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Family Portraits for the Plaxe Family
New Jersey Family Portrait Photographer
There’s something about getting a family together for portraits in the fall. The weather is cooler and the air crisper.
Let’s capture memories that will last a lifetime!
Family Portraits for the Wert Family
New Jersey Family Portrait Photographer
You’ve heard me say before how much I love creating family portraits – especially in the Fall
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020
What I love about this family is twofold: I not only photographed them before, but they were brave enough to go out on a chilly and breezy day!
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020
And sometimes you get something unexpected when you put all the brothers and sisters together
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020
And it’s always nice to give them options for holiday cards
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020 
Family portraits for the Wert Family in December 2020
When was the last time you updated your family portrait? If you still can’t remember the date it’s time for an update! Let’s create some that you are proud to hang on your wall! Contact me for more information at dave@dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273
Dance Portraits for Lucille
New Jersey – Lehigh Valley Dance Photography
Lucille was a pleasure to have in my studio for some dance portraits
At first she came out with the adorable costume so I asked her to get into character and this is what she did!
Dance portraits for Lucielle at SBK in ugust 2020. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Dance portraits for Lucielle at SBK in ugust 2020. Photo by DAVE DABOUR 
Dance portraits for Lucielle at SBK in ugust 2020. Photo by DAVE DABOUR
After that, she turned on the cuteness all the way!
Ready for me to create some great dance portraits for you or someone you know?
I provide the following dance photography services:
- dance portraits (recital or personal/groups)
- action photos of dance rehearsals or recitals
- candid portraits of dancers at rehearsal
- video recording of events and recitals
In need of any of the above or want to find out more information? Please contact me at dave at dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273
Macher Wedding Photography
New Jersey Wedding Photographer
Cat and Greg’s wedding was delayed due to COVID-19 like so many others in the past 18 months.
Photos of Greg and Cat getting ready on their wedding day 
Photos of Greg and Cat wedding ceremony 
Photos of Greg and Cat wedding ceremony 
Photos of Greg and Cat getting ready on their wedding day
Cat and Greg were a pleasure to work with. I also had the pleasure to create engagement portraits for them. Their sense of humor and adventure are priceless!
Photos of Greg and Cat wedding ceremony 
Photos of Greg and Cat wedding ceremony 
Photos of Greg and Cat wedding ceremony
The church was important to Cat as her Mother also got married there.
I created a special image for them (left) that was very similar to what was done for her parents.
Wedding day portraits for Greg and Cat 
Wedding day portraits for Greg and Cat 
Wedding day portraits for Greg and Cat 
Their reception was at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington New Jersey. I’ve photographed weddings and events there before. The location is ideal and the staff very friendly!
Unfortunately Cat’s father came down with COVID-19 right before her wedding and could not attend in person. He’s now fully recovered and doing well! Cat and Greg put their wedding attire back on recently and we had another portrait session with her Dad! Look for an upcoming posting featuring those photos!
Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Lehigh Valley Dance Photography
I had the unexpected pleasure of photographing the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. They are part of the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley.
Like many dance studios, they were deeply impacted by the pandemic. They didn’t perform a traditional recital this year but still wanted to capture the extreme talents of all the dancers
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour 
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour 
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour 
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour
I normally don’t have the pleasure of photographing them. They’re regular photographer took ill and I was glad they reached out to me and I was available!
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour 
Photo of the PYB – Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearsing for their 2021 recital. © Dave Dabour
They are all extremely talented dancers and I was honored to be able to photograph them. It would have been nice to photograph them with studio lights but given the pandemic, they requested only dance studio images.
Know someone who can benefit from dance photography? I offer the following types of dance photography:
- Formal dance portraits (recital or personal/groups)
- Action photos of dance rehearsals or recitals
- Candid portraits of dancers at rehearsal
- Video recording of recitals and events
For more information please contact me at dave at dabourphoto.com or http://www.dabourphoto.com
How To Take Great Firework Photos
It’s that time of year again. Here are some tips to capture fireworks on your camera.
For some additional tips search on the work fireworks on my blog!
Its not really as hard as you think once you get into it and think about it. The hard part is practicing it and managing the “stress” that occurs during the “shoot” since they only last a few minutes (5-10 minutes generally unless you’re fortunate).
Camera Settings – DSLR
ISO – fireworks are brighter than you think – even though it’s nighttime, set your ISO to the lowest setting. I go with 100.
Aperture – generally f8-f16 works well. f11 might be a good starting spot
Shutter Speed – (manual) Bulb and experiment with anything from 4 seconds to 30 seconds.
