January 17, 2024

family of three stands together near a fountain during Longwood Gardens photography session

Timeless Summer Longwood Gardens Family Portraits in Philadelphia PA

There is something about Longwood Gardens family photography that totally has my heart. I photographed Veronica and Scott in Philadelphia for their engagement session many years ago. They live in the city but got married in Texas. Because of that, we really wanted to highlight their love of the city. Even then, I knew they […]

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new parents lean heads together looking down at son sleeping in mom's arms

December 11, 2023

Pure Joy Unveiled: Dive into the Delight of a Studio Newborn Session by Media PA’s Premier Photographer

Welcome to the world, Luca! I adored working with this sweet family to capture their studio newborn photos in Media PA. These three were easily  the sweetest little family and Carley and Matt have fallen so easily into their new roles as Mom and Dad. Carley decided a studio session would be ideal for their […]

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December 7, 2023

Choosing the Perfect Philadelphia Maternity Photographer for your Winter Baby

Step into the intimate world of Le Papillon by Samantha Jay Photography, where the winter chill is replaced with the warm embrace of a cozy haven. Inside our private studio, snowflakes may be falling outside, but inside, it’s a sanctuary of comfort and joy. As a Philadelphia maternity photographer, I meet so many beautiful families. […]

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parents snuggle with new baby during Philadelphia newborn portraits

October 30, 2023

Philadelphia Newborn Portraits with Acclaimed PA Newborn Photographer | Baby Reed

The Philadelphia newborn portraits truly have my heart because of my love for new parents, Kimberly and Shane. I’ve worked with this sweet couple several times over the last few years. Together, we’ve documented their engagement session, COVID elopement, bigger wedding celebration, and their maternity session at Longwood Gardens. Now, they’ve welcomed their darling baby […]

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September 26, 2023

parents smile at daughter in mom's lap on bed during lifestyle milestone portraits

Lifestyle Milestone Portraits in Glen Mills, PA with Philadelphia Wedding Photographer 

I absolutely adore this family! Juliet is one of my membership clients. I photographed her mother’s maternity portraits, as well as Juliet’s newborn and this milestone session. In the fall, we’ll even be capturing her first birthday session at Longwood Gardens! For her six month photos, we decided on a lifestyle milestone portraits in Glen […]

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Philadelphia date night for busy parents shared by newborn and family photographer

September 11, 2023

Philadelphia Date Night Ideas for Busy Parents

Philadelphia date night ideas for busy parents who value time together from your local Philly family photographer Samantha Jay

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March 23, 2023

parents sit with elderly dog and newborn baby boy on bed during PA newborn portraits at home

Phoenixville PA Newborn Portraits at Home with Philadelphia Newborn Photographer

I recently had the joy of capturing Jackson and his family (including his big brother dog Leland!) in their Phoenixville PA newborn portraits at home. This little guy was a great sleeper and very peaceful, which made our session even more relaxed and enjoyable. I loved getting to know this entire family better while we […]

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March 22, 2023

Philadelphia Studio Newborn Session with PA Newborn Photographer

Welcome to the world, Brynlee! I had the honor of photographing sweet Brynlee’s Philadelphia studio newborn session in Philadelphia this year to celebrate her arrival. She and her parents, Kelley and Joe, were just so wonderful to work with. Their studio newborn portraits turned out beautifully – and we had a lot of fun planning […]

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March 13, 2023

couple hugs among leaves at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens Maternity Portraits | The Freemans

Being a Philadelphia wedding photographer and family photographer means that I have the distinct honor of photographing couples as they become families. Kimberly and Shane are one of those special couples. I photographed their fall engagement in Valley Forge, and their COVID elopement. After the pandemic settled, I photographed their William Penn Inn wedding day […]

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new parents talk looking at son sitting on bed

February 27, 2023

In-Home Newborn Portraits with Pennsylvania Newborn Photographer

James is Christina and Greg’s first baby and he was an absolute angel during our in-home newborn portraits. He slept like a champ and was so settled the whole time! This is part of why I encourage parents to schedule their newborn session between the first 7-10 days of their baby’s arrival home. Babies at […]

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