Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Timeless Family Portraits
Imagery by Marianne is a full-service boutique portrait studio specializing in capturing life's milestones for couples and growing families. With over 13 years of experience in wedding photography and 5 years dedicated to newborn photography, we have built a reputation for creating timeless, classic imagery that celebrates love, family growth, and personal milestones. Our studio offers comprehensive services including wardrobe styling, hair and makeup coordination, and custom heirloom product design to ensure every detail of your portrait experience is seamless.Located in Toms River, New Jersey, we serve clients across Ocean County and the Jersey Shore, providing both studio and on-location sessions tailored to your unique story. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our extensive portfolio of 350+ weddings and 3,500+ newborn sessions, along with our collaborations with medical professionals to ensure safe handling of infants. We pride ourselves on making the portrait process stress-free for busy professionals and mothers, handling every logistical detail so you can focus on what matters most.
Services
Wedding Photography
Newborn Portraits
Family Sessions
Maternity Shoots
Heirloom Products
Branding Photography
Lifestyle Sessions
Beach Portraits
Couples Portraits
Custom Albums
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 13+ years of wedding photography experience with 350+ documented weddings
- Our newborn safety training includes collaboration with hospital medical staff
- Full-service coordination from wardrobe styling to hair & makeup services
- Custom heirloom product design for lasting family legacy displays
- Proven expertise in handling special needs newborn photography sessions
What people say
Incredibly professional
Safe handling of infants
Stress-free experience
Timeless quality images
Excellent communication
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic storytelling and technical precision. Our services include full-day coverage, engagement sessions, and custom album design. We specialize in creating timeless images that capture the unique narrative of each couple's special day while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all involved.
Newborn Portraits
Specialized newborn photography with safety-certified techniques. Sessions include posing, prop selection, and sibling interaction. We offer both studio and hospital sessions, with expertise in handling special needs infants and creating heirloom-quality images that preserve early family milestones.
Family Portraits
Custom family photography sessions for multi-generational groups. Services include wardrobe coordination, location selection, and candid moment capture. Available as studio sessions or on-location shoots at beaches and homes across the Jersey Shore region.
Maternity Shoots
Celebrating pregnancy milestones with elegant maternity photography. Includes studio wardrobe access, posing guidance, and sibling inclusion options. Sessions focus on creating timeless images that document the beauty of expectant mothers between 32-36 weeks gestation.
Heirloom Products
Custom-designed wall displays and physical media products. Services include color-matching to home decor, product selection consultation, and installation assistance. Features archival-quality materials for preserving photographic memories across generations.
People
Marianne Bley
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 13+ years in wedding photography and 5+ years specializing in newborns. Trained by medical professionals for safe infant handling and certified in maternity photography. Built business from graphic design background after personal life events inspired career shift.
Questions
How long have you specialized in newborn photography?
I've focused on newborn photography for 5 years, during which I've photographed over 3,500 babies while collaborating with medical professionals for safe handling techniques.
What's included in the maternity session package?
Maternity sessions include studio access, wardrobe options, and professional posing guidance. Pricing starts at $350 for 30-minute sessions with digital image selections and print credits.
Do you offer payment plans for portrait sessions?
Yes, we offer split payment plans with 50% upfront and remaining balance after your ordering appointment, ensuring flexibility while maintaining quality service standards.
What areas do you serve for on-location photography?
We serve Ocean County, NJ including Toms River, Lavallette, and the Jersey Shore beaches. Studio sessions are available at our Chadwick Beach Island location.
How are heirloom products customized for client homes?
Our design process incorporates your personal style and color palette to create displays that seamlessly integrate with existing home decor while maintaining archival quality standards.
