A journal designed to provide connection, encouragement, and helpful tips.

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Delaware, philadelphia, & chester county

A journal designed to offer connection, encouragement, & helpful tips.

Welcome to the Blog!

Delaware, philadelphia, & chester county

Portraits from mini session with Click Joy Photography in Wilmington Delaware

FAQ posts are one of my favorite ways to help family photoshoots feel less daunting! You may find yourself wondering, “Should I book a mini session or full family session?” Considering this question will help ensure that you’re investing in family photos in a way that BEST serves your family. So let’s breakdown the difference between […]

Summer family photos at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington Delaware with Click Joy Photography

This state park provides both beauty and variety – one of the reasons why it’s one of my favorite family photoshoot locations in Wilmington Delaware! My favorite spots for family sessions shift and change throughout the four seasons. The loop around the pond is beautiful when the fields and trees are lush and green in […]

Did you know that family photos at Longwood Gardens are about to become a thing of the past? Here are FIVE reasons why you should consider doing family photos with Click Joy Photography at Longwood Gardens THIS September:  1 – We’re approaching an end of an era with Family Photos at Longwood Gardens. Sadly, September […]

Welcome to my random brain dump of things I want to remember about this past year. It truly is random, and in no particular order, because that’s currently how my mom brain is functioning in the post-holiday haze. Disclaimer – 2024 was the year my 6 month old baby turned into a toddler, so fair […]

Another one of my favorite family photoshoot locations in Wilmington DE- Goodstay Gardens! After hosting over a dozen spring minis here, it’s no secret that it’s one of my favorite locations. The pebble pathways blend beautifully with the stone walls and rustic doors. Mature trees shelter the garden that is home to a variety of blooms […]

Family photos at the Nemours Estate in Wilmington Delaware

This summer I added a new spot to the list of my favorite family photoshoot locations in Wilmington, Delaware – The Nemours Estate!  I’ve taken my children to the Nemours Children’s Health offices a million times … all the while having no idea this hidden gem was just a few feet away! When the Herrero […]

Milestone & cake smash photo session with Click Joy Photography in Wilmington DE

Milestone & cake smash photo sessions are a blast! It’s truly an honor each time a family trusts me to capture a chapter of their loved ones’ childhood. If you’re considering a milestone or cake smash session, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m breaking down some Cake Smash FAQ. But first.. a quick […]

Rainy Family Photoshoot in North Wilmington Delaware

“What happens to our family photoshoot if the weather is bad?” Mother nature is beautiful but girlfriend is fickle. She’s hard to predict and changes often! It’s no wonder this question holds the first place spot in Frequently Asked Questions. Let’s break down ALL the details about weather impacting a family photo session. But first […]

Family Beach Photoshoot during Summer Family Vacation at Ocean City Maryland

Let’s talk summer family vacations! Do you go to the BEACH or the SHORE to get your salty, sandy, sun-filled memories? Growing up in DE, I’m partial to “the beach”, but living in Philadelphia opened my eyes to the plethora of great spots at “the shore” too. I’m thankful we live in a place that […]

Baby's first birthday milestone session. Photographs of baby eating their smash cake

A baby’s first birthday is a milestone to memorialize! So here I go… memorializing my baby girl’s first birthday with words and photographs. My emotions brain dumped into inadequate words… About a year ago everything felt so uncertain. I had spent 6 years being a mom to my son. It was messy and imperfect, but […]