July 4th – Newtown CT Photography

July 4th Patriotic Model Shoot!

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We headed to Newtown CT for our red, white and blue shoot. The model tribe had a blast with the shoot and then we stayed together for a picnic and they got to hang out a bit longer at a beautiful park in Newtown. The styling on this one was pretty simple; “Patriotic Americana” and they said it was their favorite so far, although they seem to say that after every group shoot……

The Edmond Town Hall movie theater is like a blast from the past, if you live close enough to check it out you should!

Thanks to our models, Taylor, Bailey, Sam, Olivia T, Tony, Olivia R., Lindsey, Payton, Avery and Meg!

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Enjoy the images in time for July 4th. I may not have given up my British passport yet but I love this holiday and I am lucky to have my birthday this weekend so I almost always get fireworks on my birthday! Have a safe and fun weekend with your families and friends!

Janet

 

 

Danbury Fair Mall – CT Seniors

Danbury Fall Mall Carnival – CT Seniors

Bailey is one of my 2KSEVENTEEN tribe and she brought along a couple of friends – Lucy and Maddy, to hang out at the carnival at the Danbury Fair Mall. The mall takes it’s name from the historical Danbury Fair, it started as an agricultural fair in the 1800’s and the mall was built on the fairgrounds in the early 80’s.

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Bailey was celebrating one year of being cancer free that night (actually the real anniversary was the day before but she was helping at a car wash fund raiser all day). She does not want her cancer battle to define her story; there is so much more to this young woman than that, she is smart, funny, a talented dancer and a good friend, but we joked about celebrating with a photoshoot and cotton candy none the less!

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It was fun to incorporate the lights and craziness of the carnival into the shots with the girls and they did a great job. Part of a senior session is choosing a location that represents a part of your personality. If you want to invite friends along for support then we can talk about that too!

Congratulations to Bailey.

I am proud to have such a strong young woman on my team.

Janet xo

 

 

 

 

Couldn’t be cuter – Aiden – CT Portrait Photographer

Couldn’t be cuter….

Aiden!

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I met Nichole and Joe at Weir Farm in Wilton, CT. I seem to have been jinxed with bad weather forecasts when I book a session at Weir Farm so we switched our time to early in the morning and we did it again, we beat the rain!!! It was worth the gamble, I love it there.

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I love all kids (well most of them…. 😉 but I can honestly say that Aiden was one of the cutest 7 month olds I have ever met. Usually I have to jump up and down, make silly noises and pull out all the stops for a baby to look in my direction, not the case with Aiden. His smile was turned towards the camera from the get go and he was such a charmer. Seriously, look at that little face!

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A family session in an outdoor location is perfect for small children, we essentially went for a walk together and we got to hang out and catch up. I never want it to be stressful, I want the smiles to be genuine because we are having fun and the laughs to be real. The love between Nichole, Joe and Aiden was completely authentic.

I really hope to see this wonderful family again soon.

Enjoy!

Janet

 

 

Beautiful girls! Newtown CT Photography

Look at the beautiful girls in

the Planet Photo Model tribe!

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When I first met some of the girls in our team we talked about our group shoots and tossed around some themes and ideas. The flower crown super girlie theme was a winner with this group! I mean really, who doesn’t want to have really pretty make up, amazing boho hair and wear a dress and a flower crown. I know, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but the goal here is to show you possibilities for your own teen or senior session and we had a blast with this one.

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I wanted to keep the look in the pastel family and I had some help from Lindsey’s mom making crowns. If I am being completely honest, she was much better than me and I begged her to stay longer and make just one more crown before she had to leave…. but we made it and I have to say I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. We found a great Nature Place in Newtown and that was our backdrop. We could see a huge progression in the girls feeling comfortable in front of the camera since that first model shoot and they totally blew me away with their group posing, I can’t wait to see what these girls achieve over the year!

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So, thanks to Caty, Katelyn, Olivia T, Olivia R, Sam and Audrey for being our models and of course, Stacey of Blush Couture for make up and Meagan of Meagan Jones Hair for amazingly creative hair styling.

Enjoy!

Janet

We are the SEEN – Olivia and Avery BE SEEN

We are the SEEN –

One Light Challenge

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Be Unique. Be present. Be creative. Show your personality. Be different. Be SEEN!

Planet Photo is proud to be part of a national group of photographers showcasing the stories of “the Undiscovered” Do you have a story to tell?

