Dian Lofton Photography

Sun-kissed sisters

August 18th, 2010

It was SO very nice to see this lovely pair of sisters again last Sunday! Mom and dad planned way ahead to catch their sunny summer glow for holiday portraits this year. Boy how time flies! They are the same beautiful girls I first met last fall, yet so different. One a little taller, one with one less tooth, but still just the sweetest kids and full of energy to spare. Just how I like my photo subjects!

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As you can see, we didn’t let a few unexpected rain drops dampen our parade!

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And after some dancing in the rain, we moved right along to singing…with Lady Gaga keeping the energy up (thanks Mom!)

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We just had to swing out (sister!) on the new playset in the backyard…

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…and finally relax for some big hugs. Thanks again M. and C. for being so very fun to hang out with and to photograph! And thanks again to Mom and Dad for having me to capture your sweet girls again. Let’s wish for a never-ending summer. I’m not quite ready for those cool winds to blow in!

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Catch the summer sun for your holiday portraits!

August 17th, 2010

I’m announcing my two special holiday portrait mini-session packages a whole month earlier than last year to give you more opportunities to catch the last of the summer sun for your holiday portraits!

Now until November 7^th, book a 30-minute mini-session and have custom, natural light portraits just for the kids or for the whole family in time for the holidays. Perfect for cards, gifts or to update your desk and wall photo displays. Each package is designed to make your holiday portraits fresh, fun and a fantastic value!

See the full details below, and be sure to book early. Space is limited, particularly for the weekend sessions, so call today to reserve yours!

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Just for kids—after-school holiday mini-session package: $265.00

Get ready—fall is just around the corner! Plan ahead to capture fun and easy holiday portraits of your kids in 30 minutes or less on a weekday afternoon in the comfort of your home.

Here’s what you get:

- a 30-minute session at your home or nearby green space* for up to 3 kids
- a private online gallery featuring a minimum of 10 of the best images
- 25 custom press-printed holiday photo cards that we create together** OR one digital image file of your choice if you wish to order your own cards
- $50.00 credit toward purchases of images from the session

This portrait special just for kids is available weekday afternoons (Monday through Friday) between 3:00pm and 4:30pm through November 5th. Special holiday portrait print packages can be purchased separately.
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For the whole family—weekend holiday mini-session package: $325.00

Round up the gang for a fast and fun family holiday portrait! This super-convenient package helps you “squeeze” in a family portrait session during one of the busiest times of year.

Here’s what you get:

- a 30-minute session at your home or nearby green space* for up to 5 people
- a private online gallery featuring a minimum of 10 of the best images
- 25 custom press-printed holiday photo cards that we create together** OR one digital image file of your choice if you wish to order your own cards
- $75.00 credit toward purchases of images from the session

This portrait special for the whole family is available weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) through November 7th. Special holiday portrait print packages can be purchased separately.
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Don’t wait to take advantage of these limited-time offers. Contact me today at 347-249-1358 to reserve your session.

*These holiday mini-session specials are only available for session locations within a 30-minute drive from Bloomfield, NJ (07003)
**A small selection of customizable card designs will be available to mini-session clients (envelopes included). Additional photo cards may be purchased separately in sets of 25. One design per order.

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Snips ‘n’ snails with sugar ‘n’ spice

June 18th, 2010

By the look of things it’s definitely summertime, when I like to take it a little easier, get outdoors and enjoy life. And getting out to meet this young brother and sister was a serious treat! I love the easy-going way that this pair just went about their jolly ways while allowing me to catch some sweet summer moments for their mom and dad.

Green grass and a clear blue sky along with some of their favorite things brought out the beautiful shine in 9-month old N. and two-year old M.’s sparkling personalities.

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And I’m so very glad we had a chance to catch N.’s roly-poly babyness – and his brand spankin’ new teeth!

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I seriously *love* a good chase, followed by those quiet moments…

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…and a family that plays together. I hope you all had as great a time as I did making these portraits for you. It was my pleasure. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

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To Dad with love

May 31st, 2010

Here’s a little reminder that Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 20th), and this surprise portrait gift session might just give you a great idea if you’re stumped for a personal and long-lasting gift for Dad. We had an unusually summery day in May (high of 90 degrees!) but you wouldn’t know it from the sweet smiles on their faces. Mom helped to rally the troops, in pure Super-mom fashion…

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These two very funny and very smart young brothers were kind enough to show me around their backyard, and before you knew it, we were off!

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And Mom, I’m happy to say I did capture some unguarded smiles in between all the serious hijinks!!!

P5262094-crop It’s always nice when I can get Mom in the portraits, too–it wouldn’t be the perfect gift for Dad without her! I want to thank you all–Mom, J. and N. for a really super session. And thanks for the breaks in the cool air and for hanging in there when it got a little too darn hot. I’m hoping Dad will have a nice surprise when he opens his gift. Happy Father’s Day to you and yours!

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Make a wish…for a sister like this!

