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Here you'll find helpful tips, location guides, planning advice, and photo session ideas for couples and families in Northern New Jersey ; from Sussex County and Sparta to Morristown, Madison, and beyond.
Whether you’re planning mini sessions, wedding photography, maternity and newborn sessions, or milestone family portraits, this page will prepare you for your next photo shoot with me!
Hi, I'm Ashley

If your child is involved in dance, theatre, acting, or modeling, having professional headshots is one of the most important tools for auditions, castings, and submissions. For families in Sparta, NJ and North New Jersey, studio headshots designed specifically for kids and teens can make all the difference in helping your child stand out—while still looking like them.
As a photographer who works with children every day, I know that headshots for kids need to feel natural, relaxed, and age-appropriate. Whether your child is just starting out in local theatre or already auditioning regularly, professional dance and acting headshots help casting directors see personality, confidence, and expression right away.
Casting directors, dance studios, agencies, and theatre programs often make first impressions in seconds. A professional headshot shows that your child—and your family—are prepared and serious about opportunities, without looking stiff or overdone.
Professional headshots for kids are important because they:
For theatre and acting kids in North NJ, headshots should feel authentic and expressive. For dancers and models, they should show posture, confidence, and presence while still feeling approachable.
Walking into a photography studio can feel intimidating for kids, but it doesn’t have to be. My Sparta-area studio sessions are designed to be relaxed, fun, and pressure-free.
With years of experience photographing children of all ages, I guide kids through natural expressions and simple prompts so they don’t feel awkward or posed. We keep things moving, upbeat, and age-appropriate, whether your child is six or sixteen.
Parents love that sessions are:
This approach results in headshots that feel genuine and confident—perfect for auditions and portfolios.

These sessions are ideal for:
If your child participates in community theatre, school productions, dance competitions, or acting classes in Sparta or North New Jersey, updated headshots are essential. Casting teams want to see what your child looks like now, not last year.
Winter is a perfect time to update kids and teen headshots before spring auditions, summer programs, and fall casting seasons begin. I’m currently offering a special winter rate for child headshot sessions in the studio.
Each session is customized based on your child’s age, activity, and goals—whether they’re auditioning for theatre, dance programs, or modeling opportunities.

Located near Sparta, NJ, I work with families throughout North New Jersey who are looking for professional, natural headshots for kids and teens involved in the performing arts.
If you’re ready to update your child’s dance, theatre, acting, or modeling headshots, I’d love to help create images that feel confident, professional, and true to who they are.

