Nicole Hawkins | New Jersey Newborn and Family Photographer
Luxury Newborn and Family Portrait Photography in Maplewood, New Jersey
Nicole Hawkins is a New Jersey newborn and family photographer specializing in custom artwork and a fully guided experience for families throughout Northern New Jersey and the surrounding areas.
Known for a calm, easygoing approach and a genuine love for babies and children, she creates refined, timeless images while making the entire process feel easy and enjoyable from start to finish.
I created this studio to offer something different.
A space where everything is thoughtfully prepared for you.
Where you don’t have to worry about what to bring, what to wear, or how your children will behave.
Where the entire experience feels calm, easy, and taken care of from beginning to end.
And while photographs begin as something we create today, they become something much more over time.
When printed as artwork, and displayed in your home, they become everyday reminders to your children of how deeply they are loved.
A Refined Approach to Newborn and Family Photography in New Jersey
While the images we create are beautiful, what matters most is what becomes of them.
Your photographs are designed to live beyond a screen.
They are transformed into custom-framed artwork, handcrafted albums, and fine art prints—pieces created to maintain their beauty for decades and become part of your home and your family’s legacy.
Because one day, these won’t just be photographs.
They will be how your children remember this time.
As a newborn photographer in New Jersey and family photographer serving Northern New Jersey, my work is centered around creating both a seamless experience and meaningful, lasting artwork.
Whether you are visiting the studio or planning an in-home newborn session, every detail is guided for you, from wardrobe styling to final artwork design.
Most families I work with are not simply looking for digital images. They are looking for a way to preserve this season in a form that can be seen, held, and shared for years to come.
A Photographer and Mother of Two
Prior to becoming a professional photographer and mother, I was a corporate lawyer in Manhattan for an international law firm. I now split my time between running a luxury newborn photography and family portrait studio in Northern New Jersey and offering custom lifestyle photography sessions throughout New Jersey and New York City. I have loved photography since my own childhood, and I am so glad that motherhood brought me back to my creative roots.
My work ethic and attention to detail make me a great photographer, but my passion, patience, and easy-going nature are what enable me to create truly unique portraits of children, families, and individuals. I adore babies.
I believe that high quality prints and photo albums grow more valuable every year, and that they are the best gift you can give your future self and future generations.
I look forward to discussing your custom portrait session soon.
Trusted by New Jersey Families
Nicole Hawkins Photography is trusted by families throughout New Jersey who are looking for a more elevated, fully guided portrait experience.
Many clients return year after year to document their growing families, creating a cohesive collection of artwork that tells their story over time.
If you’re looking for a New Jersey newborn photographer or family photographer who will not only create beautiful images, but guide you through an experience designed to feel effortless from start to finish, you are in the right place.
Let’s artfully document who they are and where they come from.
Let’s preserve the magic.
Contact me today to start reserve availability for the portrait session you’ve been looking for.