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STRESS-FREE PORTRAITURE & CUSTOM HEIRLOOMS FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS & MOTHERS AT THE SHORE
REAL ESTATE
WARDROBE STYLING
HAIR & MAKEUP
ARTWORK DESIGN & INSTALLATION
WHAT MAKES IMAGERY BY MARIANNE DIFFERENT?
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As a Mom of 2, I know how valuable your time is & how stressful it can be to even think of planning a portrait session for your whole family. This is why I have created a portrait experience unlike any other.
Every detail from wardrobe styling to hair & makeup will be coordinated for you, with your input - of course!
Myself & my team will take care of everything so you can spend time where it matters most.
"She took her time, made sure to get all the shots we wanted and honed in on the style we were looking for."
MOLLY
Marianne was incredible to work with for our newborn photos. Marianne is a professional and it’s evident in the way she handled our little girl. The entire experience was enjoyable and peaceful (and that’s impressive when working with a newborn). She was also patient with me as a first time mom and I felt absolutely comfortable handing over my little girl to her. The pictures came out even better than we expected! She took her time, made sure to get all the shots we wanted and honed in on the style we were looking for. I know these pictures will be memorable forever and we’re so pleased with them!
"We instantly felt comfortable in her studio and very happy with all the extra care she took handling our newborn with special needs."
COURTNEY
Marianne was very responsive to our questions and was very helpful leading up to our appointment for newborn portraits. We instantly felt comfortable in her studio and very happy with all the extra care she took handling our newborn with special needs. Our photos are stunning and we absolutely love them. We are so appreciative of her experience and expertise!
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The Studio
If you are booking a studio session, you will be traveling to my home studio in Chadwick Beach.
Toms River/Ocean County NJ 08735
Here, you will feel right at home. I invite you to come in your sweats & enjoy being pampered by my hair & makeup artist.
We will play dressup & myself & my team will guide you through every step of your portrait session.
Welcome to my happy place!
Let's infuse the walls of your home with custom designed displays featuring:
fine art framed prints, canvas, metals & acrylics.
Add keepsake collection boxes and/or heirloom albums to your coffee table or even on the mantle.
Clients tend to invest $2000-5000 on custom created archival artwork for their homes.
For additional details on products or to book your portrait session,
please feel free to reach out via my contact form on this site or schedule a call with me here.
The products that I offer are unique pieces that I believe best preserve & showcase your images
for you & your family to cherish for decades.
You’re welcome to book a complimentary planning & design consultation so that I can assist you in selecting the perfect sizes & materials to display & preserve your family's special milestones. Contact me today to begin planning your session!
HEIRLOOM PRODUCTS
full product guide
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CONNECT VIA VIDEO CHAT!
It is important to me to have a connection with each & every family. I want you to be comfortable & trust that I will not only make you look & feel good, but that I will assist you with selecting the best products to preserve your images for generations.
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LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL
After our initial video call, you will receive the booking information, all to be completed online. Once completed, you will receive a welcome packet in the mail so you can start planning what to wear and where you may want to showcase the images from your session in & around your home.
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THE PLANNING PROCESS
I provide all of the tools to make the newborn session planning process easy & stress-free. After booking, you will receive my newborn session planning questionnaire and from your answers, I’ll design several timeless & classic set ups in your requested colors & materials.
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IT'S SESSION DAY!
The studio will be fully set up prior to your arrival. I will start the session by photographing baby while Mom gets her hair & makeup done. When Mom is camera ready, we will photograph that very first family portrait, parent & sibling images. Afterward, you can opt for a same day ordering session or schedule the date for us to meet to complete your order.
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YOUR REVEAL/ORDERING APPOINTMENT
This is where you will see your images for the very first time. You will be presented with multiple wall art & album designs options based on your preferences. Images chosen for product will be edited & sent to you in an online gallery. From this gallery, you will be able to share your images with friends & family, download to your computer, share to social media & order additional prints.
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PICKUP/DELIVERY DAY
If you live closeby, you can come to the studio to pick up your products or I can deliver to you. When your products arrive, I will inspect them & notify you of their arrival so we can coordinate a pick up or delivery.
