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Newborn & Maternity Photographer based in Union, New Jersey.

Serving Newark, Morristown, Millburn, Short Hills, Hackensack, Paramus, Passaic, New Brunswick, Princeton, Neptune, Queens, Manhattan and surrounding areas.

From maternity to your baby’s earliest days, this season passes faster than we expect. Tiny details, gentle moments, and chapters that will never return.

As a luxury maternity and newborn photographer based in Union, I proudly serve families across Newark, Morristown, Millburn, Short Hills, Princeton, New Brunswick, Hackensack, Paramus, Passaic, as well as Queens and Manhattan.

I offer at home or studio-based experience intentionally designed to be minimalist, timeless, and refined — honoring this season with simplicity, beauty, and meaning so you can simply arrive, relax, and preserve what truly matters.

Each session is thoughtfully structured to provide comfort and an elevated photographic experience, allowing your story to remain the true focus.

I invite you to step into my world. Welcome.

A timeless, safe, and intentionally guided photography experience.

Choosing a maternity or newborn photographer means trusting someone with one of the most meaningful chapters of your story. Every session is guided with care, calm, and deep respect for your body, your baby, and your connection together.

Maternity sessions are gentle and fully guided, helping you feel confident, comfortable, and supported. For newborn photography, safety always comes first, supported by years of experience, continuous training, and a refined, minimalist approach.

A throughly crafted journey from pregnancy to your baby’s earliest days.

What Will You Find Here?

Everything you need to explore your photography options with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. A curated portfolio that reflects my approach and aesthetic, clear and transparent pricing, and a thoughtfully prepared FAQ to help you understand each step of the process. You can view availability and reserve your session online, at your own pace, with no pressure and no back-and-forth communication. Every detail has been designed to respect your time and make the experience feel calm, simple, and reassuring, even during the busiest seasons of motherhood.

Who am I? Why choose Chris?

I’m Chris and welcome to my world! I’m a photographer and storyteller with over a decade of experience behind the camera, and more than 20 years of hands-on experience caring for children as a professional nanny. Photography isn’t just what I do; it’s an extension of how I see and connect with the world.

My time as a nanny shaped the way I work today. It gave me a deep understanding of children’s unique personalities, rhythms, and needs. I know how to create a calm, welcoming environment where even the tiniest feel at ease. That experience makes all the difference when capturing newborns, babies, and young children.

Because those moments are fleeting, I’m here to help you hold onto them.

I have a particular passion for working with children. Their honesty, joy, and wonder inspire me every time I pick up my camera. My sessions are patient and thoughtful, always guided by the comfort of the child and the natural connection within each family.

I’m married, grounded in faith, and incredibly grateful for the relationships this journey brings. I value kindness, connection and creating something meaningful for every family I work with.

From first giggles to quiet snuggles and everything in between, let’s turn your family moments into lasting memories!

Why choose Chris Gardner?

Your baby’s safety is at the heart of everything I do.

Newborn photography requires more than technical skills — it demands patience, training, and a deep understanding of a baby’s limits and needs. Every session is designed around safety, calm, and respect for each newborn’s rhythm. With years of hands-on experience working exclusively with newborns and growing families, I offer a gentle, fully guided experience that allows you to relax and feel supported from start to finish. My work is known for timeless, emotional imagery created with intention, sensitivity, and care. To maintain this level of attention and quality, I accept a limited number of families each week, ensuring a smooth, personal process and a consistent, timely delivery — so you can enjoy your images without a long wait.

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