Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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Just a few before Christmas of my 2nd-favorite-cat’s new toy.


Born Today!

A sweet anniversary gift for Chelo and Anthony.


How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?

I’m still scratching my head trying to figure this out.


Any Day Now

Jack is going to be a big brother very very soon!


That Year Went By So Fast

The fifth session in Kirsten’s “year-in-the-life” package.


A Perfectly Rainy Day at the Farm

What do you do when it rains at the farm? Have a party!


Love What You Do

I had a cold, but we shot anyway. Outside. Yay! I love being a photographer!


A Thanksgiving Gift

This slide show makes me tear up every time I watch it.


Happy Halloween!

I love costumes, candy, seeing all my neighbors outside, fall weather, the smell of pumpkins roasting. Halloween is my favorite holiday!


Number Game

This funny little slide show features a riddle!


A Battery Park City Vignette

Battery Park City is an awesome place for a family session!


Six Days With Lucybug

What’s the only thing you want to do with a 6-day-old baby in the house?


The Newest Graphics Editor

When a colleague brings his 5-week-old baby to work…


A Margaret Update

Margaret is 7 months old and oh so pretty!


All About Town at Six Months Old

This session is a great example for people wondering what to wear to their photo shoot!


It’s Jack’s Birthday and He’ll Walk If He Wants To

Jack had too much to do to be bothered with birthday cake.


Christmas In June

Meaghan had been hinting for months that she wanted a family session. It was the perfect gift for her!


Sugar and Spice

The main theme in the baby’s room is TREES! I love it!


Pretty in Pink

She gets her picture taken once a month. This is her April set.

One reason for this is because she never ceases to be intrigued by my camera. And don’t we all love pictures of babies who are looking right at us?

I love this one! Bless you, sweetie, and your mom too! Look at that — [...]


Blue-Eyed-Jack

A curious boy. What’s under the side table today?


Holiday Cards: It’s Time to VOTE!

Leave a comment. Vote for your fave!


Softly on a Saturday

Easter eggs, a costume box, playing in the park, naptime. Saturdays are best. Period.


How to Shoot for Sparkly Eyes

This picture of Harry is so cute! He has a great expression. His hands are perfectly positioned (no thanks to me — sometimes I get lucky). The colors are bright and bold. And best of all, the lighting is perfect! What makes it so perfect? He is laying on the floor in front of a [...]


Flying With Nicole and Brian

It was pouring rain — I’m talking POURING — so we took a bath!


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