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Baby Photography

Newborn Session: A Stress-Free Guide for New Parents

Your baby’s newborn stage passes in the blink of an eye. Discover what to expect during newborn session photography, how to prepare, and why these fleeting moments become some of your family’s most treasured memories.

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Baby Shane • Sweet baby brother!

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a newborn session for a family of five in my photo studio in Ocean Grove, NJ. I’ve been lucky enough to capture special moments for this family, from their wedding to all of their baby shoots! It’s been amazing to see their beautiful family grow over the years. […]

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Welcoming Baby Roman: A Beautiful In-Home Newborn Session

There’s something truly magical about watching families grow through my lens. For years, I’ve had the privilege of capturing precious moments for this wonderful family, and recently, I was invited back to document their newest addition – baby Roman. Stepping into their warm, sunlit home brought back memories of all our previous sessions together. I […]

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Tiny Toes and a Proud Big Brother: The Magic of New Beginnings

In the soft morning light, a new chapter begins for a family embracing the beauty of change. As a photographer, I had the privilege of capturing these once-in-a-lifetime moments between a newborn baby girl and her adoring big brother. It’s a story of tender touches, giggles, and the silent promise of lifelong friendships. This session was a reminder of life’s simplest yet profound joys—family, love, and the sweet chaos of adding a new member to the clan. Join me in celebrating these fleeting moments, crafted into memories that withstand the test of time. Want to capture your family’s unique story? Let’s connect and create magic together.

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A Whimsical Family Session at Sayen Gardens NJ

Dive into the heartwarming story of a whimsical family photo session at Sayen Gardens NJ, where laughter is the melody and love is the theme. Join us as we capture the magic of anticipation and the joy of life’s simple moments through the lens, celebrating the arrival of a new family member in the splendor of spring.

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Spring vibes…

I just wanted to pop on with some adorable baby love. This one has me excited for the renewal of spring and gorgeous cherry blossoms! Here is beautiful miss Makenna, 10 days new.

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Great Expectations… Baby Ava

I am behind the times with blogging, so here is a fast forward combined post from when Tamrah and Jay were expecting…and then beautiful baby Ave Skye. No need to wait!   We we really lucky to have the beach at Pier Village as a backdrop for their maternity session.  And how cute is Tam’s […]

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Baby Ava Liana First Year

Little Miss Ava is my best friend since 5th grades baby girl.  I can’t believe she is just turning 1!  Ava is such a wonderful baby, always smiling and being inquisitive.  I think one of the things I love best…you can totally see her parents in her mannerisms…already!  We laughed because Ava looks nothing like […]

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ABOUT Jessica

I'm Jessica Morrisy —a wedding & portrait photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

She specializes in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family and newborn portraits, boudoir, and personal branding photography. She serves clients throughout the Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, New York City, Newport, Rhode Island, and select destination locations.

For more than 15 years, Jessica has helped hundreds of clients feel relaxed, guided, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera. Many of them have become dear friends. Her work has been featured in The Knot, Business Insider, Shutter Magazine, WellWed New York, The New York Times, and The Asbury Park Press. She has also had the honor of sharing her story in several Inspired Girl books, including She Had No Business, Magnificently Made, and Build From Stardust.

As a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and The Motherhood Anthology, Jessica is committed to continually growing and serving her clients with both heart and experience.

But what matters most to her isn't the features or the accolades. It's the trust her clients place in her to document their lives. Jessica doesn't believe in over-posing, trendy filters, or pressure-packed sales calls. She believes in ease. She believes in timeless. She believes in helping every single person in front of her lens feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully themselves.

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