LifeStyle Photography Of New Jersey / Philadelphia area

Alyce

2009-05-12T11:43:00.000-07:00

This was an awesome session! 12 months is usually a hard age to photograph. They want nothing to do with the stranger with the big camera making funny noises! But not Alyce! She is a photographers dream. So cute, so smart, and loves the camera. She even said "camera!" when I pulled it out of my bag. I think if I wasn't moving out of state I would make her my spokes model!

Bad Blogger!

2009-04-14T13:32:00.000-07:00

I am the worst blogger ever! I can't believe I haven't updated in so long. I'm sorry to all my blog watchers. Life has been very crazy (and exciting) this past month. We found out we will be moving to Florida in a few months for my husbands job. He actually started a few weeks ago so during the week I am on my own. That means on my own with 2 kids, keeping the house together for showings, finding a house, and photo sessions. The second week was hard but I'm starting to get the hang of it now.
So what will happen with LifeStyle Photography? I am still taking select sessions. So don't hesitate to contact me. If its something that won't fit into my crazy schedule, I will happily refer you to another area photographer. I will still be headed back this way a few times a year to visit family and do a few photography sessions. I will update my blog to let you know the dates. I already have a few newborn sessions lined up in October.
Speaking of newborns... They are everywhere! I've been hearing of so many babies being born in the last few weeks. I even had the pleasure of photographing a few! Love newborns! I mean really whats not to love when you get to hold them and smell them... and then go home and get a great nights sleep!

Since I'm so behind on updating I will post a little sampling of my last few sessions. If I haven't got a chance to post your session to the blog I apologize and promise I will get to them. So check back.

Check back soon to see the newborn to this "mommy & me" session

This guy thought the session was about him! He wanted to be in every shot.

Sweet Ellie

2009-01-28T16:21:00.000-08:00

So sweet. 6 months old and could melt your heart! But how could she not be.. she had so much love from her big sister and mommy {who were both just as sweet}!

And one of her super cute big sister!

It's that time of year...

2009-01-23T10:19:00.000-08:00

Time for my kids to pick up every yukky germ out there! My poor babies were home sick this week... but in their weakened state they were unable to run from my camera!!!

A few of my favs...

I had to add this picture of her "sparklies"

She wore them even though she stayed in her nightgown all day... she had to remind me that even sick, she still "needs to be beautiful"

I still haven't figured out how I ended up with such a girly girl

Valentine Special

2009-01-05T10:38:00.000-08:00

Give him a gift he'll really love...
Sexy photos of YOU!

www.lifestylephotog.com

2009-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Bookmark it!

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New New NEW...

2009-01-01T07:34:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!
Sorry I've been MIA for a few weeks. The Holidays had me crazy and I've been working a few new things for LifeStyle Photography.
I am now done my portfolio building stage. So please make note of our full pricing. If you had pictured done during the PB stage I am still honoring PB pricing on prints for the next 3 months. If you have prints you still want to order from your past sessions you have until April 1 to get them at the discounted PB price.

The other thing I've been working on is LifeStyle Photography's new website!!

I should have this up in the next few days. So stay tuned!
(I will also be offering a promotion!)

All mine...

2008-11-30T09:20:00.000-08:00

Yes, I'm just getting around to posting pictures from the fall. I didn't even get to take their Christmas pictures yet. I know Dec. is this week but after the attitude I got from this past session with them I'm really not looking forward to trying. Every family I do apologizes for their kids not cooperating during the session... But compared to my own kids they are a dream. I took my kids to a park in Haddonfield, figuring a walk through the woods would distract them from realizing I was trying to make a photoshoot out of it. NOPE. We left 20 mins later with only a handful of pictures and my kids all sugared up from the bag of candy I was bribing them with!

Zach & Lainy's Mini Session

2008-11-30T08:59:00.000-08:00

Having a photographer in the family has its perks. But kind of stinks when the photographer actually get busy. This is my nephew and niece. We have been trying to fit in Christmas pictures for over a month now. We were finally able to get them in the other day... between hockey games.