May 10th, 2010

What do they say about sisters—best friends forever? In this case, they hit the nail right on the head! This 5-year-old and 7-year-old dynamic duo brought all their sisterly love to this Saturday morning photo session.

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It’s so true…

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…some girls have all the fun!

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And it’s always nice to stop and smell the flowers…

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Before taking a break to cuddle your favorite furry friend, Pikachu! (Hope I spelled that right!)

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It was so very nice and easy to get to know you all. Thank you very much J. and M. for showing me around, and for letting me keep up with you. A very special thanks to mom and dad for allowing the girls and I to run a “little” wild, and I can’t forget Grandma J. for her help, too. The pleasure was truly all mine—you are one fantastic family!

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New kids in town

April 10th, 2010

One sunny morning at the 11th hour of their 11th day, I was very happy to finally meet new brother and sister twins, R. and A. I am so proud to be counted among their new friends, so I can only imagine how proud their mom, dad and older sisters must be. It was a long wait, but they’re finally here! A very special thanks to mom and dad for a “before” maternity session, and to their big sisters, our very own Curly Girls for kicking off this long-standing photo relationship. I know a new family portrait is in order, so I hope we’ll be able to get together very soon.

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Getting to know all about each other — so nice to know they each have a shoulder to lean on.

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Well, hello there little R.

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Perfectly peaceful little A.

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Twenty happy little fingers and twenty sweet little toes…

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Those first magical hints at two distinct personalities unfolding. A hearty welcome to you both, and may you have many sweet dreams to come!

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In the new nursery

March 25th, 2010

Interior designer and Cohabitot blogger Nancy Breslin is at it again: a new nursery design for her very own 18-month-old twin girls. And imagine my extreme excitement at seeing their portraits from our 3-month session on the wall above their cribs. I love to see my client’s portrait displays — it’s fantastic to know they are enjoying the photographs, and I hope that’s the case for many years to come.

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Miss K. and Miss L. welcomed me into their sun-filled nursery. I can see how happy they are in their spring fresh surroundings.

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K. was nice enough to show me around, so I couldn’t help but follow…

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And L. gave me that cutey pie look and then the “Aha!” moment — “I remember YOU!”

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Such sweet little kids, and ditto that on the whole entire family! Thanks again Nancy for allowing me to capture the new nursery design along with the next chapter in your girls’ lives. Looking forward to catching up with Mr. A. again from behind my camera real soon.

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Baby, take a look at you!

March 20th, 2010

Here’s Baristaville’s very own 2010 Baby New Year, greeting you in all his plump and perfect glory. I never met a baby I didn’t fall head-over-heels for, and little J. had me at “Gooo…!” What a pleasure to meet him, his amazing (and I mean that in all senses of the word!) big brother H., his dear mom and dad, and uncle I., too! Your entire family is just as sunny and warm and generous as all that fantastic sunlight that spilled through your magnificent windows the morning we met. I really had a fantastic time and I hope you all did, too.

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Little J. and his seriously sweet smile!

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Don’t these little fingers and toes just say it all?!

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Big brother H. is all ready to show his little brother the ropes. Thanks again H. for all your amazing kung-fu and hip-hop moves : )

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The “first” family of 2010 — may this be a shining year for all of you!

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Five little, six little, seven little cousins

March 1st, 2010

Portraits make great gifts, and nothing could be better than a couch loaded to the brim with super cute kids, all in honor of granddad’s birthday! Nope, you’re eyes are not deceiving you — you do see two sets of twins (both under the age of 3) snuggled up on the couch with their older cousins — all beautiful, unique little buds growing in the same family garden. I think these pictures pretty much speak for themselves — we had the best time, and the absolutely most gorgeous natural light I think possible for this momentous session.

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…and such bright eyes on these twin-kling stars.

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Girls just want to have fun, so they DO! (and big thanks to auntie H. for all her super accessorizing!)

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Every family needs a rock-star — in this case, two!

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And I would be remiss if I didn’t share my favorite kind of portrait — the “kids being kids” shot that helps tell the whole story — the ups, the downs and the “are we done yets?” I must thank R. and her lovely family for allowing me to capture all the action. I truly hope that granddad will wear a great big smile when he receives his gift. Viva la cousins!

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An early spring

February 26th, 2010

Despite the seriously snowy pounding we’re getting in the area this week, this session for 6 month old twin sisters was a breathe of spring air. I know a pair of happy babies when I see them, and these were some very happy babies! Mom and dad, auntie R. and grandma A. (and me, too!) just beamed as the girls rolled around on the floor making us all laugh and coo (wait a minute…wasn’t that suppose to be the other way around?!).

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We were all busy bees buzzing around these two bright little flowers.

sullivan_04 And who can resist all that cuddly baby softness?

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I can’t imagine anything sweeter than a cutie pie (make that two cutie pies) grabbing chubby little feet — can you? I’d like to see you try!

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A big thanks again to little C. and K. and to everyone for a fantastic session that gave me hope that spring is just around the corner…(okay snow, get to melting).

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