What are the things you look for when choosing a photographer?
Some of the answers are obvious: pricing, style, creativity and safety. But I think it’s an important testimonial to a photographer’s credibility to note whether they have repeat clients. It means that the photographer values establishing relationships and connections with their clients. This is at the top of my list. I have been so fortunate to work with so many families as they grow. But I work hard to make that happen. I want my clients to feel important and appreciated and to feel like I’ve handled their session with personalization and attention to detail from start to finish.
This marks the fourth time I’ve worked with the Bitette family and they’ve been with me since almost the very start! Most recently in my Hunterdon County, NJ studio, we photographed Ryan’s mini cake smash and it’s hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly since his newborn session. He had the BEST hair as a newborn and mommy spiked it just the same for his first birthday session. It was adorable. This little man was curious, albeit very attached to his mama! That’s so common for this age as children try their independence but still face separation anxiety. Having them feel comfortable is key so familiar objects, games, songs and even food other than cake, are always good tools. I love how the colors came together and how they mimicked one of the setups from his newborn session. A cake smash session is all about telling a story- and some of these photos are so laughable! My favorite is probably the one where he’s holding up the piece of cake in the air triumphantly or the one at the end when he was just over it! Memories for sure!
Happy Birthday, Ryan! You are loved! On to year TWO!
Kristan - I LOVE these colors together! What a cutie and that last shot says it all!!!