Dance portraits for Natalee

New Jersey – Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer

© 2018 Dave Dabour

I love creating dance composites. This one popped up in my memories recently for one I created for Natalee. I love going into the same dance studio year after year and creating these and watching the dancers grow up!

Dance portraits sessions available. For more information please contact me.

7 Ways To Take Better Photos of Your Family During the Holidays

Is all the above too stressful for your family? I’ll be happy to create some holiday portraits for you!
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Holiday Portraits for Kayla

New Jersey – Lehigh Valley Dance Photographer

I had another great dance session with the beautiful and talented Kayla. This time with a holiday flair!

Kayla loves her LaDuca boots!

© 2022 Dave Dabour

Ready for your holiday portraits? Now booking session. Contact me for more information

All photos © 2022 Dave Dabour.

Holiday Portraits

I’ve always wanted to create some unique and fun holiday portraits for dancers. I’m usually way too crazy this time of year to do it but this year I decided to give it a go.

The result is some fantastic images were created!

I’ve been photographing Blake for years. He’s becoming a great dancer! He was also a good spirit. I had this crazy idea in my head for a pose and he went ahead with it:

I wanted to capture someone trying to put light on a tree and the next thing you know there’s more light on you than the tree! LOL

I’ve also had the pleasure of photographing Penny for several years. Not only a talented dancer but also does some modeling in NYC. Penny wanted to try a few jumps. Normally I love jumps but with lights? She managed to pull it off!

This was the first time I photographed Julia and Emily. They are sisters that both dance. They did a great job!

While I was photographing them together, I had this vision in my head for a photograph. It wasn’t dance related per say but definitely holiday related:

Holiday Light dance portraits 2022. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

I LOVE this image and glad I took some time to create it!

Ready for some holiday portraits for the dancer in your life? Now is the time! Here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be dancers. Athletes and families do just great too!

Mention you saw my blog posting here and I’ll honor the 50% session fee discount!

Portrait sessions are available on the first two weekends in December. Interested but need another time? Just contact me regarding availability!

For more information, please visit here: https://bit.ly/HolidayLightsPortraits

Rain Machine Photo Sessions Now Available!

Dancers, Gymnasts, Cheerleaders and Athletes!

This is the photo session you all have been waiting for!! The 2022 Rain Machine!

I created a custom-made rain machine that not only does it all but with heated water from a swimming pool! This is the only rain machine in Northwestern New Jersey. So, bring your outfits that are OK to get wet, costumes, swimsuits, uniforms, or anything you want to dance, jump or cheer in and let’s create some amazing images!

The sessions will take place in the evening starting at 8:30 pm. There will be sessions on August 4-7th 2022. You can book an individual session or a group! I expect the slots to get filled up fast!

NOTE: Other sessions will be added based on demand.

August 17th is FULL!!

August 18th Waiting List Started! Fill out form!

If Thursday August 18th is good for you, please fill out the form/email/text me and let me know and perhaps it will be added!

Interested but can’t make those dates? I may have more in the future. Sign up to be notified when I do. Or better yet get your own group of 4-6 together and receive a discount!

Please go here to find out more information and to sign up!

https://app.myphotoapp.com/zjh5/Rain_Machine_2022/

Any questions let me know.

See you in the rain!

Dave

Newborn Portraits

New Jersey Portrait Photography

Welcome to the world Emma L! Newborn photos in April, 2021

Emma was a little princess and perfect for your newborn portrait session!

Welcome to the world Emma L! Newborn photos in April, 2021

Newborn photography is not like other photography and takes a lot of patience and planning. When you see how they turnout, it’s all worth it!

Welcome to the world Emma L! Newborn photos in April, 2021

What makes these portraits so special is they are repeat clients that I love to photograph. Not only did I photograph their engagement and wedding, but maternity too!

Welcome to the world Emma L! Newborn photos in April, 2021

Ready to have me create some portraits for you and your family? Feel free to reach out to me at dave@dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273

Mackenzie Turns 2

New Jersey Portrait Photographer

Mackenzie turns 2! Donuts for all!

Don’t you just love it when a client does exactly what you want? Especially when they’re 2!! Mackenzie’s 2nd birthday party theme was donuts – my favorite!

This is another type of photography you don’t see me advertising too often. This is for an existing client that asked if I would do this for them. I’m more than happy to do this type of photography for clients!

Mackenzie turns 2! Donuts for all!

I think I make the same face when I first see a donut!

I used to have these couches in my studio (no longer there). Since Mackenzie had a tutu on, I thought it would be cute to create a photo of her looking up at the dancers on the wall. Mom quickly put her on the couch for the first photo. What I didn’t realize at the time, she had a donut in her hand the entire time! This is NOT the reason why I don’t have the couch there anymore!! The couch was fine (never seen a neater 2 year old!)

Have a special milestone you would like me to capture for you and your family? Let me know! dave@dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273

Maternity Portraits

Maternity portraits for Autumn and Derek

There are certain types of photography you won’t see advertised on my website but I’m happy to do for certain people. Autumn and Derek are one of those great couples I was honored to capture this special time for them.

I got to know them when I photographed their wedding. Both are in the health care field. The smiles you see on their faces are genuine and they are a pleasure to be around.

One of the many things I love about them is Derek’s sense of humor as demonstrated above. I have to admit I was teaching him all about “Dad jokes” he was going to have to master as a soon to be Dad.

Ready to have me create some portraits for you and your family? Feel free to reach out to me at dave@dabourphoto.com or 908.995.7273

Senior Portraits and More

Summer is a popular time to capture Senior portraits for the upcoming school season. If course you don’t have to be a senior in High School to get your portraits taken over the Summer!

When was the last time you updated your portrait for LinkedIn or your website? You can’t remember? Or you don’t have a LinkedIn account? Or for your corporate directory?

Portraits can be as simple as a head shot or as thorough as capturing who you are and displaying that to others.

Choosing the Perfect Location for Your Session to Match Your Home

Beautiful Bear Creek Mountain resort

Beautiful Bear Creek Mountain resort.

Lehigh Valley Wedding Photography – Dave Dabour Photography

Choosing the perfect location for your session


It’s almost time for your session and we’re trying to decide on a location. Here are some things you’ll want to think about:

  1. Keep in mind the décor of your home. My personal photography style is bright and bold. However, my home is more vintage-themed. I would never have us dressed in bright colors on a canvas in my wall because it doesn’t go with my rustic décor. Make sure you coordinate your outfits and locations to match the décor style of your home. You also will need to coordinate the colors with the walls of your house so they don’t clash.
  2. If you have a rustic home like mine, studio portraits don’t typically look good unless you put them in vintage type frames to make them fit in more.
  3. If you have a more modern home, studio photos will more than likely be your best option.
  4. You can also choose to have a lifestyle session done inside your home. We will come to your house and take photos of your family in your own natural environment. These are beautiful and will look great in your house because they match perfectly.