Senior Sessions

Friday, February 18, 2022

What a milestone! It’s senior year and time for graduation – such an achievement. Time to celebrate and celebrate in photos. Senior Sessions! Seniors have worked so hard to get to this point. Before they move on to their next new life adventure, let’s capture this moment for a lifetime of memories. This is above and beyond the traditional school pictures. It’s customized for each senior (no two are the same) in order to capture his/her true spirit and personality – culminating in a collection of captures that parents will cherish for a lifetime.

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. I also offer sessions in New York City. 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 imporant 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: JCrew, Anthropologie, Free People

Visit the blog to view more captures of Senior Sessions.

Spring Easter Sessions

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Spring Easter Sessions with REAL LIVE Bunnies are SO.MUCH.FUN! The kids LOVE them. I’ve never had so many genuinely happy and giggling kids in front of my lens. It’s infectious! If you have never done a Spring Easter Session before, now is the time. These captures below are from the set last year. The set changes every year. Scroll down to the bottom to see this year’s backdrop and inspiration sheet.

The Spring Easter Sessions Saturday and Sunday, April 2 & 3. The fee is $365 per session. A $100 retainer is required to hold your spot. The balance is billed the week prior to the session. To see more bunny photos from past sessions, please visit our blog.

This year’s backdrop and inspiration sheet – think pastels of pink, yellow, mint and blue. The colors of the bunnies are always a surprise, but rest assured, they are super cute and sweet. They come from a petting zoo so they are very friendly and love pets and kisses!

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 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! Our bunnies are from a petting zoo and are used to being touched. However, 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.

Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 14, 2022

Happy Valentine’s Day! My little lovebird. These captures are from just two of my favorite Valentine’s sessions with her. I don’t need an excuse to capture my little love. You shouldn’t either. I cannot believe she is turning fourteen this week. Where does the time go? Capture every moment you can – don’t wait!

Wishing you lots of love, hugs and kisses this Valentine’s Day and always.

About Jacqueline

I am so proud to say that 2021 marks by 11^thAnniversary as a small business in New Jersey. My specialty is modern portraiture for newborns, maternity, family and children (including babies, communion, cake smashes, and high school seniors) and I capture sessions throughout New Jersey, NYC or in my studio in Cranford, NJ. Studio Sessions are for newborns, babies, small children, and fine art portraiture for older children/teens.

As a small business for over a decade, I have been honing my craft while capturing life, landscape and stage photography for over 35 years. This is not my “hustle” or hobby. It’s so much more. It’s my livelihood and my labor of love. I pride myself in providing my clients with the best quality images, products and service. I understand the importance of memories and skillfully capturing them and work under the philosophy of “I capture for my clients what I would want for myself.”

My captures have graced newsprint, magazines, online social media and television shows such as US Weekly (multiple times), BET, The New York Times, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette, The Wendy Williams Show, and USA Network on The Cromarties among many others.

Visit more samples of my sessions with children on the blog.

Communion Photos

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Spring is almost here and that means it’s time for your little one’s First Communion and Communion photos. It’s a touching milestone and one that deserves all the attention of a photo session. One of my favorite locations for capturing girls is the rose garden during sunset. So beautiful!

About First Communion Photo Sessions

I offer Communion sessions at pre-scouted locations throughout New Jersey during the spring, summer, and fall. I capture at numerous gorgeous NJ Arboretums (permit fees required and are additional) as well as free parks. Locations depend upon your preferences. We work together to find you the perfect location for you.

The session is exclusive just for your child. Each personalized session is approximately 30-45 minutes and includes 10-12 hi-res beautifully edited fine art images. The session is $350 plus tax. You are welcome to bring a bouquet, a bible, rosary beads and any other items you would like to include. There is an additional fee to add family members, please inquire.

Communion Photos – Session Reservations

I offer a limited number of communion sessions throughout the spring and summer months. So, be sure to book your session early. In case of inclement weather, we simply reschedule for another day. To inquire about available dates, please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com. The full session fee is required at time of reservation to hold your date. All session payments may be made at jacquelinebellefleurphotography.bigcartel.com.

Please note, some parks are busier on the weekends, so please consider weeknights when the parks are less crowded.

For information on available sessions, please visit investment. Communion galleries may be viewed here.

“Sometimes you will never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory.” ~ Dr. Seuss

“If you don’t think photos are important, wait until they’re all you have left.” ~ Missy Mwac

Spring Maternity Sessions

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Spring Maternity Sessions in the forest clover are so GORGEOUS! The yellow clover is a bloom that only last for two weeks and is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking blooms of the year.

Maternity Session

There is nothing more gorgeous than expecting mamas and I love capturing them! This moment is so special. A stunning capture of mama-to-be is such a sweet way to begin your newborn baby album. Let’s capture your new joy from the very beginning.

A mother’s joy begins when new life is stirring inside…when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.

Details

The maternity session is typically held between 7 and 8 months or when you feel most comfortable. A fuller belly always captures better. The session is approximately 45 minutes. Once the maternity session is booked, I am happy to discuss your style, walk you through the best rental companies for dresses, as well as what I recommend for you to bring. We discuss hair, make-up, and manicures too. Sessions may include spouses, significant others and/or soon-to-be siblings.

Where?

Maternity sessions are held on-location, all year long. Locations are chosen based on the time of year and the beauty of the location. Some locations capture better during specific seasons. There are a number of area parks that charge permit fees. Most permits range in price from $65-200 per hour. My fee does not include permits. I am, however, happy to secure the permits. There are nice locations that are free as well. In the event of inclement weather, we simply reschedule as close to your original date as possible. Please keep in mind that rescheduled sessions almost always need to take place on a weeknight, so please be flexible. All sessions take place 2 hours prior to sunset for optimal lighting.

Investment

The maternity session fee is $495 (plus tax) and includes 15 hi-res images via digital transfer. Travel fees apply for locations outside of a 20 minute radius of Cranford. Clients booking a newborn session along with a maternity session will receive $100 off of the newborn session – please inquire.

Reservations

If you are ready to book your maternity session or 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 retainer of $200 plus tax is due upon booking to reserve your date. A link for payment will be provided. I am willing to hold your scheduled date for 48 hours, but your date will not be guaranteed until your retainer is paid in full. The remainder of the fee ($295 plus tax) is due on the day of your session.

“Sometimes you will never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory.” ~ Dr. Seuss

“If you don’t think photos are important, wait until they’re all you have left.” ~ Missy Mwac

To view my maternity sessions, please visit the blog.

My favorite resource for maternity dresses is Sew Trendy.