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Jacqueline Belle Fleur Photography is the work of Jacqueline Gedonius. She is a NJ based photographer specializing in newborns, children, maternity and families. She photographs on location throughout the state and in her studio in Cranford.

Easter Bunny Sessions

It’s almost spring and that means it’s time for the Easter Bunny Sessions!  Hippity Hop! The real BUNNIES are back.  And they are the most popular, adorable little creatures of the year.

2 DAYS ONLY!  Saturday April 2 & Sunday, April 3

Each session is 20 minutes and includes 8-10 hi-res digital images edited to perfection.  The full session fee is $365 plus tax.  A $100 retainer is required at reservation and the balance is due two weeks prior to the session.  The final images are sent via digital download.

The Easter Bunny Sessions are held in my studio in Cranford, NJ.  The sessions are best for babies at least 6 months (or sitting up) up to children 10 years old.   Each individual session is for siblings only, no shared sessions with friends or relatives.

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Reservations

These sessions are very popular – they sell out quickly.  Please contact me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com to reserve your date and time for your session. Once your time is secured, you’ll receive a link for retainer. Please submit the retainer within 2 hours of reservation or the time slot will be reopened to another client – no exceptions.  Because these sessions sell out so quickly, I am unable to hold sessions without payment.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  No refunds/no exchanges.

Safety Measures

Due to COVID, I will offer a very limited number of sessions this year.  I am fully vaccinated.  I am requesting that all children ages 5 plus and adults are vaccinated to enter the studio.  The studio windows are open for air flow.  We clean and disinfect all props in between sessions.  Let’s keep everyone safe.

This Year’s Set

I always like to put together an inspiration board for petite sessions.  The backdrop for this year’s Easter Bunny Sessions is NEW and spectacularly spring – pastels of pink, yellow, blue and green.  Add a blue seersucker suit for boys or a gorgeous pastel tutu dress from Tutu Du Monde for girls.  The set includes lots of flowers and a cute little white bench – perfect for sharing with a little furry bunny!

PLEASE NOTE: We are animal SAFE! Children under a certain age will not hold bunnies, but sit next to them.  Some children do not wish to hold them and that’s ok!  We pet and kiss them.  If you have questions, please inquire. Bunny holding is at our discretion.  Please respect our process and our safety for all.

 

Spring Easter Sessions

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The pictures above are from the 2019 Spring Easter Bunny Sessions.  The set and the bunnies are new and different every year.  Please reference the inspiration sheet above for this year’s backdrop.

Spring Sessions

It’s Spring!  Do you usually reserve a fall session?  Sessions in April, May, and June are a great way of making your setting look fresh and new.  So many gorgeous flowers and everything is lush and green. Lavender fields, high grassy fields, tulips, daffodils, cherry blossoms, gorgeous rose gardens, the yellow forest clover and white lilies, cascading wisteria, and more!  Early to mid-May is a great time to capture on the beach, before the summer crowds arrive.  Don’t fall into the same routine of waiting until fall for photos, you are truly missing out on New Jersey and NYC parks at their most beautiful time of year.  Spring sessions are great for children, maternity, communion, seniors/grads, and family.  Spring Sessions Spring Sessions Spring Sessions

Spring Sessions

To inquire regarding Spring Sessions, please contact me at 917-750-0188 or jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com.  I am happy to personalize a custom session for your desires and needs.

Great clothing for sessions – Joyfolie, Tutu du Monde, JCrew, Target, and Bloomies.  Clothing can make or break a session, so please feel free to discuss your clothing choices with me.  Send me pictures and share ideas with me.  I am here to help!  You can find great clothing at almost any store.  And, as always, I am happy to help with your search.  I make recommendations to clients all the time. It always starts with one great inspiration piece!   I take photos of my family every year – I understand how stressful it can be and it really doesn’t need to be.

For more images, please visit the blog for families, children, communion, seniors/grads, and maternity.

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Communion Photographer

Yes! I am a Communion Photographer and it’s an honor to capture such a special milestone.  Special milestones need special photos so that’s why I have a number of gorgeous pre-scouted area parks that make the perfect setting.  The parks are gorgeous in spring with all the new blooms, lush in summer with lots of green, and at peak and perfection in the early fall.  So, sessions may be scheduled anytime from April to early October.  Timing depends upon your needs for the images.  Some clients prefer to have images prior to the Communion, and some mark the occasion with images following.

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Details

For your communion session, I make sure each session is customized just for you.  Sessions generally last 30-45 minutes and produce a final gallery of 12 hi-res digital images.  Family/siblings are able to join for an additional fee.  Once a date is reserved, we discuss locations.  Some parks do require permit fees.  For more information, please feel free to contact me at 917-750-0188 or by email at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com.

Reservations

A retainer is due at the time of booking to hold your date.  The balance of the session fee is due the day of your session.  In case of inclement weather, we simply reschedule as close to your original date as possible.

