February 5, 2025

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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 Philadelphia 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 […]

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a pregnant mother lays on her side on a cream colored rug in a romantic flowing floral dress. she holds her pregnant belly and smiles lovingly at the camera during her maternity photoshoot with fine art photographer Samantha Jay in Philadelphia

January 24, 2025

When Should You Book Your Newborn Photoshoot? Tips from a Main Line Newborn Photographer

When to Book a Newborn Photographer: Tips for Planning Ahead Welcoming a new baby is such an incredible milestone, filled with moments you’ll want to hold onto forever. As a newborn photographer, I love helping families preserve those fleeting early days with heartfelt, timeless images. Booking your newborn photoshoot can be a meaningful part of […]

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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 Philadelphia 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 […]

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January 14, 2025

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Discover the Best 8 Indoor Playground spaces for Winter Activities with kids in the Philly Area

The Best Indoor Playgrounds Near You to Get Your Kids Out of the House This Winter Whether you’re looking for a way to burn off your children’s boundless energy on a rainy day or seeking a fun, climate-controlled environment for playdates, Philadelphia boasts a variety of fantastic indoor playgrounds. These spaces offer safe, engaging environments […]

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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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March 23, 2023

parents sit with elderly dog and newborn baby boy on bed during PA newborn portraits at home

Phoenixville PA Newborn Portraits at Home with Philadelphia Newborn Photographer

I recently had the joy of capturing Jackson and his family (including his big brother dog Leland!) in their Phoenixville PA newborn portraits at home. This little guy was a great sleeper and very peaceful, which made our session even more relaxed and enjoyable. I loved getting to know this entire family better while we […]

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March 22, 2023

Philadelphia Studio Newborn Session

Welcome to the world, Brynlee! I had the honor of photographing sweet Brynlee’s Philadelphia studio newborn session this year to celebrate her arrival. She and her parents, Kelley and Joe, were just so wonderful to work with. Their studio newborn portraits turned out beautifully – and we had a lot of fun planning them so […]

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February 27, 2023

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In-Home Newborn Portraits

James is Christina and Greg’s first baby and he was an absolute angel during our in-home newborn portraits. He slept like a champ and was so settled the whole time! This is part of why I encourage parents to schedule their newborn session between the first 7-10 days of their baby’s arrival home. Babies at […]

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February 22, 2023

Media PA Lifestyle Newborn Session with Philly PA Newborn Photographer 

Welcome to the world, Baby Bowen! I’ve been waiting to meet this little guy since I began working with his parents, Kristen and Jesse. They chose a shortened membership plan through Le Papillon, which meant that we photographed Kristen’s maternity session and a newborn session when Bowen arrived. His Media PA lifestyle newborn session did […]

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