I’m Elyse
I am a New Jersey born + raised in-home lifestyle newborn photographer and educator. I specialize in natural light and I have a knack for showcasing your beautiful family without the use of props. I’m here for the emotion, the love, (and of course those tiny toes!) I am very into making people laugh, so my sessions tend to be breezy and fun (even for difficult partners who maybe aren't into getting their photos taken). I love plants, animals, babies, thrifting, looking at the sky, cheap coffee, and music.
Thank you for considering letting me into your home to hang out and take pics of your family and sweet new baby, I hope to hear from you!
...and being insanely overjoyed and overwhelmed. While I built my business around babies, the business is for the new parents of that sweet little squish. My mission is to take a time that can often feel very chaotic and calmly capture it in a way that is authentic and full of love. My clients often tell me their session morning was the best day of the newborn stage and that is the exact outcome I work hard to provide.
I remember being sent home with my newborn son
Having a baby does so much to our bodies and minds and it is my ultimate goal to value, uplift, and support mamas as they navigate this beautiful, yet challenging time.
HONOR THE NEW PARENTS
This is my motto! My heart breaks when people say their home isn’t photogenic; I have been in hundreds of homes and can promise you that I can work with whatever you’re workin’ with.
EVERY HOME IS A GOOD HOME
The safety of your baby is my top priority. From the equipment I use to the posing techniques employed, every decision I make is driven by the utmost consideration for the child's well-being.
BABY'S SAFETY COMES FIRST
Having a baby does so much to our bodies and minds and it is my ultimate goal to value, uplift and support mamas as they navigate this beautiful, yet challenging time.
CENTER THE MONTHER
Having a baby does so much to our bodies and minds and it is my ultimate goal to value, uplift and support mamas as they navigate this beautiful, yet challenging time.
Center the mother
The safety of your baby is my top priority. From the equipment I use to the posing techniques employed, every decision I make is driven by the utmost consideration for the child's well-being.
baby’s safety comes first
This is my motto! My heart breaks when people say their home isn’t photogenic; I have been in hundreds of homes and can promise you that I can work with whatever you’re workin’ with.
Every home is a good home
Every day is different when you bring a baby home and I do everything I can to accommodate parents in whatever way they need, knowing those needs may vary by the second.
Honor the new parents
My commitment to your experience
I know how stressful it may seem to consider letting someone into your space and point a camera at you during your most sleep-deprived time. But I promise you, it’ll feel fun, relaxed, and judgement-free.
You’ll laugh with me, we might cry, and your children will ask when I can come back again. I know it sounds crazy, but your husband may even tell you they had a good time - it’s a common occurrence.
What sets me apart is that these sessions are for you and about you. Yes, of course it’s because of the baby, but my sessions are designed with the entire family in mind, especially the parents. It’s not just a photo session, it’s an experience and one that you deserve to have. At the end of it all, you get beautifully executed and edited images to preserve it all.
you'll walk away with perfectly preserved memories of your family; just as they are now.
A FEW OF MY FAVES
favorite snack
I’m New Jersey through and through! Obviously pizza and a fresh, crispy bagel
what i'm doing
You can usually find me staring at clouds, watering one of my 100 indoor plants, or planning some type of event.
what i'm watching
If the TV is on and the remote is in my hand, the only thing going on is Arrested Development.
favorite places
On a hiking trail, in a thrift store, playing with one of my nieces, or cuddled up with my son.
start planning your newborn session today
Your babies are only newborns once; hold onto those moments forever