Maternity
Best around 30 to 34 weeks
Studio gowns, soft draping and fine-art light. Partners, older siblings and even the family dog are welcome.
- WhereTeaneck studio, or outdoors in season
- GownsStudio wardrobe, confirm
- BookIn your second trimester
Portraits from the bump to the first birthday
Most families start with maternity, come back for newborn portraits, and return for the milestones. Every session is planned around your family.
Newborn
In the first couple of weeks
Jessie's specialty for over 18 years. Calm, warm and unhurried, with safety-first posing, swaddles, wraps and props from her studio.
- LengthAbout 3 to 4 hours
- BabyWraps, bonnets and props provided
- BookBefore your due date
Milestones
Sitter, cake smash and first birthday
Once they can sit up, the giggles start. Themed sets for sitters, cake smashes, first birthdays and beyond.
- SitterWhen baby sits on their own
- Cake smashAround the first birthday
- SetsPlanned with you ahead of time
The gallery
New sessions go up on Instagram first, where 63.8K people follow along.
@jessiemarrerophotography
What your session day is like
The studio is a private second-floor suite on Queen Anne Road. Clients describe it as calm, clean and inviting, with soft music playing while baby sleeps.
Say hello
Send an inquiry with your due date or baby's age. Jessie replies within 24 hours.
Plan the look
Choose colors, setups and any family members you want included. Bring your own ideas; Jessie will bring them to life.
Studio day
Come with a fed, sleepy baby. The room is kept warm and quiet, and nothing is rushed. Breaks for feeding and cuddles are part of the plan.
Your gallery
Retouched portraits delivered as digital files and prints, confirm within X weeks.
“She took her time and never rushed the process, always prioritizing my baby's comfort and safety.”
Ericka Melissa Rivera, Google reviewPortrait of Jessie with her camera, in the studio
Meet Jessie, the baby whisperer
Jessie Marrero has photographed newborns for over 18 years. She is self-taught, Latina-owned, and so gentle with babies that 19 of her Google reviews call her “the baby whisperer.”
Her big break came when a local hospital chose her portraits for the walls of its maternity units. New parents saw them every month, and two celebrity families who delivered there booked her. Their photos went viral, and families have flown her across the country since.
Many Teaneck parents still find her the same way: on a hospital tour, standing in front of one of her prints.
- 18+ years with newborns
- Latina owned
- Women-owned
- Educator
In the news
Viral newborn portraits, celebrity babies, and a Teaneck small business on PIX11.
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PIX11 Small Business Spotlight
Headline to confirm June 2020. The New York station visits the Teaneck studio.
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The roller baby
A newborn asleep in hair rollers, seen over 7 million times.
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Celebrity babies
Kevin Hart's son Kenzo, Coco and Ice-T's daughter Chanel, and newborns for Angela Simmons and Kel Mitchell.
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Maternity
Lauren and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino's maternity portraits.
5.0
from 189 Google reviews
“Jessie was incredibly patient, gentle and caring with our 9 day old babygirl. The attention to detail and creativity were amazing.”
“I first saw her work displayed during a hospital tour, and I immediately became obsessed.”
“She was so easy to talk to that hours passed without us even realizing it.”
What reviewers mention most: newborn photography (53), maternity shoots (25), “baby whisperer” (19). Read all 189 on Google
For photographers
With over 18 years of experience working with newborns, Jessie offers private, one-on-one mentoring for photographers who are ready to refine their craft and grow their business.
1:1 mentoring
Hands-on time in the studio covering technique, newborn safety, workflow and real-world business strategy.
Workshops and talks
Jessie teaches Foundations of Newborn Photography at Unique Photo events. Upcoming dates
Questions parents ask
When should I book my newborn session?
Placeholder Ideally during pregnancy, so a spot is held around your due date and moved once baby arrives.
How old should my baby be?
Placeholder Newborn portraits are best in the first couple of weeks, while babies are sleepy and curl up easily.
Is it safe?
Placeholder Jessie has posed newborns for over 18 years and teaches newborn safety to other photographers.
What should we wear?
Placeholder Wraps and props for baby are provided. Jessie will help plan outfits for parents and siblings.
Can siblings and pets join?
Placeholder Yes, family portraits can be added to the session.
How much does a session cost?
Placeholder Collections and pricing are sent with your inquiry.
Book a session
Tell Jessie what you're celebrating and when. She replies within 24 hours with availability.
- (917) 572-2269Call or text
- Photo@JessieMarrero.comReplies within 24 hours
- 319 Queen Anne Rd, 2nd FloorTeaneck, NJ 07666. By appointment. Hours to confirm
- @jessiemarrerophotographyInstagram