Loved Ones

Families. Kids. Pets. Those who make your life shine brighter!

Every family has a feeling …the particular way you laugh together, the way your people look at each other when they think no one is watching. Vanessa photographs that feeling: the chaos, the tenderness, the joy…the love. The kind of images that make you smile and stop you mid-scroll. Real. Warm. Yours. Moments worth holding onto.

A smiling young girl with a bow in her hair, wearing a denim jacket, with her finger in her mouth.
A woman in a maroon jacket holding a smiling young girl with a white bow in her hair and a denim jacket, outdoors.
Smiling young girl with a headband, wearing a denim jacket, being held up outdoors with trees and blue sky in background. Family Portrait
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on a blanket in front of a decorated Christmas tree, hugging and smiling. The girl wears a white dress and a green elf hat, while the boy wears a blue striped shirt and reindeer antlers headband. Family Portrai
A young girl with dark brown hair, wearing a floral dress with green, white, and blue patterns, sitting on concrete stairs next to a brick wall and looking at the camera. Family Portrait.
A young boy and girl sitting together on a black bench against a plain gray background. The girl, young with brown curly hair, is wearing a black dress, white tights, and black shoes. The boy, slightly older with brown hair, is wearing a blue shirt,
A woman holding a smiling young boy in a park with autumn foliage in the background. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
A young girl with long hair, smiling and showing a missing tooth, wearing a jacket in an outdoor setting. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
Two children, a girl and a boy, smiling and hugging outdoors during daytime with greenery and flowers in the background. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
A happy family of four embracing outdoors in a park, smiling and enjoying each other's company. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
A young girl with long hair jumping and smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a denim jacket, gray t-shirt, black leggings, and gray boots with fur lining, in a grassy area with trees. Outdoor fun Family Portrait
A family of four sitting on a wooden bench outdoors in autumn, smiling at the camera. The family includes a man, a woman, a girl, and a boy, with fall foliage in the background. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
A family of four enjoying outdoor time in a park with lush greenery and rocks, with a father, mother, a young daughter, and a young son all smiling and posing together. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography
A woman holding a baby close to her face, both looking at each other. Family Portrait Photography
Close-up of a smiling baby's face, lying down, in black and white. Family Portrait Photography
A joyful girl bouncing on a trampoline outdoors, surrounded by trees. Outdoor Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young girl wearing a straw hat and a sparkly dress, standing outdoors with a blurred background of trees and sky. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Young girl with wet hair wearing a yellow swimsuit and pink floaties at the beach, facing to the right, with water droplets on her face. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young woman with long brown hair in a high ponytail wearing a blue shirt with a graphic design, blowing a pink bubble gum bubble, pointing upward with her right hand.
Close-up of a baby with big blue eyes, light skin, and an open mouth. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Five women wearing black lace masks and purple satin dresses, standing in a line indoors at a party. Family Portrait Photography
A sleeping baby with a knitted hat and outfit in cream and navy blue, resting on a soft blue surface. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Close-up of a newborn baby's small hand and arm resting on a soft, cream-colored blanket, with part of a blue and white striped chunky knit blanket and a wooden piece of furniture visible.Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Newborn baby sleeping in a woven basket, wearing a cozy knit hat and pants with blue and white stripes, lined with a fluffy cream blanket, on a wooden floor. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young boy with short brown hair, blue eyes, and a smile lying on his back, wearing a red, blue, and white plaid shirt. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A person with long hair resting their head closely against two dogs, both with golden brown and white fur, while looking away. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young man in black athletic clothing and blue sneakers stands on a gray background, with a basketball in mid-air near him. Athlete Portraits
Two happy children running on a grassy field with large ant sculptures made of wood in the background, surrounded by green trees. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young girl with curly brown hair and green eyes smiling at the camera, wearing a white dress with pink ribbon details. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young girl with braids and blue bows on her hair, holding a gift wrapped with a red ribbon.
Smiling young boy standing on a sandy beach with hands on hips, wearing swim shorts with skull patterns, and sunglasses on his head, with some children in the water in the background. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Close-up of a smiling young girl with curly brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a black tank top, outdoors with blurred green background. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
Two young women sitting back-to-back on grass in a field during daytime with a clear sky. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography
A young girl with blonde hair and wearing a blue dress, sitting outdoors in a sunny garden. Family Portrait Photography. Headshots
Close-up of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a black sleeveless top and black beaded earrings, standing outdoors near a light-colored wooden wall. Headshot
Close-up of a young girl with curly red hair and freckles, looking directly at the camera with a subtle smile. Headshot
A couple embracing on a pier near the water, smiling and laughing, with a woman wearing jewelry and a man holding a hat. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography. New Jersey
An older man and two young girls on a boat, with the man adjusting the sail, enjoying a day on the water. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography. New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Two young girls with long hair smiling and hugging each other, one facing the camera and the other in profile, sitting outdoors against a wooden background. Family Portrait Photography. Concierge Photography.

Vanessa Briceno-Scherzer is a Philadelphia-area portrait photographer specializing in family portraits, children's photography, senior portraits, and pet photography. She works on-location -in the parks, neighborhoods, and places that actually mean something to you— across Philadelphia, the Main Line, South Jersey, Delaware, and the New York City area.

Every session is relaxed, unhurried, and built around your people being themselves. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just real moments, beautifully made.

Family portrait services include: family group portraits, children's portraits, senior portraits, milestone sessions, pet photography, and on-location lifestyle portraits. Studio sessions available upon request. Vanessa is available for travel throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond — including New Jersey, Delaware, and New York City.

Reach out to check availability and start planning your session.