylish and casual, and went great with the rustic backgrounds we chose at our outdoor location in Passaic County, New Jersey. The wood, stone, and hills made for a perfect setting.

Outdoor Maternity Photo Session Passaic County NJ

Maternity and Newborn Pictures

Most photographers who offer maternity photos do newborn as well. Most of the time it just makes sense to have the same photographer take care of both sessions for you, which is what this couple decided to do. A few weeks after we did these outdoor maternity photos, I welcomed them and their new little one to my NJ photography studio for a newborn session. So much fun! Keep an eye out on the blog for those pictures as well. Trust me, you won’t want to miss them!

Passaic County Photo Studio

I always love welcoming these little ones to my Passaic County photo studio for newborn pictures! I was especially excited about this little guy since I’ve known his family for a while. I’ve been their New Jersey photographer since their oldest was born. Plus, dad works with my husband in the police force. (We absolutely had to get one or two police-themed pictures!)  They’re a wonderful family and it’s always a treat when I get to see them.

Baby boy was SO cute! He also slept great for me, which is always a plus. I love that fuzz of dark hair and his serious little sleeping face.

Baby boy newborn photography session in Passaic County photo studio

We chose a classic baby blue color scheme with some cream. And the family wore simple outfits of jeans and black shirts, which worked really well. It was fun to get pictures of the whole family together, as well as some parent/baby and sibling/baby shots. And, of course, the classic newborn portraits.

Best Buddies

Big brother was totally in love with the new little one, which I thought was so sweet! A baby is a big adjustment, and sometimes it takes older siblings a while to get used to the new arrangement. But this kiddo is obviously so excited about his new brother. It was no problem at all to get him to pose with and cuddle “his” new baby. They’re adorable together, aren’t they?

Congrats to one of my favorite families! I hope I get to see them again soon in my Passaic County photo studio!

Newborn and family photos in Passaic County photo studio Jennifer Parrello Photography

Passaic County Newborn Photographer

If you need professional newborn photos, I hope you’ll contact me! It’s my pleasure and honor to serve families from all over New Jersey, including Passaic County, Hackensack, Tenafly, Edgewater, and Franklin Lakes. I would love to see you and your family in my studio too!

Airplane Cake Smash Photo Session | Passaic County, NJ

Airplane Cake Smash Photo Session | Passaic County, NJ

I have been the Passaic County, NJ photographer for this family since their first child, so I loved having them in my New Jersey photography studio again! I’ve done all their maternity, newborn, and cake smash sessions. This latest was an airplane cake smash photo session for their littlest guy.

Airplane Theme Cake Smash

I customize all my cake smash photography sessions, so I always ask my clients if they have a theme in mind. This little man LOVES airplanes, so I created a special travel-themed setup for him—with an emphasis on air travel, of course!

In addition to airplanes, we added another item to his “list of stuff I love.” Cake! He had a great time digging into his treat, with the help of a big spoon at first, and then with both hands. He’s such a happy baby and he just smiled the whole time—although it got harder to see as he got more and more frosting on his face!

Tub Time!

Bath time is a good way to end a cake smash photography session. Our little world traveler was pretty sticky from his adventures, so I got out my miniature clawfoot tub so he could freshen up. We kept our backdrop up and had him wear his little aviator helmet for part of the time while he splashed! He didn’t seem to mind—I think he just imagined it was a really wet cockpit. 😊

Loved doing this airplane cake smash photo session for these long-time clients! It turned out so cute!

Passaic County Cake Smash

Looking for a customized (and super fun!) cake smash photography experience for your baby? I’d love to help you create the perfect setup and capture class images of your baby’s milestone, so get in touch! I can’t wait to see what we come up with!

Northern NJ Newborn Portrait Studio | New Baby Girl

This baby girl was such a cutie. She wanted to get a head start on life and arrived a few weeks early—always a bit of a scary thing for parents—but she’s doing great! Healthy, happy, and absolutely adorable. It was a pleasure to have her in my newborn portrait studio in West Milford, NJ.

Northern New Jersey newborn photography baby girl session

One of the things I love about being a newborn photographer is that I get to meet so many great people. Although I sometimes know my clients through friends and family or previous photo shoots, most of the time a session means meeting someone new. And I love that! There are so many wonderful people in this area and I feel super blessed to meet so many of them—especially at such a special and memorable time of life.

We did lots of swaddle shots with this baby girl—mostly because she just looked so cute all wrapped up! We also had fun with several different headbands, hats, and flower crowns. I keep a huge variety of props and outfits in my New Jersey photography studio so that people can choose exactly what they want. Every new baby is completely unique—and the baby pictures from your photo session should be too!

