Tag Archives: Allendale children photographer
In my heart I was and always will be a lifestyle family photographer – family photography is what a lot of clients all over New Jersey come to me for and this is what I am known for in Ridgewood, Wyckoff and other surrounding towns in Bergen County. But since I opened my Ridgewood photography studio back in 2013 (I cannot believe I’ve had a studio for close to 5 years now!) I discovered my love for simple portraits and for studio photography. There is definitely something to be said about classic portraiture – simple, no props, just capturing children (and families) as they are. And that’s why I love photographing kids at my Ridgewood photo studio – especially in the winter!
I met this duo a few weeks ago when their Mom brought them to my Ridgewood studio for their session. In the session questionnaire the Mom said that both kids were a bit shy and very close to each other. Their shyness went out the window literally a few minutes into the session; little sister K was full of sass and her big brother L was thoughtful and entertaining. I could see the bond between the two right away – in their hugs and play fights and just the way they were with each other.
And if you want to capture fun and simple portraits of your kids take advantage of my milestone studio sessions and then you can have beautiful images like these as well!
Did you know that YOU can win a studio mini session? Just enter a comment (scroll all the way down to do that) describing why you want to have a mini session and your name will be entered in the drawing!
It is time for one of my favorite business traditions – Live Love Laugh Photos’ annual “Best of the Year” Contest! This is my NINTH years holding it – I love being able to give back to my clients through this contest, and each year they tell me how much they appreciate me conducting it!
I took thousands pictures last year and had to enlist my trusty friends in the photography business to help me narrow down images to the top 25. Now it is up to you to decide which image gets the title of the Image of the Year at Live Love Laugh Photos – and an AWESOME prize that goes along with it:)
THERE WILL BE FOUR WINNERS:
1) The image with the most votes wins. To vote, cast your vote using the poll below (scroll all the way down to the end of the post, past images) and ‘like’ your favorite image in the ‘Best of 2016′ album on Facebook and on Instagram. The winner (an image with the most combined votes) will receive a 16×24 gallery wrapped canvas (valued at $500) of the winning image.
2) The Runner up will receive a $250 gift certificate to be used towards a Simplicity or a Signature session in 2018.
3) TWO random voters will receive a FREE kids winter studio mini session valued at $300! It can be YOU! See below on how to enter in a drawing for a mini session.
HOW TO WIN A STUDIO MINI SESSION:
There are THREE ways to win a mini session. In order to increase your chances of winning you should do all of the following because each of the following will earn you an extra entry in the drawing:
On the Blog:
- Leave a comment on the blog describing why YOU want to win a mini session – scroll below the images to do that.
On Facebook:
- Share the ‘Best of 2017‘ album on Facebook – here is a link to it. To do so just click on the ‘Share’ link to share it on your wall. You can write a nice comment as well:) Just make sure you let me know that you shared the album – otherwise I won’t know that you did and you won’t be able to participate in the drawing.
On Instagram:
- Follow Live Love Laugh Photos on Instagram and send me a message to let me know that you did that
- Repost your favorite photo from the Live Love Laugh Photos account and tag Live Love Laugh Photos
- Tag a friend who you think would like to have a session with Live Love Laugh Photos – and don’t forget to tag me (Live Love Laugh Photos NJ) as well
I will randomly select two lucky voters from across all three platforms and these guys will receive mini sessions!
BONUS:
Everyone is a winner because if you book a new Simplicity or Signature Session while the contest is running (by February 15) you will receive a free gift valued at $250 with your order! So if you are thinking about having a session with Live Love Laugh Photos anytime in 2018, NOW is a great time to book. Keep in mind you can hold your session anytime in 2018.
Please note:
- Voting will run till the end of day on Wednesday, February 14.
- I will announce the winners on the blog on Thursday, February 15.
- Please keep things fair and vote only for one image – IP addresses will be monitored.
- I reserve the right to disqualify entries or terminate/modify contest if necessary.
- This content is not sponsored by Facebook.
And now without further ado, I present to you my favorite images of 2017! Check out the finalists, cast your vote (using radio buttons below all images, FB and Instagram) and leave a comment below for the free session drawing.
