My Favorite Family Session Locations

BAYNE PARK, MORRISTOWN NJ

Bayne Park is a dog-friendly park located in Morristown, NJ. Its easy access to many picturesque settings makes it the perfect location for tiny tots. The park’s charming stone bridges and a large variety of foliage make it a perfect location for any season.

** no travel fee**

EAST COUNTY RESERVE, WARREN NJ

East County reserve is another beautiful location for family sessions. The park features rolling hills, rustic wooden fences, and a large steal red barn. This location is dog friendly and perfect for active kiddos. There are large places to run around far from any parking lot or busy roads.

** no travel fee**

THE Deserted VILLAGE, WATCHUNG NJ

This beautiful park is on the Watchung Reservation. It’s got everything from open fields to high grass backdrops. I usually start sessions here with a three-minute hike through the forest via a well-defined path to get to a lush green field. It’s trails make it the perfect location for adventurous little ones. Teens might also enjoy this location as it gives them a little time to warm up to having their photos taken. For the really adventurous families, there is a grouping of abandoned houses that look pretty awesome in photos. However, it is a long walk, so I only visit them upon request. This park is also dog friendly :)

** no travel fee**

 AT HOME SESSIONS

Many of my clients choose to have their family sessions at home. This is particularly helpful for newborn sessions, extended family sessions, or if you have small children with the tendency to take unpredictable naps. It gives you the most flexibility possible for getting everyone dressed and ready for your family session. Depending on the location of your home, travel costs may apply.

LOCAL PARKS THAT REQUIRE PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITS

There are a lot of local parks that are beautiful! Some require permits, and some do not allow photography at all. All location permit costs go to the client.

Popular Parks with a Required Potrait Photography Permit:

Willowwood Arboretum, Far Hills NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, Far Hills NJ

Reeves-Reed, Summit NJ

Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown NJ

Colonial Park, Somerset NJ

Natirar, Peapack and Gladstone NJ

Skylands Manor, Ringwood NJ

Parks that forbid Portrait Photography:

Duke Farms, Hillsborough NJ