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Happy Easter

Friday, March 29, 2024

Happy Easter Everyone! Or as I love to say during our Easter Sessions, Hoppy Easter! I love the Easter holiday and weekend. It brings Spring and so much new. The buds, blossoms, fresh grass, and warmer sunny days. And you know what that means? It’s time for Spring photos.

This is the first year that I have not offered the Easter Bunny Sessions and it really makes me sad. These sessions are among my very favorite to capture. Nothing like bunny snuggles. If I get enough inquiries and demand, I just may bring them back next year. But for now, enjoy the adorable pics from last year and have a wonderful holiday weekend.

We had the most adorable, sweetest and loving group of bunnies for the sessions. Mr. Buns was the star of the photos and he loved the kids. Hoppy Easter!!

Find more Easter photos here.

I love Janie and Jack for Easter clothing.

Spring Sessions

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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.

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.

Communion Photographer

Monday, March 25, 2024

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.

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

Sunday, March 24, 2024

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.

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.

Sports Photos

Monday, February 26, 2024

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!

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.

Cranford High School Athletes

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