The Deserted Village, Winter Family Photos- Berkeley Heights, NJ

December brought a special family session at The Deserted Village in Berkeley Heights, NJ. I have had the privilege of photographing this family for many years, capturing their daughters as they’ve grown up. This session was especially meaningful because it had been a few years since their last family photos, and with the oldest daughter now in college, it felt like the perfect time to update their memories.

With the holidays and college schedules in play, we had a tiny window to work with, but sometimes those shorter sessions make for the most memorable moments. It’s easy to forget to prioritize family photos once the kids are older and off pursuing their own paths. Yet, sessions like this are a beautiful reminder of how important it is to preserve these milestones, no matter how busy life gets. The connection between siblings, even when they’re apart, is something so special to capture.

If you’ve been putting off updated family photos, especially when life gets busier with college and growing kids, let this be your sign to make it happen. These images are more than just photos—they’re memories of a time that passes quickly but deserves to be celebrated and remembered. To this wonderful family, thank you for continuing to trust me with your story year after year. It’s always such a joy to capture these moments together!

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