Skylands Manor at the NJ Botanical Gardens was the perfect backdrop for this family session of grandparents, four sisters, and their families. I might be biased, but I truly think that family sessions make the best Christmas or Birthday gifts – and here’s the proof! These photos will be cherished for years to come!

During the Christmas season when we started planning this photo shoot, they asked for a spring session in northern NJ and I knew that the botanical gardens wouldn’t disappoint. We were there in May while the azaleas were in full bloom in front of Skylands Manor. It was so beautiful! Everyone wore outfits that complimented moms blouse and the whole shoot came together wonderfully with all of the different family groupings. We took photos at the manor and then nearby in the field as the sun set and the kids played. It was perfect! At the end I even received a rave review from one of the youngest kids, “I loved the girl who took the pictures!” 


…and this last photo is absolutely one for the 2025 blooper reel!