Each month I will be shooting a different theme; it could be a style, a photographic technique or a specific location but a selection of the images will be submitted for publication in the SEEN Magazine. SEEN Magazine is a style + culture magazine for a new generation of the Undiscovered. At the end of the year 12 models are chosen by the We are the SEEN team for a location shoot with the very best senior photographers from all over the country.

Olivia and Avery modeled on this month’s challenge – one light source. I will be working with the 2KSEVENTEEN Planet Photo model team to create these monthly challenges. There are limited spots available on the team for High School Seniors, the teen program is full for the 2016-2017 season but I am booking teen sessions.

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Newtown CT Photographer – Erin

Happy Birthday Erin!

Three is a wonderful age. Filled with wonder, excitement, new experiences and expanded knowledge.

Erin has the sweetest voice with those little lispy words that you never want to correct – she’ll grow out of them all too soon, but for the moment it is so fun to hear them. Some days she wants to be Elsa and other days she is a mermaid but every day she is a totally adorable little peanut. We went for a walk in the woods and looked for ducks (but didn’t find any this time) and we made a quick stop on the side of the road for a field of wild flowers. It seemed like the perfect setting and she was an absolute trooper, even though some of the flowers were almost as tall as her!!

Happy Birthday to sweet Erin!

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Do you remember Erin’s newborn session? Was that really three years ago?

Birthday portraits can be in the studio, with or without other family members and we can incorporate the interests of the child to make it fun, relaxed and natural. I had a great time walking and talking with Erin and she loved taking photos every now and again too! That’s a perfect session in my book.

Janet xo

 

 

New Haven – Coachella Styled Shoot!

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I have always wanted to shoot in Wooster Square in New Haven on one of the very few days that the trees are blossoming and the weather cooperates. A festival in the square at the weekend narrowed down our options and spring break meant that lots of the model team were out of town but on the last day we managed to pull together a road trip. We decided on a Coachella styled shoot, festival goers caught on a spring day. I loved seeing how everyone interpreted the style and I think the Coachella theme will continue to be popular for senior sessions for 2016-2017, it lends itself to lots of different locations. This is the time to express your personality and interests and to capture them forever. Don’t forget you get to change your outfit as many times as you want with all the Planet Photo Senior Session options!

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Needless to say we had a blast and ended the shoot with a trip to Pepes arguably the best pizza in New Haven and then onto Libby’s for Italian pastries. Thank you to our Planet Photo tribe: Tony, Meg, Lindsey, Payton, Taylor and Avery

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Planet Photo Model Team Part III

Planet Photo Model Team Part III

The next installment is a big one! I know these kids are waiting to see their model shoot images so here you go…. Meet the rest of the 2KSEVENTEEN Planet Photo model team. You can follow the group sessions and fun we have throughout the year right here so bookmark this page! Each model will also shoot their own individual teen or senior session so check the blog for those. See what outfits they choose, the location that speaks to them and get inspiration for your own session. All portrait sessions include a pre-shoot consultation. We go over the look, the style, the location and your goals for the session.

I believe that the portrait experience should be as memorable as the end result; it should make you feel special, unique and beautiful.

Teens and seniors deserve milestone portraits too – don’t settle for school pictures when you can have so much more.

A huge thanks to 19 Main in New Milford for allowing us to shoot in their amazing event space. It was 30 degrees and blowing a gale for our spring 2016 shoot so they definitely saved the day!

So here they are…..

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Reinvent the Dress – NMHS

Reinvent the Dress 2016!

I heard about a great program that the guidance department at New Milford High School organizes. They have a closet of prom dresses that they loan or give to girls who want to go to prom without the expense of a new gown. I thought it would be really fun to organize a photo shoot and reinvent some of these dresses. I brought along three of the Planet Photo 2KSEVENTEEN model team and we invited some of the members of Key Club to model for the shoot. Key Club and Mrs Danette Lambiase receive donations and go through the dresses to make sure they are in good repair and relatively current for the girls to try on and choose a dress for either Junior or Senior Prom.

Tony just played the lead role of the Prince in the New Milford High School production of Cinderella so he was the perfect choice for our shoot and he graciously came along to help showcase the beautiful dresses. If you would like to make a donation to the prom dress closet then you should contact Danette Lambiase at New Milford High School.

Thank you to Stacey of Blush Couture for make up and hair styling and thanks to Morgan the chair of Key Club for all your help.

Thanks to Bailey, Elizabeth, Brooke, Emma and Kelly for modeling these stunning gowns

Blush Couture and Planet Photo will be teaming up for prom styling and portraits.

If you are interested in unique prom portraits then fill out the contact form! 

Everyone deserves to go to prom!!

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