Cherry Blossom Magic in Cherry Hill — 2026 Spring Mini Sessions

Every spring, the world gets a little softer, a little sweeter, and just a tiny bit pinker. And if you live in the Philadelphia or South Jersey area, you already know this time of year is basically our Super Bowl of flowers. The cherry blossoms pop, families come out in full bloom (pun intended), and every Philadelphia family photographer is out here living their best life among the petals.

This year, I’m thrilled to announce my 2026 Cherry Blossom Sessions, happening right in beautiful Cherry Hill, NJ — a town that quite literally lives up to its name.

A young girl in a short Anna Triant Couture dress standing among blooming cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, photographed by a Philadelphia family photographer during spring mini sessions.

Little girl walking among the white and pink cherry blossom blooms.

A Little Cherry Hill History (Because Fun Facts Are Necessary)

Did you know Cherry Hill wasn’t always Cherry Hill? Before the 1960s, it was actually called Delaware Township — but once residents grew obsessed with a local farm famous for its cherry trees, the name stuck. Pretty on-brand, right?

A young girl holding pastel balloons under blooming cherry blossom trees in Cherry Hill, New Jersey during a spring mini session.

A sweet spring moment: a young girl holding pastel balloons beneath the cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a soft and whimsical portrait.

And here's where it gets even better…

Since the 1970s, this specific stretch of road has been home to a breathtaking tradition:
🌸 1,400+ Kwanzan cherry trees
🌸 2 miles of dreamy pink blooms
🌸 Thousands of visitors every season

These trees were planted as a gift to the community, and every year they burst into peak bloom like they’re showing off. It’s one of the most stunning natural displays in Camden County, and one of the top spring photography locations for South Jersey photographers and photographers in Philadelphia.

Basically, the whole region treats cherry blossom season like an unofficial holiday — and honestly, we should.

A young girl glowing in the golden sunlight surrounded by soft cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a dreamy spring portrait.

Golden light spills through the cherry blossoms as a young girl stands among the blooms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a soft and timeless spring portrait.

Why Cherry Blossoms Make the Perfect Portrait Backdrop

Cherry blossoms have that rare talent of making anyone look like they’re starring in their own fairytale. Kids look whimsical, siblings look angelic, and moms… listen, moms look like they stepped out of a luxury magazine editorial.

The soft pink blooms, the golden light, the pastel glow — it all comes together in that dreamy way only spring can pull off.

If you’ve been searching for:
photographer in Philadelphia
Philadelphia family photographer
South Jersey photographer
Cherry Hill NJ photographers
cherry blossom portraits near me

…this is your sign.

A joyful moment as a young girl twirls in a rainbow dress beneath the blooming cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a colorful and whimsical spring portrait.

A little girl dances beneath the cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, her rainbow dress flowing as she twirls in the spring breeze for a vibrant, whimsical portrait.

2026 Cherry Blossom Session Details

📍 Location: Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey
📅 Official Date: April 18th, 2026
🌧 Rain Date: April 19th, 2026

✨ Investment:
$100 total
$50 retainer to reserve your spot
$50 balance due the week before your session

A closeup portrait of a young girl surrounded by soft cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, New Jersey during a spring photo session.

A closeup portrait of a young girl framed by delicate cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a soft and timeless spring moment.

✨ What’s Included:
1 fully hand-edited fine-art image
• Access to my luxury client closet (beautiful dresses & headpieces for girls sizes 12/14 and under)
• Additional images available:
  • $55 each
  • 5 for $250
  • 10 for $400

These are perfect for:
• Children
• Siblings
• Mommy-and-me spring moments
• Anyone craving that soft, dreamy, pink floral glow

Sessions take place in the evening when the blossoms are glowing and the light is doing its magical, painterly thing.

A young girl twirls in a Dollcake Couture dress beneath blooming cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, New Jersey during a whimsical spring mini session.

A young girl twirls gracefully in her Dollcake Couture dress beneath the cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a soft and whimsical spring moment.

Why Families Love These Sessions

Parents love these sessions because:
• They’re quick.
• They’re magical.
• Their kids suddenly turn into spring models the second they see the trees.
• And the photos look like wall art — not snapshots.

Most families come back year after year because the blossoms only peak for such a short window. They feel special… because they are special.

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A collage featuring a mother and her two daughters enjoying their cherry blossom session in Cherry Hill, NJ, showcasing natural moments, soft spring colors, and the overall experience of what a full session looks like.

A Few Fun Cherry Blossom Facts (Because they’re too good not to share)

🌸 Kwanzan cherry trees are known for their double-petal blooms — basically the “ball gown” version of cherry blossoms.
🌸 Philadelphia’s love affair with cherry blossoms started in 1926, when Japan gifted the city thousands of trees. (A whole century later, we're still obsessed.)
🌸 Cherry Hill’s blossoms peak around mid-April — almost perfectly timed for your spring portraits.
🌸 “Hanami,” the traditional Japanese celebration of cherry blossoms, literally translates to “flower viewing”… which feels exactly like what we’ll be doing together.

A young girl in a blue dress standing in the warm sunset light surrounded by cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, New Jersey during a spring portrait session.

A young girl in a soft blue dress glows in the warm sunset light among the cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, creating a dreamy and serene spring portrait.

Ready to Book Your 2026 Spot?

These sessions sell out every year, and with the blossoms only at peak for a few days, spots go fast.
If you'd love to create dreamy, timeless portraits with a leading Philadelphia family photographer and beloved South Jersey photographer, this is your chance.

Join me for an evening among the trees — the kind of evening your walls (and your heart) will thank you for.

A young girl blowing a dandelion wish beneath blooming cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, New Jersey during a spring portrait session.

A sweet moment as a young girl blows a dandelion wish beneath the cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ, adding a touch of magic to her spring portrait.

Cherry Blossom Mini Session Info

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Serving Philadelphia, Mainline, Northern Delaware, and all of Southern New Jersey.

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