Document You Days
Whether you're flipping heart shaped pancakes for breakfast or reading "Goodnight Moon" for the 3rd time while snuggled in bed, I'll be there to ultimately show you just how much you love each other. Let me be your family historian and document all the moments that you never get to see.
"You can't afford not to do this. You can't get this time back. And you need some sort of record of how awesome you are; how sweet and beautiful your kids are; how great your spouse is, and how the two of you are doing a great job parenting." - Lynn R.
Documentary Collections
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Prices are subject to NJ sales tax
Day In the Life Collection
$5,300
Air travel within 48 US Contiguous States (up to $300)
Printed Product (Choose One)
- 50 Image Storybook
- Photo Box of all final images
- Framed Print 8x10
All final edited digital files
25% Off A La Carte Items
Slice of Life Collection
$2,300
Travel expenses within 1 hour of Bergen County, NJ (including NYC)
Printed Product (Choose One)
- 25 Image Album
- Photo Box of all final images
- Framed Print 8x10
All final edited digital files
25% Off A La Carte Items
Need more time?
Add more time to your Collection at an hourly rate. Digital files included
$3,500 per additional day
$500 per additional hour
A La Carte Pricing Menu
Here are some of my most popular products. Printed products include matching digital file(s) of images used. Product prices are subject to NJ sales tax.
Session Fees
Day In the Life: $2000 unlimited coverage for 1 day
Slice of Life: $300 per hour
Whether you're looking for a full day or just a few hours, I've got you covered! Start here by picking your coverage. After your session, find the perfect products to display your photos by adding items from the following products. Digital files are not included with a la carte session fees. Includes travel within 1 hour of Bergen County, NJ.
The storybook
50 images starting at $2000
Additional images | $50 per image
This beautifully bound, handmade book features archival printed pages on luxurious art paper, perfect for preserving and sharing your Day In The Life memories. Each Storybook is custom designed to create the perfect keepsake for years to come
The Album
25 images starting at $1200
Additional images | $50 per image
The perfect home for your Slice of Life Memories, this handmade, heirloom album features seamless page spreads on thick cloth infused pages that lay completely flat. Each Album is tailor made to tell your unique story from the day
signature wall art
Decorate your home with beautiful custom artwork of your family. Archivally printed on luxurious Hahnemule paper to enhance the visual brilliance of your image, each fine art print is mounted on a museum quality 8-ply mat; framed and ready to be hung on your wall and enjoyed for a lifetime.
Fine Art Mats
Starting at $275 for 8x10
Archivally printed on luxurious Hahnemule paper to significantly enhance the visual brilliance of your image, each fine art print is mounted on a museum quality 100% cotton rag mat; signed and ready to be framed.
Gift Prints
8x10 or smaller prints | $150
Gift Prints are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Printed on the finest archival paper, mounted on single ply mat board for rigidity, and finished with a luster coating to protect from fingerprints and light scratches. These prints are meant to withstand the test of time and are sure to be treasured
What is a Day in the Life?
What exactly is a Documentary photo session?
The term "documentary is just a word to describe my approach to photography. It is a way of photographing connections and interactions between your family members in an undirected way. Authentic moments generally make for more authentic photos.
That means no matching outfits, no posed portraits, just you and your beautiful family being your true selves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does unlimited coverage for 1 full day really mean?
A. From when the kids wake up in the morning until they go to bed for the night, I'll be there covering everything else that goes in on in-between. To make that happen, I typically sleep over the night before (in a guest room or on the couch) so everyone is more comfortable with me and my camera first thing the next morning. If having me sleepover the night before is not an option for your family, a room can be booked at a local hotel the night before (charged as a reimbursable)
Q. Will you really travel anywhere for full Day in the Life sessions?
A. Yup! I LOVE to travel and this is one of the ways I get to see the world! My plane ticket (up to $300) to your destination is included with the Day in the Life Collection. You just need to provide sleeping accommodations for the night before our session (and after if the session is not local).
Q. I'm not ready to commit to a full Day in the Life yet, but am interested in a Slice of Life. How many hours would you recommend?
A. For Slice of Life sessions I typically recommend 3-4 hours of coverage scheduled either first thing in the morning, or in the afternoon after lunch.
Q. Am I supposed to feed you while you shoot? How does that work? Do you sit down with us to eat during meal times? Is there anything you're allergic to?
A. Yes, you are required to provide my meal(s) for sessions 3 hours or longer. However, I promise I am not a picky eater. My only weird food restriction is quinoa (ask me about it during our session!) Most clients just place an extra place setting at the table for me.
Q. What about access? If we go to an amusement park, do I need to pay for your ticket?
A. Yes, you will responsible to provide access for me anywhere you plan to have photographic coverage (i.e. admission/entrance fees, train or metro rides) If you are driving, I'll need a seat in your car to wherever you're going. My bottom has squished between many carseats in the past!
Q. Can I use a Day In the Life or Slice of Life for a wedding?
A. The short answer is no. While I do offer documentary wedding photography, my offerings are a bit different due to certain variables specific to weddings. Please call 201-704-1153 for documentary wedding photography pricing.
Q. What happens after the photo session? When will I get to see my photos?
A. Your images will be ready for viewing and ordering approximately 3-5 weeks after your session. You will receive a link to your online gallery where you can view and order photos. If your purchase includes an album you will receive a link to your album design. On your album link, you will be able to make comments, changes, and approve your album while the link is open for 7 days. If no comments are made by day 7, it is assumed approved and album production will start. Digital files and slideshow will be delivered via web transfer within 48 hours after your album is approved.
Q. Can I get the RAW files from my session?
A. No. RAW files are not included and not available for purchase.
Q. Who owns the copyright of the images taken during my session?
A. Original copyright of all images created during your session remains with the photographer (Julia Chang-Lomonico). Clients receive a limited copyright release to use purchased images for personal use only. Meaning you can share on your personal social media accounts (tagging me), and print as many copies to grandma's content! If you ever have question on when and where photos can be used (i.e. in a publication or 3rd party use) feel free have that 3rd party contact me directly.
Q. I'm a famous / public figure and need my images to be private.
A. Please call 201-704-1153 to find out more about non-disclosure agreements and fee structure.
Book your session today!
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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.
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