Trying to catch up!

2008-11-30T08:33:00.000-08:00

This session fell on one of the coldest and windiest days! I was bundled up and I was freezing... this poor family did their best impression of pretending it was a lot warmer than it was. I think they did a great job! The session didn't last too long because it was just too cold to be out without coats on. But we managed to get great shots anyway. These were shot in Knights Park in Collingswood.

I love how she is looking at her brother...

Baby Gabi

2008-11-30T07:57:00.000-08:00

First I want to thank Alex and Emily for letting me shoot their new addition. With 3kids 3yrs and under, the youngest being under 2 weeks, I know the last thing you are ready for is having a photographer come into your home. But they welcomed me with open arms. And I'm so glad they did, because Gabi couldn't have been a more perfect subject. She was so sweet and relaxed. Even with me moving her all over and two crazy toddlers jumping around her, she never even so much as fussed!

Can you believe all this hair?!?

No words...

2008-11-15T17:48:00.000-08:00

Just trying to catch up.. from the past few sessions.

ok just a few words...

This is Sophia.. I did an urban session with her family a few posts back. We did a Lifestyle session for her 1st birthday with her mom and great grandmom.

Here is a session I had at Croft Farm in Cherry Hill with a bunch of fun girls...

Cole & Chloe

2008-11-02T16:23:00.001-08:00

These 2 are like night and day... but both so sweet (and funny!) Cole is so smart and so mature for his age, a very old soul. He cracks me up with all the crazy info he has in his brain. But he is the most chill laid back 6yr old boy I know. Chloe on the other hand, she is such a free spirit but also very strong willed. She is very much a girly girl who loves everything princess and sweets!
This session breezed right by... by far the easiest subjects so far!

sorry couldn't pick which one I liked better

you can see right here... look at cole calmly walking (I'm sure telling her a story and something) and Chloe is skipping along.. off in her own world

So much love...

2008-10-28T11:31:00.000-07:00

Can you imagine being a boy in a house full of girls!?! And being their dad?? It takes a really special guy to share a house with 4 girls that he is totally responsible for. My house is completely balanced (gender wise) and I still need a glass a wine at the end of the day. What does Pete think of living with so much estrogen? He says that at any giving moment one of them is crying. Which I know to be true. But I also know that these 4 girls think he is the greatest and funniest thing that ever walked. And that has got to feel pretty cool to live with four of your biggest fans! During the session I was having a hard time getting all 3 little girls to find the same thing funny and smile at the same time. Dad to the rescue. God only knows what he was doing behind my head... but all 4 of them thought it was hysterical (and yes, kate was laughing just as hard as the kids).

Look Kate. Proof that you are funny too!!

Remember Super Lizzy? Can believe how big she got!?

Fall in the park

2008-10-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

Sorry it took me a bit to get this sneak peek to you. This was a crazy week... I had so much catching up to do with editing and got a cold on top of it.
This is a session from last weekend in Horsham Pa. They had extended family portraits done but I'm still only half way through editing this session. I just had to stop and share a few pictures of this little guy and his super cute hat. And once again, amazing eyes!

Oh Baby! {mommy & me session part 2}

2008-10-15T06:55:00.000-07:00

Wow.. newborns are hard! They don't move around much but they sure do make you work for the shot! But just like labor... its so worth it in the end. I mean just look at this little girl! Or don't... it may be dangerous if you don't want anymore kids {take it from me!!}. The time I took staring at Shannon's sweet little face while editing made me forget all the crying she did while I was there. I had to walk away from the computer many times because I could feel my ovaries aching.
Enough about me... here is 2 week old Shannon.

