New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
New Jersey Newborn & Maternity Photographer
This is a special time like no other...crazy and quiet at the same time. The tiny fingers and toes, the baby smell will bring memories of joy for years to come.
Tiny Toes.
Timeless Images.
A Story Worth Remembering.
These early days go by faster than anyone warns you they will. One week your baby is curled up sleeping through everything. The next, they're grinning at the ceiling fan like it's the most fascinating thing they've ever seen. I photograph these moments — the newborn session in those first sleepy days, the sitter session when they finally figure out sitting, the cake smash at one — because every stage deserves to be documented before it's already a memory.
As a mom of three, I know exactly how fast this goes. My goal is to make the whole experience as easy and beautiful as possible — so you can be completely present while I take care of everything else.
I'm Jessica Morrisy, a newborn and maternity photographer based in Ocean Grove, NJ — a Victorian shore town where the light is golden and the pace is still unhurried enough to really notice things. I've been photographing babies and families along the Jersey Shore and throughout New Jersey, and New York for eighteen years. And I've had three kids of my own, which means I know exactly what it feels like to be a completely joyful, completely exhausted new parent who just wants someone else to figure out the logistics for a few hours.
Newborn sessions are baby-led and entirely unpressured. We go at whatever pace your little one needs — feeding breaks, settling time, all of it built in. My studio in Ocean Grove is warm and quiet, the kind of space where babies actually relax and parents exhale. I use a gentle, natural approach: airy light, simple props, real poses that highlight the tiny details you're going to want to remember — the way their fingers curl, the weight of them in your arms, the almost-smile that isn't quite a smile yet.
Maternity and newborn sessions can each be booked individually or together as part of The Collective, which bundles a maternity session, newborn session, sitter, and one-year session. I believe the full first year deserves to be documented. So much happens in those twelve months — the way they look, the way they move, the way they change almost overnight. It goes by in an instant. The Collective is for the families who don't want to miss any of it.
SELECTED SESSIONS
Baby Photography
Maternity Sessions
Pregnancy is a special time you will treasure forever! It is truly incredible the journey your body goes through to create a gorgeous little human. As a Mom looking back, it was so cool that I got to know and snuggle my baby before anyone else. You know all the kicks, movements, and hiccups. These moments will stay with you forever.
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Newborn Session
The delicate moments of your newborn's early days are fleeting and precious. Our newborn sessions are crafted to capture the sweet innocence and tiny details with a creative, sentimental approach, creating timeless images that tell your baby's first story.
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Sitter Session
As your baby grows, each stage is filled with unique charm and wonder. Our sitter sessions capture the playful spirit and curiosity of your little one as they begin to explore their world, creating creative and heartwarming portraits.
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One Year
One whole trip around the sun in the blink of an eye! At this point your baby will be standing, walking and may even be saying a few words. These customized sessions mark the end of a fun year of firsts.
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Cake Smash Session
The cake smash is a super fun way to wrap up your year of milestones. I like to say its sort of a cake version of a mic drop. You bring the cake and we discuss a fun theme to remember this big day! Usually planned for the end of a one year session but not required.
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What to Expect ...when you're expecting
When should I schedule a newborn session?
The sweet spot is within the first 5–14 days of your baby's life. This is when babies are sleepiest, most flexible, and easiest to settle into those beautiful curled poses. I recommend reaching out before your due date so your spot is already reserved — then we confirm the exact date once baby arrives.
How long does a newborn session take?
Plan for 2–4 hours, though we work entirely at your baby's pace. There's no rushing. Feeding breaks, soothing time, outfit changes — it's all built in. Your only job is to be present. I'll take care of the rest.
What if my baby is fussy or doesn't want to cooperate?
This is completely normal and something I plan for in every single session. Babies do what babies do. I've been photographing newborns for eighteen years — I know how to settle them, when to wait them out, and how to find the beautiful moments in between the fussy ones. We always get the shots.
When will we receive our photos?
Edited images are delivered within 2–3 weeks of your session. I take my time with the retouching because I want every image to be something you'd genuinely frame. Your gallery is delivered in an online portal you can share, download, and order from directly.
Can we include parents and siblings in the session?
Absolutely — and I'd love for you to. Family shots are some of my favorites to make. We'll plan for these during our pre-session consultation so I can think through the best sequence for keeping everyone comfortable and the session flowing smoothly.
Do you offer prints and albums?
Yes. Your ordering session (in-person or Zoom) happens after your gallery is ready, and I'll walk you through everything available — from fine art prints to heirloom albums that can be passed down for generations. There's no pressure to decide anything in the moment. Take your time.
"You captured so many great moments and these pictures will be kept close to our hearts forever. Your work is one of a kind and you have a true and beautiful talent. Every client that you come across should feel very lucky — we certainly did. We teared up looking at these pictures and the video montage was breathtaking."
— Amanda