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New Jersey Family Photographer | Communion Session

April 18, 2021 in Photography Tips, rustic lifestyle, communion portraits

I like to try out new things when I am shooting communion portraits. I grew up during the time when there was only one “look” to a communion portrait. But who says thats the way it has to be? Normally the communion shoots happen in the spring but for this lucky lady we did the pictures in August (this was 2020, so you know). By the time August hit, the wild flowers were popping and I just new I wanted to capture something during the golden hour in such a setting.

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For more communion inspiration photos, head over to my instagram page!

New Jersey Family Photographer | Sunflower Session

September 08, 2019 in farm, garden, Photography Tips

Yes, I admit I love sunflower sessions.

When these guys signed up for their family photoshoot in the sunflower fields I was ready. There are so many directions you can go with the color palette that the sunflower setting gives off. Rich earthy tones, jewel tones to compliment the yellows, or you can keep it subtle and let the sunflower lead. That is the direction we went for this shoot. Keep it simple with the colors the kids wears so we don’t compete with their beautiful faces and the beauty that surrounds them. This shoot took place around golden hour (maybe an hour or so before the sun dipped behind the trees). We found a quite spot we had all to ourselves and I worked with the sun behind them. Backlit sunflowers are pretty magical because the sun kind of makes those petals glow. Try it out next time you head to the sunflower fields!

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For more photoshoot inspiration, head over to my instagram page and check out another sunset wildflower session!

New Jersey Family Photographer | mother daughter session

July 29, 2019 in farm, garden, Photography Tips

OK, obvi this type of shoot is unique because its set for just two…not all. Just YOU and that one individual. How special is that?! Maybe its extravagant…but I’m fine with that. Its a celebration of your separate bond with just them. If you have a lot of kids, don’t do it all in the same year. Do it when each child turns 10 or 16 or graduating high school. Whatever.

There are no rules.

Little things like this matter!