**FAV.. if this doesn't make you weak, I don't know what will.

Ava & Conor {Sneak Peek}

2008-10-13T17:13:00.000-07:00

These 2 didn't want anything to do with having their family pictures taken. Nothing. {**Reminder: call and make sure Mr. Softee won't be in the area at the time of my photos shoots} I tried all my tricks.. but they were way too smart and knew there was no way there could be a monkey in my camera lens. The saving grace was my blocks... and a few glances just to make sure there really wasn't a monkey in the lens! I was really bummed the first hour because I really didn't think they were going look at the camera... I couldn't believe my luck that I showed up to these gorgeous kids (and mom and dad) and they wanted nothing to do with me and my camera. But in the end I got the shots! Look at these eyes!!

Just a quick peek to see if maybe there is a monkey

Jack {sneak peek}

2008-10-10T18:33:00.000-07:00

Look at this little J.Crew model! He was such a little man... and sooo funny. The last thing he felt like doing was sitting still and getting his picture taken. Every time I asked he gave me the sweetest "no, no, no." As soon as I stopped trying {or if he thought he was getting a treat} he would get into the perfect position.

Did I mention we tried every door in downtown Haddonfield to see if anyone was home? Mainly to see if Diego or The Wonder Pets lived there.

I'll update with more pictures once I get them edited

Seniors!

2008-10-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

$50 session fee and 2 8x10s if you book before 2009.

This includes a 2 hour fun filled photo session. You pick the location or locations. Urban or Country. Optional make-up artist. CD of 10 watermarked files for use on web (myspace, facebook ect.)
*plus a free 5x7 for every person you refer. (only if person books a session)

Contact me for more info lifestylephotos@gmail.com

Ava {1 year session}

2008-10-06T06:59:00.000-07:00

I love color! And this little girl brought a lot of it {well, her mommy did by picking out the outfits!} It was such a nice day at the park too. Ava was in such a sweet mood, even though she missed her nap. Just look at her cute smile.

I got this fun tutu from http://www.tutus2you.blogspot.com/

HOHOHO....

2008-09-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

Christmas in October?

Here is a link to LifeStyle Photography's Christmas cards:

http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/Pd97kXtT/3833700/2777974

*I can make modified changes to the cards, if needed.

Pricing....

2008-09-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

LifeStyle Photography

Changes are coming!

The Trees, The Seasons, and Our Prices!

If you were thinking of booking a session, NOW is the time. Dates are filling up fast.

My portfolio building phase is almost over. As of December 1 2008 our session fee and print prices will no longer be discounted.

If this year is not a good time...

I am offering $30 towards prints for 2009 Spring Sessions {3.09 to 5.15.09} booked before December 15 2008

I want to thank all of the people who helped me build my portfolio. I loved working with all of you!

Keep a look out in your email. I will be sending out a Holiday Card slide show.

All card orders must be in by Nov 15. For print orders, to insure pre Christmas delivery, must be in by Nov 30

Also, LifeStyle Photography has a new email address. Please add it to you address book.

lifestylephoto@gmail.com

Trish's Family {Urban Session}

2008-09-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

Things are starting to get busy! Yesterday I got to meet Trish, Don & Sophia. We had a great session in center city Philadelphia. It was such a beautiful day to be in the city. I was so excited when Trish said she wanted to do shots in Old City/Society Hill area. They were such a cute family! Sophia was such a sweetheart.... the only way we could get a smile out of her was for her mom to sing ABC's. Then not only did she smile she would go into a fit of laughter... too cute!

I'm getting really bad at narrowing down my favorites for a sneak peek!

Liam

2008-09-15T15:51:00.000-07:00

Liam is my good friend Claire's son. I've been wanting to photograph him for so long. But his mom is also a photographer and, just like my kids, he also suffers from "child of a photographer" syndrome. So sad because it really doesn't get cuter than him! So today Claire and I set out to get photo's of our youngest together. Elise and Liam are about 6 months apart and so cute together. Things didn't really go as planned... the 2 of them did not want to have their picture taken, they just wanted to play and throw leaves at each other. After about 20 mins of begging and pleading for them to get close to each other and look at the camera we gave up. Plan B... I took Liam for a walk and mini photo shoot and Claire took Elise. Worked like a charm {that and the promise of a snack from Starbucks!}

Think they will bring back arranged marriages?!?!

