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

year in the life

Tribute to an American Family

It’s Thanksgiving time for Kirsten and her family and friends.


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 — [...]


Grandpa’s Afternoon

Her grandpa flew in from Texas, and since I had pictures of Grandmomma from another shoot, I had to give equal time.

I think this may be the cutest picture I ever took. Look at the sweetest little smile on the baby’s face. Melt time!

Love this one too.

Those EYES! Wow. I’m lucky she is so intrigued [...]


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.


My Holiday Cards: 19th Design

Jack’s first Christmas, a very special card!


Introducing: Margaret!

Amen! Margaret is here!


Jack’s First Christmas

How cool is it to have awesome lifestyle pictures of the day you got your first Christmas tree?


Jack’s Baptism

I had just come from a farm, was covered in dirt, but was welcomed at Jack’s baptism anyway.


Jack at 10 Weeks

This was the first time I ever saw Jack’s eyes. I fell in love.


Lia Is One!

Lia has her first taste of chocolate. We think she likes it!


Our Lia at 6 months

Good morning!

Bath time.

I am very lucky Lia is so interested in my big camera!

This is the stereotypical “putting on the wedding dress” shot, taken back, oh, say, 25 or 30 years.

Those EYES!

Nap time.

Nap time.

Play time.

Feeding time.

Mommy time.


And Here She Is!

A sneak peak at Lia’s 6-month photo shoot!
Thank God for baby’s nap!
(I love this shot.)
More pictures to come.
I love photographing Lia!


I Have a Date With Lia Tomorrow!

I love Lia’s eyes.
As Lia’s personal “first year” documentarian, I was happy to make some time to shoot some pictures of her first Christmas, but it wasn’t quite the right time for her 6-month-shoot. So, I’m going over tomorrow to get some more shots.

She apparently enjoys her toes quite a lot.
Or maybe she just enjoys [...]


Can’t Help Loving Lia

I can’t help it. I’m in love with Lia, or maybe it’s that she’s in love with my camera. In any case, that baby is one cute baby.
Love those bubbles too!
So peaceful.

Can’t wait for your 6-month shoot, Lia!
I wonder if you’ll have teeth by then?
And if you do, will you show them to me? [...]


Introducing: Lia!

I love being a photographer! Not only did I have the distinct priviledge of meeting Lia up close and personal, but I also got a chance to spend some time getting to know Danene and Christian better. And Lia was the most perfect little baby model! (We all thought she was most agreeable when her [...]


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