Recent blog posts from Bellemore Photography
I Wish I Could Take all my Portraits in This Park- NJ Family Photographer
Seriously, I love this place! I hike there, I do portraits there, and I have done weddings there. It looks great at sunrise, at sunset, at midday. There are nature trails and historic buildings and a really cool floating dock. If you know anything about me, you...
Great Swamp is Prettier Than it Sounds. NJ Engagement Photographer
There's a beautiful hidden gem near Chatham, NJ called The Great Swamp. Friends of mine introduced me to it when I did a photo shoot for their family a few years ago. I had my doubts about the beauty of a place called Great Swamp but it's completely gorgeous. There's...
The Anatomy of a Photo Shoot with Teenagers- NJ Family Photographer
If you think shooting little ones is a challenge, you should try taking decent pictures of your own teenage boys. That is darn near impossible. They can no longer be bribed with toys and fruit snacks. They want cash! Well, I didn't have any, so I had to find other...
Engagement Photo Hike- Sourland Mountain Preserve. NJ Wedding Photographer
I love taking pictures and I love hiking, so it's a great day when I get the chance to combine the two. This wonderful couple picked to have their engagement photos taken at Sourland Mountain Preserve. It's a beautiful place with a hiking trail up the side of a hill...
Sometimes…. You just gotta slide! NJ Family Portraits
I work with kids a lot. I volunteer at my kids' schools; I am a Boy Scout leader and I help with my older son's Venturing Crew. I also have two little, very well photographed, nephews. So taking pictures of kids is usually not a problem. I've been told that I must...
What I Did During my Christmas Break
Christmas time is one of the few times of year that photographers can take off. People are on vacation, spending time with family and all the labs are usually closed for the week as well. This year the family and I took a long awaited trip to Universal Studios in...
Beautiful Church Wedding- NJ Wedding Photography
A lot of couples are opting for a short ceremony onsite at the reception location. So, rarely do I get to shoot a wedding in a church any more. When I do, it's quite a treat, especially when it's a church as beautiful as this, with a couple as beautiful as this....
Christening Baby Finn- Burlington, NJ photography
Celebrating life's moments is one of the many things I love about my job. People invite me to document and share in their special day. I was so pleased to be able to capture Baby Finn's entry into the Catholic church through the sacrament of Baptism. The ceremony was...
Weddings at the Lazaretto Ballroom- Essington, PA Wedding Photography
I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding at the Lazaretto Ballroom in Essington, PA this September. They have the most beautiful spaces to have a ceremony. And there are old buildings on site that you can use as a backdrop for your pictures. They even have signs that...
The Devil’s in the Details- Wedding Photography, Essington, PA
You spend months prepping and "pinning" and buying all sorts of things from Etsy to make your day perfect. It's all the little details that help to make your day special. I like to make sure that I capture them as well. Whether it's an embroidered pillow, a...