"Sara, you're the poet in my heart, never change..." -Stevie Nicks Sweet, sweet Sara was calm and challenging simultaneously. Each time she settled into sleep one eye would suspiciously peak open. She wanted to know exactly what I was up to! It took a while for her to trust me (as she should), get comfortable and ignore the clicking of my camera, but once she did we made some beautiful photos together keeping it Sweet & Simple. BONUS: Big brother rode his bike for the first t

Something happens to my trigger finger when taking headshots of kids (this sentence sounds crazy out of context, btw) Panic over missing "the shot" sets in and it takes over, clicking away...click, click, click, click, click, click...DEEP BREATH. It's a little bit of an outer body experience. Only when I come up for air, know I got the winner and review the photos do I see all the gems I caught while chasing "the one." I'm calling them outtakes, but really, they're my favorit

When business is mixed with pleasure, life is good. We were there to make clean, focused headshots, and we did, but we also made some artful imagery with real feeling, connection and emotion behind them. Now let's get this beauty booked! Outtakes here #headshots #kidsheadshots #Astoria #astoriaphotography #inhomesession #JessicaFarruggia #JFarruggiaPhotography #jessicafarruggia #jfarruggiaphoto #JessicaLillis #jfarruggia

"And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." This session was very special to me. The momma was given a Gift Certificate for a Sweet & Simple Newborn photo shoot at her baby shower this past fall. She was very excited so have it all in place, not having to worry about researching, knowing she could trust her friend's recommendation amidst the holiday's and giving birth. I met her and her beautiful new babe just d

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Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation. ~Lois Wyse And Grandparents love US, free of judgement! That's what made this shoot, in Astoria Park, so genuinely joyful. I had an amazing time celebrating Greyson "The Fox's" first birthday and Poppy and Gammy's 44th Wedding Anniversary. Their laughter was contagious and their love for each other was refreshing. Take a gander... #AstoriaPark #Astoria #HellsGateBridge #HellsGate #HellsGate #Gran

Had a great time picking thistle in Astoria Park last Sunday with this beauty! She led the way, I followed her lead and together we made...bouquets...and fairy tale photos. So much FUN! #photo #Astoria #Ditmars #Lifestyle #Photography #Family #Flowers #jfarruggia #AstoriaPark #thistle #flowers #purple #magenta #fairytale

Today I met with one of my favorite Astoria families, puppeteers and founders of Wonder Sparks, for a mini- newborn session in their quaint, eclectic apartment. Welcome to the world little F! #newbornphotography #minisession #astoriaphotography #JessicaFarruggia #JessicaLillis #JFarruggiaPhotography #jfarruggia #lifestylephotography #Lifestyle #WonderSparks #Puppeteer