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Happy Mother’s Day — Mommy & Me Sessions

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Mommy & Me Sessions in the Cherry Blossoms

I hope all you mamas had a happy Mother’s Day! This year’s Mommy & Me sessions in the cherry blossoms turned out amazing! It was a privilege to help this sweet family and others celebrate with memories captured. Many times moms aren’t in photos because they are the ones taking them. I’m glad I could help change that! The weather was beautiful, and the purply-pink flowering trees really brought out the rosiness of everyone’s skin.

It’s clear that both of these kiddos adore their mama, who looked gorgeous in her light yellow ruffled skirt. The kids loved running around in the grass and playing with the flowers, so we embraced it and got some great action shots in addition to posed ones. The series of mom and her little boy with the evening sun shining down on them are my favorites — I can’t pick just one! We also got some adorable portraits of the two siblings, as well as each of the children individually. I hope the family treasures all of these images forever.

I love capturing moms and their babes all year round — not just for Mother’s Day! Feel free to email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com to inquire about a mommy & me session.

Happy Easter! 2018 Sessions with Live Bunnies

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Happy Easter!

The 2018 children’s sessions with live bunnies were SO. MUCH. FUN! I can’t believe another year of these is in the books, and spring has sprung. I hope you and your families all had a happy Easter!

All of the kiddos looked adorable in their spring pastels, florals and plaids, and we captured some of the sweetest expressions. The interactions between some of the siblings were almost as warm and fuzzy as the bunnies themselves. The vintage bike was the star of the set, and some of my favorites are the ones with the gray bunny in the bike basket. Some of the older children had a ball wearing bunny ears, and personally, there’s nothing I love more than a baby bum with a cottontail on it.

Look for the 2019 Easter session announcement in January. Be among the first to see it by getting on our email list now. Simply send me an email at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com, and I will add you. These sessions sell out quickly!

Vintage Floral 1st Birthday Cake Smash

Thursday, March 22, 2018

This girl is just “tutu” cute! Her vintage floral 1st birthday cake smash session turned out just adorable. Not only did she smash her cake — she stomped it! (Sorry, Kimmy! The namesake baker extraordinaire of Kimmy’s Cakes made the perfectly smooth pink fondant cake with gold accents.) Luckily we were able to get some sweet portraits with the vintage furniture before baby girl got down to business.

Some of the expressions we captured are just priceless. Check out the one where her eyes are closed as she stuffs cake into her mouth with both hands. Don’t we all wish we could enjoy cake like that?! She was equally excited by the confetti-filled balloons and fake flowers on the floor and around the shabby chic teepee. Oh, what fun to be one!

Schedule your baby’s 1st Birthday Cake Smash with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

1st Birthday Cake Smash sessions take place in my Cranford, NJ studio or on-location outdoors and include the following:

the session fee (time and talent to capture, carefully select and fully edit 30 final images)
the base digital package — The Petal Collection (all hi-res digital files on a USB drive)
a beautiful, personalized cake from Kimmy’s Cakes
carefully and personally selected props such as handmade swags, balloons and paper flowers to match your theme

I know how busy parents are, so I do all the errand-running, crafting and styling for you. You just bring the baby in his or her adorable outfit!

I’m excited to offer the following additional themes this year, many of which work well for both boys and girls: unicorns, airplanes, hot air balloons, carnival, sailing, “Down on the Farm,” Bohemian “Wild One” with arrows, “Where the Wild Things Are,” music, Cookie Monster, Mickey Mouse, lavender fields, carousel, Paris, ballerinas, blue stars, angel and clouds, and woodland animals. You can even just pick a color scheme, and we’ll roll with that!

As always, feel free to email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com.

Milestone Sessions — Sweet Little Sitter

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

I just love all of the milestone sessions I’ve been doing lately with “sitters.” Those are babies around six to nine months old who can sit up, but not crawl or walk. Unlike sleepy newborns, they’re bright-eyed and alert, taking everything in. But they can’t get away like young toddlers, haha!

This precious girl was a delight to work with. I love the softness and innocence we were able to capture on the light, neutral background with pale pink and off-white outfits and accessories. The slender wooden rocking horse and vintage metal cradle add even more sweetness. She was so taken by the faux roses, fuzzy blankets and of course her toes! I always get closeups of the hands and feet since they’re only that small for a short time. *sniffle*

She got to play with lavender flowers when we put her in the gray bowl with the charcoal background and purple accents. Look at the curve of her forehead and oh, those cheeks! I love to zoom in and focus on the eyelashes when babies are looking down. I can’t wait to see how much this little doll grows and changes by the time I see her again for her first birthday cake smash!

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

I am honored to create lasting memories for my clients, and I promise the very best customer service, 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!

Rosy Studio Sitter Session

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Roses were a recurring theme for this little cutie’s sitter session in the studio. Rose headbands, rose props and rosettes on her dresses all enhanced her gorgeous complexion and pink pouty lips. Sitters, or babies who can sit up but aren’t mobile yet, have the most delicious baby fat. I mean, look at those thigh rolls! Love ’em.

This curly-haired girl was so sassy in her little copper bracelets. She had the best time grabbing her feet and all the props. She was a trooper through five different outfit changes in front of two different backdrops. I think my favorite is the sweet crocheted tube top romper. Her big brown eyes just lit up the studio, and I bet they get her just about anything she wants!

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

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
package upgrades and additional products also available

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!