Category Archives: Motherhood

Rides + Waves: An Afternoon in the Life in OCNJ

Nothing beats a summer afternoon at the boardwalk, followed by a cool down in the ocean. It was a day smack dab in the middle of a heat wave, but with a cool breeze + ice cream, it was the perfect summer day. We started out at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier for a few rides before…

Celebrating Summer 2021 in Ocean City, NJ

Summer 2021 is officially in full swing in Ocean City, NJ, with a kind of energy that feels like a celebration of sorts, catching up on all the things we missed during the pandemic.  I have a “summer bucket list” in my notes, of all the things we’d like to check off before labor day…

Getting in the Frame: Why it’s important to invest in documentary family photography

Photo by Jess Haverkamp of My Family in Photos As the resident photographer at home, on vacations, and in larger family gatherings, I noticed there was something (or rather, someone) missing in my photos: ME. When I look at my collection of personal images, I see my own voice and perspective, and I photograph my…

A Beginner’s Guide to Documenting Daily Life: Composition Part II (Details and Environment)

One of the common threads you’ll often hear documentary, reportage, and street photographers discuss is curiosity.  In a world of constant scrolling, it often takes effort to step away from technology and allow ourselves the space to be curious, to day dream, and to wonder about the things we find interesting.  Curiosity about the world,…