Storybook Experiences: A Magical Easter Bunny Meet & Greet

3/14/17 - By Jaime Sumersille

The Easter Bunny is just a fabled symbol of the holiday, right? At Storybook Experiences family and children's photography in West Islip, this folkloric character comes to life in a magical meet-and-greet that enchants and engages. Walk through the cottage doors and you are transported to a charming bunny village, delicately decorated in spring decor. Customers can wait in the bright playroom, equipped with a big-screen TV playing your favorite cartoon films on demand. 

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It’s enchantment upon arrival at Storybook Experiences in West Islip. Photo by the author.

Once your photographer-guide retrieves you all from the waiting area, families enter the enchanting hallway to meet all of the "residents" of Bunnyville. Walk along the lush greenery and marvel at the details appointed in this chamber. As you enter the first photo room, a brightly wallpapered area sets an English spring garden backdrop. Plop on a stool fit for a hobbit and the photographers will do almost anything necessary to get that perfect shot of your little loves.

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The lush English spring garden is an ideal Easter backdrop.

The next session most likely will be your favorite. Mr. Bunny (you get to choose from two fluffy versions ahead of time) meets you in the candy room for some sweet fun. Scoop up jelly beans and chocolate candies (spoiler alert: your get to keep the candy) as Mr. Bunny tries some funny business to catch you off guard. This interaction creates a whimsical scene full of fun and excitement. (Note: no private photos or videos are allowed). Once the sugar rush has subsided, the "models" make their way to the spring scene room, only this time they are joined by Mr. Bunny. 

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Owner-photographer Kristen Pitre and Mr. Bunny delight in another session. Photo by the author.

All the while your photographer-guide tells a story created by owner-operator Kristen Pitre and husband Gregory. Children are pulled aside and let in on a secret about the next photo session, making painting eggs with Mr. Bunny all the more inquisitive and unpredictable. Their journey ends with a gift of magic jelly bean-filled eggs that "hatch" once planted close to Easter. And, of course, all that candy. (Tip: moms and dads, you might want to confiscate this and ration it for later.)

Customers receive an email with digital photos magically enhanced to capture the wonderment of the experience. Upgraded options and framing, gifts and more are available. Storybook Experiences also offers family photos, religious background options, a Santa Claus experience, Mother's Day mini-sessions and more.

Storybook Experiences is located at 475 Montauk Highway in West Islip. They also have another location at 85 Rockaway Ave. in Rockville Centre. The phone number is 631-888-6060.

Top photo: Storybook Experiences' sweet candy shop setting. Unless otherwise noted, photos by Storybook Experiences.

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