The Details
These sessions are the perfect opportunity to create family heirlooms to decorate your home and get your holiday cards done, all while spending quality time with your family and donating to an amazing charity! Book your session today and let me document your family's quest for the perfect tree!
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1 Hour Photo Session at the beautiful Emmerich Tree Farm
up to 8' Cut-Your-Own Tree
Gorgeous keepsake ornament
Donation to Magic Hour Foundation
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ONLY $249
Friday, November 29th and Sunday, December 1st from 9am-3pm.
**Viewing/Ordering Sessions will be scheduled the following weekend (Dec 6th, 7th, 8th) in my home studio in Park Ridge, NJ or via online video chat**
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About the Location
Kurt and Karen Emmerich are the proprietors of Emmerich Tree Farm. Kurt grew up on the land, having planted thousands of trees on the property with his parents and siblings in the 60’s and 70’s. With his studies at NYS College of Environmental Science and Forestry and vast experience running several nurseries and greenhouses of his own, Kurt is a bonafide tree expert. But it wasn't until 2005 when they purchased the land from Kurt’s family did their dream of owning and operating a tree farm truly begin. Their unique cultural practices are designed to keep a sustainably steady supply of Christmas Trees.
They are continually struck by how supportive their customers are in helping to support sustainable local agriculture.
Conveniently located minutes from downtown Warwick, NY. A special thank you to Emmerich Tree Farm for hosting this event.
101 Sleepy Valley Rd.
Warwick, NY 10990
Charity Partner
Help me give a little towards a great cause. It is my honor to partner with the Magic Hour Foundation. Your entire $249 booking fee will be donated directly to this important 501(c)(3) organization. Magic Hour Foundation is a national network of professional photographers who look to serve individuals and families fighting cancer. They do this by coordinating a photo session to celebrate the truly important things in life through photography. These charitable portrait sessions provide an opportunity for families to feel special and strong while they relax, smile and enjoy time with loved ones. Above all, Magic Hour strives to express compassion and love as we support them, no matter the outcome of their battle.
As a Magic Hour photographer, I get to document families like Adele's. Read about her amazing story here.
Products & Gifts
In addition to your included ornament, a variety of printing and gifts options are available to add to your order. Gift prints start at $125 and packages start at $395.
Holiday Ornament
As part of your charity donation, our gift to you is this wonderful keepsake holiday ornament, printed with your favorite image from your session. Click here for full product menu.
Holiday Cards
I have a variety of unique holiday cards for you to choose from. I look forward to designing a one-of-kind card that stands out - just for you. Click here for full product menu.
Fine Art Mats and Canvas Wall Art
My high quality fine art mats and canvas prints are made to last for generations without fading, and are a great way to show off your images. Click here for full product menu.
Fine Art Albums
Want to tell the whole story? My fine art albums are the perfect heirloom to bring out and share with visiting family or any time you want to walk down memory lane. Click here for full product menu.
FAQ
Q. Can my dog be part of the portrait session?
A. Yes! Dogs are family members too! As long as you pick up after them and are respectful of the property. Emmerich Tree Farm's policy states "All dogs must be kept on a leash and be well behaved around other dogs and children. If a dog is unruly, we will have to ask that they be removed for the safety of our guests."
Q. What happens after the photo session? When will I get to see my photos?
A. Viewing and Ordering sessions will be scheduled on Dec 6th, 7th, and 8th in my home office in Park Ridge, NJ. A variety of different printed products will be available for purchase at this time. Click here to see full product menu.
Q. What if I'm traveling between Dec 6th - 8th and cannot make the viewing and ordering session?
A. No problem! Limited online video chat appointments will be available between Dec 6th - 8th if you really cannot meet in person. A web cam is required for online appointments.
Q. Will my product purchase be ready in time for Christmas?
A. Yes, most products will be ready for pick-up by 12/20. Albums will be ready for pick-up by 12/23.
Q. Can I buy just the digital files from my session?
A. While digital files are not for sale on their own, a matching digital file of every image used in a purchased Collection is included with purchase.
Q. I love the cause and love the idea of the event, but I'm not really interested in buying a bunch of photos and a sales session afterwards. Do I still get to keep the tree?
A. You absolutely do get to keep the tree! If you are not interested in a sales session afterwards, I'll pick the best image to put in your photo ornament and mail it to you. You are an awesome person for donating to Magic Hour Foundation!
A Selection of My Work
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About the Photographer
Each family has a story to tell. A story that is steeped in chaos, laughter, and the everyday minutiae of family life. A story that is ultimately about love. Julia, a North Jersey documentary family photographer, is passionate about capturing these stories to show families the love and compassion that they can’t often see for themselves.
Julia’s own story is one that is woven around the family and friends that are her creative inspiration. She is a wearer of many hats: daughter and sister, food lover, aspiring yogi, karaoke diva, loving wife, and rock-star mom to two little girls.
Photography has always been the channel through which she documents the different stories of her life and she has turned her passion into a business of doing the same for the families she works with. She continues to seek out new families and new stories to tell with the same care, kindness, and humor she uses to document her own family.
This is Julia Chang Photography’s 4th year raising funds for Magic Hour Foundation. Having seen too many close family and friends silently battle cancer, Julia felt the grave importance of being able to bearing witness for these patients during such a monumental part of their lives. Magic Hour Foundation provides the means for cancer patients to have their stories told, their legacies documented through photography.
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Tree-Cutting Sessions
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