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Mom and Dad chose mostly pink as the color scheme for these newborn photos, but we also used some blue. It’s not just for boys, and I have the flower crowns and girly accessories to prove it! Baby girl looked beautiful in everything.

Newborn Portraits in Passaic County, NJ

Looking for professional newborn pictures? Feel free to check out my newborn gallery to get a better feel for my style, or get pricing information here. Each of my newborn sessions is meticulously customized, and I look forward to hearing how I can create the perfect newborn photography experience for you and your little one.  

NJ Most Loved Newborn & Family Photographer

Can’t even tell you how much fun I had doing this newborn and family photo session a few months ago. I have known this family for years and I absolutely LOVE them! I’ve photographed big sister’s newborn session, cake smash, and everything in between. So you can imagine how excited I was when I learned that little sister was on the way!

Baby girl was the cutest thing ever. So much gorgeous dark hair, and she loved being swaddled. And big sis did a great job posing with her. She is always fun to hang out with, and is already a great big sister. Absolutely adores the new baby and is a great helper for mom and dad.

New Jersey most loved newborn and family photographer

All of my sessions are completely customized, so I get lots of input from my clients to make sure the session I create is in line with their vision. For this family, we did most of our session with neutral colors (I love the high contrast black and white), but added some splashes of purple too.

Northern New Jersey photographer, newborn and family portraits

All the Love

We mostly wanted to capture the relationships—which is what newborn and family photography is all about! Because of that, we didn’t do a lot of props or fancy backdrops. Just lots of beautiful portraits as we highlighted the love between this sweet baby girl and each member of her family. I can’t imagine anything more perfect.

Loved having this family in the studio again as they welcomed their second daughter! It was such a joy to see them for photographs every few months while big sister was growing from newborn to toddler, and I hope I’ll be able to record that same amazing journey for this new little one. Congratulations to one of my favorite families—love you!

How Do You Display Your Photos In Your Home?

I get asked this question a lot by clients, “What are some cute and different ways to display photos in our home?”

Well, look no further! I had the opportunity to be part of an article that talks about just that! My person favorite thing to do with photos is add color and life to the area you want to display. A very popular style right now when displaying photos is a super colorful collage display. Adding various color schemes adds visual interest. This type of style is gorgeous to display going up staircases as well as on main walls in a living room.

Check out this amazing article here on Redfin!

New Jersey Newborn & Family Photos | Baby Sister

Every time I do a newborn photography session I’m reminded of just how lucky I am to have the best job in the world! I was so excited to have this family in my West Milford, NJ photography studio again towards the end of last year. I did a cake smash for their oldest daughter about two years ago, and have also done family photos for them in the past. Always love to see past clients in the studio again!

It was fun to see how much big sister has grown since I last saw her. She was adorable with her new baby sister. Mom and Dad told me how excited she was to have a sister. I think that’s so sweet, and I could definitely tell she was loving it by the way she interacted with new baby! So cute to watch them together.

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We did mostly whites and neutrals for these newborn and family photos, but we added some splashes of color as well—mostly pretty pinks and blues. I love that they wanted some blues—a lot of times people only pick that for boys, but girls look so pretty in blue too. And there are lots of ways we can make it more girly-looking by adding flowers, lace, or headbands.

I love that we had the whole family in the studio for these newborn pictures! We got so many beautiful images and just had a wonderful time together. Congratulations to mom and dad on this latest addition to their lovely family!

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New Jersey Newborn Photographer

Looking for newborn and family photos in New Jersey? Please get in touch with me! I love creating customized sessions for my clients, and would be honored to help you record your family’s memories.

Thanksgiving Cake Smash | New Jersey Photographer

Can’t get over the cuteness of this little guy and his Thanksgiving cake smash photo session! I photographed him as a newborn, so when mom contacted me about doing his one year birthday cake smash I was so excited. I love it when I get to see clients again and watch these little ones grow up.

All of my cake smash photography sessions are completely customized so that every client has a shoot designed just for them. Creating custom backgrounds is one of my favorite things to do. It’s always fun to learn about my clients’ tastes, gather the perfect props, and bring their vision to life.

New Jersey cake smash photographer, baby boy with Thanksgiving backdrop

Give Thanks

This little guy was born around Thanksgiving, so mom requested a Thanksgiving/harvest theme for his cake smash pictures. Nothing says autumn to me like pumpkins and sunflowers—so bright and fun! A rustic barn door and tractor sign made the perfect focal point. And of course—lights! If you’re familiar with my work you probably already know that I love to use lights in my baby photos. They work with any setup and add some fun sparkle to the images.

