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Asbury Park Fun

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

I had a little Asbury Park fun with these two cuties! Nothing like capturing a real moment in time. Grab your favorite concert tee (so in right now – Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande), jeans (distressed, of course), Doc Martens, and sequin bomber jacket and head off for Asbury Park. The perfect location for a little “ROCK” photo shoot with your sister!

Just a little humble advise from this photographer….not every family session needs to be just for the holidays. These adorable photos are front and center on this family’s holiday card and I must admit, it was one of my favorite holiday cards this season. Mix up your family photos every year – capture at different times of the seasons and wear non-holiday themed clothing. You’ll have a gorgeous collection of family photos and memories.

Family Sessions with Jacqueline

I wish I could stress how much I encourage and love family sessions. How many of you have photos with your lovely littles? I honestly don’t have enough. Why? I am always the one taking them (as are most moms).

When I look back at family photos from my childhood, I have two images with my parents and siblings together. Just two! I’m betting that I am not alone. I encourage you to think of family images in a different way and with an additional purpose. We love to post pics of our children all over social media, we all do it. One day, when your children are young adults and become parents, they will ask for images of their childhood with YOU. They will be making memories with their kids while re-living theirs. So let’s not make the same mistake as past generations and let’s celebrate the family in photos, the ENTIRE family, and capture the moments that will be cherished when your children are old enough to truly appreciate it.

There is nothing greater than a capture of a loving family laughing and smiling together.

Reservations

May is the perfect time of year to capture in Asbury Park! The boardwalk is more quiet allowing us plenty of room to move around and grab images without crowds of people.

For more information or to reserve a Family Session, please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com. I am happy to make recommendations that will best fit your family regarding dates, locations, and even clothing choices.

“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 Mac

For more Family Sessions, please visit the blog.

My favorite clothing for family sessions in Asbury are from H&M, Doc Martens, and Zara.

Family Photos

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

I loved capturing these Family Photos for this gorgeous family. It was one of the most gorgeous fall days of the year. I am so honored to capture so many of the same families every year, so we change locations and seasons every year to get a different look and feel into the captures. Loved these fall images – so many yellow trees this fall.

Fall Family Photos – Family Sessions with Jacqueline

There is nothing greater than a capture of a loving family laughing and smiling together.

Reservations

September is the most overlooked month of the year! The gardens are at peak and the weather is beautiful. Weekday sessions are held just prior to sunset making after school sessions completely doable. Most of the locations are much more quiet on weekdays too.

For more information or to reserve a Fall Family Session, please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com. I am happy to make recommendations that will best fit your family regarding dates, locations, and even clothing choices.

For more Family Sessions, please visit the blog.

My favorite clothing for family sessions is Joyfolie and JCrew.

Baby Photos

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Baby Photos are a must! Oh sweet dear little Mia!! How adorable is she?!

Photographers often refer to baby photos as sitter sessions. I always recommend capturing the baby between 6-8 months when the baby is just sitting up, hence the “sitter session”. Babies have so many milestones in the first year, so it’s nice to capture the first year with sessions for newborn, sitter, and first birthday (the cake smash). I offer a special discounted package that covers the growing milestone stages – it’s call the Sprout Collection. Be sure to ask for details.

Schedule your baby’s sitter session with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

I am honored to create lasting memories for my clients, and I promise the very best quality, creativity, and an overall great experience. Baby and sitter sessions take place in my Cranford, NJ studio and include the following:

the session fee (time and talent to capture, carefully select and fully edit 25 final images)
the base digital package — The Petal Collection (all hi-res digital files sent via digital transfer)
carefully and personally selected props including gorgeous one-of-a-kind hand-made rompers and dresses available for your use
packaged with our Sprout Collection, you also receive a First Birthday Cake Smash session

My schedule fills quickly, and babies are only sitters for so long, so please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com to schedule your session as soon as you can!

Mia’s cute little dress is by Tutu du Monde.

For more sitter sessions, please visit the baby gallery.

Dance Photos

Monday, January 22, 2024

These Dance Photos are just stunning! The senior dance majors from UCVTS – Academy for Performing Arts really brought it to our session! Here’s another sneak peek of another incredibly talented senior. More posts coming soon!

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

Family Photos

Friday, January 12, 2024

It’s all about FAMILY and Family Photos are the best way to show and share the love. Capture it and frame it. Your home should be full of happy and cheerful moments caught on film for a lifetime memories.