Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut


Warning: These Smiles are Contagious

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Jessica turned 16 last week.
She invited some friends over and they had a great time modeling for me!

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Jessica looks gorgeous!

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I love this shot. The hands complete the circle of friends.

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I would love to have pictures like this of my friends when I was in high school!

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Ok, I love this one too!
The girls are naturals at hitting a pose!

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Jess’s friend, Jaime, of Mane Expressions in Clark, came over to do the girls’ hair.

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I tried to get a natural, unposed, picture of each of the girls. I love the colors in this one.

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I love “getting ready” shots!

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I was also looking to capture the everyday stuff. I love the drama of this shot.

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I had as much fun as the girls did!

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Like I said, contagious smiles!

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The girls know each other through cheerleading, but they all go to different schools. How cool is that?

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The obligatory “hair-flip.”

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I see this one framed on the bedside table.

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All good parties have a cake.

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Jess is so sweet. Theresa had a knee injury and couldn’t do any serious running or jumping. So rather than have her friend sit out the jump shot, Jessica made sure everyone was in the picture. (I love that.)

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This is a sweet shot of Jess and Marissa.

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I’m so jealous of Jessica. She has such great friends! Thank you all for being such great models for me and for having such a great time!


Click here for the slide show.


But beware: if you’re one of those women (like me, for example) who cries at Hallmark commercials, better get out the tissues ‘cuz this one is suh-WEET!

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6 Responses to “Warning: These Smiles are Contagious”

  1. Steve says:

    Julie- FABULOUS slideshow- what a magnificent way to celebrate a 16th birthday! Everything about it spills- joy. Congrats on another fantastic job.

  2. Becky Waurio says:

    Okay, these are so much fun! Great poses and awesome images. :)

  3. Bobbi says:

    AWWWW!!!! What AMAAAAAAZING shots!!! Makes me wish I were there in the middle of it all. :)

    ~Bobbi

  4. Rowena says:

    Woooo Hoooo!!!! What fun! Super photos, you really captured the event so well. Thanks for the inspiration!

  5. Crystal says:

    These are fabulous! I just commented on your slideshow. I guess we are on the same wavelength tonight, or something. I love the black and white shots too.

  6. Leah says:

    Love the video! What a great way to celebrate a sweet sixteen.

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