Azzolina Photography

09/06/2026

🎄 THE 14TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PORTRAIT EVENT IS HERE! 🎄

I’m so excited to officially open booking for this year’s holiday portraits!

This year’s set is filled with rich forest green, festive trees, warm neutral tones and just the right amount of Christmas color. I wanted to create the feeling of a beautifully decorated home during the holidays — cozy, elegant and full of holiday spirit.

For this year’s event, I’ll be offering nine days of holiday portraits, including:

🎄 Seven days of traditional Holiday Portraits

🎅 One special Santa Day

🐾 One Pet Day, where your four-legged family members are welcome to join you for your holiday portraits. You absolutely do not need to have a pet to book this day!

The holiday season is always one of my favorite times of year because I get to welcome back so many of the families I’ve photographed over the last 15 years. I love seeing familiar faces, watching your little ones grow and welcoming new families into the Azzolina Photography family. ❤️

Whether you’re looking for updated family photos, pictures of the kids, or an image for your Christmas or holiday cards, I can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Booking is officially OPEN! 🎄

👉 View all the details and reserve your session here:

http://bio.site/azzolinaphotography

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

There is just something magical about summer evenings at the beach. 🤍

My cousin Ali and her beautiful family joined me for my beach portraits the last weekend in July, and it was such a special night. We had her parents there, her sweet girls, and so many moments that I know they will treasure for years to come.

The girls absolutely lit up the beach with their smiles, laughter, and pure joy. Watching them run through the sand, splash in the water, and just be little kids reminded me exactly why I love these sessions so much.

Beach portraits aren’t about everyone standing perfectly still. They’re about the freedom of childhood. The sandy feet, the wind in your hair, the laughter, the waves crashing, and the moments you can’t recreate once they’re gone.

Because these are the days we don’t get back. 🤍

Happy mail is coming your way, Ali and Brad! I can’t wait for you to see your images.

07/13/2026

Just a little girl, a seashell, and the sound of summer 🐚

What a wonderful weekend of beach sessions! Thank you to all the amazing families who trusted me to capture your memories. Watching little personality shine and documenting these fleeting moments is something I'll never take for granted.

I can't wait to head back down to the shore for another round of sessions July 23rd through the 26th. If this weekend was any indication, we're going to have so much fun creating more beautiful memories together.

The beach is away of making everything feel a little more magical ✨

07/09/2026

Every summer, I leave the beach thinking the exact same thing... these kids are growing up way too fast.

These are the moments you'll miss someday even amongst all the chaos that ensues while packing for the shore with kiddos ☺️

The sandy toes. The salty hair. The way your little ones reach for your hand as you walk down the beach. The laughter when a wave splashes everyone. The warm Jersey Shore sunset that somehow makes everything feel a little more magical.

These sessions aren't about getting everyone to smile perfectly at the camera. They're about preserving what this season of life feels like.

One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to look back and remember. Photographs are one of the very few things in life that actually become more valuable with time. Years from now, these images won't just remind you what everyone looked like but they'll remind you how it felt to be together in this season.

If you've been thinking about family photos at the shore, I'd love to photograph this chapter for you.

📍 Stone Harbor, NJ
🗓️ July 10–12 & July 23–26
🌅 Sunset Beach Mini Sessions

I can't wait to see familiar faces, meet new families, and spend another summer evening creating memories together.

Reserve your session here:
https://book.usesession.com/s/94Zxxc_4Q_

07/07/2026

Eek! I am so excited for this weekend! Still some spots left 🌤️ https://book.usesession.com/s/94Zxxc_4Q_

07/06/2026

You can’t plan the weather…but you can plan to have a beautiful marriage anyway.

Caroline and Ryan’s wedding day in West Chester was one of those mornings that reminded me why I love what I do so much. A little rain, a little drizzle in the sky, and somehow the most intimate, romantic energy followed them everywhere they went.

We started with a first look at the courthouse which was quiet, tucked away, just the two of them seeing each other for the first time that day. Even with the drizzle, it felt calm and romantic.

Their ceremony at 11:30am was such a unique touch (I loved that timing), followed by a celebration that wrapped early afternoon at 9 Prime whihc was an old converted bank. Between the tall ceilings, the chandelier glow, and even an elevator ride that resulted in some of my favorite unexpected photos of the day, the whole space was gorgeous.

They had a choreographed dance, the sweetest energy, and this effortless ability to just enjoy every moment instead of worrying about how it “should” look.

Rain or shine, their day was never about perfection, it was about presence. And that’s where the magic always is.

Caroline & Ryan, thank you for trusting me with such a meaningful morning. 🤍

07/06/2026

Stop what you’re doing and just look at those eyes!

There is something so magical about the Jersey Shore in the summer: the salt air, warm sand, and that perfect golden light.

As a Stone Harbor family photographer, I know how fast these moments slip away. One minute they are wobbling toward the tide, and the next, they’ve already outgrown that favorite sun hat. My heart is in the "now." I want to document that wonder before the "tiny" stage fades.

Stone Harbor Beach Mini Sessions are open!

These are for mamas who want to bottle up this season with a beach portrait session. Whether it’s your first time or an annual tradition, let’s capture your family beach photos against NJ’s best backdrop. As an NJ beach photographer, I'm here to help you get in the frame.

Two weekends only! These memories are a gift to your future self.

Book here: https://t.mtrbio.com/azzolinaphotography

07/06/2026

One evening. One beach. A lifetime you can hold. 🌊

The laughter, the waves, the beautiful chaos of a big family all together on the sand : it’s the kind of session that stays with me. As a Stone Harbor family photographer, I always say the beach has a personality of its own, and this night was pure magic.

These aren’t just pictures; they’re little pieces of your family’s story, filled with love and joy, forever frozen in the golden light of summer. Join me in Stone Harbor this July for your own unforgettable beach portrait session! 🤍

Book here: https://t.mtrbio.com/azzolinaphotography

07/02/2026

✨ Planning your little one's first birthday session? Here are a few of my favorite tips to help make the experience as relaxed (and fun!) as possible.

Dylan's outdoor first birthday session was absolutely perfect. We met early in the morning while the light was still soft and his big brother made everyone smile from the very beginning. These are the moments I love most because they capture your family exactly as you are during such a special milestone.

A few things I always recommend to parents:

🤍 Schedule your session around your baby's happiest time of day, not around the lighting. Avoid nap time and try to plan after they've had a good meal.

🤍 Don't skip meals because there's a cake smash! Happy tummies almost always lead to happier smiles, and most little ones only take a few bites of cake anyway.

🤍 Bring a few easy, non-messy snacks (I love little puffs!) along with water. They can be lifesavers between photos.

🤍 Dress baby in something comfortable, and if you're including a cake smash, bring an outfit you don't mind getting a little messy. Bare feet are always adorable!

🤍 I always recommend ending with the cake smash. We begin with family portraits, then parents with baby, siblings, and finally all the fun first birthday moments before celebrating with cake.

Every first birthday session is designed to tell the story of this exciting stage, from those brand-new smiles and wobbly steps to the sweet interactions that make your family unique.

If you're planning a first birthday session, I put together a blog filled with even more tips, what to bring, timing recommendations, outfit advice, and answers to the questions I get asked most often.

✨ Head over to the blog through the link in my bio to read the full guide!

What was your favorite part of celebrating your little one's first birthday? I'd love to hear your memories below! 💙