Since Covid, it's been a bit challenging to reach you moms about portraits and here at the studio, we are constantly receiving calls from moms who've already had their baby and are looking for photos and from moms very late in their pregnancy looking for photos.  I'd like to first mention, I feel any day is a good day for photos, however, if you want to get the most out of your experience and are looking to hire a small business photographer, then I'd suggest booking early.

Many of us do not share the same business model as JC Penney, where you can schedule a session last minute or just walk in.  Many of us schedule months in advance and although we try our best to accommodate last minute sesssions, we cannot always do that, so I've created this short video to give you some information about booking.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about newborn or maternity photography, so please reach out.  Millie Dee Photography Studio is located at 172 Landing Road, Landing, NJ.  Our website is www.milliedeephotography.com.  If you'd like to stop by the studio, our studio doesn't allow walk in visits currently as the safety and health of our valued clients is very important to us, however, we'd love to schedule a time for you to visit so please reach out.  

Please also feel free to share this video with expectant mothers to offer some information to them on booking.  

Be well everyone!
xo
​Denise

Oh, this beautiful first time Mom called me to inquire about newborn portraits for her baby girl that's already been born into this world.  She's already a few weeks old.  I was able to push some appointments around in my schedule to accommodate this wonderful family.  My assistant and I worked with them for about 3 hours and the baby couldn't have been any better.  
Since covid, we're in a world where people aren't really sitting in waiting rooms, spending too much time at stores and there certainly isn't any reading material anywhere out to be read, so it's been a bit difficult to get information to expectant moms about booking newborn portraits.   Moms are calling after the baby is born because how are they supposed to know those sleepy baby poses are usually taken within the first 2 weeks of life?  
So, if you're an expectant mom and wondering when you should book your portrait session, I'd say atleast 2-3 months in advance of your due date.  I book up to 6 months in advance right now, so the earlier the better especially if there is a certain photographer that you'd like to work with.

Here she is just chllin'.  I'm so happy we were able to capture this for Mom & Dad.  Not every baby will do this and there's alot of BTS & safety measures that are involved in this pose, including always using my assistant to be with the baby.

Mom and Dad and baby were here recently to view their final images and Mom even brought me some of her delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies.  So Yummy.  I can't always accommodate families last minute, however, I'm grateful to do it when I can and so grateful this family chose to call me and now they'll have these gorgeous images forever.  

If you are an expectant mother and have any questions about newborn photography, I'm happy to answer questions for you as I know it's been difficult to gather information about newborn photography unless you inquire.  Feel free to call Millie Dee Photography Studio 973.805.FOTO.  I currently host clients at the studio by appointment only, so please call or visit the website to schedule an appointment to see what we offer our valued clients.

Thank you,
​Denise

Peak Foliage is October 17th this year I believe, so it's going to be beautiful at the campground for your annual family photos.  Kelsi and I have finally secured a unique  location for this year's Fall Foliage Mini Sessions.  We love Waterloo, however, they haven't been selling their permits over the past several years and if you know me, I won't bring families to a location without having full permission and renting the space out.  

Many people are surprised to hear that we photographers have to pay to use many of the beautiful spaces through out New Jersey to bring families there.  We also need to show proof of insurance.  I'm always happy to oblige, however, some of the places have very strict rules.  Kelsi researched a location that would only allow two families per day, others allow us to just be in certain parts of the grounds, there are so many beautiful places and most have rules....many have strict rules (which makes me think what happened in order for the place to have to put these rules into effect), but anyway, I digress.  

Some of the locations we research have old buildings, or beautiful gardens that need constant upkeeping, so we understand and respect all the guidelines, however, sometimes, it's just not feasible to utilize those spaces, so, Kelsi came up with a great idea in using The Great Divide Campground located at 68 Phillips Road in Newton, NJ. 
These photos are from Waterloo, I will be sending out photos of the Great Divide and all of the beautiful areas it has to offer soon, as Kelsi is at that location as I write this getting some great photos and ideas for your sessions.  

Kelsi is excited to work with all of our returning families and new families for sessions this year.   We've already started booking these sessions, and have several available still for both days, October 23 & 24th.  

​The Great Divide Campground has so much to offer, for us, it will offer great foliage, there's a small beach, a barn and some great walking paths that will all be gorgeous for your family portraits this year.  If you haven't been there yet, check out their website by clicking on their name above.  This fall they're offering a haunted barn and zombie crawl along with us being on site there for family portrait sessions.  

In order to book your session, PLEASE CLICK HERE, which will bring you directly to the inquiry page of  MILLIE DEE PHOTOGRAPHY's website.  We also have Santa coming to the studio very early this year, October 9th if anyone is interested.  We only have 1 session left for that day, however, right now we have several for the fall foliage weekend.  

Two packages are being offered:  $400 will include a 30 minute photo session and 5 digital images plus a print release form.  $550 includes a 30 minute photo session and 10 digital images plus a print release form.  We're always happy to assist with any questions, such as what to wear, what to bring and  how to prepare for your photo session, so please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.  You can either call the studio at 973.805.FOTO (3686) or CLICK HERE to be connected to the inquiry page on our website.  We would be honored to have the opportunity to photograph your family for your 2021 portrait session.   Thank you, Denise & Kelsi. 

We have such a special session planned for your littles this year at Millie Dee Photography Studio.  Santa will be visiting the studio for one day only this year, he's so busy, but we were able to get him really early, October 9, 2021.  Why so early?

Well...with everything still a bit crazy in the world, we thought it may be a good idea to get him in and see the kids before the start of the indoor days, when the germs seem to start to be an issue.  I am in no way wanting to rush the holidays, don't get me wrong, the holidays are wonderful, but I love Halloween and Thanksgiving just as much as Christmas, but I love my clients and families, too and I'm just trying to do a little part to keep everyone healthy, Plus, Mom, you can get your holiday cards and gifts started early this year.

We have two sessions left as of September 14th, so if you're interested, I wouldn't wait long to book.

This is the background we're using and he will sit with your children for twenty minutes.  Please don't hesitate to call Millie Dee Photography Studio, 172 Landing Road, Landing, NJ 07850 at 973.805.FOTO (3686) for more information on this special event.

We will also be offering outdoor mini sessions on October 23 & 24th to take advantage of the beautiful NJ fall foliage.   We're currently booking for these sessions as well.

Thank you!  We are excited to kick off the season a little early this year.

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Ahh, So many parents having their second baby have requested sibling photos.  "My child is two, do you think they'll cooperate for some photos?"... Honestly, we never know.  I know that's not what you want to hear from your photographer, right?  

We have a few tricks up our sleeves that we try during a session and most of the time we get atleast a few if not a bunch, however, you know your child best.  I'd say most, not all but most kids will take direction from someone other than their parents fairly well.

I don't have magical powers, however, I have worked with children for many years, I even have two teens of my own, so I've 'been there'.  We always try if the parents want them because not only the parents, but the entire family, including the kids in the photos will cherish them their entire lives.  

They're so precious and so important.  They're all included in your session with Millie Dee Photography, too.   If you're interested in inquiring about newborn photos, please don't hesitate to reach out, visit our website for more images and to inquire: www.milliedeephotography.com
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