Posts in Studio Babies & Children
Neutral + Timeless First Birthday Studio Photos for a Bloomfield, NJ Family

A soft, neutral first birthday studio session for a Bloomfield, NJ family who recently moved to the area. Minimalist styling, classic white outfits, and a wooden toy cake created a clean, timeless look for their baby’s milestone portraits.

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First Birthday Family Portraits in the Studio | Nicole Hawkins Photography
Modern Family Studio Portraits
Timeless First Birthday Studio Photos | Best cake smash photographer in NJ
Modern Portraits with Stylish Matching Black Family Sweatsuits

I love the simplicity of these studio family portraits with matching black lounge sets. We wanted to create a relaxed family portrait to add to the growing family gallery wall in their Glen Ridge, NJ home.

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Studio vs Outdoor Sessions (Why I Love the Studio)

While I love outdoor sessions, I have a particular fondness for studio sessions. Here are the pros and cons of both studio and outdoor portrait sessions.

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Creating Family Traditions With Your Kids

Creating family traditions is a wonderful way to connect with your loved ones and make lasting memories. Here is a list of our favorite tradition ideas!

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The Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Session

As a portrait photographer, I have photographed babies of all ages, and I can confidently say when the ideal time for a newborn session is.

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Six Signs It’s Time to Update Your Family Photos

Here are 6 signs that it might be time to update your family photos and create lasting memories:

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The Benefits of Taking Sibling Portraits

There's nothing quite like the relationship between siblings. From best friends to occasional bickering partners, their bond is unique and something to be cherished. Here are a few of the many  benefits of scheduling sibling portraits. 

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Why I Encourage Annual Family Photos

Life has a way of flying by. One moment you're welcoming a precious newborn, and the next they're embarking on their own adventures. However, there's a way to capture those fleeting moments and document the ever-changing story of your family: annual family portraits.

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Five Ways Photos Help You Enjoy the Moment

Family photos capture smiles and silly faces, but they offer so much more. Here are 5 ways family photos can help you enjoy the moment, even while you're creating them.

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Milestones You’ll Want to Document in Your Children’s Lives

When is the ideal time to capture the fleeting moments of childhood? Let’s explore some traditional and unique milestones that deserve a special place in your family's visual history.

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Welcome Baby Alina | New Jersey Studio Newborn Portrait Session 

I am so excited to build a custom heirloom album over baby Alina’s first year. Her studio newborn portraits turned out so beautifully.

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Lucy Jean Baby Portraits in My New Jersey Portrait Studio

It was a joy to meet up with this Montclair, NJ family in my Essex County portrait studio for little Lucy’s six-month portraits.

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Welcome Baby Margot | Newborn Portraits in New Jersey

This sweet family drove an hour for updated portraits in our Maplewood, NJ, studio. I loved meeting baby Margot and working with her family again!

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Studio Maternity Session for Nora (with Baby's Big Sister!)

I absolutely loved working with Nora to bring her vision to life. Her fun and joyful mother-daughter maternity portraits turned out beautifully.

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Baby Oliver's Family Photo Session | New Jersey Studio Portraits

Oliver and his parents loved taking his 6-month portraits in our Maplewood, NJ, photography studio.

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Studio Baby Portraits in South Orange, NJ | Nicole Hawkins Photography

Baby Ida’s smile is contagious in these classic studio baby portraits. I loved documenting her sweet personality and creating mother-daughter portraits for the family to cherish.

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Sam’s First Birthday | Studio Photography Session

Sam is one! I have really enjoyed seeing how much she has changed this year and documenting her parents’ first year as a mom and dad.

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