Maegan Dougherty Photography » NJ Birth and Family Photographer

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I love when parents really understand my style, and they realize that it’s what they want for their family pictures.  No looking at the camera and smiling required.  Just hanging out in the park, or at home, being themselves.  Comfortable.  Real.  Beautiful. Some of my favorite pictures from this shoot are during snack time.  🙂 […]

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I love these pictures and I love remembering the way I felt in this family’s home.  I was, and still am, inspired by their gentle parenting, their patience with and devotion to each other.  And the way they care for cats.  And the way they draw on their coffee table.  And their homemade madeline muffins […]

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What can I say about this family that I haven’t already?  When I think of them, I smile and feel happy, and I love love love being their family photographer.  I think they are awesome for having their family photographed often, and for allowing me to capture them so naturally in their home (and on […]

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I keep writing and deleting.  I’m not sure what to write because I loved this lifestyle family photo shoot so much.  The art on the walls.  The dancing and singing together.  The parents who completely enjoyed each other and their little girl, and let this be the kind of child-led time that I believe makes […]

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I was so happy to spend time with this family again in the fall, and then to receive their Christmas card with not just one, but a bunch of these pictures on it!  How cute are the kids in their hoods? Their dog is so pretty and sweet.   Almost made me want to get […]

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