Documentary family photography for real life
Bergen County Family Photographer
Serving NJ, NY, CT & beyond
Photographing family life as it really feels, so you don’t forget who you were to each other.
This isn’t traditional family photography.
You don’t need to perform here.
Your family is photographed as life is actually happening — the connection, the mess, the quiet moments in between.
The ordinary days you’re living now?
They’re the ones you’ll want to remember most.
This isn’t about perfect images.
It’s about preserving who you are to each other.
A glimpse into real family life
Your family already has a story. This is what it looks like when it’s photographed without interruption
Is documentary photography right for me?
You want photographs that feel real, not staged
You believe everyday moments matter just as much as milestones
You want to be in the photos, not managing them
You care more about meaning than perfection
This is for you if…
You’re looking for posed or styled sessions
You want quick images made just for holiday cards
You’re uncomfortable with honesty, vulnerability or imperfection
This might not be for you if…
This work is intentional and personal — rooted in real connection, and made to be felt every time you return to your images.
Hi, I’m Julia!
I’m a documentary family photographer drawn to the quiet details of family life — the way people relate to one another when no one is directing them.
I believe the most meaningful photographs are made in the in-between moments. The ones that don’t seem important now, but will someday hold everything.
My role is simple: to notice, to witness, and to preserve your family as you are, not as you’re told you should be.
What Families Are Saying
“As a mother, I often loose myself in the mundane routine of dressing, feeding, cleaning, entertaining my children. These photos have helped me and my husband step back and see the actual simple beauty and humor in our everyday life.”
— Fawn, mom of 2
“Every day I promise to be present in the moment with my children but life always seems to get in the way. Having Julia there forced me to truly be in the moment entire day: no phone or electronics—strictly play and attention. I loved that day and I try to continue to have days just like that.”
— Julie, mom of 4
“It’s not nearly as weird as you think it will be and the pictures are worth it.”
— Rob, dad of 4
How it works
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We talk about your family. You tell me what this season in life looks like for you all — what you want to remember, and what you don’t want to miss.
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I photograph your family’s life as it unfolds, with no pressure to perform.
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You receive a meaningful visual record of this chapter — one that grows more valuable over time.
If this feels like something your family would value, I’d love to hear from you!
Julia Chang-Lomonico is a documentary family photographer based in Northern New Jersey. Located in Bergen County, Julia is available for photography services in the NYC metro area (NY, NJ, CT). Julia specializes in Day in the Life, kids, family, and small event photography.