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A special visit to CT {NJ Newborn Photographer}

Janice Sarcomo — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:23:37 +0000

A few weeks ago, my friends came down for a visit and we headed over to Princeton to shoot their last family pictures before their sweet baby arrived. At 10 days new, I headed up to CT to meet sweet baby B. Fortunately, I headed up on an early Sunday morning because although I had plans to avoid the George Washington Bridge, I was thinking about different shots and missed my route. Thankfully, there was no traffic on the bridge (a rarity!) and I made record time up there, despite the rain. And what a treat after the drive to hold this sweet baby boy! I wish I could have stayed longer! I miss you all!

Princeton Bound {Mercer County Family and Maternity Photography}

Janice Sarcomo — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:39:52 +0000

Normally I don’t share a whole session on the blog, but I think it’s nice to see what a full session can look like. I have known Mom for years since we were pregnant with our first babies, both due the same month. Mom is pregnant with #2 (yay!) and we finally got a chance to get together and capture this family time before their family became a family of 4.

We headed into Princeton for an urban, casual session. The campus and town are so beautiful and rich with textures and light. It was a great day with great friends! You’ll be seeing them again soon since the baby made his debut this morning! Check back for the newborn session soon!

I love these shots. J’s first day at Princeton.

I think he heard his little brother say something funny in there…

He started out pensive, thinking about whether Princeton is the right school for him, but then he realized how fun it is!

And no day in Princeton is complete without a little ice cream from Thomas Sweet!

Doesn’t she look gorgeous??

I love J’s expression! haha!

Urban Family {South Jersey Family Photographer}

Janice Sarcomo — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:52:33 +0000

If you follow my blog, you know this family quite well. Seems like yesterday when I was shooting big sister’s 18 month portraits and now little sister has turned one. It’s amazing how fast life passes by in a blink of an eye. Every moment is so precious when your kids grow up so fast. Big sister V has some serious health issues and was about to go into the hospital for a major surgery. Although I was on sabbatical, when mom contacted me and asked if I could do a family session for them, I just had to do them. What better way to recuperate than will lots of pictures of your loving family all around you. I don’t normally share this many images, but the story of the session is best told in full…

The weather was not particularly cooperating, but thankfully the rain held off. Little sister I was now 1 yr old and walking like a fiend. You know what that means. She did not want to slow down! She just wanted to walk and move everywhere. Even big sister could not stop her…

I love this stroll down the brick sidewalk…

And while little Miss I didn’t want to take pictures, she loved being entertained by Mom’s singing. Miss I even started dancing and doing the hand movements to one of the songs. So cute!

It’s not easy getting sibling shots when walking and independence is such a novelty for the younger one! They are so cute together singing and dancing!

My favorite shots of the session are of the girls’ one-on-one time with Mom and Dad.

We finished up at the park so they could just have fun on the swings. You can’t take the kids to the park on swings and not get fun pictures! I adore the sisterly love here.

Thank you for a challenging, but fun session! Even better, Miss V didn’t have to have the surgery after all, so we just continue to hope for good health!

International Award-Winning Child and Newborn Photographer {New Jersey newborn and child photographer}

Janice Sarcomo — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:13:16 +0000

This year, I submitted images for the first time to the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Competition. PPA is the largest, non-profit organization for professional photographers. I am so very proud and honored that two of my images merited in competition and will be part of PPA’s General Collection and will be on display at the annual conference, Imaging 2012. My newborn image, Ten Pounds of Pure Sweetness, was also selected to be published in the prestigious Showcase Book, which includes the best images of the General Collection.

Soulful Gaze: I am particularly proud of this image because this is my daughter Bella who is the namesake of my company. I think it’s so appropriate that she is my first merited image.

Ten Pounds of Pure Sweetness

Thank you first and foremost to my husband for being so supportive in helping me pursue my dream. I couldn’t have done this without him. To my parents, I am so grateful for all the countless times you have been there not only for me, but for the kids as well. I am so blessed to have family that helped me on this journey. To my clients without whom I could not have had an opportunity to capture these moments and grow my business. And lastly, to my photography colleagues (you know who you are!), thank you for helping me realize my dream and go for it. I am so proud to call you my friends. I love you all!

