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Welcome to Saving Grace Photography's A Moment of Grace

My work has been described as capturing both innocence and exuberance, passion and grace and the romance and mystery of children. I see beauty in all things - in both laughter and tears but most importantly, in the ineffable joy of being a child.

To learn more about me, and to view my full portfolio, please visit my portrait website: www.savinggracephotography.com. I work in and around the NJ tristate area and my photography studio is located in beautiful downtown Basking Ridge, NJ.

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What do Babies Dream of?

Mommy of course! :)

We had a rough weekend here at Saving Grace Photography — 6 inches of rain have caused flooding along my property and down in my basement (which is a mess of floating toys and old clothing). I can still count my blessings — I was smart enough to pack my old pictures in plastic containers so the damage is minimal but it still makes me think of all that might have been lost. So, a word of warning, back up your files, store your photos where they are well protected and most of all, know the value of your history and the power it still has to bring a smile to your face.

I was proofing these last night, and even with the heavy rain beating down on our house and the wind whipping through our old trees, I couldn’t help but smile myself. I’m sure mom will when she sees these and again, 15 or 20 years from now when her tiny little preemie is a teenager and when they are all snuggled together on a couch, fighting off a storm. I’m sure the teenager will wonder what she was dreaming about to bring such a smile to her face and mom will wonder where the years have gone.

Now I must go. My little, just turned 3 yr old is screaming from the sun room thanks to an evil spider marring his Thomas the Train table. Stay dry eastcoasters and good night all. Enjoy the extra light.

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March 14, 2010 - 7:31 pm Azie - These are exquisite, Janine! I actually cried when I saw the sweet tiny little one and her big sister.

March 14, 2010 - 9:48 pm mimi - so precious! will be difficult to select.

March 14, 2010 - 9:51 pm martha collins - These are precious!!

Bark and Smile Sessions

Saving Grace Photography will be holding our first set of mini sessions on April 16th and 17th. The Bark and a Smile Sessions are an amazing way to capture the love between your child/children and their first pet! Saving Grace Photography is a pet friendly studio! Sessions will be held either indoor or outdoor (weather/light permitting). For those with just fur babies, you may take part as well!

Look for a few more announcements and upcoming mini session dates including a day at Natirar!

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A Day in Savannah

I’ve known this family for a few years now — having met them with their older son was about 7 months. A is one of the sweetest nicest clients so of course when she told me they were moving down south, I was bummed to say the least. On my way to visit my husband who is in training for what seems like forever (a story for another day!), we got the opportunity to meet up again in Savannah. If you’ve never been to this gorgeous city, I highly recommend a stop. I didn’t get to spend nearly as much time there as I would have liked but it was enough to whet the appetite for more! The weather wasn’t as warm as I planned for it to be but it was still way warmer than home (which was in the middle of yet another snow storm) so I had fun being outdoors, walking along the waterfront and then over to Forsyth Park.

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March 11, 2010 - 9:27 am Azie - we absolutely love them, janine! thank you!!! :) you are such a talent, as always. so thankful you were able to make the trip down.

Best friends…to be {nj baby photographer}

It’s that time of year – the time of year when the smell of spring seems far far away yet close enough to taunt us, when even a passing snowflake is a punishment. I will admit, I don’t love winter. I love light, balmy air and the soft breeze of an April day. Even though it was cold, something about these sisters reminded me of spring. Maybe it was the way they were dressed. Perhaps it was how the older sister bounced on the bed — so unabashedly happy as if the snow had disappeared and the warm light of May filled the air.  They both made me soo happy.

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March 12, 2010 - 4:30 pm mary - Omigosh, these are adorable!

Feeling a Little Blue about the Weather?

So are we.

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March 1, 2010 - 8:24 pm Azie - OH MY GOSH! This was a much-needed pick-me-up today. How could I have the winter blues after seeing these puppy dog eyes? Too precious. Love the lil' cutie and her lollipop too!

March 3, 2010 - 1:28 am Joyce - Ahh!!! Love love love.

March 4, 2010 - 9:33 am Amanda - I have admired your work for awhile...You rocked these...melt my heart...so adorable!