Sneak peeks, favorites and news from Berks County’s baby & children’s photographer, Jennifer Breton
How in the world did I become the mother of a third and first grader? At least I still have one at home, though he’ll be starting pre-preschool (well, that’s my name for it ;) next week. It’s pretty sad to see him wandering around this morning wondering where his brother and sister went.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. to be photographed outside!
Back by popular demand, (seriously–I’ve already got quite a few people booked! :) I’m happy to announce my fall and holiday mini session collections for ‘09. I’m not quite done rounding up my new line of holiday cards from my designers yet, but those will be forthcoming shortly, and, as always, sure to impress everyone on your list! (You know you get classy press-printed-on-heavy-cardstock, professionally-designed cards from me. These are definitely not something you can pick up at your local Target!)
This year, I wanted to get a head start on the fall color and make sure I was wrapped up with these sessions well before the weather becomes unpredictable, so, this year’s sessions will begin on October 1st and go through November 15th. But, as always, availability is limited. I encourage you to book early to make sure you’re a part of this very popular event!
Just like in years’ past, your mini session is not rushed or hurried as the next client waits impatiently over your shoulder. Your children and family are given plenty of time for your session: I’ve done the cramped mall studios right before the holidays, and I’ve certainly seen my share of frustrated and frazzled parents trying to get that perfect shot of their little ones in front of the tree. These sessions give you a wonderful opportunity to play with your children and capture real, authentic and beautiful portraits of your kids and family during the colorful and beautiful fall season–portraits that will remain timeless well beyond your tree coming down and all the returns being made.
To book your session, please contact me at 610.223.9700 or email me at jennifer@jenniferbretonphotography.com.
We all know how much I love color, but I couldn’t resist how amazingly beautiful and these two look sisters look in black and white. Aren’t they stunning?
Jillian is the first newborn I was so, so, so lucky to photograph in my newly-expanded newborn and baby studio at the GoggleWorks. (Luckily, her parents were great sports about working with me there, too, because my contractor was running behind, and it was not entirely finished when we met. They were kind enough to ignore the piles of hardwood flooring, tape all over my walls for painting, and numerous other “pardon me moving” chaos.) Thankfully, babies are little and don’t require much space for photography sessions–it’s amazing how you can push a mess off to one corner and still make images that project calmness and serenity!
I am so excited about the beautiful natural light that fills my studio, though Jillian was definitely the most beautiful thing in there that day. Isn’t she gorgeous?
Congrats Meredith and Patrick, and welcome Jillian!
You know your job is good when you don’t mind working while on vacation. It’s even better when you have no choice but to kick off your shoes and roll around in the sand and the surf. :)
Last week, we were in Cape May for an awesome week with my family, and my brother’s family (I can’t even begin to look at my own pictures yet, but perhaps sometime I’ll get them edited and posted!), and while I was there, I was so lucky to take some time out of my vacation to work with an old friend that I haven’t seen since high school and her adorable boys, and see how much a little newborn I worked with last year had grown into a big and beautiful one year old!
Be prepared for picture overload–I love all the opportunities the beach provides for all those little documentary detail shots that just aren’t necessarily possible at a park, like sand on fingers and messy toes.
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And look how much Ava has grown up from the last time I saw her!
Interested in a beach session? Last summer call: I am considering traveling to the Avalon or Cape May area for one more weekend in September. If you may be interested having portraits taken and soaking up that last little bit of summer, please contact me ASAP. Your travel fee will be waived as long as you’re staying in one of the southern New Jersey shore points.
Well, I lie a bit–these aren’t actually senior photos as Shane, who just graduated from Exeter, is headed off to his first year of college at Marshall in West Virginia on Tuesday, so we’ve decided to call them “pre-freshman” pictures. :) I knew it was going to be a fun session when the first shot we took (after his mom and sister left) was this:
LOL–he must have thought I’d lost my mind when I asked him to do it. But he was such a great sport, even though I think that I was not able to grab a single serious shot of him–not that it matters with such an infectious smile like his.
Best wishes to you, Shane! Have a safe trip to West Virginia, and good luck with your freshman year!
With his little sister:
Confession: Opening up pictures after a session is often a bit of surprise with some moments that I think are going to be great that didn’t really turn out that well, and others that turned out much better than I thought they would. But, typically, during each session, there’s a moment where I know I’ve got something I really can’t wait to get off of my memory card just as soon as I get to my office afterwards–e.g., The Blog Picture.
Tonight, this one was that one. An awesome moment with some really great kids in a very loving and funny family.
It’s amazing what you can catch at 1/200th of a second. :)
I’m literally running out the door in a few minutes to do another session, but I’m so behind in blogging, and had to get up some sneak peeks from this session last week of this gorgeous senior from Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon. I had a blast working with her, and she was such a great sport. Best wishes with your senior year, Kirsten!
It was such a pleasure to work and hang out with this newly-transplated-to-Philadelphia family. Their kids are so adorable with their new sister, and displayed much love and gentleness, and not a single hint of jealousy. I’m wishing them many more years of the same! :)
I’ve had my share of people reserve their session dates a few months in advance (which is awesome, and always recommended by the way :), but never before have I had a person reserve a session date almost a year in advance like their mom did. I must tell you that the wait was absolutely worth it–what a kind and warm family, with simply gorgeous kids to boot! (And although I love all of these, I captured a new favorite–I *heart* the sunflower shot! What a perfectly “August” picture!)
…And since mom seems to like B&Ws, here’s one with a little added “film” grain. I loved how it gave it just the right touch of character.
