Embrace the Vibrancy of Spring! Spring is the perfect time for a family photoshoot, an engagement photoshoot, or a just-because portrait session. It’s the season of renewal, blooming flowers, and shaking off the winter blues. Picking the right color scheme for your sessions doesn’t have to be hard. Think energy, vibrancy, and lots of florals, […]

Engagement Photography, Family Photography

Color Palettes for Your Spring Photoshoot

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Family in park taking fall pictures

As the leaves begin to turn and the air turns crisp, fall in Northern New Jersey provides the perfect backdrop for your fall photoshoot. Choosing the perfect color scheme for your fall photoshoot doesn’t have to be hard and you don’t have to stick to red and black plaid. Here are 5 tips for picking […]

Family Photography, Locations

Choosing the Perfect Color Scheme for Your Fall Photoshoot

Bloomfield Family Photographer You’re ready to get your family’s summer photos done, but all of the photographers in your area are booked solid or have very limited availability that does not work with your family’s schedule. Most photographers are booked out well in advance for the summer, and you might be wondering when should you […]

Engagement Photography, Family Photography

When to Book a Photographer for Family Photos

Capturing your family’s precious moments is essential for preserving memories that will be cherished for years to come. Smartphones and digital cameras have made it easy for anyone to snap a photo, but they don’t provide artistry the way a professional does. Here are 3 reasons why you should hire a professional family photographer to document your family’s most important moments.

Family Photography, Printing Your Photos

Why You Should Hire a Professional Family Photographer

Bloomfield Family Photographer Bloomfield is a great little town in Essex County, New Jersey It is filled with excellent local places to eat, and family-friendly parks to explore. It’s also conveniently located next to Montclair, Belleville, and the Oranges.  Here are five family-friendly things to do after your family photoshoot in and around Bloomfield, New […]

Family Photography

5 Family-Friendly Things To Do In and Around Bloomfield, NJ

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Bloomfield Family Photographer Boost your child’s confidence by making annual family pictures a priority. Family pictures give them a sense of belonging to a unit that is protective and safe. The entire process is a great way to get your kids involved and excited for their family pictures! Boost their confidence by getting them involved […]

Family Photography

Family Pictures- Helping to Boost your Child’s Confidence

Bloomfield Family Photographer You see the ads that pop up around springtime and especially around the fall/Christmas season – “Mini Sessions Coming Soon!”. But what is a mini-session and how is it different from a regular session? Here are 3 main differences between the two: Mini Sessions are great for busy families who want to […]

Family Photography

Mini Sessions vs Full-Length Sessions

Just before Thanksgiving, I had a great opportunity to do a family session for Amanda and we had such a good time! I recently asked her if I could do an interview with her and ask a couple of questions about family life and she agreed!

Family Photography

Family Photos- Getting Photos Done at Christmastime

Printing your photos help to preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come. Here are 5 reasons why you should be printing your photos.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Be Printing Your Photos

This past August I had the honor of going to Montego Bay, Jamaica, to photograph my first destination wedding! Sun, sand, endless waves, drinks, and food- what more could I ask for?

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My First Destination Wedding

Sherifa Ali is a family and portrait photographer based in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serving the surrounding areas of Montclair, Maplewood, West Orange, Glen Ridge, Union, and beyond.

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