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Central NJ's Luxury Portrait Experience

located in Wall Township, Monmouth County

by published and award-winning artist and photographer, Kristen Barker


We create the most beautiful pictures of the people that are most important to you.


Whether you are expecting a new child or preparing one for graduation, we know just how much these moments matter to you, and just how quickly they come to pass. This is why we photograph with the highest regard for the outcome, celebrating each milestone with an unforgettable portrait experience, and preserving each timeless image in print, for you to love now and treasure always. 

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On Pointe Dance Photography at Allaire State Park, NJ

May 13, 2020

Gianna D’Antonio is no ordinary seventh grader.  When school was in session, there wasn’t much opportunity to relax and sit on the couch after school like some 13-year-olds.  Instead, school projects, studying, and homework sandwiched her heavy dance and contortion class schedule at the Dance Centre in Toms River, NJ.  Although we grabbed these images just before the state was shut down, Gianna hasn’t let the quarantine stop her; her dedication to dance ...

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Kristen Barker, Central NJ Premier Photographer of Greater Joy Portrait Studios

Hi, mama! I'm Kristen.

I am a wife, mother of 3, and a published maternity, newborn and family portrait photographer based out of Wall, NJ. 

For over 10 years, I have had the honor of photographing for hundreds and hundreds of moms and their families. I am so passionate about creating gorgeous portraits of your pregnancy, your baby, your family, and YOU, and to providing a luxurious experiences that makes it easy to have printed memories of the moments you wish could last forever.

My love for documenting life with portraits goes back to childhood when I received a little yellow 35mm for my sixth birthday.  Years later, I was a young mom and owned a dance studio.  I wanted to learn how to take pictures of my son with a blurred background and capture sharp images of my ballerinas leaping.  I purchased a DSLR and began practicing daily.  Soon after, I had business cards and in 2010, started a family photography business.  

10 years later, I am completely honored to share my journey so that I can document theirs.

If you are interested in learning more about how I can create gorgeous images for you, I would love to chat with you.  Fill out any form on my page for more information, or call me at 732.966.7987.

I can't wait to learn more about you and plan an incredible portrait experience and stunning images you will love for a lifetime.

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A full-service portrait studio providing printed heirloom artwork for your home.

Make it Art

At Greater Joy Portrait Studio

we begin with the end in mind. Every portrait session starts with a plan of what the final outcome will be. I will guide you as we consider where you will display your portraits, your home decor and color preferences, and how you want to see these priceless photographs 5, 10, 20 years from now. The result is always a simple, enjoyable experience that gives you exactly what you hoped for - a timeless piece of printed art for you and all the people you love.

 

I am interested in printed portraits for my home.

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On Pointe Dance Photography at Allaire State Park, NJ

May 13, 2020

Free Guides to DIY Maternity and Newborn Photography

April 21, 2020

Mommy + Me Captures the Bond Between a Mom and Her Baby Girl, Monmouth County, NJ

April 8, 2020

The Newborn Session We Waited 9 Months For

March 20, 2020

The Digital Dilemma

March 20, 2019


Senior Sessions

Something incredibly important for your high school senior is to have portraits that they will love and always be able to look back on. It's not too late to schedule a personalized portrait session to commemorate the achievements of your child's high school or college experience.  I will guide you in the styling, location and timing of the session to create timeless images you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

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