We here at Wonder Time know a thing or two about getting great images of babies before they are born. What about once the baby arrives? Then it’s time for a great photographer! We decided to compile a list of our favorites, and our client’s favorites. In the current pandemic state of affairs we all want to know that we are staying safe and doing what’s best, especially when it comes to our little ones.
Newborn photographers have always been and always will be keeping everything as safe and sanitized as possible. The photographers below submitted a short paragraph describing what makes them stand out and a link to their website. We present for your consideration: Top 11 Maternity & Newborn Photography Studios in the Delaware Valley.
1. Image is Everything Studios
This South Jersey newborn portrait studio provides a photographic experience like nothing else in the area! Image is Everything Studios goes above and beyond for to make their customers’ experiences safe while still being enjoyable, something that every parent can appreciate these days.
“We take so many precautions now, and always have. Your family’s health and safety is our main concern…”
Located in Pitman, NJ – Image is Everything Studios have 20 years of combined experience in creating breathtaking maternity and newborn portraits! They offers a full tour on their website as well as a comprehensive rundown on how they keep their studio one of the safest places you can bring your baby during their first few weeks of life.
2. Sugar Love Studio
Sitting right in the heart of Haddonfield, NJ is this health-conscious newborn photography studio; Sugar Love Studio also takes the safety of your baby very seriously. Mindy, the owner, uses an air purifier during all sessions and then utilizesa UV ozone germicidal lamp after each session is complete! Not too many new photographers are sanitizing with UV lights, which Mindy says is one of the things that sets her apart from her competition.
“I specialize in newborns and mamas-to-be, but also love working with children and families. My work is done either in my downtown Haddonfield, NJ studio or on location using natural light.”
3. Rachel Gregory Photography
Rachel Gregory Photography is located in Phoenixville, PA and provides newborn photography for Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. This studio has been lovingly curated with newborns, mothers to be and families in mind. It’s very cozy and conveniently accesible – located in a shopping center with LOTS of parking. Rachel Gregory Photography specializes in creating one-of-a-kind photo albums, fine art portraits and wall art of your little ones. Our clients come back time after time, we really do feel like a family!
Something that makes this family photography studio stand out is the fact that they offer complete wardrobes for maternity sessions and newborn sessions which means the only person that mom needs to worry about dressing is dad! They take care of the rest, offering professional hair and make up services as well. Wow!
4. Saykiss Photography
Saykiss Photography creates print and digital portaits of your newborn that simply leave parents speechless. The studio is located in Burlington, NJ which makes it a convenient photography studio for parents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey alike. One of the perks of being a Saykiss Photography client is that they offer a baby plan which allows newborns to come back at 6 months, 1 year and 2 years at a significantly discounted rate! Owner Sarah Young also tells us that she is currently working on making onesies for each baby to take home after their session, a wonderful personalized touch.
“I do have a VIP group as well for all of my clients that I can use to connect with them, offer discounts and let them know upcoming events such as mini [sessions], etc. I do a lot for grieving mothers as well as I have lost a child myself.”
5. Roxann Thomas Photography
Roxann Thomas – the namesake of Roxann Thomas Photography (based out of Lindenwold, New Jersey) – prides herself on the long lasting relationships she’s developed with her clients over the last 7 years of being in business. And that business is booming, according to the talented photographer/owner.
Photographing over 500 newborns in her career, Roxann Thomas Photography says that if there’s one thing that’s definitively exclusive to their business it’s that they have experience with capturing beautiful newborn photos – no easy task considering the fussiness of their subjects. But newborns are what inspired Roxann Thomas to get into this business in the first place.
“I truly love what I do and it is an honor to capture your priceless memories so you have them to treasure always!”
6. Endless Smiles
Haddonfield, NJ is the home to Endless Smiles, a newborn photography studio that puts emphasis on artistry and attention to detail. One testament to that fact is that every newborn photoshoot is attended by a train newborn assistant to ensure your baby always has someone right next to them. This guarantees safety, comfort, and also helps Endless Smiles get some incrediby beautiful photos of your precious little one.
