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Communion Photographer

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Have you hired your Communion Photographer for this spring? The time to start planning is now. I adore Communion Sessions. It’s a special day and being a part of it is an honor. My schedule fills quickly for spring, so plan early. It’s certainly a milestone worth capturing.

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 Photographer – 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. A retainer 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.

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

Asbury Park Family

Thursday, February 23, 2023

This Asbury Park Family Session is so fun and so colorful! Urban settings are perfect for family sessions. This location on the Jersey Shore happens to be my ultimate favorite location to capture.

Asbury Park 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

For more information or to reserve an Asbury Park 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 is Joyfolie and JCrew.

Asbury Park, NJ.

HS Seniors

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Let’s Celebrate HS Seniors in Photos! Moms and Dads, this may be the last opportunity to capture them. Let’s create beautiful memories for you to cherish forever.

Senior Sessions with Senior Photographer Jacqueline Belle Fleur Photography

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: JCrew, Anthropologie, Free People

For more senior sessions, please visit the blog.

Senior Photographer

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Being a Senior Photographer is a complete pleasure! Senior Sessions are fun, sassy, and so rewarding to capture. How gorgeous is this senior? She is all about the urban location and it works so well with her style. To inquire about Senior Sessions, please email me at jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com for details. I am happy to walk you through my process.

Senior Sessions with Senior Photographer Jacqueline Belle Fleur Photography

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Senior Session Rates & Reservations

Favorite resources for senior session clothing: JCrew, Anthropologie, Free People

For more senior sessions, please visit the blog.

Easter Bunny Sessions

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Spring Easter Bunny Sessions are here! The cutest, cuddly little bunnies are on their way to the studio. Who doesn’t want a little bunny snuggle and kiss?

The Easter Bunny Sessions are two days only, Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th. Sessions are limited, so please reserve early.

Reservations

To reserve your Easter Bunny Session, please email jacqueline@jacquelinebellefleur.com for a date and session time. A $100 retainer is required to reserve your session. The balance of the session is due two weeks prior to the session date.

Easter Bunny Session Details

Easter Bunny Sessions are 20-minute sessions and include 8-10 hi-res digital images beautifully edited to perfection. Sessions are best for ages 6 months to teens. The full session fee is $395. Sessions are per immediate family (no shared sessions). We are animal SAFE! Children under a certain age will not hold bunnies, but sit next to them. If you have questions, please inquire. Bunny holding is at our discretion. Please respect our process and our safety for all. The Easter Bunny Sessions are held in my studio in Cranford, NJ.

The Set

The 2023 set will be pastels. It’s a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind set made by me. An inspiration board with a picture of the backdrop is coming soon. Captures included here are from the set in 2022. THE SET IS NEW AND ORIGINAL EVERY YEAR.

What to Wear

My favorite clothing for Easter Sessions is from Janie and Jack and Tutu du Monde. Soft pastel colors are perfect – pinks, yellows, mint, baby blue. Please avoid bold colors, dark colors (black and navy blue) and neon and/or bright colors.

To see past Easter Sessions, please visit the blog.