Happy 1st Birthday Charlotte! | Children's Photographer, Richmond VA | Jen Jacobowitz Photography

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December 23, 2013

Oh how wonderful it is to be ONE! Why weren’t there any “Cake Smashes” when I was coming up? Or was there? No, I’m fairly certain this is a privilege of being a child of today. Cake smashes are one of my favorite kinds of photo sessions. I simply adore stylizing a set for the sweet babies and then changing over to letting them get rip roaring MESSY!

Charlotte, like others I’ve photographed, wasn’t quite sure of what to do with the sugary piece of yum sitting in front of here but it certainly did not take long for her to figure it all out. At one point, I kid you not, there were pig noises. Yes, pig noises. She wasn’t too keen on the idea of sitting pretty for me when we first started. Perhaps it was because I had just been in her face two weeks earlier with my camera as I photographed her and her sister for their Christmas pictures. I didn’t let her initial reaction stop me from clicking away. In fact, I just kept thinking….

It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To….

Oh how wonderful it is to be ONE! Why weren’t there any “Cake Smashes” when I was coming up? Or was there? No, I’m fairly certain this is a privilege of being a child of today. Cake smashes are one of my favorite kinds of photo sessions. I simply adore stylizing a set for the sweet babies and then changing over to letting them get rip roaring MESSY!

Charlotte, like others I’ve photographed, wasn’t quite sure of what to do with the sugary piece of yum sitting in front of here but it certainly did not take long for her to figure it all out. At one point, I kid you not, there were pig noises. Yes, pig noises. She wasn’t too keen on the idea of sitting pretty for me when we first started. Perhaps it was because I had just been in her face two weeks earlier with my camera as I photographed her and her sister for their Christmas pictures. I didn’t let her initial reaction stop me from clicking away. In fact, I just kept thinking….

It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To….

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Because the leaves will change.
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And this exact season of your family will be gone before you know it.

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Fall is coming. 🍂

And if you’ve been telling yourself you’re going to get family photos this year…

this is your sign to stop putting it off.

Because the leaves will change.
The kids will get another year older.
And this exact season of your family will be gone before you know it.

My fall mini sessions are short, relaxed, and designed to give you beautiful images without spending hours trying to get everyone to cooperate.

If you’ve been thinking about doing fall photos this year, now is the time to book.

Send me a message and I’ll send you all the details. 🤎
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#richmondvaphotographer #virginiaphotographer #richmondfamilyphotographer #rvaphotographer

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If your baby needs to eat, we stop. If they need to be soothed, we stop. If they need a break, we take one. And if they don’t like a particular pose, we move on.

Because your newborn session isn’t a race to get through a shot list.

Some of the photographs I love most happen because we slowed down. Because baby was comfortable. Because mom needed a minute. Because everyone simply relaxed and let the session unfold.

Beautiful newborn photography and a calm, baby-led experience should go hand in hand.

That’s how I can create both the beautiful classic newborn portraits you imagined and the natural, connection-filled photographs you’ll treasure just as much.

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There is no photograph important enough to rush a newborn.

If your baby needs to eat, we stop. If they need to be soothed, we stop. If they need a break, we take one. And if they don’t like a particular pose, we move on.

Because your newborn session isn’t a race to get through a shot list.

Some of the photographs I love most happen because we slowed down. Because baby was comfortable. Because mom needed a minute. Because everyone simply relaxed and let the session unfold.

Beautiful newborn photography and a calm, baby-led experience should go hand in hand.

That’s how I can create both the beautiful classic newborn portraits you imagined and the natural, connection-filled photographs you’ll treasure just as much.

Richmond, VA newborn photographer.
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#richmondvaphotographer #richmondnewbornphotographer #virginianewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #newbornphoto

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You can’t pose this kind of chemistry.
You can give two people a camera and tell them exactly where to stand.
Or you can give them something to do together and let them forget you’re there.
A little clay. A lot of laughter. A few kisses. And all the little in-between moments that happen when two people are completely comfortable with each other.
That’s the kind of intimacy I love photographing.
Not perfectly manufactured moments. Not a checklist of poses.
Just the two of you, being completely yourselves.

Richmond, VA couples photographer.
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#richmondvaphotographer #virginiaphotographer #couplesphotoshoot

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You don’t need to know how to pose.
And you definitely don’t need to spend an hour smiling at my camera.

I’ll guide you when you need direction. I’ll step back when the real stuff starts happening.

And yes—we’ll still create beautiful portraits where everyone is looking at the camera.

Because I don’t believe you have to choose between the photographs your parents expect you to have and the photographs that actually feel like your family.

I want you to have both.

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Your family photos don’t have to look like everyone else’s.

And honestly? I don’t think they should.

Your kids don’t need to sit perfectly still.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
And you definitely don’t need to spend an hour smiling at my camera.

I’ll guide you when you need direction. I’ll step back when the real stuff starts happening.

And yes—we’ll still create beautiful portraits where everyone is looking at the camera.

Because I don’t believe you have to choose between the photographs your parents expect you to have and the photographs that actually feel like your family.

I want you to have both.

Richmond VA family photographer | Fall sessions now booking.
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#richmondvaphotographer #virginiafamilyphotographer #rvafamilyphotographer #richmondfamilyphotographer

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As a Richmond, VA newborn photographer, my sessions aren’t just lifestyle and they aren’t just posed.

You get both.

The beautifully posed, timeless portraits like this one AND the genuine, in-between moments that capture your baby and your family exactly as you are.

Because I don’t think you should have to choose.

And honestly? I think your gallery is better for it.

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Classic portraits. Real connection. One session.

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Hey RVA!- I may not always show the classic newborn poses here… but trust me, I still do them. 😉

As a Richmond, VA newborn photographer, my sessions aren’t just lifestyle and they aren’t just posed.

You get both.

The beautifully posed, timeless portraits like this one AND the genuine, in-between moments that capture your baby and your family exactly as you are.

Because I don’t think you should have to choose.

And honestly? I think your gallery is better for it.

This is the part of my newborn photography that I don’t talk about enough—and one of the things that makes my sessions different.

Classic portraits. Real connection. One session.

🤍 Richmond, VA Newborn Photographer

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Serving Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville Virginia and surrounding areas

with Maternity, Newborn, Couples & Family Photography.

Studio Sessions by appointment only at 4108 New Hermitage Pl Henrico VA 23228

Available for travel

804-439-2933