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celebrate with a mini | long island, new york family, child and newborn photographer

Johanna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:28:45 +0000

woof! | long island, new york family, child and newborn photographer

Johanna — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:45:10 +0000

This Sunday, October 23rd is Dog Day at Old Westbury Gardens. If you’ve been wanting me to do your holiday portraits at Old Westbury Gardens, and I can understand why, but you didn’t think we could because you want to include your dog(s), here’s your opportunity to do both!

It’s going to be a great day at OWG! The weekend weather is supposed to be picture-perfect here in NY! Believe it or not, the time is running out for holiday sessions. Call today to make sure you get them done soon so we can order your cards and gift prints, and make sure grandma or grandpa has an updated portrait of the those grand-kids or grand-dogs, or both!

I am only scheduling 4 sessions for that morning, so please hurry up and email or call me at 516.280.3471.

Holiday Mini Session information below. Any questions, call me!

Holiday Mini Sessions are for up to 3 immediate family members. An additional family member is $25. Yes, pets are family members! Please note that for Sunday, October 23rd, the Holiday Mini sessions at Old Westbury Gardens – dogs are included!

All sessions are 20 minutes and will include 10-12 proofs for viewing in a private online gallery for 4 days.

Please note: If you have more than 4 family members you will need to book two consecutive time slots. Charge for additional 20 minutes of time (only) is $100 and is due at the time of booking along with $100 session deposit.

Session availability is limited. The last session date for minis is Saturday, November 12th. Sessions booked for after that date are regular sessions, and holiday collections do not apply. To ensure a timely delivery, this year’s deadline for holiday orders is December 5th.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your mini session. Balance of payment for selected collection is due at the time of the session. All orders must be placed and additional items paid for within one week of gallery activation.

All collections include a Holiday Wishes slideshow of your gallery images to send to friends and family.

No substitutions please. All collection items must be ordered at one time or will be forfeited. There will be no exceptions. Thanks for your cooperation!

Please call me for additional information regarding the specific collection in which you are interested.

newness | long island, new york newborn, child, family photographer

Johanna — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:23:07 +0000

Sometimes, with all the excitement surrounding a newborn, we might forget that a first baby means there is probably plenty of “new” to go around. There may be a new mama, a new daddy, sometimes new grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings – so much newness to be celebrated!

This little baby girl is a first for this sweet family, making her mama and her daddy, “new” too!

Just love all the folds and rolls, and something else that amazed me during the shoot. This tiny little one put her index finger into her mouth and was sucking on it for a long time! She did it herself! I wish you could hear the sound. She was making a meal out of her tiny finger! I was holding her at the time and was in awe. So much so that I didn’t even think of handing her off to her mama and grabbing my camera! Her mama was not surprised by this talent though; apparently, she did the same thing when she was a newborn! Who knew something like that could run in the family??? :)

I hope all of the mamas out there, new and seasoned, enjoyed a wonderful first Mother’s Day! Before you know it, we’ll be celebrating all the daddies!

mother’s day gift certificates | long island, new york newborn, children, family photographer

Johanna — Sat, 07 May 2011 04:01:55 +0000

It’s not too late to get the mother of your children, or your own mom, a thoughtful and special gift for Mother’s Day this year. (A little warning here too fellas: if you’re thinking of buying her that big screen TV, think again guys. We’re on to that trick, and unless you enjoy sleeping on the couch, you might want to read on.)

Give that special someone the gift they will enjoy and treasure for a lifetime. The gift of professional portraiture lasts forever; long after the flowers have wilted, and the chocolates have been eaten (and have gone to our hips).

Gift Certificates make great gifts for a baby shower, a new baby, a special birthday, mother’s or father’s day, a high school graduation or just because!

Johanna Sophia Photography gift certificates are available in any denomination. They come ready to give to the recipient, wrapped in a pretty petal envelope with ribbon.

To purchase gift certificates, please email me at: johanna@johannasophia.com.

equal time for the boys {newborn session}

Johanna — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:34:35 +0000

Would not want to be accused of favoritism. I love to photograph all newborn babies, girls and boys alike! Again, to give you an idea of the variety of images that might come from a newborn session, here is another yummie one. This time, all boy. At 12 days new, he was definitely ready for his close up!

Remember, when you book a newborn session between now and March 15th for anytime in 2011, you will receive a complimentary mini maternity session and a chance to win a gorgeous 10×10 frame!

newborn yum session

Johanna — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:53:50 +0000

Each newborn session yields different types of images. There is no formula. It is definitely not scripted. On the contrary, with a newborn session, for me at least, I go in thinking I am going to do this, that and the other, and as my clients can surely attest, some things will go as planned, and others do not. :) That’s life.

I think though that you can understand more about the session itself if I showed you a bunch of images that came out of a recent newborn session. Not an entire gallery, but a good representation of one.

More than anything, through my images, my goal is to provide each family with beautifully captured, lasting memories of the sheer miracle of it all. Oh, and of course have fun doing it!

This little one was pure yum, and her wonderful family is oh-so-sweet as well.

book a newborn session and get a complimentary mini maternity session

Johanna — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:19:23 +0000

monkey business

Johanna — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:35:34 +0000

I photographed this cute little guy today, and he was nearly edible! At 12 days new, he gave me great awake shots and also slept, well, like a baby! :)

Could not resist popping this image up for his mama and daddie, both of whom lacked a decent night’s sleep and were real troupers today. Rest assured (sorry for the shameless pun), there are so many wonderful images to come!

a little sweetheart

Johanna — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:23:16 +0000

A wonderful family, an adorable, charming toddler “big brother” and a brand new little sweetheart. It just does not get any better. Thanks for a great session. Here is a tiny, sweet morsel to hold you over. I’m working on your gallery, so get ready for more sweetness to come!

BOGO frame sale and contest alert!

Johanna — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:24:15 +0000

To celebrate the “official” launch of my new frame line, frames, as shown below, are on sale through the end of this month only!

Buy one frame at regular cost and get the second frame of equal or lesser cost for 30% off! Both frames must be purchased at the same time, but can be different sizes, colors, have different trim styles, etc.

You do not need to be a current client or to book a session in order to take advantage of this offer. However…

If you book a regular or newborn session during the month of January (for a date within the next 90 days), you will automatically be entered into a random drawing contest for a free 8×8 frame in the color of your choice with either straight or wavy trim. Session must be paid in full at time of booking.

Isn’t that exciting?!

Frames are available in many colors and combinations, and in a full range of sizes, squares and rectangles from 8×8″ to 24×30″. Please contact me for details and to place an order. This sale will not be repeated. Don’t miss it!

Sale ends 5PM on January 31st, 2011. All orders must be paid in full at the time of order.

upper right: 10×20” Baby Blue Ice/Vanilla Bean straight trim
3rd row left: 11×14” Cotton Candy Pink/Vanilla Bean wavy trim
3rd row right: 20×20” Vanilla Bean/Granny Apple Green wavy trim
bottom left: 8×8” Black Licorice/Vanilla Bean wavy trim
bottom right: 10×20” Granny Apple Green/Bubblegum Pink wavy trim

Johanna Sophia Photography johanna@johannasophia.com 516.280.3471