Outdoor Family Portraits
Your family, exactly as you are right now.
Here's the thing nobody tells you about this season of life: you think you'll remember it. The way your youngest still mispronounces certain words. The gap in your older one's smile. The way they all pile on top of each other on the couch without even thinking about it. You think you'll remember... and then one day you realize you don't, not really. Not the way a photo remembers.
That's why this matters. Not because you need another thing on your wall. Because ten years from now you are going to want to see their faces exactly as they are today. The mess, the joy, the realness of it.
A Fotoplicity session is golden hour light and zero photo-day stress. I'll handle everything... the posing, the timing, the coaxing a genuine smile out of a seven-year-old who has decided today is not the day. You just show up. I'll take care of the rest.
- ✓ 30–45 minute golden hour session · Up to 5 people
- ✓ Location consultation & scouting
- ✓ Complimentary access to an online styling tool — no guessing what to wear
- ✓ Online proofing gallery to review your images
- ✓ 15 fully retouched digital images of your choice
What to Expect
Forget the stiff poses and photo-day stress. My approach is calm, simple, and designed to put everyone at ease — from toddlers to teens and beyond.
- ✓ A guided, low-stress session with gentle posing and genuine laughter
- ✓ A mix of candid & styled portraits that showcase your family's bond
- ✓ Beautiful images that feel real, artistic, and 100% you
Jennifer made us feel so relaxed, and the photos took my breath away. They feel like us.
Once your proofing gallery is ready, you'll have the option to add more. No pressure to decide anything upfront.
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Additional images$75 each
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$2955-image package Your favorite five, fully retouched
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$600+Full gallery Every selectable image, fully retouched · 1-year backup included
Your booking fee reserves your session date and a backup weather date... which means two spots on my calendar are held exclusively for you. Booking fees are non-refundable but fully transferable. If you need to reschedule, your fee moves with you to your new date, as long as we rebook within 60 days.
Life happens, and I get that. Cancellations due to illness, family emergencies, or circumstances genuinely outside your control are always handled with grace... just reach out and we'll figure it out together.
Most sessions take place during golden hour in beautiful local parks across Central New Jersey. Every location is scouted with the light in mind... so wherever we end up, the setting works for you.
- Local parks — Highland Park, New Brunswick, East Brunswick, North Brunswick, Piscataway & Edison
- Beach sessions — available spring & fall... ask me about the location
- Farm sessions — weekdays only... entrance fees, travel fees and permit fees apply
- Have a spot in mind? I'm always open to somewhere new
Let's Find Your Date
I take on a limited number of portrait sessions each month so every family gets my full attention. If you're ready, let's find your date. Not sure yet? Reach out anyway... I'm happy to help you figure it out. No pressure, no obligation.
Start the Conversation📍 Serving East Brunswick, Edison, Highland Park, North Brunswick & beyond · 🎁 Gift cards available
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Think about your favorite family photo and what made it feel timeless. Usually it's simple, coordinated colors… not matching outfits, but a palette that flows. Soft neutrals, earth tones, and muted colors photograph beautifully outdoors. Avoid busy patterns, logos, and anything neon. If you're not sure, reach out before your session... I'm happy to help you pull it together.
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Your booking fee secures both your session date and a backup weather date, so you're covered either way. If the weather doesn't cooperate on your primary date, we simply move to your backup. No extra fees, no stress... just reach out and we'll figure it out together.
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Absolutely. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at outdoor sessions and honestly, some of my favorite family portraits have a dog in them. Just let me know in advance so I can plan accordingly.
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Weekend golden hour slots (especially in the fall) go quickly. If you have a specific date or season in mind, sooner is always better. That said, I do occasionally have last-minute availability, so it's always worth reaching out even if you're not planning ahead.
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Your online proofing gallery is typically ready within 7–10 business days of your session. Once you make your selections, fully retouched images are delivered within 2–3 weeks.
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Yes. Every season has something going for it... fall foliage, spring blooms, summer evenings, winter light. Beach sessions are available spring and fall only. Winter sessions will be rescheduled if temps are below freezing. If you have a season in mind, let's find your date.
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Just reach out and I'll put together a custom quote. Extended family sessions are absolutely something I do... I just handle them individually so the pricing reflects your specific group.
