Blog - Kristin Baker Photography & Design

Beach Mini Sessions vs. Full Beach Sessions: Which Experience Is Right for Your Family?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

If you're searching for family beach photography in Monmouth County, one of the most common questions I hear is, "Should we book a mini session or a ...

Austin Daniel, 6 days new

Monday, May 01, 2023

Welcome to the World, Austin Daniel This little peanut was a dream baby! His family continues to come to my Sea Girt studio from Union County to ...

Gideon Thor, 16 days new

Friday, March 31, 2023

Welcome to the World, Gideon Thor I could've snuggled this little guy all day, he was such a dream! He was so relaxed and posed like a pro ...

Waiting for Baby B

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Waiting for Baby B Everyone meet my beautiful sister-in-law! Seriously, she was such a stunner! I am so fortunate to have a job that I can ...

Luca David, 7 days new

Friday, February 03, 2023

Welcome to the World, Luca David Luce was such a little ham! He slept so peacefully and posed perfectly during his newborn session but then also ...

Waiting for Baby P

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Waiting for Baby P I swear, looking at this mama just makes me think that life's not fair! She was absolutely stunning and rocked this entire ...

Declan Richard, 16 days new

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Welcome to the World, Declan Richard Get ready for an overload of amazing images because mama had a huge gallery of over 50 images! Sweet little ...

Waiting for Baby R

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Waiting for Baby R Can we just take a moment to appreciate this woman's beauty?! I mean, she looked flawless in every single image! Bodysuits, ...

Marcos Luis, 9 days new

Friday, December 30, 2022

Welcome to the World, Marcos Luis OMG! This babe's hair was to die for! Sweet Marcos looked perfect in green! Why are so many clients opposed to ...

Grace, 21 days new

Monday, December 26, 2022

Welcome to the World, Grace This beautiful family came right from Spring Lake. I know it sounds crazy but it's so rare that I have clients ...

August William, 11 days new

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Welcome to the World, August William Oh, August William! What a sweetheart you are! I love the little smirk that he gave me while in the froggy ...

Benjamin Robert, 13 days new

Monday, December 19, 2022

Welcome to the World, Benjamin Robert Less is always more and that's what we did in this session with this handsome little guy! Sweet ...

Hayden Anne, 9 days new

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Welcome to the World, Hayden Anne Miss Hayden Anne has got to be the pretties little babe!! So happy I was able to have her at my Sea Girt ...

Aston Michael, 13 days new

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Welcome to the World, Aston Michael Sweet, sweet Aston! First off, aren't those cheeks to die for?! I am obsessed with the modern simplicity of ...

Lydia Kathleen, 10 days new

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Welcome to the World, Lydia Kathleen This little babe's session was one of my all-time favorites! I so wish that more parents would choose ...

Bennett, 12 days new

Monday, December 05, 2022

Welcome to the World, Bennett I can remember mom telling me that this sweet boy was coming while we were taking his big sister's first birthday ...

Emilia James, 11 days new

Friday, November 25, 2022

Welcome to the World, Emilia James Love, love, love when mom and dad decide to take a picture with their new born babe! Just look how happy they ...

Leonardo Blaze, 12 days new

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Welcome to the World, Leonardo Blaze Leonardo was such a little charmer when he arrived in my Monmouth County studio! This babe looked as ...

Adelina Grace, 6 days new

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Welcome to the World, Adelina Grace I've known Adelina's mama since we went to grad school together at Monmouth University. It's amazing getting ...

Noah Robert, 9 days new

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Welcome to the World, Noah Robert Noah had the cutest pouty little lips, tiny toes, soft skin, and fuzzy hair! Ahh love capturing the perfect ...

Harper Madelyn, 5 weeks new

Friday, November 11, 2022

Welcome to the World, Harper Madelyn Sweet Harper came in at 5 weeks new into my Sea Girt studio! Each newborn session is truly unique as you ...

Isabella Eve, 14 days new

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Welcome to the World, Isabella Eve When the first shot of the session is a sweet little angel smiling, you know that it's going to be a great ...

Gabriella Lynn, 9 days new

Friday, November 04, 2022

Welcome to the World, Gabriella Lynn Sweet Gabriella was an absolute dream! I wish more clients would choose tones of purple because they look ...

Waiting for Baby D

Monday, October 31, 2022

Waiting for Baby D Can we just admire this mama for a second?! I mean seriously, how stunning is she?! I know it can be super unnerving to get ...

Waiting for Baby S

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Waiting for Baby S This mama left me in complete awe! She looks absolutely stunning in every shot, I mean just look at her!! Photographing ...

