Lovely Words from Amazing Families…
I've had the amazing honor of working with some really special families across Morris County, New Jersey!
Thank you for trusting me with your families memories!
“We loved working with Dawn - she was so flexible and understanding of life with a baby - she captured some beautiful photos and managed to make this postpartum mama feel not so shabby :) Our daughter was about 9 weeks old and it was the perfect time for us to memorialize those early days.”
“Dawn is amazing to work with! She is so flexible and accommodating it makes scheduling a breeze. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable during the shoot and because of that the pictures came out so natural! We now capture family memories with her throughout the year! Thank you for all you do!”
“We’ve done two mini pop-up sessions so far and love every photo. Dawn truly captures all aspects of my daughter’s personality in these sessions. She is great with my daughter and knows how to make her feel comfortable in front of the camera. We will keep coming back for yearly photos and maybe even throw in a family session.”
“My family and I recently had pictures done with Dawn at a beautiful estate garden. Throughout the whole process from beginning to end Dawn was amazing. She’s very detailed and gives you a lot of information so you know what to expect the day of. And it shows in her pictures. She captured such beautiful sights with my children. I would definitely recommend A Lovely Shade of Jade!”
“Dawn is a pleasure to work with! She came to our home to photograph our two-week old newborn and take some family photos. She captured so much love and joy in the photographs - way beyond just pictures of our baby. As a bonus, she managed to wrangle our 85lb four-legged bundle of dog into some of the best family photos. We enlarged a few and have them hanging in our living room. Everyone from family members to our plumber have commented on our beautiful family photographs. Thank you, Dawn, for capturing one of our most cherished moments!”
“We’ve been fortunate enough to be clients of Dawn for two years now, where she’s taken our family holiday photos at the picturesque Hidden Tree Pond. We knew from her portfolio that the photos would be magical, but they completely exceeded our expectations. Dawn is an artist— her eye for capturing candid, heartfelt moments in such a beautiful and natural way is a gift. Every photo feels like a scene from a Hallmark holiday movie — cozy, joyful, and filled with natural charm.Dawn made the whole process from booking to gallery perusal effortless and fun. She quickly endeared herself to my kids, and managed to catch those perfect in-between moments that feel so real and timeless.If you’re looking for photos that are more than just portraits — that tell a story and capture the magic of any season — I couldn’t recommend Dawn at A Lovely Shade of Jade more highly!”
“We love working with Dawn. She has been taking our family portraits for more than 3 years. Each session is different and she tries to create a diverse album for us. She is especially great with kids.
Our girls never feel like they are posing for any pictures but rather having a great time exploring the grounds/running around”
“Dawn has a knack for capturing that perfect moment! She has been taking photos of our daughter for years now and we are always thrilled with the photos! She makes it hard to choose which ones to hang around our house, they are all so special!! Dawn is a joy to work with & has the pictures edited and ready to view quickly! Simply the best!! Highly recommend!”
“Dawn is fantastic! She talked to us about ideas ahead of time and came prepared to move fast. She took family photos of us with a one year old, 4 year old and a dog. We moved quickly and she still managed to take more photos than I could ever choose! Time was of the essence for us and she made it work! Love our photos!”
“Dawn is the best! We’ve done 2 photo shoots with her and I can’t say enough about how great she is. My 2 little boys never sit still but she managed to get some amazing shots of them both times. We were in touch in the weeks before the shoot and she sent over tons of ideas for me to consider. She also had props with her and even snacks for the kids. I would highly recommend A Lovely Shade of Jade to anyone. Thanks Dawn!!”
“Dawn is an amazing photographer, I highly recommend her services! She has many creative visions and ideas for the story you want to capture in your pictures. She works well with kids, and was exceptional with my stubborn son. I was impressed that she was able to get so many great pictures in such a short amount of time. She truly is a perfectionist with picture editing. I look forward to our next photo session and we will only work with Dawn for all our family pictures!”
A Thank You to My New Jersey Families
Being trusted to photograph your story is something I never take lightly. Every hug, every laugh, every tiny moment you see reflected here belongs to real families who invited me into their lives for a little while and that means the world to me.
To the incredible families across Morristown, Morris County, and throughout New Jersey, thank you for allowing A Lovely Shade of Jade Photography to capture your milestones, your growing babies, and the beautiful chaos that makes your family uniquely yours.
These words remind me why I love being a New Jersey photographer. It’s not just about photos, it’s about preserving the fleeting moments of life so you can hold onto them for years to come.
If you’re dreaming of relaxed, heartfelt images that truly reflect your family, I would be honored to create them with you.
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