Newborn Photography NJ | Jacqueline Belle Fleur Photography Blog

Spirited Sisters — Child Photography

Thursday, February 1, 2018

I spent a beautiful evening with Mia and Lily at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ, and captured some sweet moments between these spirited sisters. They loved getting all dolled up and running around the fountain, and up and down the stairs. Their soft curls glow were glowing in the warm yellow sunshine, which perfectly complemented their ruffly purple outfits. I love Mia’s cheesy grin as she squeezes her little sister, Lily. There’s nothing else quite like the relationship between sisters.

Photo shoots with toddlers and preschoolers are always interesting because someone might not always be smiling, looking at the camera or even wearing shoes, but I like to keep it real. Childhood is such a fleeting and magical time, and I love photographing the innocent eyes, mischievous grins and playful poses. If only I had a fraction of the energy of these two!

Schedule your child or family session with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

I am honored to create lasting memories for my clients, not only showcasing outward beauty, but capturing the raw spirit and significance of each individual, as well as loving family interactions. It’s fun trying themed sessions in different outdoor locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. Weeknights about two hours prior to sunset are best. My child and family session fee includes the following:

time and talent to capture, carefully select and fully edit 40 final images
the base digital package — The Petal Collection (all hi-res digital files on a USB drive)
package upgrades and additional products available

Email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com to schedule or to share an idea for your session. I’m sure we can make it happen!

Unicorn 1st Birthday Cake Smash — Twins!

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Unicorn Themed 1st Birthday Cake Smash

Unicorns are everywhere right now, so of course I was thrilled to do a unicorn themed 1st birthday cake smash! These blue-eyed twin girls made darling unicorns, and Kimmy of Kimmy’s Cakes knocked it out of the park once again. The gold metallic horns and eyebrows on the mirror-image cakes really pop, and I can’t even imagine how long it took her to carefully curl all those colorful fondant unicorn locks. Rather than going full-on rainbows with our unicorns, we focused on girly purples, pinks, aqua and mint for this shoot, and it’s got me ready for spring!

These sweet sisters were a little timid at first, but they figured out what “smash” meant soon enough. Look at those innocent eyes — I would seriously have trouble not giving these girls everything they want! I loved capturing their little crumb-covered fingers, toes and even bums. Happy birthday, lucky ladies!

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

1st Birthday Cake Smash 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 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!

In addition to the unicorn theme featured in this post, I’m also excited to offer the following this year, many of which work well for both boys and girls: airplanes, hot air balloons, carnival, sailing, “Down on the Farm,” Bohemian flowers, 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.

Flying 1st Birthday Photos — Mason

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Mason’s Airplane Themed 1st Birthday Session

Handsome Mason recently flew into the studio for some airplane themed 1st birthday photos. (He didn’t do a cake smash, but this new theme can certainly be used for those!) Mason’s pilot hat and scarf were adorable as well as cozy, and he looked precious sitting on top of the brown vintage suitcase. The toy planes and clouds around him plus the painted ones in the backdrop really gave this shoot some nice dimension. Oh, the places you’ll go, Mason!

Look at that tongue! I can’t decide if I prefer the shots with his tongue sticking out, or the ones that show off his two little bottom teeth!

We brought out the distressed turquoise chair to mix it up a little and let him show off his standing. So big!

We got the scarf to fly — whee!

I just love little boys in overalls …

… or nothing at all! *heart eyes*

Schedule your baby’s 1st Birthday Photo Session with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

1st Birthday photo sessions take place in my Cranford, NJ studio, and include 40-50 fully final images. In addition to the airplane themed 1st birthday photos featured here, I’m also excited to offer the following other themes, many of which work well for both boys and girls: sailing, hot air balloons, carnival, unicorns, “Down on the Farm,” Bohemian flowers, 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!

Feel free to email me with questions at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com.

London and Leila | Child Holiday Photos with Vintage Red Truck

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Coming Soon: Child Holiday Photos with Vintage Red Truck

2017’s Child Holiday Photos with Vintage Red Truck sold out in minutes and were such a success, we will be offering them again this holiday season!

I’ve been capturing these two beauties, London and Leila, since they were newborns. Their darling plaid capelets and shiny red boots perfectly complimented the set, and they just beam with sisterly love. They had so much fun climbing into the truck and popping out the window. It won’t be long until they’re actually driving! (sniffle)

A special thank you goes out to Stacey from Toys with Love for her beautifully restored vintage truck. We had such a wonderful time working together and capturing these festive images. The location is 30 minutes outside of Cranford in beautiful Bedminster, NJ. The set, filled with fresh holiday greens flown in from Washington State, highlights the traditional colors of the holiday. (The 2018 set will have fresh new props but a similar cozy vintage feel.)

Schedule your child’s holiday photos with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

The Details — $495 (plus tax) fee includes the following:

20 minute session best for children ages 3 and up
12 hi-res digital images edited to perfection and sent via digital transfer
siblings only, no shared sessions
no exchanges, no refunds
holiday or neutral colored clothing recommended

Check back soon for October dates!

Isabella and Mushy | Vintage Red Truck Holiday Sessions

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Coming Soon: Vintage Red Truck Holiday Sessions

2017’s Vintage Red Truck Holiday Sessions sold out in minutes and were such a success, we will be offering them again this holiday season!

Ah, a girl and her dog … Isabella in her red cardigan and Mushy with her white fur looked perfect with this set! Aren’t Isabella’s curls absolutely gorgeous? She loved twirling and curtsying in her gray and silver skirt, and I’m obsessed with how it ties in with the chrome parts of the truck. This snuggly duo is just picture perfect.

Schedule your child’s holiday photos with Jacqueline Belle Fleur!

The Details — $495 (plus tax) fee includes the following:

20 minute session best for children ages 3 and up
12 hi-res digital images edited to perfection and sent via digital transfer
siblings only, no shared sessions
no exchanges, no refunds
holiday or neutral colored clothing recommended

Check back soon for October dates!