Charlotte Rose, 15 days new

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Welcome to the World, Charlotte Rose This family has been with me since I started my business and I've been lucky enough to capture all 3 little ...

Camille Marguerite, 16 days new

Friday, October 21, 2022

Welcome to the World, Camille Marguerite Get ready to swoon because this little beauty was absolutely stunning and she rocked every part of this ...

Olivia, 13 days new

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Welcome to the World, Olivia This gorgeous girl and her family visited my Sea Girt studio for her newborn session with me! The colors, props, ...

Waiting for Baby M

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Waiting for Baby M Studio maternity sessions can be a little tricky when a toddler is involved but this family completely slayed this session! ...

Dylan Guy Gerard, 15 days new

Monday, October 10, 2022

Welcome to the World, Dylan Guy Gerard So crazy to say, but it's so rare that I get families that are local to me. It was awesome to connect ...

Livia, 11 days new

Friday, October 07, 2022

Welcome to the World, Livia Let's just begin with the obvious, Livia is adorable! She was such a dream to photograph! Those sweet cheeks are ...

Waiting for Baby A

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Waiting for Baby A This gorgeous couple came to me from Middletown to capture their last few moments before becoming a family of 3. Mom looked ...

Lucia Grace, 15 days new

Friday, September 30, 2022

Welcome to the World, Lucia Grace Mom and dad brought this sweet little princess to me for her newborn session and I was in complete awe with ...

Scarlett, 23 days new

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Welcome to the World, Scarlett Little miss Scarlett was almost one month old when she came in for her newborn session. She still posed like a ...

Liam Kennedy, 6 weeks new

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

Welcome to the World, Liam Kennedy Photographing tiny humans is what I do best! Sweet Liam came into my Sea Girt studio at 6 weeks new! He was ...

Cienna, 6 weeks new

Friday, September 02, 2022

Welcome to the World, Cienna Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job!? Look at this beauty, she was such a sweet baby girl! She was a ...

Kenneth Michael, 14 days new

Monday, August 29, 2022

Welcome to the World, Kenneth Michael So you can tell how far behind I am on blogging because KJ was just in my studio for his sitter session ...

Payton Rae, 17 days new

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Welcome to the World, Payton Rae Swaddling tiny humans is my absolute favorite thing! I cannot get enough of this beautiful ...

Callia Hazel, 13 days new

Monday, August 22, 2022

Welcome to the World, Callia Hazel Sweet sweet, Callia, I could've snuggled with her all day! She posed SO perfectly throughout the session and ...

Aidan Nicholas, 12 days new

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Welcome to the World, Aidan Nicholas One of the many things I love about my job is that it gives me the opportunity to connect with people from ...

Gianluca Salvatore, 14 days new

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Welcome to the World, Gianluca Salvatore Another session with this beautiful family and each one is more perfect than the last! If you've been ...

Cali Rose, 6 days new

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Welcome to the World, Cali Rose Sweet, sweet Cali- I am obsessed with this beauty's name. We actually named my daughter Callista Rose with the ...

Everett, 14 days new

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Welcome to the World, Everett Ohh sweet baby boy Everett! He had some of the most adorable little newborn features! This newborn session was ...

Lucas Ryan, 12 days new

Friday, July 22, 2022

Welcome to the World, Lucas Ryan Those sweet little eyes and chubby cheeks just pull you right in, don't they!? Sweet little Lucas dominated his ...

Madison Jane, 12 days new

Friday, July 08, 2022

Welcome to the World, Madison Jane Sweet, sweet Madison! This hair has me absolutely swooning over her! How beautiful is this sweet little ...

Waiting for Baby C

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Waiting for Baby C Sighhhh..... Yes QUEEN!! This mama left me speechless she is so stunning! She went all out during her maternity session ...

Layla Anne, 15 days new

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Welcome to the World, Layla Anne If you've been to my studio and seen the album samples, you've already seen this sweet babe! Layla's was one of ...

Reagan Lina, 11 days new

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Welcome to the World, Reagan Lina I love the unique name this little one has! Sweet, sweet Reagan is pure perfection! This little beauty ...

Nora Grace, 18 days new

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Welcome to the World, Nora Grace Sweet sweet Nora! What is there to say about this session but WOW! Nora looked amazing in every single setup ...

Blakely Emilia, 7 days new

Monday, June 20, 2022

Welcome to the World, Blakely Emilia Beautiful Blakely was such a little sweetheart! I love the sweet and simple look of this session and how ...

Evelyn Rose, 17 days new

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Welcome to the World, Evelyn Rose Sweet, sweet Evelyn- you are just perfect! I adored everything about this session, from the beautiful ...

