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Today. (Rockland County Child Photography)

July 29, 2010

Today I am grateful. Today I take the love and wonder hidden inside me and I try not to take it for granted. Often I forget. I am very human, and yes my kids tantrum and can be, well, kids. But today I will smile instead of sigh. Today I will try to close my eyes, inhale, and think of the wondrous gifts I have been granted. Mostly the gift of my being here, today.

Earlier this week my friend and fellow photographer Kathy has lost her battle to cancer. I knew it was coming, refreshed her blog like a madman, and couldn’t stop thinking about her. But still I was unprepared for it when I found out. It was as if someone came and punched me in the gut. It hurt. hard. And all I wanted to do was curl myself up and cry. Worse was thinking about her beautiful baby girl, loving husband, and wonderful family, and how they must be hurting.

Kathy had such a strong strength and spirit about her. She gave this battle her very all. Yes cancer took her away from us, but she didn’t lose the battle. She won by inspiring many, many people with her fierce will to fight and hang onto hope and life.

Just one image that I have to share today. Just because it took by breath away and so adequately expresses what I feel.

Share your images here:

Lina: l.o.v.e

Julie Wagoner: Zoe, your way with words is almost as amazing as your talent with a camera. Thank you for putting into eloquent words the same feelings I have had this week...and thank you for sharing such a wonderful and inspiring image.

Melanie Talley: Your work is completely inspiring. I love everything I see. Excellent work

Leiba: I also had an emotionally wrenching week, thank you for putting into words an important reminder of what is important in life.

Joanna: beautiful words and beautiful picture.

Kelly Mack: Amazing Zoe.

Carrie: Beautiful post Zoe x

Laura Morita-Yeun: I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is broken for Kathy's family. Thank you for your writing. You have a way with words.

Brandi-lee: Just like Kathy, this shot is inspirational and a true reminder to embrace life.

Barbara Hurst: You have captured the joy in a little boy. Wonderful Zoe.

Julie Delgado: What beautiful picture. Love the light.

Kate Craft: Beautiful

Leah Jent: Today I am just in awe. So thankful for the many blessings I have been given. Life, love, joy, laughter... Zoe, that is a touching tribute to Kathy and a beautiful image.

Jill Velicer: Your story and then seeing the image welled up tears in my eyes. I will pray for Kathy's family during this tough tough time.

Limited Edition Summer Mini Sessions! (Rockland County Family Photography)

July 8, 2010

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Elle: Awesome! I wish we lived closer!! I'd sooo have you photograph my boys!!

Brandi-lee: :( wish Australia wasn't so far away from you. Great deal Zoe!

Laura Morita-Yeun: What an INSANE deal. I wish I lived there. I adore your work. Adore. Adore. Adore.

Barbara Hurst: What a gorgeous image and a great deal for anyone who wants a top knotch photographer.

Carrie: It is almost worthwhile flying over to see you with a deal like that!

Leah Jent: I would be all over this if I lived within 100 miles! What a great deal!

Zoe Berkovic: Thanks all of you for the sweet comments. :) And thanks to the enthusiastic response! Only one mini session slot still available!

Ariana: Zoe, I'd love to take your last slot! I've mentioned to you before that I have always dreamed of doing a mommy & me session with Jasper. I'd like for him to remember he had a mother, because if he looks at the family pictures you'd think he was raised by my husband alone LOL.

Kelly Mack: Move to Australia Zoe!

Stephanie: That is an awesome deal! I wish I lived near you, I would love to have you photograph my family. I love your style.

why? (Monsey Children’s Photography)

June 14, 2010

I often challenge myself to find an answer to why someone would want to book a Custom Photography Experience with me.

Words have been bouncing around in my brain lately so I decided to blog some random answers that may help you out. :)

1. Because I am jealous of my clients for having such an experience. I want someone to capture my family and our connections that way. (any takers?)

2. Because one Mom told me after her session- ” I thought I was going to come home wiped out and completely exhausted. Instead I came home invigorated, refreshed, and so happy.”

3. Because as a Mommy, every time I walk past or look at images I took of my kids, my heart beats a little faster. Every. single. time.

4. Because childhood is so fleeting. All I want to do is capture it’s essence using your child’s personality, and your family’s connections as my sole subject.

5. Because I absolutely love my job and I can’t wait to meet you and your family.

Hugs!

oh, and what’s a blog post without some images?

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Shelly: Zoe, LOVE your work! You truly capture the heart of childhood.

Kari Wright: Beautiful images! I wish I was in your area for you to capture my children like this.

Julie Wagoner: Zoe, these images took my breath away....literally, and they aren't even of my child. I can only imagine the wonderful experience it must be for your clients to see images this beautiful of their own children.

Shelby: Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous! She's a beauty and your work truly amazes me.

