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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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.

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.
Our breathtaking studio located in Wall Township is now open!

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.