I’ve been photographing G. and her family for over four years and between family sessions (we’ve done them in their home, downtown Ridgewood, in a park in Wyckoff – just to name a few), studio Christmas sessions and First Communions photo sessions I lost count of how many photoshoots we had together.  What I do know though is that every single session with these guys is so fun and I literally look forward to seeing and photographing them.  I love seeing being able to watch G. grow and document it along the way.  When she was younger she told me that I was ‘a very good picture-taker’.  That, completed with the fact that she LOVES her photoshoots makes for successful photo sessions:)

This family does a family photo session every year but G. is the one who asks her parents to schedule Ridgewood photo studio shoots just for her in between  – Christmas and First Communion ones:)  She loves the camera and the camera (and I!) love her!

I started this photoshoot with hanging out with G. in her bedroom (she has the coolest room!) – she was telling me about her favorite toys, lego sets (I was REALLY impressed with the start wars one!) and books.   Then it was onto a very passionate game of Monopoly, which, I was told, took over TWO days to complete:)  Afterwards we hung out in the backyard for some cuddly images with her Mom and Dad and Grandma as well as some action shots on her swing set.  And once that was done we headed over to a park in Wyckoff for some leaf-throwing fun!:)

I love how these images – I think they capture this amazing girl perfectly.  And I love that this family chooses to decorate their home with their family photos – I love seeing my work being enjoyed by my customers day after day after day!

Lena Antaramian of Live Love Laugh Photos is an award-winning photography with a natural light studio located in Ridgewood, Bergen County.  She is known for lifestyle family and children photography and works with clients from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Allendale, Cresskill, Saddle River and other towns within Bergen County, Northern New Jersey and other towns in NYC Metro area.  If you are looking for natural children or family photos done at your home, on location or at her photography studio please reach out to Lena at lena@livelovelaughphotos.com