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

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The Paperclip Stand

This is my desk at The Times. I have lots of pictures of my family on my desk, but as you can see, there isn’t a lot of space. Today, I have 3 new mounted prints I want to add to my collection.

Probably the single most common question I am asked is, “What is a [...]


Softly on a Saturday

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


A Light Comparison

All natural light from a window, camera right, and another one behind Bradley, camera left.

I turned the lamp on, and man, what a difference! Not sure which one I like better. Still, it’s interesting to study how light changes everything. I think the bottom one is more dramatic, and the top one is more natural. [...]


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 [...]


Eleven Day Dogwood: Zooming In, Panning, Studying the Miracle

Dogwood drama.


Ten Day Dogwood, Then a Track Meet

Why I love plant photography and sports photography.


Walk Through Holy Week With Me: My Lenten Promise

I fully recommend taking pictures of trees as a way to get better at photography!


Walk Through Holy Week With Me: Legend of the Dogwood

The legend of the dogwood involves blood and thorns.


Another Sweet Christening

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


Last Friday’s Snow Day

The first official snow day of the year.


Watch Oprah Today!

When The Oprah Show needs a jaw-dropping focal point for a room-remodel, they call the same company I use for printing photographs on canvas.

At least, that’s the rumor I heard. The segment, Nate Builds a Dream House, will be on today, so be sure to watch!

The canvases shown here are not on Oprah though. [...]


Mamarazzi at Work: More Basketball

I love going to Grex’s basketball games!


Mamarazzi at Work: The Basketball Game

Testing out my new Nikon D3 in an oddly lit gym.


Tips for Great Halloween Photographs

For the best Halloween photographs, here are some easy do-it-yourself ideas.PHOTO TIP #1 — First, you need an almost-13-year-old boy willing to do all the decorating on a budget. I gave Bradley $40 and one rule: “No burning down the house.”He pocketed most of the money, and spent a good part of Sunday digging [...]


Memorial Day

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