Posts in Outdoors
Studio and Outdoor Senior Portraits in New Jersey | Nicole Hawkins Photography
Downtown Village Family Photos | A Joyful Fall Lifestyle Session
Morris County Family Photographer | Sweet 6-Month Baby Session in Chatham, NJ
Why I Love Capturing Authentic Interactions

Family portraits freeze moments in time, allowing us to revisit the joy, love, and laughter that define our families. But what truly elevates a family portrait from a nice picture to a cherished memory? I believe the answer lies in capturing authentic interactions.

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Family, OutdoorsNicole Hawkins
What Makes Up the Perfect Family Photo Outfit

The thought of coordinating outfits for the whole crew can be enough to send even the most organized mom running for the hills. I am here to help. This guide will equip you with a simple formula for creating cohesive family photo looks while also introducing you to a secret weapon: my client wardrobe.

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Why I Love Outdoor Fall Family Photos

There is nothing quite like fall in Maplewood, New Jersey. It is my favorite time of year for outdoor family photos, and I will tell you why.

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Outdoors, FamilyNicole Hawkins
Family Portraits in Central Park

This is session number two of four scheduled with this amazing family! I loved being back in Central Park for the day.

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New York City Child Portrait Session

This Manhattan mom wanted new sibling portraits for their gorgeous new apartment. It was so fun to document these cute kids in each of the four seasons!

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Outdoors, FamilyRachel Hoins
Baby Sam’s Fall Family Photos

I had so much fun taking this family’s fall family portraits at my favorite park in Essex County, NJ. We explored the park and played in the leaves with sweet baby Sam.

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Family, OutdoorsRachel Hoins
Fall Family Photos in Northern New Jersey

This fall, I found a new location near Short Hills, NJ, that I absolutely love. So, the question is, when should you book your fall family session?

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Family, OutdoorsRachel Hoins
High School Senior & Family Portrait Session in Summit, NJ

I loved working with this Summit, NJ family to take both family and senior portraits. We worked together to find the perfect image to hang on the wall in their new home.

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Family, OutdoorsRachel Hoins
Senior Family Portraits in Essex County, New Jersey

It was such a treat to take this family’s first portrait since little Winter was added to the family.

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Outdoors, FamilyRachel Hoins
The Shah Family Photography Session at Their New Home in Glen Ridge, NJ

I loved working with this beautiful family. We created a gorgeous variety of images to document their life as new homeowners in Northern NJ.

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Family, OutdoorsRachel Hoins
Fun Fall Family Session | Verona Park

I am so excited to share the most magical fall family portrait session in Verona Park in Northern NJ. This photoshoot was the perfect combination of traditional portraits that are perfect for updating the family wall gallery, as well as lifestyle images that captured the joy, excitement, and wildness of life with little ones.

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Manhattan lifestyle family photographer | Fun family portraits in Central Park

Preserve your family memories in an heirloom album so you can relive your fun lifestyle family portrait session from when the kids were little.

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NYC & Northern NJ Family Photographer | Joyful family portraits in the Observatory Garden

What is the best place place for a Northern NJ family photography session? Portrait photographer Nicole Hawkins believes paved parks are the ideal location for toddler and family photography. See why.

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Family portraits in NJ | Theodore's fall family photography session in Liberty State Park

Family portraits in NJ Liberty State Park are exceptionally fun with a busy toddler! We absolutely adore seeing our Portrait Membership newborn babies grow.

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Northern New Jersey Child Photographer | Welcome to Essex County

Families throughout Central and Northern NJ will now get to enjoy the same incredible baby and family portraits Nicole has created for hundreds of NYC families and her own family of four.

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Maternity photographer Essex County | Lara’s Outdoor Maternity Session in NYC

Lara opted for a relaxed and ethereal maternity session in Essex County with NJ portrait photographer Nicole Hawkins. Lara’s gorgeous dress was borrowed from the NJ studio wardrobe, which is available to all of Nicole’s clients for maternity, newborn, and family photo sessions.

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New York City Family Photographers | Central Park Vacation and First Birthday Portraits

Gorgeous natural light family photography session in Central Park to celebrate baby’s first birthday and vacation in New York City.

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