If you are interested in professional wall art installation, this can be coordinated for you at no additional cost. Myself or someone from me team will come install the artwork for you.
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WRITE TESTIMONIAL & STAY IN TOUCH
Hooray! You have now experienced my full process from start to finish!
Please take a quick moment to write a brief review of my services for other expecting parents to see. My business runs on referrals so every review matters! By leaving me a review on Google, you are provided with a $190 print credit that can be used at your next ordering appointment within 12 months of receiving. You can also earn print credits by referring clients to me. For each client that books, you can earn more $190 print credits, Studio & print credits CAN be combined but must be used within 12 months of receiving.
Let’s connect today so that I can create a
custom photographic experience
for you & your loved ones
that you will cherish for a lifetime & beyond!
I will guide you every step of the way
Newborn
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Pricing
Maternity sessions should be performed
between 32-36 weeks.
During this time, you have a nice shape to your belly
& you are less likely to go into labor.
Platinum Maternity Session $550
• 1.5 hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse AND sibling shots
• Includes 15 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $100 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Premium FULL Maternity Session $450
• One hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse OR sibling shots
• Includes 10 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $75 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Maternity MINI Session $350
• 30 min studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes 5 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $50 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
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My very own hair stylist, Alyssa Nesse, offers the most amazing traveling services & she will come pamper you before your session!
Alyssa will come to my studio an hour or so before your session & provide hair + makeup services to your liking. The additional cost is $200.
If she is unavailable for your session date, I have several other stylists that I can coordinate for y0ur session so don't worry!
PROFESSIONAL HAIR + MAKEUP SERVICEs are now included in your session fee!
WANT TO FEEL LIKE A STAR?
Newborn
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Pricing
Maternity sessions should be performed
between 32-36 weeks.
During this time, you have a nice shape to your belly
& you are less likely to go into labor.
Platinum Maternity Session $550
• 1.5 hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse AND sibling shots
• Includes 15 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $100 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Premium FULL Maternity Session $450
• One hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse OR sibling shots
• Includes 10 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $75 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Maternity MINI Session $350
• 30 min studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes 5 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $50 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Lifestyle sessions are more casual sessions performed at your home. Therefore, they do not include any items from the studio and are not posed in the same fashion as studio work. We utilize the items and decor throughout your home.
Lifestyle home Session
reveal, Design & ORDERING APPOINTMENT
If interested in booking, the first step is to schedule a 15-20 minute Zoom consultation. During this time we will discuss any questions or concerns you may have. We will choose wardrobe or prop accessories for your styled photo session. We will go over any must haves or requests. Here at the studio we provide shopping assistance for families who need hands on help choosing wardrobe for parents and/or participating children so that everyone looks cohesive and you are sure to enjoy your portraits for years to come. Also, we will discuss all the archival print products that we offer: custom albums, mounted prints, custom framed art, and so much more. If you are not available to do so, my session planning questionnaire will cover all that I need to plan for your session.
pre-session consultation &
session planning questionnaire
At your session, you can opt for a same day ordering appointment or we will schedule an appointment within 1 week of the session date to review the unedited images in person or via Zoom. All parties wanting to partake in the investing of portraits are encouraged to be at the Reveal appointment as this will be the only time to purchase. A beautiful slideshow of your images will be shared with you when you arrive. Wall Art and Album Design will also be procured, during your private appointment. Wall art installation available.
To see a visual of my workflow, click here
creation FEE
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Newborn sessions take place at my home studio located on Chadwick Beach Island in Lavallette, NJ Ocean County 08735.
All props and accessories are included in your newborn photo shoot.
We have a studio wardrobe full of maternity gowns, and props, blankets, hats & headbands for your little one!
FULL SERVICE STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN HEIRLOOM PRODUCTS, DIGITAL IMAGES AND KEEPSAKES.
Investment
Newborn
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Pricing
Maternity sessions should be performed
between 32-36 weeks.
During this time, you have a nice shape to your belly
& you are less likely to go into labor.
