Years of work. One extraordinary day. Photographs that carry the weight of both — and the love of everyone who got you here.
The Diploma is Just the Beginning.
The Diploma is Just the Beginning.
Beautifully, Uniquely You
No two people reach this big day the same way, and your portraits should reflect exactly that. Whether you're the graduate who wants bold, confident shots that show the world what you're made of, or a family who just wants a group session with everyone celebrating together — we'll craft a session that feels personal, unhurried, and completely yours.
This is for the Graduates…
Who want their portraits to actually look and feel like who they are.
Who are ready to show up, let loose, and trust the process while we take care of the rest.
Who value real emotions over rigid, “perfect” poses.
Who want a session that feels less like a photoshoot, and more like a moment worth remembering.
And most of all, this is for the graduates who want to look back at their portraits and feel something — to not just see themselves dressed up and smiling for the camera, but remember how it felt to finally exhale after years of hard work, the way their family pulled them close between every shot, or how they celebrated strong and solo, and that quiet, electric feeling of standing at the beginning of everything that comes next.
What Our Clients Think
★★★★★
What Our Clients Think ★★★★★
“I had such a great experience with Ginkgo Photography! They made me feel completely natural in front of the camera and captured my graduation photos perfectly. They totally brought my inspo pictures to life can’t recommend them enough!”
- Dayna P.
“What an amazing, empowering, fun experience! Alex was patient, knowledgeable and his eye is unmatched. My photos are simply great. Could not recommend enough.”
- Elizabeth H.
“Alex and Arielle are a great team! We asked for a beach vibe and they helped us narrow down a location based on their experience. They were professional yet laid back making it an easy going experience. We would highly recommend and would definitely contact them again in the future!”
- Al D.
Hi, nice to meet you!
We're Alex and Arielle — a husband & wife photography team based in New Jersey. Between the two of us, we bring everything a great session needs: a trained eye for light and storytelling, and a warmth that makes everyone in front of our camera lens feel right at home. We believe a session should feel just as good as it looks, and we pour that belief into every photoshoot we take on.
Whether we're turning your living room into a studio, stepping outside into the world, or taking lifestyle photos at home—wherever you feel most like yourself, that's where we want to be.
From your own backyard to the steps of the school that shaped you — we go wherever this milestone feels most like yours.
Our traveling studio comes right to you — no stress, no scrambling, no logistics to figure out. Just you, the people you love, and a camera. It's perfect for at-home celebrations, campus sessions, or when the whole family needs to be part of the moment.
We also love capturing the in-between — the proud parent adjusting your cap, the sibling who can't stop smiling, the quiet moment before you walk out the door for the last time as a student.
And with a name like "Ginkgo Lens," we'll never say no to the great outdoors. Whether it's the beach, a quiet forest, a lakeside, or a field of tall grass — we'll find the backdrop that feels completely, naturally you.
Package Tiers
Whether you need an hour or an afternoon, we have a package that fits. Our Oak and Forest packages take it one step further — including print credit so your favorite moments can live somewhere beyond your camera roll!
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$950
2½ hour photoshoot
Up to 2 locations*
Up to 2 outfit changes
Full gallery of digital images
$150 print credit
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$650
1 ½ hour photoshoot
1 location
1 outfit change
70 edited digital images*
$100 print credit
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$525
1 ½ hour photoshoot
1 location
1 outfit change
65 edited digital images*
*Additional photos can be purchased from a private gallery
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$475
1 hour photoshoot
1 location
45 edited digital images*
*Additional photos can be purchased from a private gallery
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$175
15 minute photoshoot
1 location, chosen for the Mini
5 edited digital images*
Join our Newsletter and follow us on Social Media, to find out about our future Pop-Up Mini Sessions!
*Additional photos can be purchased from a private gallery. For an extra $125 you can download the entire digital gallery.
Next Steps
Reach out to us
Fill out the inquiry form, and we’ll respond to you within 48 hours!
2. We craft your story together
Tell us about the graduate and what this day means to you. What should we know about them before we pick up the camera?
3. Booking
Once you’ve paid your 30% deposit and signed the contract, your date and time will be locked in! We’ll touch base before the session to make sure everything is set and make sure you don’t have any questions.
4. Shoot Day!
We start making memories! This is the part we love the most. We'll ease into the session naturally — no stiff lineups or awkward silences, just real interactions, genuine laughter, and moments that unfold on their own. We'll be right there to sculpt the light, guide the energy, and capture everything in between. Before you know it, you'll forget the camera is even there.
5. Your Gallery & Delivery
We’ll do a call with you within 1 -2 weeks to go over your unedited gallery, and choose the photos in your package together! From there, our turnaround time is 3 - 4 weeks for completed images!
FAQs!
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Ginkgo trees are a symbol of hope and propserity, thanks to their long history! They thrive thanks to their hardiness and resilience and, much like photographs, are a constant reflection of beauty in the world.
Similarly, what we promise you at Ginkgo Lens is a photoshoot that’s fun, beautiful and emotional– with finished images that will tell your story that moment for years to come.
Fun Fact: The yellow color palette in our photos is inspired by ginkgo trees in autumn! -
We generally need a minimum of 5’ x 7’ tp set up our backdrop and lights, but we’ve also never had a problem fitting into smaller living spaces for clients. If furniture or decor needs to be moved to accommodate our setup, we’ll gladly help move things and reset it when we leave!
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We’ll travel anywhere within 50 miles of Englishtown, NJ without a travel fee for outdoor or in-home photoshoots. Outside of that, it’s $25 for 60 miles, and an $5 additional per 10 miles after that.
For our Manhattan clients: due to the increase in congestion fees, we suggest shooting in Brooklyn or New Jersey to avoid having to cover that cost for us. -
Absolutely! We’ll work with you both ahead of time and on the day of the photoshoot to stage the room(s), to make sure even the smallest rentals look picture perfect!
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Yes, you can! We sell gift certificates that you can email us to purchase. We offer both digital and physical copies.
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Not to worry! Our photography style typically involves high quality studio lights, whether the session is outdoors or indoors. Not only does this let us sculpt the scene in a painterly style, but we also capture energetic subjects effortlessly!
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Every package includes digitals, but some include print credits as well. We don’t have any print only packages, because we believe having the digital is a much better value in today’s world. This way, you can share your photos on social media, emails, or text - and if you’d like prints you can either order high quality, professional ones directly from your gallery, or take them to a CVS or Walmart!
(fyi, we recommend Walmart over CVS if you’re going that route)
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Then you’re a perfect candidate for a Mini Session! We offer these smaller packages a few times a year, usually stylized around the season or a particular theme. They are shorter time slots at a location of our choosing and they book up fast, so we recommend joining our Newsletter to find out about them first.
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That depends on several factors - such as what type of shoot it is, what date/time the shoot is, and any specific client requests. While we try to do most of our photoshoots together (so that whoever isn’t operating the camera can assist with gear and kids/pets), not every shoot will have both of us.
Fortunately we both have easygoing personalities, and similar tastes for art and design. So you’ll always be in good hands with us! -
If there are certain photos on our website that you love, you can share that with us and we’ll try to match you with the photographer who took your favorites. However as mentioned before, our shooting and editing styles are very similar!
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We’ve been together since March of 2020, and have been married for 3 years! Our first date was in NYC, the exact night the 2020 lockdown was announced. As a joke or divine matchmaking move, our waiter actually gave us rubber gloves so we could hold hands at the table!
While we’ve previously worked separately in the film/TV industry and behind the camera, it became increasingly clear that we worked even better as a team as our business styles complement each other beautifully. -
Definitely - just let us know that when you book with us. We have no issues at all with not sharing people’s photos, and would never want to make you feel uncomfortable!
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YES! Proposals fit into our Oak and Forest People Packages. We prefer to plan over a phone call or in-person meeting with the partner/family to ensure we’re all on the same page and fully out of the way during the big moment, and we’ll also get some quick posed photos and ring close-ups before we go!
Feel like we might be your people?
Let's make some magic together!
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