PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR FAMILIES, COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS, SERVING SUMMIT, NJ AND THE GREATER NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK AREA SINCE 2005.

It has been my great passion and privilege over the last 20 years as a professional photographer to meet so many wonderful people and create timeless portraits for and with them.

I take great joy and pride in providing a portrait experience that is easy and enjoyable, from your first inquiry to your final artwork. And you can rest assured that your shoot will be relaxed and stress free, combining your own natural poses with guided direction to create portraits that are polished, yet perfectly you.

I promise you a safe and comfortable space to be yourself, feel wonderful, and have fun in front of my camera. I thank you in advance for the opportunity to create beautiful images of you and the most important people in your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

I offer studio portrait sessions for families, couples and individuals.
I also provide business and actor headshots services, and more information can be found at www.sandranissen.com.
Getting started is simple.
Please fill out the contact form below so I can learn more about you and what you desire for your portraits. I will email helpful information about my sessions, styling, and hair & makeup, and we will schedule a phone call to discuss details and I can answer any questions you may have. I will also share a scheduling link so you can choose the date and time for your session that works best for you.
I recommend clothing that feels comfortable yet semi-formal, and coordinated rather than perfectly matched.
Choose a palette of 2 or no more than 3 complementary and muted/neutral colors such as creams, whites, warm or cool neutrals, muted earth tones, or black.
Avoid bright colors, print patterns, logos, or athletic wear.
Textures photograph wonderfully — knit, chiffon, cotton, denim, wool.
Women should consider clothing with movement — dresses, skirts, loose trousers or a loose sweater or blazer layer to play with.
Men can consider button down shirts, a henley or sweater, neutral chinos or trousers, and layers such as cardigan sweaters, jackets or blazers.
Children should wear comfortable clothing and soft fabrics; nothing overly formal or stiff. Same ideas as what is suggest for women and men in regard to layers and flowing fabric.
Most importantly, wear clothing that feels comfortable and feels like you. When you feel at ease, you look at ease.
Also consider where your portraits will live in your home. Choose colors that complement your décor and fit naturally in your space.
Professional hair and makeup is not required for your portraits, but I highly recommend our professional makeup artist for a camera-ready, finished look. We can arrange for our makeup artist to be at the studio for your shoot. Keep in mind that what is most important is that you look like yourself, so I do not advise that you change your hairstyle radically or wear bolder makeup colors than you typically would. Natural is better. Lip balm is recommended for everyone to keep your lips looking moisturized. Avoid iridescent products and anything with glitter. If you have blemishes or other temporary marks on your face, you do not need to reschedule. Retouching is included and is always completed very naturally. You will never look "retouched."
Your images will be available to view within one week of your portrait session.
You will typically receive your printed items within two weeks of receiving your order.
A portraiture investment can be anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the products you would like to order. Please complete the contact form below for investment information.