Backyard Shenanigans in Essex Fells, NJ

This family just purchased their dream home in Essex Fells, NJ and requested that the session take place in their new backyard. One hour might seem to be a long time to work in the backyard of a home, but ilir found endless beautiful spots to use as backdrops! This resulted in different looks for …

Lifestyle Family Photography Session at South Mountain Reservation NJ

Beautiful light glowing through tall grasses and fall leaves created a perfect backdrops for this fall photography session done at South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. Along with their two kids, our clients brought along their golden retriever. The dog couldn’t look any prouder of her family in these photos! Like what you see? Contact …

Six Ideas for Incorporating a Holiday Look into Your Family Photography Session

Every year in October, we begin to receive emails from prospective clients inquiring as to whether or not we offer sessions with a holiday theme. The simple answer is no… although we wouldn’t be writing this blog post if we didn’t have some ideas to offer! Since our style leans more towards realism, our strength …

Professional Headshots for Company in Livingston, NJ

A New Jersey-based group looking to freshen up their website reached out to us to provide them with updated portraits of their therapists and social workers, and ilir delivered! These portraits were done outdoors while they held a company party, which was a brilliant idea. Everyone rotated for their turn to have a professional headshot …

Countryside Summer in Watchung Reservation, NJ

When this family in Summit, NJ asked for a natural family photography session to be done outdoors, ilir suggested Watchung Reservation near their home. Grassy fields, water, and rustic fences made for a peaceful and idyllic setting for these family portraits. We especially love the photos of this 6-month-old baby napping amongst the wildflowers! Like …

Love… and Natural Light… Are All You Need

Recently, ilir photographed a newborn and her family in Livingston, NJ, and these photos exemplify what we’re all about. Capturing natural, flattering, minimalist and timeless photos of families using natural light is our jam! This baby girl slept peacefully for most of the session, although she opened her eyes briefly for a handful of photos. …

Baby Naming Ceremony at Beth El in South Orange, NJ

This beautiful baby naming ceremony took place at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, NJ. Miraculously, the sweet baby slept peacefully through almost the whole event, and her older sister provided plenty of levity during the ceremony. Like what you see? Contact us with any questions or to schedule a session!

Fall Fun in Brookdale Park (Bloomfield, NJ)

We love it when a family lets loose during an outdoor session and takes advantage of the climbing rocks, leaves, and space to run around! These ‘spirited kids’ (those are mom’s words, not ours!) were not easy to capture but ilir put on his running shoes and caught them in action in Brookdale Park in …

At Home and at the Park in Maplewood, NJ

We’ve had the good fortune to have been photographing this wonderful family for years and years and this was the year they made the leap from city to suburb. It was so fun to capture them both at their new home in Maplewood, NJ and outdoors at a local park. As you might expect, they’re …