Photoblog Christine DeSavino Photography: Child & Baby Portrait Photographer - NJ, NY, & LBI

High Class… | Senior Photographer | Long Beach Island, NJ

Christine — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:31:16 +0000

Back down to LBI this week for a really fun session with this gorgeous senior. Obviously the camera likes her…we did too! My husband was there to help with the bounce (a big white circle that bounces light at the subject’s face) and to help keep her laughing – like THAT was hard! Well, not only is she beautiful, but very fun, down to earth and sweet! She and her family travelled all the way from Michigan to vacation at the beautiful Jersey shore. We loved meeting you guys…have a safe trip home!

And wishing you all the best for this coming senior year…

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True Angel… | Newborn Photographer | New York City, New York

Christine — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:21:20 +0000

Truth is this little boy could not have been any more angelic. When he was awake, he barely fussed; once he fell asleep, he was OUT. This means more fun for me…I can go ahead and put him in a hat or hammock and he just keeps on sleeping comfortably. (Hey that’s what a hammock’s for, right?) Anyway, here he is in all his preciousness… the true angel.

Patience… | Newborn Photographer | New York City, NY

Christine — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:40:11 +0000

I’m not gonna lie…this could’ve been my most challenging newborn to date. He did NOT want to go to sleep or stay asleep. Could’ve been because he was past the two week mark; could’ve been he was overtired; could’ve been he was nervous about his debut photo shoot. Whatever the reason…you’re totally forgiven, buddy! Good things come to those who wait…and I’d say our patience paid off. He is an absolute beauty… Thanks for hanging in there mom and dad!

Dad’s electric guitar made for a nice prop (or a comfy bed.) ;)

Growing pains… | Children’s Photographer | Bergen County NJ

Christine — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:27:20 +0000

My babies…growing up before my very eyes. Losing teeth, playing ball, becoming computer whizzes! Asking questions about the world around them…(some very difficult to answer!) Learning to share and to be patient. Seeing that life is not always fair, but trying to focus on what they have rather than what they don’t have. Hard lessons but important ones…

I know one day I’ll look back and pine for these early years. Life can get so busy, but I try to take the time everyday to appreciate their beauty and innocence and to show them how proud I am to be their mother. They are growing up so fast…

I love you boys more than I ever knew was possible. xoxo ~ Mom

Two and a half… | Children Photographer | Bergen County NJ

Christine — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:26:00 +0000

…and cute as a button. This little guy was soooo endearing and adorable, I really wanted to take him home with me. He was on the go for sure, playing tag with mom, chasing geese and looking for foxes. Oh yeah, and feeding leaves to my dinosaur! (That dinosaur makes the rounds!) You may remember the newborn session with his baby sister…she was the beautiful girl in the pink pettiskirt. Well, apparently, good looks run in the family, as you’ll see…

I love his expression in this first one.

C’mon…how cute is this face???

The Magic of LBI… | Beach Photographer | Long Beach Island, NJ

Christine — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:30:08 +0000

I am so happy and excited to be doing summer beach sessions at LBI again this year!! It’s one of my favorite places on earth!

On the day of this session, it was beautiful and sunny. Then all of a sudden, right before our scheduled time, the clouds came rolling in and next thing you know it was POURING. An hour later, sunshine! It just goes to show that it pays to roll with the weather… This family was so sweet and I could tell from talking to mom that LBI is as magical a place for her as it is for me. We both spent summers here as kids and now we’re creating special memories with our own children. When she asked me to capture some special beach moments of her family, I knew how much this session meant to her. I hope I’ve captured some of the magic of LBI for you guys..more to come!

LBI Family Photo Sessions ~ Book Now and Save $150 | LBI Child Photographer

Christine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:05:24 +0000

As a child, I grew up spending my summers on Long Beach Island. I have so many special memories of being with my family at the shore, spending endless hours in the ocean while my dad watched me vigilantly, building sand castles with my brother and playing “kadima” with whoever was up to the challenge!

Here’s your chance to capture special beach memories of your own family to be remembered and enjoyed for a lifetime…. I am offering beach sessions at the end of this month, from Sunday, June 27th until Tuesday, June 29th and also next month from Friday, July 23rd until Saturday, July 31st. I offer 2 sessions per day, one in the early morning and one in the evening. We can shoot at your own local beach, at the bay, or at the beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse on the northern tip of LBI.

For a limited time, I am offering a special $150 savings which includes: $50 off your session fee and a $100 print credit to be applied towards your order!

For more information or to book a session, call Christine at (917) 697-1835 or email me at chris@christinedesavino.com

~August dates to follow. Also available by appointment and in other areas of the Jersey Shore.~

~Click here to see examples of my Beach Photo Sessions~

My boys at Barnegat Lighthouse, LBI

Sessions subject to availability; minimum print purchase applies.

Shy Guy… | NY Children’s Photographer | Rockland County

Christine — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:04:00 +0000

It took all my creative playing powers to win the trust of this endearing little guy. When friends of mine called me for his portrait session, I thought, “A five year boy? No problem! I’m totally in my comfort zone.” Well, he was very shy at first. Soooooo, I talked up Yo Gabba Gabba, the Mario Brothers and the Yankees. I even ran to buy some Skittles and orange Tic Tacs…and then fed them to my toy dinosaur. I think that did it! He must’ve thought, “Hey, she’s alright.” As we started playing, I got some smiles and laughs and we even went for a little stroll along Congers Lake. He is very adorable…as you will see. And I hear afterwards he said I was cute!

I love this one cause it captures his shyness. And his beautiful eyelashes.

Central Park Photo Sessions ~ Book Now and Save $200… | NYC Child Photographer

Christine — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:04:18 +0000

Always wanted a super cool children’s photo session? There is no better background than Central Park, and I’ll be there ALL DAY on Monday, June 14th! Schedule a photo session with me that day and here’s what you’ll get:

A half priced session fee of $100
A one and a half hour custom photo session for up to 2 children
15-20 proofs published in your own private password protected gallery
And $100 off your print order

Here are some highlights from a Central Park photo shoot that I did last fall of three beautiful children at Bethesda Fountain…

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Hurry and book now. Call Christine at (917) 697-1835 or email me at chris@christinedesavino.com

Subject to availability; minimum print purchase applies

Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue… | Children’s Photographer | Wyckoff, New Jersey

Christine — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:37:44 +0000

We’re starting to celebrate Memorial Day early with some red, white and blue! You may remember this little guy from a session I did with him in February when he was just 3 months old. This time, I had the extreme pleasure of meeting his adorable sister and brother so we could get the three of them together. And how cute are they??? They were great models, too. Easy to joke around with and make laugh, although I did have to enlist big sister to get her baby brother to smile for us one last time at the end of the session…I think it worked!