Edgewater, NJ couple wearing white clothes lovingly holding and kissing a newborn baby against a neutral background.

New Jersey Maternity Photographer Blog

Hey there! Welcome to the Tamara Vaz Photography Blog
I’m so glad you’re here! This space is where I share the stories behind the photos—real moments, real emotions, and everything in between. Whether you're looking for tips on getting the most out of your family photo session, or just want to see the magic that happens when people let their guard down in front of the camera, you’re in the right place. Grab a coffee, stay a while, and let’s celebrate life’s beautiful, messy, and unforgettable moments together.

Montville NJ Newborn Photographer | 6 Weeks Baby Mini Session | Lullabies for Josephine Photography

As a NJ newborn photographer we normally recommend moms to book as early as 2 months before their due date. This let us get prepared for the session as we often like to purchase new props for each session (Not that we have to but we normally have a weakness for cute little props!). We also plan around your due date knowing that we have about a 2 weeks window of the new baby arriving. But the reality is that things happen, especially for new parents and booking a newborn session is not at the top of the to-do list.

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Morris County Baby Photographer | Lullabies for Josephine Photography | Cake Smash

I have been photographing Avery since she was 2 months old when Amy responded to one of my model calls where I used to live in Texas. I can say this baby girl made me realize how much I love photographing children! When Amy told me she wanted me to do Avery's cake smash session I almost cried of excitement! It was the perfect way to say goodbye to my time in Texas.

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The Best Time To Book Your Newborn Session | Newborn & Baby Photographer Montclair, New Jersey

Did you know that the best time to book your session is before your baby is born? Having a baby is a stressful time for parents, it doesn't matter how organized you are or how much you have planned ahead. Your world is about to be turned upside down (in a good way of course!) and you won't have time to think about a newborn session. This happened to me with maternity photos and I totally regret not having professional photos showing off my twins belly!

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My Best Friend's Baby Boy Session | Lincoln Park, NJ Newborn & Baby Photographer

When my friend Tamara (same name as me and we are both Puerto Rican!) told me she was pregnant with Daniel Jose I was so excited! First time taking pictures of a newborn for a friend! She told me his nursery theme was airplanes and I fell in love!

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