Fabiana: As a mother of older kids, I can tell you that I would do anything to have photos of my children when they were younger. "Fleeting" is such a wonderful word to describe what happens to your children's childhood. It goes by so much faster than you think it will. Your images stand the test of time and your clients will be so thankful that they have hired you when they are in MY position, years from now. Your work is amazing!!!

ashley: Incredible! Every time I visit your blog I am amazed and inspired. You are one amazing photographer.

Leiba Bernstein: I feel the same way about #3, when I walk by the pictures you took of my family!

Amy: How cute.. I love these.. Just Gorgeous..

Anna: so very beautiful Zoe!!! Each and every image is just perfect!! What I would not give for you to photograph my own if you lived closer!!

Karen Byker: Fantastic work! I adore these!

Lina: Love those shots, Zoe. Beautiful!

Claire Hunter: Zoe, you have such an amazing talent. These are beautiful!

Barbara Hurst: She is beautiful Zoe, love the curl.

Katherine: Simply beautiful Zoe! And your words are so true!

Jill: Ahh Zoe... your words make me wish I lived closer so I could have that experience with someone who knows how to get the honesty out of me and my family. If ever we're in New York, I'm looking you up. (And of course, your images in this post are so full of beauty!)

dawn: LOVE your foreground and background. You found just the right balance! She looks so calm and relaxed, beautiful.

Cynthia Fowler: Awesome work girl. Wish I lived closer to you.

Rebecca Rodriguez: Zoe, you capture the true essence of childhood. Beautiful work!!

Cindy: i'm in love..... always with your photography...... you are amazing.....

Tori Piercy: Wow, these are beautiful! She is so pretty too :)

shannon: these are stunning!! LOVE them!!! and, i would love you to do my kiddos anytime. someday, maybe!! xo

Anya Coleman: Fantastic shots!!!Love it!

Jane Eaton Hamilton: Utterly gorgeous images. Really beautiful.

Jessica: I agree with all of the above, but I would add that my heart is a little lighter and holds a little more love after viewing your images. Zoe, your work is truly delightful and full of a special kind of magic.

Gail: Zoe - I adore your work, both the images are stunning and your personality shines through in your blogging. Both are inspirational!

Ramsey Garza: Is it strange that I get giddy when I see you have a new post? These are amazing. The light is beautiful and soft. What a gorgeous little girl.

Julie Delgado: WOW Stunning. Your work is so beautiful.

Kara Layfield: Love the lighting and softness of these. Amazing as always!!

Laura Morita-Yeun: Zoe, you are just way too perfectly and wonderfully fabulous.

Wende Trew: Those are Gorgeous images Zoe!! I would never expect anything less from you. You always put your heart and soul into your work!!

Brandi-lee: Love what you wrote, and I sooo wish I lived closer to you. I would totaly hire you for all of those reasons. The photos are beautiful and match what your wrote perfectly...you really do capture th essence of childhood.

Leah Jent: sigh, gorgeous. Everyone should be so lucky to book with you, Zoe.

Kelly Mack: Your such an inspiration Zoe. I just adore your work and look forward to your blog posts!

Audrey: These images are just perfection Zoe, love your work!!

Stacie: I'll take you up on shooting you guys :) But you have to come and visit.

Faigy: Gorgeous! Your work is simply breathtaking!

M o v e . ( Bergen County Family Photographer)

March 19, 2010

Change is good. Moving on is powerful. Both can make my heart pound with fear. I like consistency, routine, and predictability, however flimsy they all are. But alas, nothing good ever came out of stagnancy and it is time for me to move on. Physically.

Sunday, moving trucks will move my endless piles of boxes and not such endless amount of furniture into my brand new home.

And although the butterflies of fear are doing a mean dance in my general abdominal area something much more powerful is dancing in my heart; gratitude, excitement, and just the all encompassing feeling of wanting to squeal.

I am filled with joy and the prospect of living in a space big (enough), new, and full of decor’ opportunity; a home where everything we own will have a place to belong.

I am also filled with a tremendous amount of gratitude. Mainly for my wonderful husband who has the same dreams and aspirations as I do and will do anything to help them happen, for my beautiful children who keep me going and are doing there fair share of squealing, and for the many little things in life that I sometimes take for granted.

Follow my quest to document 100 things I am thankful for on twitter.

I will be out of the office and kept busy with my move and Passover for the next three weeks. I will be back in April 8th. I will try to check my emails periodically so reach out if you need me. :)

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Whitley: I'm so excited for you Zoe and hope the move goes smoothly! Looking forward to your return!

Barbara Hurst: How exciting for you Zoe, stressful but exciting.

Kristin: Congratulations Zoe. It is a big job (moving). I love the look of your new site.