For more photos of communion sessions, please visit the gallery.

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Communion Photos

It’s officially spring and time for Communion Photos.  This is a special milestone so let’s capture it like one.  Communion sessions take place at a gorgeous park or even your church.  Tulips, cherry blossoms, daffodils.  The blooms are so pretty this time of year and they make the perfect setting.  Each session is  customized for your child.

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To find out more about Communion Photos, contact me at 917-750-0188 or email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com.  All sessions take place two hours prior to sunset.  Because of the later spring sunset, capturing on weeknights is easy and the parks are more quiet.  Sessions generally last 45 minutes.  Feel free to reserve a session back to back with a friend, and your children may even have pictures together.

I have a list of area parks throughout New Jersey that are perfect for these special Communion Photos.  Some parks do require permits and those fees are not included in my fees.  But, I am happy to reserve the time with the parks.  Once you book your session date, I am happy to discuss all the location possibilities.

Your final gallery will include 12 hi-res digital images.  I will provide you with a online gallery and a link for download.

You may find more Communion Photos here.

Communion Dresses. 

 

 

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Sports Photos

I am thrilled to introduce NEW Sports Photo Sessions!  These sessions are for individual athletes, teams, and high school seniors.

Athletes spend so much time committed to their sport. So, they deserve to walk away from their high school years with awesome, professional photos that truly capture their dedication. These sessions are a level above and beyond the traditional school and club pictures. You won’t find any fake backdrop or green screen with these sessions! It’s all real, and captured on location where athletes play and perform.

Reserve your Sports Photos now through April 30th for sessions through November 2024, and receive a special launch rate!  See below for reservation information.

A special thank you to Coach Josh Mandel of the Cranford High School Boys Ice Hockey Team, Leon Grebla at Warinanco Sports Center, and these four incredibly talented senior Cranford High School hockey players for allowing me the time to capture these images.  What an amazing shoot!

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Sports Photos – Details 

Where?

All sessions take place on your home turf. Basketball, Volleyball, Cheer – sessions take place in your home gym. Football, Baseball, Softball, LaCrosse – sessions take place on your home field. Ice Hockey – sessions take place on your home rink. Athletes and coaches seek approval from the school administration for session dates and locations on school grounds.

When?

Mid-January through mid-November. I strongly encourage booking early (three to six months in advance).

Rates

Special Launch rates are available for sessions reserved now through April 30th for all sessions through November 30.  Email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com for details.

Reservations  – If you are ready to book your session or have further questions, simply send an email to jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com or call me at 917-750-0188. Once a session date is mutually agreed upon, a retainer is due upon booking to reserve the session date (cash, check, paypal, mc or visa – I have a web-based link available for payment). Session dates will not be guaranteed without a retainer (sorry, no exceptions). The remainder of the session balance is due 48 hours prior to the session date.

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Dance Photography

Dance Photography and Seniors – what a great combination.  Here are another set of amazing Senior Dance Majors from UCVTS – Academy for Performing Arts.  Spring is coming and once again I’ll be capturing the Dance Seniors as well as the Theatre Department Seniors at UCVTS.  Cannot wait.  These students are SO TALENTED!   

To view more dance photos and the Senior Dance Majors from UCVTS – Academy for Performing Arts, visit the blog here.  To inquire regarding Dance Photography, please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com

To view more senior photos, visit the blog here.

Senior Sessions with Jacqueline 

Where?

I capture seniors all over New Jersey. This state is gorgeous and perfectly diverse. Locations range from formal parks to informal bohemian fields and barns, to beaches, and cool urban locations including cities, factories, and even beach communities. Some clients like more casual sessions and some like more formal. It’s completely up to you and your senior. What fits his/her personality best? If you don’t have any ideas in mind, we work together to find the best location for you. Some of the more formal parks are now requiring photography permits – so please inquire. Permits are not included in my fees but I am happy to secure them with the facilities.

When?

All year. I capture sessions on location from January-November (shooting in the snow is absolutely magical!). Outdoor sessions are only rescheduled due to rain. Please be flexible ~ rain dates are scheduled within 2 weeks and are almost always scheduled on a weeknight. During the spring and fall, my schedule fills very quickly. Most of my sessions take place on weeknights – when most of those beautiful locations are quiet – and a few weekends. Sessions are held 2 hours prior to sunset. Please inquire for avails.

Style

Seniors have a very distinct individual style. It’s important to select the right clothing for the session in order to capture each senior’s true personality. Some clothing and colors capture better than others. I offer a consultation with each senior and parent(s) prior to the session to review and recomend the best clothing choices.

Senior Session Rates & Reservations

For rates and reservation information or if you have further questions, simply send an email to jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com or call 917-750-0188. Once a session date is mutually agreed upon, a $200 plus tax retainer is due upon booking to reserve your date. The remainder of the session balance is due the day of the session.

Favorite resources for senior session clothing: Anthropologie, Free People

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