Image 1: Jump for Joy
Image 2:Upside Down
Image 3: Family Play Time
Image 4: Big Smile
Image 6: Mommy and Me
Image 6:What are YOU Reading?
Image 7: Happy!
Image 8: An Afternoon At Home
Image 9: Bubbles
Image 10: Blue Door
Image 11: Going for a Bike Ride
Image 12: Sisters
Image 13: Family
Image 14: Brothers
Image 15: Daddy’s Little Girl
Image 16: On the Playground
Image 17: Spring
Image 18: Thoughtful
Image 19: A Day on the Farm
Image 20: Great Expectations
Image 21: A Boy and His Penguin
Image 22: Santa Baby
Image 23: Glamour Girls
Image 24: Scrunchy Nose
Image 25: Grandma’s Hug
It is time for one of my favorite business traditions – Live Love Laugh Photo’s annual “Best of the Year” Contest! I’ve been holding this contest for EIGHT years; I love being able to give back to my clients through this contest, and each year they tell me how much they appreciate me conducting it!
I took thousands pictures last year and had to enlist my trusty friends in the photography business to help me narrow down images to the top 30. Now it is up to you to decide which image gets the title of the Image of the Year at Live Love Laugh Photos – and the grand prize that goes along with it:)
THERE WILL BE FOUR WINNERS:
1) The image with the most votes wins. To vote, cast your vote using the poll below (scroll all the way down to the end of the post, past images) and ‘like’ your favorite image in the ‘Best of 2016′ album on Facebook and on Instagram. The winner (an image with the most combined votes) will receive a 16×24 gallery wrapped canvas (valued at $500) of the winning image.
2) The Runner up will receive a $250 gift certificate to be used towards a Simplicity or a Signature session in 2017.
3) TWO random voters will receive a FREE kids winter studio mini session valued at $300! It can be YOU! See below on how to enter in a drawing for a mini session.
HOW TO WIN A STUDIO MINI SESSION:
There are THREE ways to win a mini session. In order to increase your chances of winning you should do all of the following:
- Leave a comment on the blog describing why YOU want to win a mini session – scroll below the images to do that.
- Share the ‘Best of 2016‘ album on Facebook – here is a link to it. To do so just click on the ‘Share’ link to share it on your wall. You can write a nice comment as well:) Just make sure you let me know that you shared the album – otherwise I won’t know that you did and you won’t be able to participate in the drawing.
- Follow Live Love Laugh Photos on Instagram.
I will randomly select two lucky voters from across all three platforms and these guys will receive mini sessions!
BONUS:
Everyone is a winner because if you book a new Simplicity or Signature Session while the contest is running (by February 13) you will receive a free gift valued at $150 with your order! So if you are thinking about having a session with Live Love Laugh Photos anytime in 2017, NOW is a great time to book. Keep in mind you can hold your session anytime in 2017.
Please note:
- Voting will run till the end of day on Saturday, February 13.
- I will announce the winners on the blog on Sunday, February 14.
- Please keep things fair and vote only for one image – IP addresses will be monitored.
- I reserve the right to disqualify entries or terminate/modify contest if necessary.
- This content is not sponsored by Facebook.
And now without further ado, I present to you my favorite images of 2016! Check out the finalists, cast your vote (using radio buttons below all images, FB and Instagram) and leave a comment below for the free session drawing.
Image 1: A Hug for Mommy
Image 2: Beautiful Smile Image 3: Double Trouble Double Joy
Image 4: Duckies
Image 5: Fall Family Portrait
Image 6: Good Times
Image 7: Movie Star
Image 8: Boys and Their Dog
Image 9: Family Portrait
Image 10: Tickles With Mommy
Image 11: All Grown Up
Image 12: What Are YOU Reading?
Image 13: Being Silly
Image 14: He Is SO Loved!
Image 15: Stella
Image 16: Through The Leaves
Image 17: At The Farm
Image 18: Have A Cookie
Image 19: Mr Blue Eyes
Image 20: Hug
Image 21: Chatting With Daddy
Image 22: Santa Baby
Image 23: Hollywood Glamour
Image 24: Wishing Upon A Star
Image 25: I Love You THIS Much!
Image 26: Summer Fun
Image 27: Best Dressed
Image 28: Growing Up
Image 29: Sisters
Image 30: Pretty In Pink