Great example of dragging the shutter

Shot on a tripod, ISO 800 SS about 15, F5.6. used OFC and a huge modifier... great results. Sara Waterman Photography. Central NJ photographer

Does is get any better than a 2 year old lifting off his Saba's hat in Arizona and yelling yeee haw. Nope I did not think so. Shot by Sara Waterman Photography in Surprise Arizona. Love love love

Let it go let it go

Hat made by my mom friend, you can find on Etsy

Fall Photo shoot

My "signature" is a sort of where is waldo hunt in my images. I always give the littles a finger puppet bubbles, or something to help them smile.. they always end up in the pictures.. I happen to think it adds to the charm…

Shot in Sayerville NJ by Sara Waterman Photography

Finally a decent shot of my kiddos

This took an hour of bribery and bargaining and begging and pleading, but I got my shots!

Too cool for school, shot in South Brunswick NJ

The Jewish Irish Wedding so fun shot in East Windsor NJ

Mazel Tov. Shot at the Holiday inn in East Windsor NJ

Hello cutie pie, holiday card in the making

Shot in Piscatway NJ at East Olde Towne NJ. Can this little 18 month old be any cuter? She was on the move we just followed her, well ran after her and tried to grab shots… yup we got a few, we always do!

Leaves on fire at Cheesquake State Park in NJ

The bridge, the amazing fall show, the sand, water. This model like family with perfectly matching clothing. This is photography eye candy…. enjoy the images.

Baby shower fun, baby bumps, sweet moments, fantastic details. Shot in Spotswood NJ.

7 tips for better Holiday Photos.

1. To avoid a double chin, stick your ears out, push your face forward a bit and tilt your chin down, a little bit of a turtle pose will do wonders.

2. If you tend to blink, close your eyes just before the picture and open the right before the camera shoots. NO more half closed eyes.

3. Angles, angles angles. Never take a shot straight on to the camera, it rarely looks good turn your body away from the camera then turn your face to the camera, bam you loose 10 lbs.

4. Never shoot in direct light, look for shade or turn your back from the light source. Even light always looks best.

5. Bright lipstick always.

6. No shiny make up. There is a reason that "photo finish" make up is matte.

7. If your taller than your photographer, sit down. Shots from above always look better. 

---- This is where bullet point 7 comes in handy. I'm over 6 feet tall, check out my photos they are all slightly from above - just part of the magic.

Hope this helps! Happy holiday card making season. 

-Sara Waterman

Sara Waterman Photography

Central Jersey Photographer

Asbury park NJ, I love the fact that it's only 39 minutes from my house, fantastic versatility beach, boardwalk, old fun buildings, rustic logs. Great day! Oh and I love the styling this family did with their outfits. Perfection.

You may ask yourself how on earth did she get 3 wiggily kiddos to smile and look at her at the same time. The answer is I didn't. I took 40 shots and picked the 3 best heads and did a photoshop masterpiece. This is not a photo rather a collage... but hey no one would ever know. Oh well except you, thanks for being 1 or 6 for reading my blog - sara waterman photography.

Perfect fall day, cool and crisp and sunny. Look at those deep colors, the backlight sun … you can almost see their breath. I think the last shot is holiday card worthy.. what do you think? Shot at Butterfly park in East Brunswick NJ. - Sara Waterman Photography

Such a fantastic wooden bridge this family introduced me to in Spring Lake NJ. Such a perfect place for family portraits. I love the rustic wood, the lantern, the leading lines. Also their outfits are just perfect with the wood, just stunning.