Thank you so much for your interest in booking a mini session with me this fall!  

These mini sessions are perfect for:
   - holiday card photos
   - "change the date" pictures
   - celebrating a new family member (including bumps & pets!)
   - new photos of you and your loved ones just because

WHAT IS A MINI SESSION?  
A mini session is a shortened photo shoot at a designated location allowing me to photograph several families all in one day!  I have a few mini session dates that are taking place in  separate locations throughout this fall -- be sure to check the full schedule below and choose the booking link for the specific location you're interested in!  

Please note pricing varies by location due to permit fees and travel!

Mini sessions are for immediate family only - and pups too (at some locations only) due to the limited time/flexibility. If you're looking for a full family session or an  extended family session let me know and we can schedule something separately. 
Mini sessions in alternate locations and/or on dates not listed below are not available.  

photography

My Style -- Relaxed Family Portraits  

They grow up so fast. We hear that so much it’s become cliche. But it’s so. dang. true. As a mom of three crazy kids — Max, Ryan and Baer — I have walked in your shoes (I’m still in them, if you’re a size 7 1/2, I’m happy to let you wear mine!). We walk around capturing everything on our phones — but those photos often stay right there on the screen. Never printed or hung on the wall and likely not taken to be passed down to our kids one day. We are the memory keepers (add that to your long list of responsibilities that come with being a mom). 

I provide a fun, laid back and easy photography experience for your family. I love to hang out with the crazy kids who have way too much energy (i’ll try to tire them out for you too!). The ones that laugh at my bad jokes (or stare blankly at me, that’s fun too). The shy kids, the loud kids, the funny kids, the bossy kids, the sweet and kind kids — I love them all. I love to capture their personalities and share those preserved moments with you to cherish forever. To print and pass down. To update those photos on the wall. To share with friends and family.  

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD IS FAMILY AND LOVE.

PS - your session may feel like chaos.  I promise you I will work to get you beautiful images of your family in this season of life.  My goal is that you see your gallery and think "she's a magician"  -- but it's what I do best.  It will likely feel hard for you at the session -- your kids will not listen (regardless of how lucrative that bribe you're holding over them may seem) -- you will want to yell at them and you may even leave embarrassed.  Please please please don't worry.  Trust me - regardless of how terrible it may feel (I hope it doesn't - but not going to lie -- a mini session is chaos!!) it'll be great.  I've got you! 

Hey there,

I'm Amanda

I’m a laid back mom, rarely the “better half” to my husband, and a beach loving photographer. I grew up in North Jersey and moved to Connecticut for college where I studied psychology. Unrelated to my major, I worked for 10+ years in the finance industry and after 15 years of living and loving Fairfield County — decided to pack up our 3 kids, dog and 2 cats, sell our Southport home, and head down the shore! We now spend our days on the Barnegat Bay enjoying the simple pleasures that most people only get to enjoy for a week or two while on vacation.

I’m well versed in Paw Patrol, Fortnite and LOL’s.

BOY MOM, GIRL MOM, DOG MOM, CAT MOM -- ALL THE MOMS. 



30 Minutes of Shooting Time
Complimentary Styling
Unlimited High Resolution Retouched Digital Images

$375

CROSS ESTATE GARDENS - family SESSIONS - Bernardsville nj

Sunday September 20th ONLY - Rain date tbd

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I am SO excited to be able to offer a few longer family sessions in Northern NJ this year!!!  Cross Estate Gardens is a BEAUTIFUL picturesque location with architectural detail and manicured gardens throughout.  This is an exclusive event - I won't be able to add any additional sessions here once they're gone.  These sessions are double the length of a mini session -- I can't wait to make double the memories!  

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15 Minutes of Shooting Time
Complimentary Styling
Immediate Family Only
15+ High Resolution Retouched Digital Images

$275

HELLO AUTUMN MINI SESSIONS - CHATHAM NJ

Saturday 10/17 (rain date:  10/20) 
Sunday 10/25 (Rain date: 11/1)
Saturday 11/7 (Rain Date: 11/8) 

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Exact location shared prior to session - ALL LOCATIONS Will be within 30 minutes of chatham nj
(example:  Watchung reservation, loantaka brook, bayne park)  Samples images are not where we'll be shooting. 
Location will be decided closer to session to optimize fall foliage!!!

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COASTAL FALL MINI SESSIONS   
TOMS RIVER NJ


15 Minutes of Shooting Time
Complimentary Styling
Immediate Family Only
Pets Welcome
15+ High Resolution Retouched Digital Images

$200

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18

RAIN DATE:  Monday 10/19

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Exact location shared prior to session - samples images are from where we'll be shooting

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Tree Farm Mini Sessions  - Jackson NJ


15 Minutes of Shooting Time
Complimentary Styling
Immediate Family Only
Pets Welcome
15+ High Resolution Retouched Digital Images
Snow Machine 

$225

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14

RAIN DATE:  11/15

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EXACT LOCATION SHARED PRIOR TO SESSION - SAMPLES IMAGES ARE FROM WHERE WE'LL BE SHOOTING

Full payment is due at time of booking.  You must be available for the date AND raindate.  There are no refunds if you need to cancel after you've booked.  You do not need a paypal account to pay online -- click the submit button which will bring up the option to use paypal OR pay with a credit card (paypal is just the processor).  

Once you pay your session fee, there are no additional charges for your session or your digital images. 

Number of images is not limited by anything other than the time of our session and the "cooperation" of the subject(s).  I say "cooperation" lightly and in quotes because let's be honest -- kids don't cooperate, especially when we want/need them too.  I fully understand that and it's my jam.  I've got you.  I do ask for our priority of images (posed vs. candid, etc) so if we run into any hiccups we can work to get what you want the most in the limited time we have available!!  

All sessions include an online gallery of high-resolution, retouched, digital images -- ready for you to download.  You have rights to use them for all personal uses -- print them wherever you'd like, create holiday cards, share on social media/etc.  Optionally you can purchase prints, holiday cards and other print products directly from your gallery!  This is an additional cost and is not required.  Pricing for a la carte items is below -- full instructions and extensive list of products are provided when your gallery is delivered.   

Sneak peeks are available within 48 hours on social media (you can opt in if desired).  Full galleries are delivered within 3 weeks of your session.  

Faq's

A LA CARTE OPTIONS

4x6 Print - $4
5x7 Print - $6
8x10 Print - $10
11x14 Mounted Print - $30
16x20 Canvas - $200
keepsake glass Box with 100 Prints - $350
8x8 Linen Album - $350
10x10 Linen Album - $450
12x12 Linen Album - $550
* Each album includes a base of 15 spreads

Please note NJ sales tax will be added. to all printed products 

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