Gabriela Rose, 10 days new

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Welcome the World, Gabriela Rose Sweet baby Gabriela came to my Sea Girt studio for her very first professional photo shoot and let me ...

Carmine Paul, 9 days new

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Welcome to the World, Carmine Paul My heart skipped a beat with this little guy! Ahh his cheeks are everything! I am so lucky that I get to ...

Vienna Lily, 12 days new

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Welcome to the World, Vienna Lily There is nothing more peaceful than a baby's sleeping little face! This babe's hair and cheeks were to die ...

Waiting for Baby F

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Waiting for Baby F Let's stop scrolling for just a minute! And admire how beautiful mom is! Pregnancy can still be sexy, just like this stunning ...

Leo, 12 days new

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Welcome to the World, Leo If you've been to my studio lately you may recognize this little cutie, as his session is one of those showcased in my ...

Max John, 11 days new

Friday, April 08, 2022

Welcome to the World, Max John Mom and dad came from North Jersey down to my Sea Girt studio with this adorable little guy and his big sister! ...

Waiting for Baby L

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

Waiting for Baby L I think it's safe to say that mom understood the assignment! How stunning does she look?! I am swooning over pretty much ...

Waiting for Baby G

Friday, March 11, 2022

Waiting for Baby G Studio sessions like these make me never want to shoot outdoors again. I am in LOVE with how perfect the light is, and how ...

Thea Daniela, 13 days new

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Welcome to the World, Thea Daniela This sweet little one's session was SO delicate and girly! She looked so peaceful and loved being all wrapped ...

Evelyn Rae, 18 days new

Friday, February 18, 2022

Welcome to the World, Evelyn Rae This sweet angel is just PERFECT! I feel so lucky to capture Evelyn's first year. Love her adorable hair and ...

Jackson John Connor, 7 days new

Monday, February 14, 2022

Welcome to the World, Jackson John Connor There is nothing quite more adorable than seeing newborns all snuggled and warm like baby Jackson! ...

Daniela Rae, 14 days new

Monday, January 24, 2022

Welcome to the World, Daniela Rae Is there such a thing as too girly? Ahh, I am obsessed with how perfect this session turned out! Almost every ...

Camillo, 14 days new

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Welcome to the World, Camillo Ugh, Camillo- I am obsessed with that sweet little face! This little babe had the most amazing hair and chubby ...

Waiting for Baby M

Friday, January 14, 2022

Waiting for Baby M WOW! This maternity session is everything! I am in complete awe of how stunning this mama looked! Studio maternity sessions ...

The B Family

Monday, January 10, 2022

The B Family It's rare that I blog family sessions and I seriously have no idea why! So many clients don't realize the amount of family sessions ...

Waiting for Baby S

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Waiting for Baby S This is one of my all-time favorite maternity sessions! Mom and dad traveled all the way from Connecticut for this and I ...

Liam and Noah, 6 weeks new

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Welcome to the World, Liam & Noah I am not sure you all will be able to handle the cuteness of this perfect session! I absolutely adored every ...

Waiting for Baby D

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Waiting for Baby D Have you ever seen a more stunning mama?! Everything about this session was complete perfection! I'm obsessed with the gowns, ...

Sophie Harper, 12 days new

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Welcome to the World, Sophie Harper Sweet, sweet, Sophie! I'm a little obsessed with how beautiful this session turned out! The soft pinks ...

Chloe Christine, 7 days new

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Welcome to the World, Chloe Christine Sweet baby Chloe was only 7 days new when she came to see me at my Sea Girt studio! This tiny little ...

Waiting for Baby A

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Waiting for Baby A This momma totally slayed her maternity session! Everything about this session is just flawless! Ahh.. just look at what a ...

Isaiah Rasheed, 20 days new

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Welcome to the World, Isaiah Rasheed Before being a photographer I worked as a school counselor and was lucky enough to have my office next to ...

Maryn Jean, 20 days new

Friday, September 10, 2021

Welcome to the World, Maryn Jean It was such a joy to have this sweet baby doll at my Sea Girt studio! I love sweet Maryn's chubby cheeks and ...

Sophia Teresita, 17 days

Thursday, September 02, 2021

Welcome to the World, Sophia Teresita Sophia was one of the most beautiful babies that I've ever photographed! It was so great to meet this ...

Carter Alan, 12 days new

Monday, August 30, 2021

Welcome to the World, Carter Alan This is my ninth session with this beautiful family in just 3 years! I always have the best time photographing ...

