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Hillside NJ Maternity Photographer
This lovely mom-to-be wanted to celebrate her soon-to-arrive baby girl in shades of neutrals and pinks. She leaned into the soft romanticism of beaded embellishments on a few gowns and fabrics, and soft colors. The sheer beaded tulle fabrics really showed off her growing bump, and mom herself was just glowing. Dad was head over…
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One Year with the Canon EOS R5
One Year with the Canon EOS R5: A Game Changer for Maternity & Newborn Photography It’s officially been a year since I switched to the Canon EOS R5, and I can confidently say—this camera has completely elevated my work. As a maternity and newborn photographer, capturing soft, emotional, fleeting moments is everything. The R5 has…
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Keep Kids Entertained With 8 Indoor Activities For Kids in NJ
Throughout the winters in New Jersey, the outdoors are typically the last place you want to be. It’s cold, it’s icy, and you don’t want to spend the next two hours wrapped in three layers of coats. Nonetheless, your child’s energy doesn’t stop just because the temperature dipped. If you could use some ideas to…
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Union City NJ Maternity Photographer
I have such an appreciation for when dad-to-be looks into and books the maternity session for mom. Sometimes we forget that this special moment, is a shared moment too! And most importantly, even though we are experiencing all of these changes that may or may not have good days, our partners just marvel at the…
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Family Focused Maternity Sessions
For this gorgeous mom, focusing on her family and not just herself (although she looked like an absolute goddess!), was most important for her final photos. We went through an amazing gallery of images from her session, and mom chose what was dearest to her heart, photos with those she loves the most, and a…
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Museu do Traje Viana do Castelo
This summer while visiting Portugal, I had the pleasure of visiting the Museu do Traje in Viana do Castelo. Set in what is probably the capital of Portuguese folklore, the minho region is rich in this tradition and culture. As part of my ongoing portrait project Portuguese folklore groups generational project, Lacos que Unem, I…
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Motorcycle Maternity Session – NJ Maternity Photographer
I just want to start off by saying, this was a first for me. I was surprised to see an inquiry come in with a motorcycle maternity session theme and was intrigued. When we spoke about the session I was shown a few inspiration images. I was sure we could kick it up a notch…
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Ranchos Folcloricos – Newark, NJ
It was so lovely capturing this family and their generational “evolution” within the folklore experience. Growing up in ranchos folcloricos right here in New Jersey, from the age of 7, to present-day adulthood and parenthood, Victor’s personal journey with Portuguese folklore groups has defined so much of his life. There is so much to say…
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Mountainside NJ Newborn Photographer
Sweet Boho Newborn Session Sofia Ribeiro Photography is a Mountainside NJ Newborn Photographer. Many of my newborn clients center their session around their baby’s nursery decor, so mom sent me two things- a photo of the baby’s nursery, and a rancher hat she wanted to include. We talked a bit about her decor and how…
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Breastfeeding – My Journey with Nursing and Pumping
Breastfeeding Awareness Month – Nursing and Pumping, Tips & Tricks August is breastfeeding awareness month! To celebrate this, and support other moms, I wanted to do a quick blog post about my own nursing journey. Please note that none of this is medical advice, and only my personal experience. Breastfeeding can be a beautiful journey-…