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“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are gray.
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you, please don’t take… my sunshine away.

The other night dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreampt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke dear, I was mistaken, so please don’t take.. my sunshine away.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are gray.
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you, please don’t take… my sunshine away.”

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This is the MOST requested song I sing to my girls at night before bed. They love it. They love this song SO MUCH, they requested it be played at our wedding in September. Their exact words were, “Mommy, can you and Daddy dance with us to our own special song?” … the words that bled from my heart with total and utter love, “OMG YES, YES WHAT SONG?” So, You are my Sunshine is kind of a thing in our home.

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We don’t always have good days, but we don’t always have bad days. As parents, it takes patience, stength, and at times we just need to walk away.

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Children don’t always want to smile, they don’t always want their photos taken. As a photographer AND a Mom. This is super hard and has always been challenging. Our children will smile for everyone else but us. It’s just like the old saying, “The Shoemakers children have no shoes”. Yep, this photographer doesn’t have that many photos of us. We don’t always have the time to set up the tripod, the timer, and hope for a good photo. So, we drive around, pull over on the side of the road for potty breaks, we find beautiful fields of flowers. We meet farmers, and we TRY our best.

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It’s not always a perfect experience, and sometimes I get upset, because I really, really just want those pretty pictures of my babies. Then I get home. I unload my cards, I preview the photos. I sit here and smile, because even though my babies didn’t cooperate THAT WELL, they’re beautiful because these photos are THEM. 100% THEM. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I look at these pictures and I smile for a few reasons. Want to know why? Well, I’m going to tell you anyway…

1. Toni doesn’t like to wear dresses. Instead, she’s wearing capri’s, a white undershirt tank top, and a tunic.
2. Gianna is wearing the dress we bought her for her preschool graduation. She will be in Kindegarden this year. This makes me so proud, and so sad for her to be growing up… so fast.
3. They both chose which bow color to wear. Their favorite colors are pink and purple. This is their individuality shining through.
4. Toni did not want to smile, all she wanted was ice cream. Her saddness was pure, the kind kids have when their biggest battle is what kind of ice cream they want, and if they will get it.
5. Gianna, lifted her hand up and played with her hair like I told her to. She is always wearing a toe ring on her pointer finger, because I gave it to her to wear to feel pretty. She felt so, so very pretty.
6. And lastly, the sunflowers were $0.50 cents, the owner of this property was selling them at a stand with a metal box for the money. His phone number was listed and said something like, “call us if you have a question, we dont bite!”. I left $5.00 in the box, and grabbed 4. I spoke with him and he said I could visit any time I’d like to take pictures in front of his flowers. He is the sweetest man, ever.
7. The girls were standing in the dirt, because they were terrified of the bee’s. Honestly, they screamed bloody murder. I explained to them they just want the pollen and that they’re trying to make honey. But you know, kids don’t listen very well, and they would NOT go back into the flowers.
8. Pink flip flops, because thats just how they roll in the summer.
9. The blurry yellow and green was Toni’s flowers that she didn’t want to hold. So I held them and made this work beautifully.
10. Last but not least, this is proof that I am able to get beautiful images of my children, even if they aren’t happy about it. It works because they’re beautiful, and nothing can ever change that. Unless of course, I have ice cream with me at the time of the shoot.

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Children, Personal

July 29, 2014

You are my sunshine! | Galloway, New Jersey | Bokeh Love Photography | Galloway Professional Photographer

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray... This is the MOST requested song I sing to my girls at night before bed. They love it. They love this song SO MUCH, they requested it be played at our wedding in September. Their exact words were, "Mommy, can you and Daddy dance with us to our own special song?" ... the words that bled from my heart with total and utter love, "OMG YES, YES WHAT SONG?" So, You are my Sunshine is kind of a thing in our home.

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One thing I love, is when my clients trust me! One hour before sunset, is the ABSOLUTE BEST time to take pictures. Especially on the beach! You get natural, even, beautiful lighting. The sun is setting and I can control my settings PERFECTLY. It’s amazing and when everything goes perfect, my clients get beautiful photographs to print, hang on their walls and remember forever. This may be in my top favorite sessions of the season.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Silipena family for trusting me with your memories and I hope you all love your photos as much as I do! Enjoy!

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July 11, 2014

Silipena Family | Ocean City, New Jersey | Beach Session | Bokeh Love Photography | Ocean City Professional Photographer

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We all have hopes, dreams, aspirations, and desires. One of my biggest, most passionate dreams in life is to be able to grow old with my husband. I always joke with him about how we are going to one day have a beautiful porch with rocking chairs, and we will rock all day long holding hands, and that will be the highlight of every single day. To have him by my side is the most amazing thing I could have ever dreamt of, and I cannot wait for the day we renew our vows. (And yes, we JUST got married in September of 2013, but I will love him until the end of my days).

Today, I had the honor and privilege to photograph a 40th anniversary, vow renewal in Cape May – ON THE BEACH. It was such a beautiful day! I honestly could not have asked for a better day than today. All last night it was raining (with the occasional thunder and lightening). It was enough to scare our kids, and enough to have me begging for sunshine. My begging must have worked because today, we had clear blue sky’s, 60’s, and sunny! It was gorgeous!

I cannot tell you how much this made my dreams run rapid in my head. They have been together for 40 years and their love shines through like no other! Their kiss made my heart beat and I was so proud to be able to capture this beautiful event in their lives. It just goes to show you, a legacy is not something to forget. Thank you Frank and Peggy for allowing me to capture your legacy! I wish you the best of everything for you both and your every growing family!

XOXO,
Lauren
Bokeh Love Photography

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Weddings

May 5, 2014

40TH ANNIVERSARY | VOW RENEWAL| CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY | BOKEH LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY | CAPE MAY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

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