Bryce Newborn Session- Jackson, New Jersey

Welcome baby Bryce! Bryce was 11 days old on the day of our session. He was born at an impressive 9 pounds! Lauren, Jeff, and big brother Colton could not be more in love with the new addition to their family! I have been lucky enough to photograph several special occasions for this wonderful family. Photographing a toddler with a newborn baby, isn't always the easiest, but I was so happy that we were able to get some adorable photos of the two boys together. Colton was so excited to pull his new brother around in a wagon. Kudos to mom and dad for letting it happen! I always love when a client has a new idea they want to try. Mom was ready with a swimsuit and sunglasses for the session, and I brought along the life preserver. I was so excited that we were able to get the sunbathing shot! I had to contain my laughter to keep the camera still. I look forward to watching the boys grow and to capturing more moments for the Bloomfields! Congratulations again!

Categories: family, newborn

Sterling- Newborn Session- Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Sterling is the third child in the Simo family. Older brother Cooper, younger sister Kaia, and mom and dad are so excited to welcome this handsome little man into the family. The session took place at the family's house in Scotch Plains. I have had the privilege of photographing this family on numerous occasions, and it seems like just yesterday that we were shooting Kaia's newborn photos. It is funny because Kaia's newborn photos were the first newborn photos I ever did outside. We were able to get a lot of shots that were very similar! I love working with this family because they are so easy-going! Not everyone allows me to take pictures of their newborn child in the grass! Congratulations again to the Simos!

Categories: newborn

Dasaro Family- Lavallette, New Jersey

What a gorgeous evening on the beach with the Dasaro Family! Every summer, this family takes a weekly vacation down the shore in Lavallette, where grandma and grandpa live! I was wowed with how well the kids got along with each other. I love how their different personalities comes through in their individual portraits. This family was up for anything whether is was walking half a mile to the dunes, or laying down in the sand so I could get a picture of their feet. Lots of smiles from this group, and bribes of ice cream and mini golf certainly did not hurt ;)

Categories: beach, family, summer

Gabriella Newborn Session- West Caldwell, New Jersey

Congratulations to the Chichelo Family! I have photographed older brother Dominic several times. His smiles were by far the biggest during this session! He is SO excited to be a big brother to baby Gabriella. He did such a wonderful job holding her and giving her tons of kisses throughout the session. I don't think these two children could be more photogenic. I look forward to watching them grow and to capturing more photos of them along the way!

  

Categories: newborn

Lauren Maternity Session- Asbury Park, New Jersey

Nothing makes me happier than when a past client contacts me, asking me to photograph another beautiful milestone in their lives. I first met the Bloomfield family when I photographed Colton's Christening. When Colton turned one we did a cake smash session. Now, the family is growing and Colton is becoming a big brother! I am so excited for Lauren, Jeff, and Colton. We did the maternity photos on the beach in Asbury Park. It was a very hot and bright morning, but we managed to get some good shots. This was actually Colton's first visit to the beach! I cannot wait to meet the newest addition to the Bloomfield Family in just a few weeks.

 

Categories: beach, family, maternity, summer

Owen's First Birthday- Warren, New Jersey

This was one of my favorite first birthday sessions to date! I have now had the privilege of working with the Herrmann Family three times! I photographed Owen's newborn photos, fall family photos, and now Owen's First Birthday. Owen was born very close to July 4th and the family was throwing a combined 1st birthday and July 4th party. They wanted some nice patriotic photos to display at the party and to use for invitations. Mom made this session amazing! She painted a piece of fence that had broken off in the yard during a storm to use as our backdrop. It came out fantastic! The sliced watermelon was a great alternative to cake for these shots! Owen's sister Paige jumped in for a few pictures, and I could not get enough of these two patriotic cuties! Afterward we did a few cake smash type photos inside. I love Owen's expressions in these photos! He was definitely not shy about shoving the entire cupcake in his mouth!

Categories: cake smash, first birthday