EST 2020

Portraits by Hajar

Photographer
About Me

Hajar Faal

Hello, I'm Hajar—a mom, wife, scientist, and portrait photographer living in Berlin, South Jersey.

I was born and raised in Ahvaz, Iran, where the summers are hot, and with only two seasons. In 2014, I began a journey to New England, welcoming its four beautiful seasons to pursue my Ph.D. at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, NY. A few months later, I met my husband, Mike. Our silliness and laughter on our first date led to many more, and we've been together ever since. Marriage has brought its own mix of challenges, especially with our different cultures and languages, but our love has shown us that nothing can stand in the way of true connection. Soon after, job opportunities led us on a journey. We first moved to Cape Cod and now to South Jersey. Along the way, our little Leo became our travel buddy, following us wherever we go. I love to share our family’s journey—a story that’s anything but ordinary. Feel free to ask me about it!

With social distancing and no friends or family nearby, I turned my photography hobby into something more meaningful. I began photographing families and colleagues to build a portfolio, and along the way, I fell in love with capturing portraits. These portraits have become the heartbeat of my work. I'm always searching for the magic of natural light, genuine smiles, and true emotions. When all of those come together in one frame, that’s when I truly smile. I love chatting with my clients and hearing their stories, making each session fun and stress-free. I share the photos as we go, so everyone feels comfortable and confident. Before we say goodbye, I make sure everyone loves their shots because I genuinely care.


Shooting

Pricing Tables

  • Individual

  • $ 100
    • 30-45 minute
    • Head shots, senior shots
    • Photo Editing
    • All the best images taken
    • Online Gallery
  • Couple

  • $ 150
    • 45-60 minute
    • Engagements, Anniversaries
    • Photo Editing
    • All the best images taken
    • Online Gallery
  • ONE Family

  • $ 200
    • 45-60 minute
    • up to four people
    • Additional charges for adding participants ($20/p up to 6)
    • All the best images taken
  • Weddings

  • $ 1200

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Experience with Hajar

Surprised by my rates? I shoot during my free time, and I love every moment of it. If you’ve already had a session with me, you know the experience!

How to book? Simply reach out to me, and I’ll suggest some ideas. Once we finalize the details, you’ll sign a contract and make any payments.

Scheduling For family and senior sessions, I usually shoot on weekdays after work. I reserve weekends for family time and personal errands. However, please do not hesitate to reach out if you need a weekend session.

During Your Session I’m flexible with outfit changes as time allows.

You will receive your high-resolution photos within two weeks. I remove any blurry, duplicate, or closed-eye shots and deliver all the best images—typically around 50 per 30-minute session. If you’d like additional retouching, there’s a small fee of $10 per image, separate from your session cost.

Yes, I travel! A $50 travel fee applies for locations 20-40 minutes from Berlin, NJ. For sessions beyond this range, please contact me, and we’ll find a reasonable arrangement. 

Cancellation Policy

If the weather is an issue, I’ll decide on rescheduling up to 2 hours before your session. If you need to cancel for other reasons, you can do so up to two days before the event for a refund. Any non-refundable deposit can be applied to a future session.

Contact

Hajar

I’d love to hear your ideas and expectations! Feel free to text or email me with as many details as possible.

Phone : +1 315-706-8280 (text)

Email : portraitsbyhajar@gmail.com (preferred)

Address : Berlin, New Jersey (South Jersey)