Sleepy Newborn S {Mercer County Newborn Photographer}

Janice Sarcomo — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:29:03 +0000

I got behind in blogging, so I’ll be posting a few shares from the end of 2010. Sweet baby S was a dream! Due to illness, we didn’t get a chance to do his session until he was 16 days old and often times, I have to prepare myself and the parents that babies may be more awake by that age. Not this sweet boy! He slept the entire time! I don’t think I ever saw him open his eyes! He probably has such beautiful eyes though because his big brother is just so cute and has such adorable eyes. S reminded me of my sweet son, both big babies weighing in over 10 lbs. But it’s amazing how big we think they are when they are born but how quickly that seems so tiny when they are several months old. S, thank you for being such an adorable and cooperative baby!

How do I outdo last year? {Mercer County Family Photographer}

Janice Sarcomo — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:27:14 +0000

That was the question I had to ask myself for my session with the H family. Many people remember them from last year in their rich red outfits with the beautiful fall colors. M was in love with his trains and brought one of his beloved trains that happened to also coordinate in the great red color. Since then, I’ve also done their maternity session at this park and their wonderful newborn session when J was born. So when Mom and I talked about doing their family fall session, she said she was excited to see what I would do and how could I top last year. Tall order since it was just such a wonderfully memorable session.

We arrived at the park with the sun still up but at this time of the year, that sun disappears fast!! It was a little chilly, but the kids were well coordinated in handsome sweaters and vest. M, I just love him! He is so full of life and loves to smile. He cracks me up, saying “cheeeeeeeeese” a million times. He has the biggest smile and oh how he loves his little brother!

Here are a few shots from their session and don’t forget to check out their fusioned video at the end. I am really thrilled with it. As I said at the beginning of the season, I’m trying it out and practicing with it, trying to get better and better with each session. I’m trying a new software and I love how it turned out. And I know, it’s the same song again, but I love it! I will be searching for new songs to license for next year, but for now, it’s just so appropriate for these fun family sessions I’ve done this year!

{Nightly visit} South Jersey Child Photographer

Janice Sarcomo — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:18:19 +0000

I love to work late at night when everyone is sleeping and the house is still. Normally, my kids do not wake up at night, but last night, I heard the scampering of feet, a creaky door open and close, and more scampering of feet. Very unusual. I thought my daughter B just got up and went back to bed. When I went up for the night, I realized that my husband had left all the lights on, so I thought it strange that B would just go back to sleep after opening the door. Well, sure enough, my assumptions were correct because when I went in our bedroom, we had a little visitor! Very strange indeed as she never sleeps in our bed except the one rare time she was hysterically delusional from fever! So I grabbed the camera and completely freaked out my husband who suddenly woke up as I was hovering over him to take pictures of our sweet girl. Here’s hoping this hasn’t started a habit (although she looks so darn cute!)

{My southern session with good friends} New Jersey family photographer

Janice Sarcomo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:45:46 +0000

I finally got a chance to visit my friend and her family in Texas this month. We have known each other for years, but never actually met. Both of her kids are the same age as mine (literally within weeks of each other) and we were on the same pregnancy journey with both of them. It was fabulous to finally meet her, her husband, and two adorable boys! I had so much fun with them! We also met up with my fabulous photographer friend who did my maternity session last year. So it’s been awhile since I’ve seen her too! It was a different kind of shoot for me since we went to an old train station at first. Now that I tried it, I wish I could go back and explore more! After that we headed to the botanical garden. Unfortunately, it was really hot and humid and wow, did the mosquitos bite! My legs were so bitten up and so were my friend’s older son. We had fun though! Here’s a peek at their session! Miss you guys! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!!

{Miss A has a baby brother} South Jersey Newborn Photographer

Janice Sarcomo — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:56:05 +0000

I have been taking portraits of Miss A since she was 8 months old. It has been wonderful watching her grow into the beautiful little girl she is. Now she has a baby brother and she is so sweet with him. I cannot wait to see him grow and capture their relationship!

{Big brother-to-be} Central Jersey Maternity Photographer

Janice Sarcomo — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:47:56 +0000

Remember this family from last fall? We were back at the same park to take their last family portraits before the arrival of their newest family member. I just love working with them. They are one of the nicest couples ever and their son is just adorable! He was not as into taking pics this time but we got some wonderful shots. Thanks for a fun morning and I can’t wait to take new portraits in a few weeks!

I love this moment!

She couldn’t have picked a more coordinating outfit! She has just a perfect basketball belly!

I think she always looks fabulous in red…

And I had to mock this one up as a canvas. It’s just perfect!