New Jersey Small Town Vibes


I live a 200 year old building in Swedesboro NJ. It's everything you'd think it would be. There are bats in the attic and raccoons in the dumpster. I have a ghost in my room, but she only comes (in peace) when I have bad dreams. The building rattles so much from the passing traffic on this main street that things on my shelves eventually rattle enough to completely move from where I had once displayed them. My heater sounds like someone is opening the door when it kicks on and no matter how much it runs, it's always cold in here. And the truth is, I couldn't be happier. I haven't been this happy in ages. There's something to be said about a fresh start and a place of your own.

Today I ran to Target so I can “Boo” my neighbors. Lol I love stuff like that! I am going to pack up these little goody bags and leave them on front doors, but before I do that, I wanted to share a photo session I have been reminiscing about for years. We shot in beautiful, charming, adorable, Cape May NJ. It's a living movie set. I miss it soooo much! Especially in the off season. In fact, all the beaches are glorious in the off season and I was so lucky I got to live near the beach for every season. Ahhhhhh! Anyhow, back to thinking about old buildings, Cape May NJ is just a dream and so is this family who has been with me for many years. This is an oldie but a goody and deserves to be shared. It's the perfect time of year to catch a good day and make memories like these. Both this sweet family and I had to move away from Cape May and that's what makes these images even more special to us both. We actually ended up only a town or two away from each other after our moves. How cool is that!

A relaxed outdoor family portrait session on fallen leaves in an autumn park setting.
A candid family portrait session showing playful moments on a white blanket in a park during autumn.
A toddler in a blue dress sits on a white blanket during an outdoor autumn photoshoot.
Black and white diptych of intimate family moments captured during an outdoor photo session.
Black and white collage of joyful family portraits taken during an outdoor autumn session.
Black and white images showing tender interactions during a family photo session in a park.
Close up portrait during an outdoor family photo session in a blue patterned dress.
Candid moments of interaction between family members during an outdoor photo session.
Black and white portrait of family members sharing a tender moment in a park setting.
Sweet interaction between family members playing together during an outdoor photo session.
A touching outdoor family portrait session showing tender moments between child and parent in a park setting.
A series of candid shots showing a child playing with a blanket on grass in an autumn park.
A black and white photo of a small child walking through a park holding a stuffed toy.
A black and white diptych showing a child exploring along a Victorian-style fence.
Diptych of a child looking through wrought iron fence with historic Victorian building in background.
Family photoshoot showing playful moments near a historic building with ornate architecture.
Sweet family moment captured on sidewalk with Victorian architecture in background.
Candid family photo showing joyful interaction on a tree-lined sidewalk.
Split image showing family walking together along historic fenced pathway.
Black and white portrait of family sharing intimate moment in front of Victorian mansion.
Family portrait session in front of a beautiful Victorian home with ornate white trim and balconies.
A charming Victorian house exterior with ornate railings and a delightful playful scene on the porch.
Elegant Victorian mansion with ornate balconies and detailed white trim against a cloudy sky.
Black and white photos of a child playing on a Victorian porch with white picket fencing.
Lifestyle family photoshoot in front of a historic Victorian home with fall foliage.
Black and white photo of a family walking together in front of barn-style garage doors.
Black and white diptych of a child in a dress playing outdoors with joyful expressions.
Collection of candid family walking photos on a brick pathway near a garage.
A joyful scene on a brick pathway with casual family interaction.
Fall decorative scene with pumpkins and yellow mums flanking a child in a patterned dress.
Black and white candid family portrait showing joyful moments and laughter together.
Collection of black and white family moments at a cottage with flowers and gardens.
Black and white double portrait showing tender family moments and embraces.
Young child in navy dress looking at vintage carriage on city sidewalk.
Family standing together on foggy beach during cloudy day.
Playful beach portraits of family enjoying time together on overcast day.