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

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Oh Happy Monday

A mini family session for Christmas cards.


Michele’s Gift: The Sequel

Dan gave Michele a family session for their 15th anniversary. The way we gave her the gift is AWESOME!


An Inspired Christmas Card

Heidi and Frank met me at the park for some quick family Christmas pictures.


A Place of Their Own

Rachel and Pete moved “back home” into their new house to raise their boys.


My Favorite Carousel

Blog readers had to name the park where the carousel was to win a prize for Kate and her family. Can you name the park?


This Is What I Believe In

This family lifestyle session was Laura’s birthday gift from Mike, and it was a pure joy to shoot it. Everyone was SO comfortable with my camera. My job was EASY!


On Turning One

Harry gets a family photo session for his 1st birthday.


To Capture Their Smiles, Start Here

What’s Julie’s secret to getting children to smile those awesome natural smiles? Shhhhh. They LOVE playing with mom and dad in the backyard. Seriously.


Beyond Ordinary

So often, people say things like, “I should have done a family session when my kids were little. Oh well. Too late.” NOT! It’s NEVER too late. Teenagers make awesome photo shoot subjects, with the right photographer!


I’d Take My Puppy Everywhere

I love shooting puppies and pre-teens! This is one of my all-time favorite slide shows. Fun fun fun!


Like Sunlight Shining at Midnight

I love watching parents play with their children because there is nothing that makes a child feel more comfortable.


Chrissy’s Girls

All Chrissy really wanted at her second shoot was a good picture of her with her two daughters.


Bob’s Birthday

A slide show of Bob’s birthday party.


The Reason for the World

There’s a riddle in this blog post.


Strawberries and Kayaking

A hundred degrees in Princeton, and I’m not talking about mortar boards.


Chasing Clouds

If you know Heidi and Rob, email them for the link to their sweet slide show! (Regular blog readers, clients and friends, let me know if you would like to see it too and I’ll send you the link as well. It’s a really great one!)

I know I say this all the time, but I [...]


The Great Tie-Breaker Post

On with the show!


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 [...]


Sophie Turns One!

Remember Sophie?Mom’s maternity session is hereSophie at 8 weeksHer baptismOn HalloweenHer Christmas cardOh, and she was Baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant too!So be on the lookout for “Sophie’s First Year” baby book coming soon to the blog!Above, take a good look at that pretty red sweater because in a minute it’s going to be [...]


Another Sweet Christening

The first session of Alex’s “year in the life” plan.


Home Is Sweet

I love that I can take beautiful pictures inside people’s homes, capturing what it really looks like.


Grandma Minnie’s Birthday

All-time favorite image in this shoot: Jack peeking from behind the piano as his great grandmother plays.


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