This cutie was so smiley for me! He was obviously having a great time, which is exactly the experience I want these little ones to have when they visit my West Milford, NJ photography studio. Loved the adorable plaid shirt and boots combo for his baby portraits. And when it was time for cake—well, who can resist a baby boy in a bow tie and suspenders?

It was great to spend some time with this happy little boy. We had such a fun session together and I love the images we created!

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New Jersey Cake Smash Photographer

A cake smash is the perfect way to celebrate that special first birthday! If you’re looking for a fun, unique, and memorable way to capture your little one’s big milestone, feel free to get in touch with me! I’d love to hear from you.

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Baby Sister | New Jersey Newborn and Family Photos

Had so much fun welcoming this family back to my photography studio in West Milford, New Jersey over this past summer! I photographed big brother when he was a brand new baby himself. Can’t believe that’s been three years ago already. He’s gotten so big and it was great to see how much he’s grown. He is also thrilled to be a big brother! It was adorable to watch his excitement while we did these newborn and family photos. He is so proud of his new baby sister.

We decided to go with a traditional pink and white color scheme for this sweet little girl, but we used very pale pinks. This is one simple way to have some nice color in your photos while still keeping things neutral enough that your artwork can be used to decorate any room in your home.

Baby sister was the star of the show, so most of our session focused on her, but we also used our time together to get some updated family photos. A newborn photo session can be a great opportunity to do that—especially if you have other little ones. Kiddos change so fast, so it’s wonderful to record how older siblings are growing at the same time you celebrate the arrival of a brand new life.

This is such a sweet little family and I loved the beautiful images we created together. Such an exciting time!

Interested in Newborn and Family Photos?

If you’re interested in getting professional newborn and family photos of your own, I hope you’ll contact me! It’s my pleasure to serve families throughout the New Jersey and New York tri-state area. I would love to help you record your family’s journey with a custom photography session!

Gold Stars Cake Smash | Baby Photographer Northern NJ

It was so fun to see this family again for a baby photography and cake smash session! I previously did a Valentine’s Day mini session with them in early 2020, and now that baby girl is getting so big they decided it was time for more pictures. We had a blast together!

I believe every baby and family is unique—and deserves a session that’s designed especially for them. That’s why I create a custom setup for every photo session I do. I love working with my clients to create photos that are everything they wanted and more. This little girl’s mama knew that she absolutely wanted gold and stars incorporated in some way, so that’s what we ran with. I love how it looks like stars are falling all around her. The gold and white really caught the light and made our pictures shine in more ways than one!

This little princess enjoyed her cake—especially the frosting. Now that’s a girl after my own heart. She got it all over her hands and face. She did try to lick it all off—and did a great job—but in the end we still got out my baby-sized clawfoot tub for her to wash up in. Nothing like bath time after a cake smash!

It was so much fun to celebrate with this little cutie. Definitely a gold star session!

Cake Smash Sessions in New Jersey

Cake smash photography is such a fun way to highlight baby’s growing up and create special memories. Your time in my West Milford photography studio is about more than getting great pictures—it’s also about having a great experience. If you’re interested in a custom cake smash or other type of portrait photography for your little one, please get in touch with me. I’d love to hear from you!

Stars and Stripes Baby Girl Newborn Photography Session | Northern New Jersey Studio

I hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season! I know it’s a bit of a weird one this year, but I hope you’ve had bright spots and things to be grateful for. One of the things I am always thankful for, no matter what the time of year, is my job as a newborn photographer and all the precious babies I get to meet!

This little sweetheart came to my Northern New Jersey photography studio earlier this year (during the summer). Her mom is my daughter’s teacher, so it was really fun to help her welcome this little darling into her life with a custom baby photography session.

Personal Touch

I really enjoy customizing each of my sessions to match my clients’ vision. I have tons of cute and beautiful props in my studio, but of course parents are always welcome to bring a little something from home that has sentimental value and will make their child’s baby pictures extra special and unique. This mama wanted to bring her wedding veil, which was wonderful! Baby girl newborn pictures with mom’s wedding dress or veil are super popular, and I can see why! It’s a way to add an elegant personal touch to the photos, as well as a sweet reminder of the beautiful things that have come out of mom and dad’s relationship. Love it!

We also did a cute stars and stripes setup, which turned out great! It tied in the sprinkling of pretty gold stars we used with mom’s wedding veil, and was perfect for summertime. Loved meeting this sweet baby girl and helping mom celebrate her arrival with a special newborn photography session!

Newborn Photos

If you’re interested in custom newborn portraits, I hope you’ll get in touch with me. ! I’d love to record this precious time for you!