Maegan Dougherty Photography » Mini Session

Thankful | Montclair, NJ Photographer

maegan — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:13:50 +0000

Woke up early to the sound of my blackberry alarm blaring downstairs. Thought I’d go back to bed, but decided to stay up since I am so productive in the early mornings. Then I thought of this family whose session I haven’t blogged yet.

They have so many reasons to be thankful this year. Not long ago, they were hoping to add to their family of three. A few short years later, they are a family of six, with a caring and generous big brother, a fun and friendly 5 1/2 year old, and two precious, beautiful little girls.

Mom won a mini session with me this fall and it happened to be during the week that their son’s adoption was finalized. I was honored to be a small part of the celebration. Unfortunately, Dad was away that weekend, and I had to cut our shoot a little bit short when I got a call from Paul that he and Xander were on the way to the hospital. (Xander had his first bicycle accident and needed stitches on his chin. He was so brave and is all better now!)

Mom was completely understanding and texted me later to make sure everything was okay. She’s one of those people you could just talk to all day and who so obviously adores her family and is absolutely wonderful to every member.

Here are some of the pictures from our time together…

Last Thanksgiving we enjoyed a quiet day at home catered by Whole Foods. Today we’re looking forward to a relaxing, sweatpants-wearing day with family and new friends. Have a happy day, everyone! I’m so thankful to you for reading my blog!

Beautiful Family | Mini Sessions in Northern New Jersey

maegan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:16:41 +0000

I was so looking forward to my mini session with this beautiful family this year. The pictures from their session last year (click here to see!) are some of my favorites ever. Their adorable little girl has also made several appearances in this year’s Under The Nile catalogs and on their website.

Fall Family Fun

maegan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:27:52 +0000

I met this sweet family last year when I went to their house for a combo family and extended family session. I was so happy to see them again this past weekend. We met at Van Vleck in Montclair for a mini session and had lots of fun! They are such cuties!

Be sure to leave a comment below. Last time they got 48!!!

Brothers

maegan — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:59:48 +0000

Last weekend I spent some time at Van Vleck House and Gardens with these two cute boys and their parents. Years ago I photographed the big brother’s first Birthday, so it was fun to see them again!

I added another date for fall mini sessions and have a couple spaces available. Contact me by clicking on the link above if you’re interested! They’re fun!!

Please leave comments for Kristen and her boys!

How quickly they grow | Essex County NJ Family Photographer

maegan — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:36:31 +0000

Happy 5th Birthday to the cute boy in these photos!!! I met this family when this big brother was his little sister’s age. I was so happy to see them again recently when little sister modeled for the Under The Nile Catalog. I hope it’s not so long before I get to see them again!

In Love | New Jersey Family Photographer

maegan — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:47:56 +0000

I’m posting almost all of the pictures from this mini session because I am just so absolutely in love with them. This family is extra special to me because I photographed their wedding, and then their little guy as newborn. Mom and Dad reminded me of they way Paul and I are with Xander. We want to hug him and kiss him and look at him all day.

So happy for you guys!

Blog readers – If you are interested in a mini session this summer or fall, please let me know, and I will put you on the list!

Fun | NJ Photographer

maegan — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:12:10 +0000

Had a great time with this handsome boy and his mom, uncle, aunt and cousin yesterday!

The making of an extended family portrait, right after a funny comment.

First Mini Session | NJ Family Photographer

maegan — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:00:05 +0000

I’m too tired to write, but I want to post these pictures before I go to bed. Had a great time today with my first two mini sessions of the weekend. These guys won a free mini from this contest. Pretty sure I’ve said this before…I ADORE this family!!!

Catching Up – New Jersey Family Photographer

maegan — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:32:20 +0000

I had a bunch of wonderful Mini Sessions this fall that I haven’t blogged yet! Amazing colors at the location in Montclair, beautiful light, and sweet, adorable families. Here are a few pictures from each. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for 2011 Mini Sessions, please contact me using the link above.

I’m excited to personally deliver more holiday cards, and some other good stuff, this weekend. I still need to take a picture of Xander for our own holiday cards!!! I’m thinking Dougherty family holiday cards might just not happen this year.

Also, my Maegan Dougherty Photography calendar is now officially open for booking weekends in January, February and March. I’m looking forward to getting to know some new families and to seeing some growing babies!

Baby Girl – Bergen County NJ Family Portraits

maegan — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:44:27 +0000

I could have photographed this family all day long.