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, I have walked in your shoes. 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. And 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, 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.  

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.

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THE RELAXED Family portrait EXPERIENCE




up to 60 Minutes of Shooting Time
Outdoor Location of Your Choice
Complimentary Styling
Up to 8 Family Members
High Resolution Retouched Digital Images


Large group?  Additional Family Members $35/pp
Travel fee may apply outside of Ocean County, NJ








Upgrade your session to include a 2-3 minute film in addition to your photo gallery.  

$1000

Upgrade your session to include a 2-3 minute film in addition to your photo gallery.  

All SESSIONS start approx. 90 mins before sunset

**Sunrise sessions available Tuesday mornings 

Half Sessions

Half Sessions are a shorter version of my Relaxed Family Portrait Sessions — perfect for families who want beautiful, natural images with less time commitment.

Because these sessions are offered before or after my full sunset sessions, they are released in limited quantities.


What to Expect
  • Short & Sweet:  Up to 20 minutes of shooting time, beginning approximately 2 hours before sunset.
  • Best for Immediate Families:  Ideal for a single family, older children, or babies. Toddlers often benefit from the extra time and flexibility of a full session.
  • Location is Pre-Selected:  Half sessions take place at my scheduled session location. You’ll meet me there at your assigned time.
  • Earlier Beach Timing:  Since these take place before sunset, the beach may be more active and we may photograph closer to the dunes rather than the water, depending on conditions.
  • Full Gallery Included:  You’ll receive all of your retouched, high-resolution images to download — typically around 40 images.
  • Availability:  Half Sessions are only offered on select dates once my full sessions are scheduled.  Please reach out via email to join the waitlist!  


If your kids need a little extra time to warm up, or you'd love flexibility in location and timing, my full Relaxed Family Portrait Sessions are always the best experience.

$550

2026 Relaxed Family Portrait Sessions 

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