Going the extra mile, Endless Smiles also allows parents to pick the colors and props for their sessions to guarantee they get the colors they want. Every single session is customized to exactly how you prefer!
7. Janice Morse Portraits
If you’re looking for luxurious, magazine style portaits of your newborn look no further than Janice Morse Portaits. This boutique photpgraphy studio has been in the business for 16 years, which is rare for a newborn photographer according to Janice Morse herself.
“My clients not only get beautiful portraits heirlooms but they get a whole experience and even some newborn tips!”
Janice says she loves to form a relationship with the families who come to her studio, which has resulted in her being able to photograph the entire family as it continues to grow over the years. She also stresses the value and importance of printed portaits which is why she doesn’t offer a digital-only option. All of Jaince Morse’s clients walk away with an album, portrait box and/or wall art of their baby and they are treated as heirlooms to be cherished and not kept hidden away on a hard drive.
In short, Janice Morse Portaits creates the type of portaits that families will want on their walls all year round.
8. Saje Photography
If you’re looking for a themed newborn photography session, Saje Photography in Cherry Hill, NJ is the studio for you!
Owner and photographer Amy Ortiz loves creating a theme to showcase the unique personality of each family as well as their adorable new addition, as you can see in the photo above. As she puts it, “Time flies so fast with a little one, it is truly special to help preserve memories of those first few day/weeks for my wonderful clients.”
But Saje Photography also specializes in providing South Jersey and Philadelphia moms-to-be with breathtaking maternity photography as well! Offering dresses for moms of all sizes, Saje Photography aims to make any expecting mom who comes into the studio feel, “like a goddess.” From providing the dresses to offering hair and makeup at the studio, Saje Photography is an all-inclusive destination for any family seeking both newborn and maternity photography.
9. Wonderland Portrait Boutique
With an emphasis on “classy” versus “trendy,” Wonderland Portrait Boutique in Feasterville-Trevose, PA strives to deliver newborn photographs so beautiful your friends and family will wnat to know where you had them done. As a true boutique studio, Wonderland Portrait Boutique provides physical photo albums and wall art to showcase your little one rather than just digital photos. Dana, the creative force behind Wonderland Portrait Boutique is determined to create a “wow” image that will hang on your wall for years to come, even offering designing a “family wall” for your home!
Dana shoots in a self-described “light, bright, air style with pops of color for a bit of fun.” The results are apparent the second you see her newborn photos! And if you’re a fan of her style, she even has a baby plan to help you document your child’s first year. Yes, that also includes a family photo session!
10. Bridget Horgan Bell Photography
If you’re looking for a newborn photographer who not only has experience and knowledge, but also the patience required to capture gorgeous photos of you little one, Bridget Horgan Bell Photography has all that and more! Located in Cherry Hill, NJ, families have been coming to Bridget Horgan Bell since 2010. This has allowed her to photograph countless newborns and expecting mothers from all over the Delaware Valley, a fact that should make any new parent feel comfortable in trusting their baby in her creative hands.
“Parents should be comfortable to ask questions about safety prior to their session.”
Safety and comfort are two things Bridget Horgan Bell takes extremely seriously. She knows that for new parents looking for a newborn photographer, safety is a big concern. Currently, there are no standard safety regulations for newborn photography. Getting those really cute swaddled photos in baskets, buckets and bowls, require patience, experience and knowledge – all of which she has in spades.
11. Blueprint Photography
For over 10 years, Blueprint Photography has been specializing in newborn, maternity and family portraits for Delaware Valley residents from their studio in Newark, Delaware. Blueprint Photography is owned and operated by Jamie, a former elementary school teacher with a master’s degree in elementary education who took her skills and love of working with children to start a business where she’s able to make these precious early years last forever in breathtaking photographs.
Blueprint Photography is all about creating a fun and comfortable experience for your baby (and you), and Jamie is a self-described “baby whisperer” who assures parents that she will create the most stunning and timeless images of your newborn or baby that will make you gush with that “crazy in-love” feeling that you never knew existed before you had your baby.