Tripod – a must for fireworks. If you don’t have one, get or borrow one. Otherwise try putting your camera on something sturdy like the roof of your car or a fence. But remember than you probably need to tilt your camera up somewhat unless you are going for…
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Spirits of 9/11
Well, it’s 2020, and 9/11 has come and gone once again. I’ve visited the lights and shapes that commemorate 9/11 at Liberty State Park several times. People ask me why I go back more than once. “Don’t I see the same thing every time I go?” Never. This year was special.
Maybe it was because it’s the year of COVID 19 and a pandemic. Maybe it’s because the weather was beautiful this year on 9/11 – just like our weather was on 9/11/01. Maybe it’s because I’ve always lived in the NY/NJ area my entire life. Maybe it’s because I’m a member of my local fire department. Maybe it’s because I love creating images. Maybe it’s because of something else…
There’s steel from the World Trade Centers on display in many places including the Greenwich Emergency Squad right here in Stewartsville, NJ. Every time I see it, it gives me chills and goosebumps. I start to think of what this steel must have gone through to look like this. Then I think of what all the people that were in or under the towers must have gone through. Then I think of the families of the survivors…
The NYC sky line is what I’m drawn to first. Even though it’s very familiar to me, it hold a special importance. But this year I also wanted to create some images to put a spiritual connection to what happened here.
If you would like to see more and purchase any prints, please visit my gallery at: https://www.dabourphotography.com/Events/Spirits-of-911/
Do you have a special image size in mind and would love it customized with a mat? I’d love to create that for you! Here is an example of what I mean:
SBK Summer Camp 2020 Dance Portraits
SBK Dancers and Parents,
Summer Camp photos at the Thomas Stewart Park are finished. Thank you to everyone that showed up for dance portraits!
Did you still want some dance portraits? You can still get them. Simply contact me for a session at my home studio. You will pay a small deposit for the session that then gets applied to your order!
dave@dabourphoto.com or 908-995-7273.
To schedule your appointment at Summer Camp click here.
Studio Session – available in my home studio in Bloomsbury/Stewartsville area. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. $49 session fee (up to 1 hour) that gets applied to your order! Interested? Please email dave@dabourphoto.com or call 908-995-7273 to schedule a time slot
Dave
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Great news: there will be an opportunity for dance portraits at the SBK Summer Camp this week! I really missed seeing everyone this Spring and creating some dance portraits of the talented SBK dancers!
I will be at the SBK Camp this Wednesday (5 – 6:00 pm) and Thursday (5 – 7:30 pm). These will be outdoor portraits with a natural background. There’s a signup list here I’ll be more than happy to photograph any dancer that wants portraits, however, priority will be given to those who signup in advance. If interested, I can also photograph dance friends and group photos as well.
I’m also offering photo sessions at my home studio. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting at a very affordable fee. More info below
All of the portraits will be posted in an online gallery where you will be able to “favorite” the ones you love. I’ll forward the link when available.
Prints, print packages and composites (like I do for the candid’s – more info here: Candid Dance Photos) along with digitals are available for purchase. More info below.
Best news of all: no order forms required in advance! Please contact me with any questions.
Dave Dabour
DABOUR Photography
dave@dabourphotography.com
908-995-7273
http://www.dabourphoto.com/dance
More information, scheduling and pricing
To schedule your appointment at Summer Camp click here.
Studio Session – available in my home studio in Bloomsbury/Stewartsville area. This will allow the dancer to have a more personalized session, giving the ability to change costumes/outfits in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. $49 session fee (up to 1 hour) that gets applied to your order! Interested? Please email dave@dabourphoto.com or call 908-995-7273 to schedule a time slot
Products
Prints 3.5×5 $2.99 4×6 $4.99 5×7 $7.99 8×10 $10.99 Plus a lot more!
Packages (available to order via desktop computers only) – starting at $20. Contact me for more options
Composites – love lots of photos? Let me create a composite of several of them together! Starting at $59. Contact me for more information
Digitals $9.99 (web) $49 (full res) each or all photos of dancer $149
CHS Palm Sunday 2020
Video from the Church of the Holy Spirit’s 2020 Palm Sunday service
Regular readers of my photography blog will find the above post a little bit strange. Truth be told, an elderly parishioner at my church couldn’t see the online video from Palm Sunday. I needed a quick way to convert the Facebook Live video into another easy format for her to see it since she doesn’t have a Facebook account. Putting the link in my blog was a quick way to accomplish this! And if you are search for an Episcopal church I highly recommend Church of the Holy SPirit in Lebanon, NJ. http://www.churchholyspirit.org.
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