If you’re anything like me, your camera roll is full of photos of your people, but not as many of you with them. Let's change that, and freeze time for a moment with photos you will treasure forever.
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welcome, friend!
northern new jersey family and newborn photographer
I’m Aly–I’m a follower of Jesus, a wife to a wonderful man, and a sentimental boy mom living and photographing families in northern NJ. This season of life for me is mainly about teaching, snuggling, and playing with our three little boys (including one newborn--he was still in the belly in this photo!), but in the margins between diaper changing, meal making, reading children's books, and picking up toys, you can find me playing board games or pickleball with friends or simply chatting with people I love over yummy food.
I love to connect with people, get to know their stories, and help them to savor the gift of the present moment with the ones they love. I’m passionate about capturing genuine joy, warmth and connection, and creating images that reflect your family's personality and will stand the test of time.
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celebrating the gift of family through genuine, warm, and timeless photography
it's the belly laughs, the tight squeezes, the tiny fingers and toes, the toothless smiles, and the delight in just being together that bring me so much joy.
i want to help you to savor and remember this moment with the ones you love most, in all its mundane, messy, and magical beauty.
"If we could give Aly 10 stars we would. I was apprehensive about doing a photoshoot right after giving birth to our baby boy. I was feeling extremely self-conscious ahead of time but Aly made the whole experience beyond easy. She is a beautiful soul with a warm approach and that helped. The pictures came out beautifully and her attention to detail was unmatched (not to mention getting them to us so quickly)."
reggiani family
"We had so much fun making these memories with Aly! Her enthusiasm and love for others shines through her work. Her ideas and the moments she created for us will be cherished in our photos forever! She was so patient and energetic to match our kids' energy! For anyone wanting an easy, fun and memorable photoshoot, we will always recommend her!”
tillou family
“So very grateful for this dear friend who captured precious moments in the whirlwind of our life right now! Aly made sure we knew what to expect going into the day, and, unsurprisingly, her gentle nature and thoughtfulness made all of us so comfortable in front of the camera."
gaeta family
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sukhu family
"Aly truly understands the art of capturing moments that last a lifetime. Her creativity and ability to make us feel comfortable during the session was remarkable, and she definitely captured our little girl's personality in every image. If you’re looking for a photographer who combines skill, passion, and exceptional service, we will always recommend Aly Jacobs Photography."
