Change is good! {Ocean County Family Photographer} Introducing "The Artful Image"

As you probably already noticed... Denise Snyder Photography is now THE ARTFUL IMAGE! I decided that the time was right to take my business to the next level, and have big things in store. The new name and logo is just the beginning. I've got a lineup of new products sure to please the most discerning client, from portrait collections to coffee table books and gorgeous session albums... as well as a new referral program! I'm super excited about the whole venture, and hope you will continue to enjoy this journey with me! I am so lucky to be able to do what I love to do ... creating artistic, fun, fresh, contemporary images for families all along the beautiful Jersey Shore!

And since no post is complete without at least one image... here's one of my boys from our recent vacation... they thought this car was just sooooooooo cool... I had to go a little over the top in the processing! Enjoy!

My little man... {Ocean County Photographer}

Its rare these days that my little guy willingly gives me an opportunity to photograph him... even rarer still that he let me "style" him. A typical image of him is in a logo t-shirt - not exactly the best clothing for a photoshoot - and no way am I allowed to touch his hair. Well... he must have been feeling extra generous because not only did he allow me to spike his hair (he looks so cute all spiked - but he hates it!) but he also let me photograph him shirtless... something I always wanted to do. I love a headshot of a boy without a shirt... without distraction... where I can just focus in on that impish face. :)

Anyway... enough gushing... here are the images...

Here he's showing off the faded remnants of the super-cool shark tattoo that he got in Florida last week... he's obviously not scrubbing that area very well in the shower... ;)

Just the sweetest face EVER... yes... serious "mommy goggles"... but I dont care... its my blog and I can say what I want!

And oooooooooh melt my heart!!!! LOVE this one!

And one very serious one... but I love how it shows off the spikey 'do (that I may never see again... sniff, sniff)

Oh... and one little bit of business... a few summer sessions are still available - call me for an appointment ASAP! Mention that you saw this on the blog and I'll give you a free 8x10 with your paid session!

Back from paradise... {Jersey Shore Photographer}

Yup... vacation's over. :( We had such an amazing time and none of us wanted to leave our little piece of paradise...

We spent a week at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando...

This is the view from where I sat poolside each day... isnt it amazing?
The view above me...

I swear my son grew gills from spending so much time in the water... we both must have gone down this incredible water slide a few hundred times - it was soooooooooooo much fun!

I even let Matty get a "tattoo"... a very cool cobra. He got so tanned while we were there that when the tattoo faded away, he was left with a white cobra where the skin below didnt tan!

Love this mural we found in Universal Studios...

And the old cars in front of "Mel's Diner"...

And no trip to Universal is complete until you've put your head into the mouth of "Jaws"!

If my husband didnt snap this picture you'd never know I was there!

And OMG how I loved the backlot sets - a photographers dream. My boys obliged for just a few... and I especially loved this one.

It was a great trip... one I think my boys will remember for a looooooooong time to come!

VACATION!!! {Ocean County Beach Photographer}

Yup... that's right... Denise Snyder Photography will be CLOSED from Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 28th. We're taking the kiddies to Florida - so excited! If you wish to book summer sessions, you may still email me at denise@denisesnyderphotography.com and I will respond to you as soon as I am able. And since no post would be complete without a picture, here's one from my most recent session with a "vacation" feel to it!

Sneak Peek - Ms. J {New Jersey Portrait Photographer}

Meet my beautiful (inside and out) friend "J". J and I havent seen each other in quite a while, so it was a real treat when she came to visit me yesterday. After lots of good gab and good food, we set out to a local park where she was kind enough to model for me while I tried out a few new lighting tricks. Along the way we attracted quite a crowd of (male) admirers... undoubtedly checking out my lovely model! We also ran across some of the largest and most disgusting insects I think I've ever seen. First was the huge... I'm talking movie monster huge... spider, then the tree I made her lean against that we later discovered was crawling with caterpillars... and finally, the coup de gras... the biggest, ugliest bee I have EVER seen in my life decided we looked like a good meal! But through it all she was a great sport, despite the stains on her clothes and the close encounters of the insect kind! Thanks J! Here's a little peek for you!






Thanks for stopping by today! ~ Denise ~

Welcome to the world baby Marcus! {NJ Baby Photographer}

Meet little man Marcus... just six days old! What a dream baby he is... he slept like a champ most of the time I was there, letting me move him and pose him and never uttered a single cry. The family's home was an adorable victorian with the coolest yard I couldnt resist doing the shoot outdoors - something new for me with a newborn.

I bought this cool vintage suitcase a few weeks ago and was excited to try it out...

Here he is modeling a hat made by his Grandmother ... also known as the "Crochet Nanny"... there is a link to her online store at the bottom of this blog page. Photographers - go check out her wonderful baby hats and blankets and cocoons!

Mom, Dad and big brother got in on the act...

Love that smooshy little face and those lips!

This might be my favorite... a babe in the woods...

And handsome big brother was happy to pose for me too! Can you believe this was in their yard? So cool!

Thanks so much for inviting me into your home to photograph your precious newborn baby boy! Enjoy your sneak peek - lots more to come soon!

~ Denise ~

A few more wedding pics {Ocean County Beach Photographer}

Just felt like sharing a few more from Stephanie and Ryan's wedding... enjoy!




I think this is my favorite...

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Denise ~

Stephanie & Ryan Tied the Knot!

I dont consider myself a wedding photographer... in fact, the thought of photographing a wedding and all the responsibility that goes along with that scares the heck out of me! But when Stephanie contacted me and asked me to photograph her wedding, I decided to take the plunge. Actually, it was was more like a little dip since this wedding was to be a very small, casual, intimate affair at a beautiful victorian bed and breakfast on Long Beach Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches along the Jersey Shore. Surrounded by a just a handful of their closest friends and families, Stephanie and Ryan were married in a lovely little gazebo on the grounds of the Williams Cottage Inn. Here is a little sneak peek... I was up editing into the wee hours last night because I wanted them to get their peek before leaving for their honeymoon.

Stephanie made the most beautiful bride! Loved her peeking over the railing here...

and then this very glam shot with that beautiful window light!

This feels very "southern belle" to me...

And this was just as they were prounounced husband and wife...

Surrounded by their guests...
The grooms gorgeous daughter who took part in the ceremony and did a great job - isnt she gorgeous?

Then down to the beach for some romantic shots - my favorite part!

Stephanie and Ryan, I wish you a lifetime of happiness together! You are such a fun couple, and seem so perfect for each other - thank you for choosing me to document your day! Special thanks also to my assistant, Kayla, for making my job so much easier! :)

~ Denise ~