Peek a Boo

Elise {mini session}

2008-09-11T13:36:00.000-07:00

We had a girls day last sunday so of course I fit in a little photo session! I told her if she gave me 45 mins I would by her ice-cream. She gave me 30 and pulled the old "I have to go potty NOW" excuse.

LOVE her!!!

Megan :: Headshots

2008-09-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

How lucky am I?!? I keep getting these beautiful people to photograph!
How fitting that I would get someone as gorgeous as Megan on the same day I start weight watchers! I'm thinking I will call her up and offer her free session every time I start to lose my willpower. Megan is also an amazing make-up artist {contact me for her info}.

{amazing eyes}

http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/deTkjWyp/3833700/2667770

{part one} Mommy and Me session

2008-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

{Part 2 will come after baby is born.}

Ok, how pretty is this family!?! I can't wait to meet their little girl next month. (Yes, it is true she is due in 1 month and looks that amazing.) I can't wait to see how her crazy big brothers are with her!

And here she is.....

Ocean City Family Session

2008-08-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

Couldn't have asked for better weather or a nicer family! They were so sweet and had so much love for each other. The teens seemed nervous when we started out but with in a few minutes they were fine. So down to earth and relaxed (even without the led zeppelin t-shirt!)... and both of them were just so cute! Lucia, I hope I was able to capture what you were looking for. You are such a beautiful person and I wish you the best of luck.
This is just a sneak peek since I'm not even finished editing them all... I will post more soon!

:: fav ::

:: fav ::

She is so beautiful!

:: fav:: How sweet is this one?

Family Beach Session.. Sneak Peek!

2008-07-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

It still amazes me that we were able to have this shoot. Just as I turned into Stone Harbor the sky opened up and it started to pour! Then there was even hail!! Sirens were going off telling everyone to move to higher ground. But about 20 mins later it cleared. The sun seemed to be trying to get out from the clouds. And for a the hour and half it was pefect conditions for a photo shoot! When we finished I got into my car and within 5 mins the hail started again!

Here is a sneak peek from the session...

** Your album is ready for viewing
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/JuD5sRTi/3833700/2441113

Model Headshots

2008-07-20T12:32:00.000-07:00

This is Juliana and she wants to be an actress. She is absolutly Beautiful! She was so easy to photograph... I really don't think she took a bad shot! Can you guess how old she is?? Can you believe we took these on her 8th birthday!??! She has such a bright future ahead of her. I really hope I get the chance to do a full session with her.

Maternity with Jake & Johanna

2008-06-27T09:29:00.000-07:00

Jake has been one of my brother's closest friend since they were young. They have such a cute family. This was my first maternity session.. Let me know what you think.

Courtney... Senior shoot

2008-06-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

This is two senior girls who have been BFF's for 13yrs. Sam moved away this past year and was home for a visist so she came along for the shoot. These girls were the best models! It was even Courtney's idea (sam didn't seem to be into it as much!) to get in the COLD water. They both had such a confidence about them... I wish I had as much when I was their age!

to see more... http://www.flickr.com/photos/jac1yn2/sets/72157605708645625/

2008-05-20T13:32:00.000-07:00

"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever.... It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything"

~Aaron Siskund

Super Lizzy!

2008-04-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

She had such a tough road in her in her short little life... but she couldn't be sweeter! She is such a chill baby, you would never know the fight she put up to be here and be healthy! LOVE HER!!

Her big sisters couldn't be more in love with her!

Elise

2008-04-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

Nate

2008-04-28T09:41:00.000-07:00

Ashley.... Teen Shoot

2008-04-28T09:31:00.000-07:00

Baby Lainey

2008-04-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

First shoot (other than my own kids)

Older snaps of my family...

2008-04-28T09:00:00.000-07:00