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Hello,

I'm Gabi

Ocean County Portrait Photographer • Family • Kids • Engagement Sessions

I’m a portrait photographer based in Ocean County, New Jersey, and I specialize in creating elevated, true to color, with a bright and airy feel photography for families, children, baby milestones, and engagement sessions.


My focus is on keeping things simple, intentional, and beautifully guided, so your images feel natural, but still polished, refined, and timeless.

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My Approach




If we run out of pose ideas, we're both pulling up Pinterest like two friends in high school trying to figure out what's cool.

If your fiancé can hold up a 30 pound bass with the biggest smile of his life but freezes the second a camera comes out, I'll find a way to get that exact same smile out of him, no fish required.

If your husband would rather be anywhere else on earth than in front of a camera, I'll have him looking at you exactly the way he did on your wedding day.

And if it is your wedding day and you're so stressed you want to break something, perfect, let's find some dishes and make the coolest photos out of it.


The point is: nothing throws me off. My job isn't just to take pictures, it's to make the whole thing feel so easy and fun that you forget you're even being photographed. The real moments, the laughs, the chaos, that's where the magic lives, and that's exactly what I'm here to capture.

Honestly? Every session is different and I love that.

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A Little Background

I have a background in early childhood education, and I’m also a mom of two, which naturally shaped the way I work with children and families.


I understand patience, timing, and how to create a comfortable environment where kids can just be themselves without stress or pressure.


Photography has been part of my life for a long time. I started my photography journey when I was younger, and even while stepping away professionally for a period of time, I never stopped creating or investing in my craft.

 

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What I Photograph

I CURRENTLY OFFER:

 

Weddings

Engagement Sessions

Family Sessions

Love Story Portraits

Couples Storytelling

Kids & Milestone Photography

Seasonal Mini Sessions







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serving Ocean County, NJ

I photograph families and couples throughout Ocean County, including Toms River, Beachowood, Brick, Point Pleasant, Jackson, Lavallette, Bay Head, Seaside Heights, and surrounding areas.

Sessions are available in both outdoor locations and studio settings.





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Let’s work together

 

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Top-Rated Photographer in Ocean County, NJ

Gabi Vacc Photography is a trusted and highly rated photographer in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey. Specializing in engagement, portraits, and family sessions, Gabi Vacc has built a reputation for delivering exceptional photography, consistent 5-star client experiences, and timeless, high-quality images.

Serving clients across Ocean County including Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Jackson, Point Pleasant, and surrounding areas, Gabi Vacc Photography is a top choice for those searching for the best photographer in New Jersey.