December 3, 2025

Find The 6 Best Toy Stores In Philadelphia For Your Kids This Holiday Season

As a mom and a small business owner, I’ve really come to appreciate how meaningful it is to shop small—especially during the holidays. Investing in our local shops doesn’t just fill our homes with thoughtful, beautifully made toys; it helps build up the community we’re raising our kids in. If you’re looking for your new […]

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February 5, 2025

10 Thoughtful Gifts for Expectant Parents (That Aren’t Baby Items)

You are here because you are looking for thoughtful gifts for expectant parents. As a mom of two toddlers and a newborn photographer, I’ve seen firsthand just how much love and excitement surrounds the arrival of a new baby. But I also know that expectant parents often need a little extra care and attention for […]

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January 21, 2025

Secrets from a Kennett Square Newborn Photographer: How to Handle Toddler Siblings during Newborn Photos

As a Kennett Square newborn photographer who specializes in capturing those fleeting moments of a newborn’s first days, one of the most delightful and sometimes challenging dynamics to navigate is a session that includes a toddler sibling. Toddlers bring so much personality, curiosity, and energy to the studio, which can result in incredibly heartfelt images—if […]

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a stylish father sits on a black painted backdrop holding his 5 year old daughter in his arms while she giggles and his wife holds on to his left arm and smiles at their daughter

January 17, 2025

7 Charming Kids Clothing Stores in the Philadelphia Suburbs

As a family photographer and mom of two young kids, I am always on the look out for kids clothing stores and boutiques that offer something out of the ordinary. While I definitely am no stranger to the Target kids section, I always found the boys section to be so lacking. This is what initially […]

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October 25, 2024

Top 5 Online Dress Shops for Stunning Fall Family Photos Outfit Ideas

A round up of some of our top online dress shops for Fall Family Photos Outfit Ideas

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January 17, 2024

Timeless Summer Longwood Gardens Family Portraits in Philadelphia PA

There is something about Longwood Gardens family photography that totally has my heart. I photographed Veronica and Scott in Philadelphia for their engagement session many years ago. They live in the city but got married in Texas. Because of that, we really wanted to highlight their love of the city. Even then, I knew they […]

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December 11, 2023

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Pure Joy Unveiled: Dive into the Delight of a Studio Newborn Session by Media PA’s Premier Photographer

Welcome to the world, Luca! I adored working with this sweet family to capture their studio newborn photos in Media PA. These three were easily  the sweetest little family and Carley and Matt have fallen so easily into their new roles as Mom and Dad. Carley decided a studio session would be ideal for their […]

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December 7, 2023

Choosing the Perfect Philadelphia Maternity Photographer for your Winter Baby

Step into the intimate world of Le Papillon by Samantha Jay Photography, where the winter chill is replaced with the warm embrace of a cozy haven. Inside our private studio, snowflakes may be falling outside, but inside, it’s a sanctuary of comfort and joy. As a Philadelphia maternity photographer, I meet so many beautiful families. […]

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October 30, 2023

parents snuggle with new baby during Philadelphia newborn portraits

Philadelphia Newborn Portraits with Acclaimed PA Newborn Photographer | Baby Reed

The Philadelphia newborn portraits truly have my heart because of my love for new parents, Kimberly and Shane. I’ve worked with this sweet couple several times over the last few years. Together, we’ve documented their engagement session, COVID elopement, bigger wedding celebration, and their maternity session at Longwood Gardens. Now, they’ve welcomed their darling baby […]

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September 26, 2023

Family Photo Outfit Ideas in Glen Mills, PA with Philly Family Photographer Samantha Jay

Family Photo Outfit Ideas Inspiration for a Mom planning her session I absolutely adore this family! Juliet is one of my membership clients. I photographed her mother’s maternity portraits, as well as Juliet’s newborn and this 6 month milestone baby photo session. In the fall, we’ll even be capturing her first birthday session at Longwood […]

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