Hi, I’m Sandra Burns, the photographer behind September Blue Photography. This is my blog, where you’ll see my most recent work, upcoming events and specials, and get to know me a little better. Check out the About Me section to learn more about my style and my approach to portrait photography.

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Elizabeth | Long Island Newborn Photographer | September Blue Photography

She kept me on the edge of my seat.  As far as newborns go, I like to think I get a feel for when they will arrive.  I’ve done dozens and dozens of newborn sessions and I think I’ve only had one arrive on exactly on his due date.  Elizabeth’s older brother was born several weeks early and so Mom and Dad were fully expecting for his baby sister to make an early arrival as well.  It was all a matter of keeping her in there cooking as long as long as possible.   Almost every other day I would ask for an update – the suspense was killing me with this little girl!  She did come early but safely so and she and Mom, Dad, and big brother were all doing great.   Elizabeth gave us an awesome newborn session – but lets start with her big brother and his gorgeous eyes that made me gasp when I pulled them up on my monitor to begin proofing their sneak peeks…

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And his little sister – irresistible in mouse ears!

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Got my first chance to use my twiggy nest basket – I searched high and low, left and right for this basket and finally scored!  I’m in LOVE with it and how it photographs…

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Just one more of this cutie…

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Bella Familia | Long Island Family Photographer | September Blue Photography

Bella means beautiful.  In Spanish, in Italian, and in these photos…  beautiful family, beautiful little girl!  K booked me for this session last year and it seemed SO far away (to both of us) but it got here before we knew it and now she’s got these family portraits, full of  genuine emotion, real smiles, and memories of a fun day, that she can look back on for years to come.   We know that one of the moments captured from this is session is getting blown up and going on their wall.  And this…THIS is why you hire me.  You see,  like most Moms, K is the one doing most of the picture taking, most of the time.  Which makes for great shots of her little girl, and her little girl with her Daddy -  but hardly any of her with her daughter and even less of the three of them.    Now she’s going to have a hard time choosing what goes on her wall and how big. =)    To the P family – I looooved our session – enjoy your few extra sneak peeks, your gallery will be ready soon!

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Amanda | Long Island Newborn Photographer | September Blue Photography

Amanda was welcomed by her three older brothers (that’s right – three!) 3 weeks earlier than her due date… although this was no surprise to Mom who fully prepared me for her sure to be early arrival.   Twelve days old and right around 6lbs for our session, she slept like a 6 day old and was an absolute dream to photograph.  Congrats to the B family on your beautiful little girl!!

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Tik Tok | Long Island Newborn Baby Photographer | September Blue Photography

Tik Tok…ending off March with the last of my Top 40 Billboard post titles ;)     This little girl earned this title because she had me (oh, and her Mommy & Daddy too, I’m sure) waiting…and waiting…and waiting for her arrival.  She decided to join us about 2 weeks past her due date… apparently she was waiting for St. Patrick’s Day to make her grand entrance into this world.    Yes, yes, I am falling behind on my blogging…it’s been quite busy over here… if you’re curious what I’m up to you can follow me on twitter… I’m much better working on getting better at that too!  Anyway, back to baby S… SneakPeek4

She stayed in that position through several “warddrobe” changes…and then later on gave me one of the best newborn-with-eyes-open shots I’ve ever gotten.  I mean seriously – that’s even a little smile right there!

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What you might not know is that I while I send my clients a few sneak peeks just a couple of days after their session, I love to surprise them with a few extras here on the blog… So K & B – enjoy your extra sneak peeks and congratulations on your baby girl – I don’t have to tell you both,  but she was worth the wait even for me!

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Naturally| Long Island Baby Photographer | September Blue Photography

What a gorgeous weekend this is!  It was SO good to get out for this session with Baby N.   I got a taste of the nice weather and beautiful natural light and I can’t wait to get more!  I love getting outdoors for my sessions – nothing beats natural light for me and I am always on the lookout for great new locations.   Plus, chasing a toddler around outdoors is a great workout ;)     What that means for my clients with toddlers is that they get to run around, play, explore and most importantly – be themselves.  And that’s when I get to capture them as they are… naturally.  

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Empire State of Mind | NYC Newborn Photographer | September Blue Photography

Born exactly on his due date, in true New Yorker style, Baby O granted me the honor of photographing his 6th day of life with barely a protest, wimper or complaint.  He was a sweet little angel, sleeping peacefully and giving us these beautiful captures.  I tell you… day 6 of newborn life is magical….  =)

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A Newborn, a Daddy, a Guitar | Long Island Newborn Photographer

Newborn photography is challenging in and of itself….  but it is also so rewarding.  I love when the parents challenge me with ideas or bring in elements of themselves, their lives, their personalities and ask me to incorporate them into their portraits somehow.  It gets my creativity flowing and results in the parents getting a truly personalized session with personalized images that mean alot to them.    This was my second time photographing this family…in fact, you might recognize Dad’s tattoos as a photo of him and their newborn little girl had a home on my website for many, many months…  now it’s time to update it with this shot of her brand new baby brother… J&P, congrats again!

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Dad is in a rock band…  I actually got Baby G  SMILING in this one!!

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One of my favorites… he just looks so content…

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Speaking of snow… | Long Island Maternity Photographer

When S and I discussed what she wanted for her maternity session she mentioned that she wished we could go outside… Outside in Feb?   I was totally up for it.  The truth is, after being cooped up indoors for all my sessions since October, I was itching for some on location outdoor shooting.   And then I got lucky.  With a big snow storm looming in the forecast for our session day, I knew that even if we just got a dusting, it would be enough for some great outdoor shots.   And that’s just what we got.  As I trekked up her snowy and slippery walkway in my boots, clutching my camera for dear life, I looked around and quietly cheered for more snow.   I rang the doorbell and was greeted by a tall, slim, gorgeous blonde.  Whoa.  Lucky again.    So we got some indoor work done… quickly and easily… it was effortless for her…  My 5’4″ self stood on a chair for most the session.  Ok fine, 5’3.75″ =)   We hurried outside and I instantly saw her face light up and her eyes sparkle…she told me she loved the outdoors and evidently, the outdoors love her back.  The camera picked it right up too… 

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What I love about these two shots is the great eye contact in the one on the left – shows off her great eyes, but the connection is in the one on the right – she’s looking at her husband.  =)

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Newborn Twins! | Long Island Newborn Photographer | September Blue Photography

I present you with my first set of newborn twins!  Aren’t they delicious?  What was it like, you ask?  It was dreamy!  During a typical newborn session there is some downtime when we stop for a feeding or cuddle from mommy but not with these twins… my hands were full of squishy newborn goodness the entire time and I loved every second of it!  It was really cool to see how, at just 9 days old, their personlities were already so evident and so different.  Big sister, older by just 1 minute, was the fiesty one… she was spirited and vocal about it!  No matter… a full belly and a toasty warm room and she was putty in my hands.  Baby brother was the most easy going, sleepy, and content newborn I’ve photographed, I think.   He would’ve let me photograph and pose him all day without a peep.   This was one of my best experiences photographing newborns and I’m so glad it was with twins because I’ve got two more sets on the books! 

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She should be | Long Island Maternity Photographer | September Blue Photography

A maternity model.  She’s not, but she should be.   Expecting her third baby (yes – third!!)  in a few short weeks,  she is vibrant, fit,  and looks amazing!  You’d never think by looking at these images that she’s a bit shy and doesn’t exactly love being in front of the camera (she actually prefers to be behind it).  But there’s no denying it, she’s one hot mama!  M – I had a blast during our session – congrats on baby #3!

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