Lina: I am so excited for you, Zoe. Have a great move, and enjoy your new home :)

Rachel - Rachel Marie Photography: Definitely exciting, nerve-wracking and stressful all at the same time. Wishing you the best of luck during your move!! :)

Laura Morita-Yeun: The great thing about moving is you get to go through all your stuff, which means lots of memories get to go floating through your head. It's also a time to get rid of all the stuff you don't need anymore! Good luck with your move! Exciting.

Leah Jent: Good luck with your move, Zoe! I'm glad you and your family are so excited about it :)

Cindy: how exciting!! you will be missed. xoxoxo can't wait until your back and we want to see pictures. (O:

Brianna Phelan: Good luck with everything - all the best. We'll be thinking of you as we're celebrating Passover too :)

Kathleen: So excited for you and you move. I hope everything goes smoothly.

Michelle Kane: Very cool. Change is definitely good. Best to you with your move and time away. Miss your posts though!

Kelly Mack: Good luck with everything Zoe. You have been missed!

Clarice: How exciting! Hope it wasn't too stressful!

Giovanna: Wow! Congrats! Hope it goes smoothly!

Anya Coleman: So cute!

Ashlie: Oh my goodness! These are gorgeous! What I wouldn't do for locations like this too. Amazing. Fantastic work.

jennifer adams: omgosh these are too stinkin cute and your colors are awesome #5 and #7 are my favs!!

f e a t u r e d .

March 11, 2010

I am being featured on The Maternal Lens blog!

The Maternal Lens is a great photography blog created by 5 talented photographers. I have been following it for quite some time and find it fun, inspiring, and informative.

Thank you TML for featuring me. I feel honored.

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Lina: Zoe, congrats! You are an inspiration, that's for sure.

Barbara Hurst: congrats Zoe on being featured.

Wende Trew: that is sooo awesome Zoe!! I have always told you that you are going places my friend!!

kristin cook: Wow! Congrats Zoe!

jean smith: just read your interview and saw your images...WOW. in love with your images. i am totally adding you to my blog list...your images are so refreshing and beautiful!

amy: totally deserved zoe you are so talented!!

Shelly: Congratulations, Zoe! You deserve it!

Kathleen: Congrats - you deserve it.

Kandi LaMont: I want to be just like you when I grow up...haha You deserve it for sure!

Tori Piercy: So well deserved Zoe! You are so amazingly talented and such a great person :)

Stephanie: Congratulations Zoe, you really deserve to be featured in many places, you have stunning work!

Kelly Mack: Thats great news Zoe. You are such a awesome photographer! One of the faves!

Carrie: Great interview of a great photographer! Congrats Zoe!

Cindy: well deserved! you're one of the best! (O:

Clarice: So exciting! You really are a wonderful photographer and deserve to be featured! I love your work!

Giovanna: Wow, congrats!! Well deserved!

The New Brand. (Bergen County Child Photographer)

January 18, 2010

Part of my plan for December ‘09, and January ‘10 was to rebrand Z. Berkovic Photography. It took way more thought, time, and effort, than I originally thought it would. One of the biggest obstacles for rebranding was figuring out what my style and brand really was. What do I stand for? What defines my work? What will flow seamlessly with the images I have been creating, and what will give me room to continue experimenting with my photography style? After many a night of ideas and concepts running rampage in my imagination I finally hit upon an idea. There is nothing that would better define me and my brand than my signature. I scanned in my signature and had my designer create it into a logo. I love that I can now sign my art and incorporate it into my brand and I love that my designer didn’t give up on me as I am sure I was quite a force to be reckoned with. :oD

So introducing for the first time my dear clients, friends, and followers…(drum-roll.)

my new logo-

As you see my new look is classy, clean, and timeless, with a touch of whimsy, just as I see my work to be. The red on the left is my actual signature as you can see both the Z and the B of my name.

My old logo-

It is fun, modern, and has a retro geometric feel to it. It can be worked with, but as I grew in my photography it did not match what I grew into. I will miss it though as it will mark so many sentimental firsts I have had along the way.

Bear with me as I change everything over to match my new brand and look out for my brand new website coming soon.

And for a designer that not only created a logo for me but helped me understand my brand and how I can incorporate it into a full new look contact Esther from Flair Design Studios at flair@kewnet.com.

Share your images here:

Tzikira: Congratulations on the new look! I love the simplicity of the design. I also like that your signature forms a heart. Can't wait to see the new site!

shannon: looks great! i love it!! congrats and good luck on a great 2010!

Shelly: Your new branding suits your work! Love it!

Lina: Love it love it love it! But you already knew that :)

Barbara Hurst: I really like these, it is nice to see an older babe and how you pose him.

dawn: Congratulations, Zoe. Looks great!

Michelle Kane: The new logo really does seems to fit your style, which is clean, straightforward and timeless. Loving the changes around here!

monyeen: i absolutely LOVE it

heavenesque: I really really love your new logo. It just fits so much BETTER than your former logo:) LOVE this!!!