Luca Michael, 20 days new

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Welcome to the World, Luca Michael This handsome little man is Luca and I was so excited to meet him! I've had the opportunity to work with this ...

Emerson Arielle, 20 days new

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Welcome to the World, Emerson Arielle Oh, sweet Emerson! I was so glad to meet this sweet family and have them at my Sea Girt studio for ...

Callie Patricia, 23 days new

Friday, August 13, 2021

Welcome to the World, Callie Patricia I had the pleasure to photograph Callie at just over 3 weeks new, she had the most delicate little ...

Charlotte Leigh, 10 days new

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Welcome to the World, Charlotte Leigh This gorgeous girl and her family visited my Sea Girt studio for her newborn session with me, at just a ...

Jace Carter, 5 weeks new

Thursday, August 05, 2021

Welcome to the World, Jace Carter I adored capturing these beautiful images of baby Jace Carter and his family! It seems like just yesterday we ...

Ireland Claire, 23 days new

Monday, August 02, 2021

Welcome to the World, Ireland Claire Ireland Claire what a beautiful name! This sweet girl was named Ireland because mom & dad love to ...

Charlize Jayne, 4 weeks new

Monday, July 05, 2021

Welcome to the World, Charlize Jayne Meet beautiful baby Charlize Jayne! I love her unique name. Charley is an absolute doll! She was awake for ...

Mckenzie Paige, 8 days new

Thursday, July 01, 2021

Welcome to the World, McKenzie Paige I honestly fell in love with this beautiful family! The love between them all was so evident! I went to ...

Olivia, 11 days new

Monday, June 21, 2021

Welcome to the World, Olivia How gorgeous is sweet Olivia! Ughh I could stare at her adorable chubby cheeks all day!I'm so lucky that my job not ...

Brody Hudson, 20 days new

Friday, June 18, 2021

Welcome to the World, Brody Hudson One of the first things you notice about Brody is all that amazing blonde hair! It's gorgeous! He's pretty ...

Ellie Ann, 5 days new

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Welcome to the World, Ellie Ann Those beautiful chubby cheeks just pull you right in, don't they?! Ellie was such a dream baby, I could've ...

Abigail Marie, 11 days new

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Welcome to the World, Abigail Marie What a gorgeous newborn girl Abigail Marie is! She was just 11 days new here. It took sweet Abigail a while ...

Colston Shane, 20 days new

Friday, June 04, 2021

Welcome to the world, Colston Shane Sweet baby Colston's session got rescheduled several times due to the inclement weather (you can tell how ...

Harper Grace, 8 weeks new

Tuesday, June 01, 2021

Welcome to the World, Harper Grace This sweet little red-headed babe totally rocked her session! At 8 weeks old, most babies won't sleep for the ...

Lucas Alexander, 14 days new

Friday, May 28, 2021

Welcome to the World, Lucas Alexander Can we just take a moment and admire sweet baby Lucas Alexander's little chubby cheeks! Lucas was just 14 ...

The New Studio!

Thursday, May 20, 2021

The NEW Studio! Hi friends! I know it's been forever since I've been on here to share anything. I promise I didn't fall off the face of the ...

Angela Josephine, My Little Miracle

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Welcome to the World, Angela Josephine With the craziness of the busy season, I've been so bad with keeping up with blogging. However, I felt it ...

Rocco Jeffrey, 24 days new

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Welcome to the World, Rocco Jeffery Sweet Rocco was the first babe that I photographed after Vaughn was born. I was SO nervous because I was ...

My Little Miracle, Vaughn Pierce

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Vaughn Pierce I find it so fitting that I finally am getting a chance to blog about my own baby on National Rainbow Baby Day. After 16 months of ...

Mila, 5 Weeks New

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Welcome to the World, Mila Before you get to swoon over Mila's adorable newborn photos, can we talk about how stunning Alexa was during her ...

Brysen Neil, 11 Days New

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

Welcome to the World, Brysen Neil Sweet little Brysen had a strong personality for such a little guy! As much as I tried to direct the session, ...

Chase Matthew, 13 Days New

Thursday, April 04, 2019

Welcome to the World, Chase Matthew Chase Matthew came in a whirlwind, he arrived the day that we were scheduled for Monica's maternity ...

Jaxson Patrick, Days New

Monday, March 25, 2019

Welcome to the World, Jaxson Patrick Jaxson was a handsome little guy with a fierce little personality at 7 days new. He loved being awake ...

Nolan Murray, 10 Days New

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Welcome to the World, Nolan Murray I could share every image from this gallery, it's hands down one of my all-time favorite sessions! I got to ...