
Lakewood, NJ · 18 photographs
Fall family photoshoot in Lakewood, NJ
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Based in Toms River · On-location sessions
Your people. This moment.
On-location family portraits in Lakewood, Toms River and across Ocean County — at home, among the trees, or by the water. Warm, unhurried photographs of the people you love.


CJ Studios photographs families on location across Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Brick and the rest of Ocean County. We also photograph families in nearby Howell and other New Jersey towns.
Grandparents, newborns and everyone in between — photographed at your home, in your backyard, or at a park, lake or beach you love. A little room to play, time to settle in, and photographs that feel like your family.
The family album · Lakewood, NJ
Small expressions. Big personalities. Explore five real family sessions photographed in Lakewood, each with its own gallery.

Lakewood, NJ · 18 photographs
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Session options
Pick the length that fits your family tree. No rush, no fuss — just genuine portraits.
Mini Session
A quick, relaxed update for parents and kids: the holiday card, a new baby at home, or this year’s family photo.
Family Session
Time for the whole family together, each child on their own, and the parents as a couple, without rushing anyone.
Extended Family
Grandparents, cousins and the whole family tree, or more than one spot. Room for every grouping and the candid moments in between.
Ready to book? Tell us who's coming and which session length feels right. We'll handle the timing and suggest the best light.
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An editorial approach
Kids rarely sit still, and that is exactly as it should be. We keep things relaxed, work around naps and snacks, and catch the in-between moments — those are often the photographs families love most.
We don't force smiles; we wait for them. Our goal is to capture your family exactly as you are right now, in a place that feels like yours.
Ocean County & nearby
Your home or backyard. A wooded park. A favorite lakeside path. A quiet stretch of the Jersey Shore. Every session takes place on location, in a setting you choose.
Based in Toms River, we photograph families across Ocean County and nearby New Jersey towns. Island Beach State Park is one of our favorite spots for a beach session.
Further out in New Jersey or the tri-state area? Tell us where you have in mind — we travel.
Lakewood · Toms River · Jackson · Brick · Manchester · Point Pleasant · Long Beach Island
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A proposal, a growing family, and the people you are becoming. Explore our real engagement and maternity sessions on the Jersey Shore.
Common questions
On location, never in a studio — at your home, in your backyard, or at a park, lake or beach you choose. We photograph families across Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Howell, Brick and the rest of Ocean County, and up and down the Jersey Shore.
You choose: 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. Thirty minutes suits a quick update with parents and kids; an hour gives the whole family, each child on their own and the parents together time to breathe; two hours is for grandparents, cousins and the whole family tree, or more than one spot.
A fully edited gallery of your best photographs, each one retouched by hand in Photoshop — natural skin, true color, nothing over-filtered. If you want the session in print, ask about our album options.
Yes. Once you have seen your gallery we will walk you through the album options, so the photographs end up on a shelf and not only on a phone.
Coordinate rather than match: pick two or three colors that sit well together, keep patterns and logos small, and choose clothes everyone can move and sit in. Comfortable kids make for happier pictures.
They rarely do, and that is fine. We keep things relaxed, work around naps and snacks, and catch the in-between moments — those are often the photographs families love most.
For outdoor sessions, the softest light is usually the last hour or two before sunset. At home, mid-morning window light works beautifully. We will suggest a time when we plan your session.
Early morning or the hour before sunset, when the light is soft and the beach is quiet. With little ones, mornings usually go best, while everyone is rested. Island Beach State Park is one of our favorite spots.
Send us a message with who is coming, the session length you have in mind and where you would love to shoot. Fall is the busiest season for family photos, so the earlier you reach out, the more dates there are to choose from.
Begin the conversation
Tell us who's coming, how long you'd like (30 minutes, an hour or two) and where you'd love to shoot — we'll handle the rest.
Not ready to email or call just yet? Get basic answers now — booking, availability, how it all works. Tell us who you are, then ask away.
