Your family is growing and changing faster than you can believe — and every stage deserves to be beautifully documented. At Nicole Hawkins Photography, we specialize in creating timeless, modern portraits in our Maplewood, NJ studio. Whether you’re celebrating a first birthday, documenting your baby’s milestones, or capturing the joy of your family together, our full-service experience makes it effortless and unforgettable.
Our studio offers the perfect backdrop for simple, timeless portraits. With professional lighting, hand-selected props, and a curated wardrobe for babies, children, and parents, we craft images that feel both polished and natural. Parents love the ease of arriving to a space where everything is ready — and leaving with portraits that become heirlooms.
From newborn days to toddler giggles and sibling hugs, every chapter of childhood is worth celebrating. Studio sessions are ideal for marking:
First birthdays — with or without a classic cake smash
Sitter milestones — around 6 to 8 months, when babies are joyfully sitting on their own
Annual family portraits — a beautiful tradition that grows as your family does
Sibling portraits — capturing those sweet, genuine connections
We’ll design a session around your family’s personalities and preferences, creating images that feel authentic and timeless.
Our process is designed to make your session stress-free. From styling support and wardrobe guidance to optional hair and makeup coordination, we take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment. Sessions are calm, playful, and guided — so even the most camera-shy little ones feel comfortable and confident.
After your session, we’ll review your images together and help you select the ones you love most. From handcrafted albums to statement wall art and high-resolution digital collections, every piece is designed to become part of your family’s story for generations.
Our Maplewood, NJ studio is centrally located and welcomes families from South Orange, Summit, Short Hills, Chatham, Montclair, and throughout Northern New Jersey. Many families visit us year after year to document milestones as their children grow.
Still expecting or recently welcomed your baby? Our studio newborn photography sessions are designed to capture those early days with simplicity and timeless style.
Or, if you love a natural, documentary approach, explore in-home newborn photography for relaxed portraits that celebrate real connection and home life.
Your family’s love, connection, and personality deserve to be preserved — beautifully and timelessly. Let’s create portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.
Two year old half asian toddler sitting in vintage high chair celebrating second birthday with custom cake
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Close up black and white portrait of tween boy with freckles holding his head in his hand
Happy baby with cake on her face wearing beautiful soft pink dress from NJ photographer’s studio wardrobe
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Modern black and white family portrait of parents and baby in casual clothing
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Smiling one year old baby girl on neutral chair wearing pink feathery tutudumonde dress
Minimalist portrait of biracial boy girl twins in a woven basket on white studio floor
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Silver haired grandmother with with happy redhead teenage granddaughter and biracial toddler with blonde curls
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Minimalist portrait of mother in black dress with tween son in suit and tie sitting in New Jersey photo studio
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Two year old toddler holding stuffed hippo and sucking thumb in back and white with lots of white space
Dad in jeans and glamorous mom in studio dress playing with baby in NJ photo studio
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Family of three in in white modern portrait studio wearing black sweatsuits and laughing.
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Modern photo of three happy siblings hugging with lots of white space
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