Platinum Maternity Session $550
• 1.5 hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse AND sibling shots
• Includes 15 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $100 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Premium FULL Maternity Session $450
• One hour studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes spouse OR sibling shots
• Includes 10 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $75 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
Maternity MINI Session $350
• 30 min studio session
• Access to studio wardrobe
• Includes 5 digital images of client's choice
• Additional images can be purchased for $30 each
• $50 print credit toward the purchase of an heirloom product
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Meet Birdie.
If you’re looking for a good cash registry option, by far my favorite is Birdie's cash registry, it's gotten rave reviews. It's the most beautifully designed and aesthetically pleasing registry I've come across.
It’s also the only zero–fee cash registry: no fees to receive gifts and no fees to transfer the cash to your bank account (other registries charge you up to 12% in fees)
Here’s the link to set up your registry
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Q: How long have you been a photographer?
A: I technically learned how to take a proper film photograph while attending Monmouth University throughout 2000-2004 and while finishing school, I worked in a commercial portrait studio. Soon after, I started photographing weddings and babies. When I had my first child, I decided I had to pick 1 career and stick to it so I left the graphic design/printing industry.
Q: How many newborns have you photographed?
A: I've photographed over 3,000 newborns in the last 5 years inside and outside of my local New Jersey hospitals.
Q: Are you vaccinated?
A: Yes, I am fully vaccinated and keep up on all testing so that I am allowed to work within the hospital systems.
.Q: Do I need a maternity session?
A: Maternity clients tend to use their photographs for their pregnancy announcement, website registries, baby shower, guest book, framed prints for their guest tables, and their house... and of course Facebook & Instagram! It is a time you will never get back so I highly recommend them... I do wish I had more images of both of my bumps. :)
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, I do! Traditional payments are due in full at the time of booking (within a week). But, if you need a payment plan, I can stretch the payment into equal 1/2's if that works best for you. Just let me know and I will make it happen. It's that easy. Payment in full is due by the session date though.
Q: How do I book you for my session?
A: Love this question the most! To book me for your session, simply let me know which collection you would like to book:
•Your full name and email address to send the proposal to
• Your Due date
• Collection Choice
• If the session is on location, what the address and/or zip code is
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates can be purchased in any denomination and can be used towards your sessions creative fee or towards product purchases to be ordered at your ordering appointment.
Once a gift certificate is purchased, please reach out to schedule your session in my calendar.
Dates fill up quickly so please reach out right away to ensure my availability!
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Maternity, Newborn, Milestone & Family Portrait Sessions starting at $1250
All products are purchased separately at your design & ordering appointment.
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I'm Marianne
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My name is Marianne Bley.
Some refer to me as a Professional Wedding Crasher, others The Baby Whisperer.
I have been building relationships and delivering spectacular wedding experiences to couples for the last 13 years. I have photographed over 350 weddings and have an extensive list of testimonials across the web.
5 years ago, I took the leap into specializing in newborns as well. I have spent this time working side by side with doctors and nurses in my local hospitals, as well as, taking private training lessons with various newborn specialists and leaders in the newborn photography industry to learn everything I can about these beautiful little people. Since then, I have photographed over 3,500 babies!
My work doesn't stop there, I assist clients in designing stunning displays to grace the walls of their home and/or business. By utilizing your personal style and color palette when planning your session, I am able to create displays that fit seamlessly into your current home decor.
Whether you are looking to show off that new flashy engagement ring, celebrate the growth of your family or a milestone, I am your girl!
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Check out the video below to see me in action!
I invite you to continue to explore my site and if my work speaks to you, I would love for you to contact me to discuss a custom portrait experience for your family.
“Photography is a way of feeling,
of touching, of loving.
What you have caught on film is captured forever…
it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
—Aaron Siskind
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referral program
My business has been built on referrals
as a thank you to my clients, I offer the following:
Clients must book session by signing the contract and paying the session fee in full.
receive a $190 referral credit
for every client that books a session
Referral credits CAN be combined and redeemed for both
a future session and heirloom products.
Referral credits must be used within one year of earning them.
My business has been built on referrals
as a thank you to my clients, I offer the following:
