Before the world meets them, there is this moment. And it deserves to be remembered exactly as it feels right now.
Real Moments. Real People. Real Love.
Real Moments. Real People. Real Love.
Beautifully, Uniquely You
No two pregnancies are the same, and that's exactly what makes yours worth documenting. Whether you're feeling radiant and ready, emotional and reflective, or a little bit of both — we're here to capture it all with warmth, care, and a whole lot of heart.
This is for the Parents…
Who want their photos to feel like something.
Who are ready to slow down, breathe it all in, and simply be present in this pregnancy — while we take care of the rest.
Who value real emotions over perfect poses.
Who want a session that feels less like a photoshoot, and more like finally being celebrated the way they deserve.
And most of all, this is for the people who want to look back at these photos and feel it all over again — to not just see themselves smiling, but remember the weight of everything they were carrying, the love that was already so full it had nowhere left to go, and that indescribable feeling of being right on the edge of the most life-changing moment of their lives.
There's a version of this time that disappears before you can hold onto it. The way your hand rests on your belly without thinking. The way the light falls on you at the end of the day. The way your whole life is quietly rearranging itself around someone you already love completely.
These sessions aren't about looking a certain way. They're about feeling something when you look back — years from now, when this season is a memory. Real moments. Real light. Real you.
No posing required. No perfection expected. Just you, exactly as you are, in one of the most extraordinary chapters of your life.
What Our Clients Think
★★★★★
What Our Clients Think ★★★★★
“Alex and Arielle are a dynamic duo! My husband and I had the privilege to experience their vision of photography. With his muse Arielle right by his side, Alex continuously blew our minds with his photo poses and ideas for our maternity shoot. Great conversation, great vibe and fantastic photography, what more can a girl ask for?! If you need a photographer make sure you ask for Alex! He is a superb photographer, a visionary and an overall joy to be around! Our maternity shoot was only 30 minutes, but in just an half hour he captured truly breathtaking moments that will shape beautiful memories. Thanks Alex!”
- Khilece W.
“Had a great experience with Alex and Arielle for our fall maternity shoot. He took great photos of my husband and I, giving us great direction and taking our inspo to the fullest! A great way to cherish this next step of our lives. Thank you for a great experience!”
- Alyssa L.
“Alex and Arielle did a wonderful job with the photoshoot. It was so fun… they made me feel so comfortable during the entire photoshoot. I will definitely do it again.!!! ”
- Rajkrishna Y.
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.
Hi, nice to meet you!
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 transforming your living room into a studio to chasing golden hour outside — we go wherever you feel most like yourself, whether you're coming solo, with your partner, or with the whole crew in tow.
Our traveling studio comes right to you — no traffic, no parking, no stress. Just your space, your comfort, and a camera. It's perfect for cozy at-home sessions, intimate moments between partners, or when the kids and fur babies absolutely have to be part of the magic.
We also love capturing the quiet, everyday beauty of this season — a hand resting on a bump, a partner reading to a belly, little ones pressing their ear against yours, the tender routines that make up a life growing fuller.
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 and include print credits, so your favorite moments can live somewhere beyond your phone’s camera roll!
If you’re more interested in a highly edited Studio Package, shoot us a message!
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$950
2½ hour photoshoot
Up to 2 locations*
Up to 3 outfit changes
Full gallery of digital images
$150 print credit
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$650
1 ½ hour photoshoot
1 location
Up to 2 outfit changes
70 edited digital images*
$100 print credit
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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 you and this moment! What makes you smile? What do you want to remember forever?
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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