Mother's Day Gift Idea / South Jersey Photographer

This is one of my favorite little things! It is a handmade sterling silver charm with my daughter's photograph in brilliant color and detail right on the charm. It's so contemporary and fun! I never fail to get compliments all day long when I wear it! It is one of my favorite ways to present my photographs. It makes an amazing gift for any mother who loves to show off her family! Surprise your wife or mom with a handmade heirloom piece from Nicole Albertson Photography. There are limited dates still available so don't wait! We can also use one of your favorite shots from our previous sessions as well!

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Let's go for a ride! /South Jersey Children's Photographer

We took out the vintage tricycle and hit the country road! Get used to this little face because I cannot stop photographing her! She was amazing, the day was amazing, and the light, oh the light!! I am smitten with spring! I had a hard time only picking a few shots from this session. I think they are classic! Enjoy!

Talkin' about MY GIRL! /South Jersey Photographer

Yes, here she is, my daughter! She's only 11 although I know she looks much older! It's all those years of making her model for me. She's such a natural! She has been my "test model" since the day she was born. We shot these on sunny Easter Sunday on my favorite little "country road". Five minutes after we walked into the house, she was back in her shorts and tank top, playing ball with my nephew. She's all girl, but she's tough as nails too! I am so lucky and blessed to have such an amazing kid! I love you, little A!

Metal is a Girl's Best Friend (South Jersey Photographer)

My second artistic love after photography is metalsmithing. In college, I would go from the darkroom to the metal shop. There's magic about stopping time in photos, but there's really SOMETHING about creating artwork out of metal with your bare hands! My good friend Anita has been working in metal while I have been shooting away, and her visit made me miss METAL so much!

I was "shopping" as I photographed her work since my jeweler's bench has 3 inches of dust on it, my silver has tarnished and I almost forgot how scary it is to have long hair and a lit torch in your hand! ;) She has inspired me to dig out my old raw materials and make something amazing. Perhaps you'll get to see my metal work on this blog one day but for now, check out Anita's work here: http://www.anitadipietro.com/ She will also work with you on custom designs, so if you are dreaming about a............ moon pendant with a diamond in the center as I am, talk to Anita, she can make it happen!

Family Traditions

There's never a dull moment when we have a family get together. Art and music makes for an eclectic bunch, so when we have an event you best believe you'll be laughing the whole time. Concerts, movies, photo shoots, "Wii rock band nights" vacations at the beach, and of course our annual trip to South Street, Philadelphia PA for my dad's birthday. Our first stop, Jim's steaks! There's no doubt in my mind that they are the best Philly cheese steaks in our city, despite the Pat's/Geno's feud that makes Philadelphia famous. We avoid all that and go right to 4th and South, the corner where they fry so much meat, you can smell it all up and down the street. OK not so glamorous sounding but hey, it's tradition! After the "meat feast" we are off for some drinks. South Street just has a "feel" to it. It draws artists, musicians, and plenty of oddities. We enjoy a little people watching and take some photos. This year was unseasonably warm and I enjoyed sitting outside the Copa Banana watching the city go by! It is our tradition, after a long winter, we love to remind ourselves that summer is coming and good times are about to be had. We celebrate Dad's birthday and put another fun day in the memory books!

Here are some shots of the famous mosaic walls you'll find around the city. Such a colorful place, sometimes I think I forget to take it all in and enjoy what I have right at my fingertips. I seem to always be looking to "get out this place" but maybe once the gray skies clear, it's not so bad after all.

A and A in Wonderland! (South Jersey children's photographer)

Look at those eye lashes!!!

It's just beginning to feel like spring here. We've had some gorgeous days.... and some chilly days. There are a few flowers popped up and the grass is getting greener! :) The world is starting to become my studio again!!

I have always had a love for Alice in Wonderland (and Tim Burton) so I couldn't wait to see the new Alice in Wonderland movie with my daughter! I was delighted by the 3D movie that reminded me of my favorite story, and the place I used to pretend I lived as a child. I left the theater so inspired that I knew my next shoot would have that "wonderland" feel. I felt I had to bring color into the landscape as I believe the leaves are still waiting for a little bit more warmth before they bloom. So I built a ribbon curtain and tossed it up into a tree. I put two adorable kids in the scene and this is my early spring wonderland!

There are still spring sessions open so call today! I know mother nature might be moody but we will work around her and make a great storybook page for your family!

Sweet Baby S (South Jersey Baby Photographer)

She was so sweet, I missed her when she left. I am sooo done having babies, but when you get to be so close to an amazing little munchkin like this, you just miss those days! Soft hair, smooth skin and big brilliant eyes, babies are so special! She is 6 months old and I'd say we did a pretty awesome job of capturing this incredible time in the first year of baby S's life! (her mommy was a fabulous assistant!) What a great time for photographs! Oh, the things babies do at 6 months!! :) There were way too many good ones to even chose for this blog! Here's a sneak peak at "Sweet Baby S".