Capturing Milestones: Celebrating Baby’s First Birthday in Scotch Plains There is a profound kind of magic in watching a family grow through the lens of a camera. As a photographer, one of the greatest honors I can receive is returning clients—families who invite me back into their lives to document chapter after chapter of their...
A special 1st Birthday mini portrait session They say the days are long, but the years are short—and absolutely nothing proves that more than a baby’s first birthday at their 1st Birthday mini portrait session! It feels like just yesterday this sweet little one was a tiny newborn, and now, they are sitting up, smiling,...
Mini vs. Custom Photography: Finding Your Perfect Session Fit Choosing a photographer is the first step, but deciding how you want your session to look and feel is where the real fun begins! Two of the most popular ways to work with me are Mini Sessions and Full Custom (or Premium) Sessions. While both give...
There is something incredibly special about a career coming full circle. Especially when I get to host a customizable newborn photoshoot in Scotch Plains. While Scotch Plains is home to my brand new studio, but I grew up in New Providence, NJ. Last week, I had the joy of welcoming a new addition from a...
Capturing the Spark: A Dating Session in Metuchen with the Multi-Faceted “R” There’s a certain magic that happens when a client walks into a dating photos session and immediately sets the tone with a mix of high-energy ambition and a totally “down for anything” vibe. That was exactly the case with R during our recent...
There is a specific kind of energy that comes with a Mini Session day (fast-paced, high-energy, and full of variety). My most recent event in April was no exception! I had the pleasure of hosting six headshot clients and one very dapper young man for his Communion portraits right here in the Scotch Plains area....
Dapper & Divine: Frankie’s First Holy Communion Portraits There is a special kind of magic that happens when my “professional headshot” world collides with milestone family moments. On the 17th, I hosted a Headshot Mini Event, and while many came for business branding, little Frankie arrived to steal the show in his dapper white suit...
The Art of Becoming: Personal Branding Portraits with Liv There are people you meet in high school who you just know are destined for big things. But seeing that “greatness” evolve from the classroom into a life of profound depth is a rare gift. Recently, I had the honor of getting Liv behind my lens...
From Styling to Stillness: Janine Garrubbo Brings Sound Healing to Maplewood We all know Anthony Garubo Salon as the heartbeat of style in Maplewood. It’s where we go to feel seen, pampered, and refreshed. But lately, something even more transformative has been happening within those familiar walls. I am so excited to share a beautiful...
Capturing the Magic: Our Twin Girls Cake Smash in Scotch Plains! Thinking about a cake smash session for your little ones? They are one of my absolute favorites, and capturing the pure joy (and inevitable mess!) of this major milestone is always so special. Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming two absolute dolls into...
WelcomeJoan Marie is an award winning Fine Art Portrait Photographer serving Scotch Plains, NJ and the surrounding Tri-State area. Joan specializes in Newborn, Child, Pet, High School, Family, Dating Profile and Corporate Headshot Photography. Joan prides herself in the products and personalized services she offers her Clients. She is utterly in love with photography and can't wait to share it with you.
Love my Poochie Boy, Mr Pickles 🥒 We share a home and now we also share Thyroid Disease 🫠
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Love my Poochie Boy, Mr Pickles 🥒 We share a home and now we also share Thyroid Disease 🫠
