Though you might not want to document all that much about 2020, don’t let that get in the way of capturing your family right now since – pandemic or not – time is flying and your kids will never be this little again. (Hard to believe, but actually true.) And there’s no better time for family photo shoots than fall. The leaves! The colors! The sweaters! Plus, since it’s all outdoors, you can have a real-deal pro safely shoot your crew and provide you with prints to spruce up the walls of all those rooms you’re seeing so much of these days. Here are some of our favorite area photographers ready to create the perfect fall sesh for your fam.
Lucky Eden Studio Photographers: Co-owners (and friends!) Sara and Katie have 20 years combined photography experience and backgrounds in early intervention and teaching.
Style: Lucky Eden focuses on capturing natural, beautiful, everyday moments in picturesque locations while making the experience fun and stress-free.
Settings: Various outdoor spots including Stokes Farm in Old Tappan.
Fall Offerings: Fall Sunset Sessions at Stokes Farm: $600 for 15 digital files. (Lucky Eden will take $150 off if you mention Bergen Mama!) Fall and Winter Mini Sessions: $325 for three digital files, $475 for all digital files.
Inquire online or by phone at 201-477-0082, or email [email protected] for more info.
Tammy Tarabola PhotographyPhotographer: Tammy Tarabola started as a hobbyist a decade ago, finally leaving the corporate world in 2016 to launch her photography business.
Style: Emotive, artistic, and soulful storytelling using natural and available light.
Settings: Client backyards, area parks, urban settings, and Central Park on Sundays.
Fall Offerings: Fall mini photo sessions from September through the first week of December. Includes a 30-minute session, 10 fully-edited, hi-res digital files, and an online gallery for $350; upgrade to 20 images plus four 5x7 prints for $495.
Inquire online, call 201.983.2456, or email [email protected].
Kristen Maus Photography Photographer: Kristen Maus opened her studio in 2014 to specialize in families and weddings.
Style: Kristen opts to keep things simple and relaxed, in order to capture families in their best light in a natural and bright setting.
Settings: Usually various parks around Bergen County. Mini-session locations will be announced closer to date.
Fall Offerings: 20-minute mini sessions on October 24th (rain date October 25th) and November 7th (rain date November 8th). Includes online gallery plus print release. $200 for five digital files; $300 for 20 digital files.
Inquire online, by phone at 201.926.1666, or email [email protected].
Ruffles + Trains PhotographyPhotographer: Erin Galardi has 15 years of experience and established her business in 2017.
Style: Erin calls herself a “low volume-high quality” photographer whose work was changed by quarantine (She took three and a half months off from social media to hone her style). She works with one client a day, giving each family her full attention and hand-editing her galleries.
Settings: Frequently woodsy areas around Wayne, as well as Montclair, West Milford, and Ridgewood, depending on vibe the client is seeking.
Fall Offerings: Fall sunset shoots run from mid-September through the first week in November. 10 digital files and $50 print credit, $350; 15 digital files and $100 print credit, $475; Full gallery (35+ images) and $150 print credit, $650.
Inquire by phone at 201.709.9463 or email [email protected].
Little Nest PortraitsPhotographers: A team of moms all about creating an easy and fun photography experience for busy families.
Style: capturing family relationships in a fun, fresh, and modern setting to create photographic heirlooms
Settings: Area parks including the duck pond at Saddle River County Park, Van Nest Square Memorial Park, a 600-acre pumpkin patch, and Little Nest’s on-location Cozy Cottage in Ho-Ho-Kus.
Fall Offerings: Digital packages for fall photo sessions range from $395 to $595. Bergen Mama readers get $50 off the deposit (normally $195) that can be applied to any package.
Book here for the Bergen Mama discount. Email [email protected] or call 201.670.6378 with inquires.
Giella Barbara PhotographyPhotographers: Cassie and Renee are award-winning newborn, children, and family photographers with nine years of combined experience.
Style: Fun and lighthearted sessions to capture the little things.
Settings: Bergen County parks with ponds, foot bridges, trees and forests as the backdrop.
Fall Offerings: Fall Petite Sessions will be held October 17th and 18th (with additional dates available for those interested), and include 10 edited, digital photos for $425.
Inquire online, call 551.206.7256 or 201.304.2001, or email [email protected].
Elise Campbell PhotographyPhotographer: Elise Campbell is a Bergen Mama herself, and has captured families, newborns, pets and special events for years.
Style: Elise Campbell specializing in capturing the essence of her subjects, meeting with families prior to the session to more deeply connect and discuss your vision.
Settings: Various outdoor spots
Fall Offerings: $175 Short & Sweet Session fee. After the session, Elise Campbell has an in-studio viewing and ordering session to choose images. Mention Bergen Mama when you book and receive a $100 credit when you place your order!
Visit her website or by phone at 201-724-8482
