Sneak peeks, favorites and news from Berks County’s baby & children’s photographer, Jennifer Breton
First day of March, and I’m thinking spring! Back by hugely popular demand is my Portraits in the Park spring mini session event. Because of the popularity of these sessions, I’ve added two weeks onto the event, as well as added two new collections, one which is a special edition collection just for my clients celebrating their first holy communion.
Appointments usually fill very quickly. Please call 610-223-9700 for more details and to schedule your session.
Oooh! I’m so excited to introduce this year’s holiday card collection from the incomparable designer/photographer Jamie Schultz. Sure to make an impression (this isn’t a Target photo card–trust me!), your holiday card is beautifully press-printed on elegant pearl paper and UV coated for protection and durability through the mail. Sized at a generous 5×7 (with the exception of two that are 5×5), cards are available in a flat or folded style and have coordinating backs and interiors. Greetings may be changed, added and customized if you so choose.
And from now until November 1st, cards are 10% off for all clients who completed a non-fall/holiday mini session with me. (For a handful of clients who are just receiving or will shortly be receiving your proofs, you can reserve your cards now with the discount if you so choose.) Please call 610.223.9700 for details.
Thank you SO SO SO much to all of my clients and new faces that stopped by the studio on Sunday. Each of your kids enters my heart when I’ve worked with them, and it’s always so exciting to see how much they’ve grown and changed, even if it’s been 2 years since I saw them last, or 2 months. It was exciting meeting some new kids and their parents (who I hope to photograph soon), as well, and particularly hearing about new brothers and sisters who are on their way!
The fall & holiday mini sessions will be beginning this weekend, and are completely booked for October, and possibly fully-b0oked for November. I can probably squeeze in one more client for the second week in November, and if the weather stays nice, I may extend the sessions one more week to the 22nd. If you’re interested, please let me know ASAP as I will definitely be closing my November calendar soon (though if you’re pregnant or just had a baby, I’ll always do my best to fit in a belly or a brand new baby! :)
If you’re thinking about a session for early ‘10, I’m going to be debuting a new documentary style session, and will be looking for a few special families to share a half day with you and your kids. Please keep your eyes on the blog for a special offer coming up soon after the fall sessions.
If you are waiting for your proofs, I promise to be in touch soon–things, as usual, have been busy and I am running a few weeks behind with proofing, which was just complicated by my computer deciding that it didn’t want to work quickly any longer. A new computer has arrived (if I could only find wake up and find all that I need installed on it!) and I am hoping to be zipping through sessions much quicker in the next two weeks. I am very much appreciative of your patience and understanding–thank you for sitting tight. :)
And finally, because I can’t post without pictures, I worked with two seniors (one’s a senior at Daniel Boone high school here in Berks County, the other at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon County). I was a bad blogger trying to keep my mini session and open house info at the top of the blog for a few weeks, so I was waiting to post their sessions until the open house was over. Congrats on your senior years, Sammy & Steven, and best wishes!
For more information, please feel free to contact me at 610.223.9700. For more information on the GoggleWorks or directions, please feel free to visit the GoggleWorks website at goggleworks.org or call them at 610.374.4600. Please remember, there’s plenty of free parking in the rear of the building, and many other exciting family activities throughout the building on October 11th.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Jenny bought a new prop! (I’m so excited, I’m referring to myself in the third person!) I’m looking for a fresh newborn to try it out on since my next newborn session isn’t for a few more weeks. Parents will receive a complimentary mini session and a complimentary 8×10 with a signed model release. The session will take place, preferably, during the week at my GoggleWorks studio. The baby must be under 2 weeks old, and smaller babies will be considered first. Please send me a photo of your baby (or your due date, if you’re expecting) to be considered.
I look forward to hearing from you!
P.S. A shout-out to Tracy Raver and Kelley Ryden, sisters in Omaha, Neb. who specialize in newborn photography. Tracy was featured on the Today Show this week, and her segment has appeared on many news outlets since. Here’s a link to some of their gorgeous newborn images shown on the Today Show: Today Show slideshow
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.
Last weekend, I was so lucky to be a part of a small workshop with two of America’s most noted newborn photographers. I learned some amazing tips and techniques, both with working with and posing newborns, but also creating beautiful color and black & white portraits. Since I’m working on catching up editing client sessions, I couldn’t edit too many images from the workshop as of yet, but here are a few portraits that I was just dying to blog that I took during our instruction and edited on the plane on the way home.
Suffice to say, I can’t wait for my next newborn session to try out some of my new tips and tricks.
But not for pictures–as much as I love shooting there. If you’re looking for some fun things to do with your kiddos today, the Skippack Summertyme Festival features pony rides, moon bounces, a magic show, games, yummy summer treats and much more! Come and visit the Jennifer Breton Photography tent, say hi, and enter for a chance for a cool $250 gift certificate, and also receive some summer session savings exclusive to people who stop by my tent.
The festival is today only, from 10-4. Give me a call at 610-223-9700 if you can’t find me.
And just in case you’re curious, walking is the standard mode of transportation around Skippack, and curiously, not skipping, as my 6 year old pointed out. :)
Unfortunately, I have discovered that I have been some email problems and have missed some messages from people trying to reach me. I think the problem is limited to people who have tried to reach me through the contact forms on my website and blog, but I am not entirely sure as of right now if that is the only source of the problem.
If you have sent me an email message and I have not responded to you, please accept my sincerest apologies. Unless I am on vacation or am dealing with an emergency, I make every effort to return your email message within 48 business hours.
If I have missed your email, kindly give me a call and I will be pleased to chat with you by phone. 610-223-9700.
Thank you so much for your understanding.
xox,
Jen
