Briarcliff Manor, New York | A beautiful March day celebrating sweet Frances and Nicholas! Each of my winter weddings this year have been unseasonably warm, and (thankfully) this one was no different! Although the morning started out rainy, by the time Frances and Nicholas were officially married it was nothing but sunny skies for these…
Jill Sahner
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How to Create the Perfect Wedding Day Timeline
One of the first things a prospective client typically tells me on a wedding consultation call is, “I have no idea where to start with my timeline!” Chances are, if this is your first time planning a wedding, you are probably in the same boat. Luckily, I make wedding timelines like it’s my job — mostly…
25 Questions to Ask Your Potential Wedding Photographer
Choosing a wedding photographer can certainly seem like a daunting task — there is so much talent out there, but how do you know who is the right fit for your special day? Speaking with potential photographers (on the phone, through a video chat, or in person) is the best way to get to know…
Romantic Winter Wedding at The Ryland Inn
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey | Three out of four winter weddings this year in the books, and it was another beautiful celebration! Chiara and Mackenzie knew that getting married in February might bring snowstorms or unbearable cold, but these two lucked out with a gorgeous (although slightly windy!) day. Shooting at the Ryland Inn is…
How I Became a Full-Time Photographer
When I Grow Up… It’s a funny thing, thinking about what you wanted to be when you grew up. For the first few years of my life, I wanted to be a dog. I eventually realized that wasn’t scientifically possible, so then naturally I wanted to be a vet. However, seeing animals in pain and…
10 Things You Haven’t Thought About for Your Wedding Day
As someone who photographs weddings for a living, let me tell you — I’ve seen it all! Some things you can prepare for, some things not so much. But today, I’m here to tell you about 10 things that have potentially yet to cross your mind when it comes to planning and preparing for your…
15 Things You Should Do Before Your Engagement Session
Engagement photos are such an exciting part of the wedding planning process — it’s so much fun to be able to commemorate this special time in your lives, but in truth it can also be stressful! You want to be as prepared as possible before your session to make sure everything goes smoothly, so follow…
What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
Ah, the age old question — what the heck should I wear for our engagement session?! I swear as we get older, finding something to wear only gets harder… and when it’s for something as special as engagement photos it can feel totally daunting. When Matt and I took engagement photos before our wedding, I…
Modern City Winter Wedding at Maritime Parc
Jersey City, New Jersey | Another gorgeous winter wedding this January! As much as I do love a cozy snowfall, I am loving these mild temperatures even more because it means my couples aren’t freezing on their wedding day — and we’re able to go outside for portraits, even if only in five to ten…
Classic Winter Wedding at The Mill Lakeside Manor
Spring Lake, New Jersey | An absolutely beautiful winter wedding for Casey and Tim at The Mill Lakeside Manor! As far as January goes, these two had an amazing day — what started off as a few showers ended with a perfectly cloudy sky and 45° temperatures, making it possible to comfortably shoot outside (with…
Joy-filled Destination Wedding in Aruba
Noord, Aruba | Where to even begin?! I should start by saying that I am not typically a destination photographer — however I am always up for one or two destination weddings per year, especially when it happens to coincide with 1) cold, nearly-winter weather at home and 2) my (almost) 30th birthday! I first…
Chilly Liberty State Park Engagement
Jersey City, New Jersey | Brisk and windy November days aren’t for the faint of heart, especially on the waterfront — but Kristie and Matt were total troopers! Unfortunately the original date of their engagement session turned out to be quite rainy, but the day we rescheduled to offered us beautiful and clear sunny skies……
Chic & Elegant Wedding at The Madison Hotel
Morristown, New Jersey | What a beautiful day celebrating sweet Colleen and Dylan! As far as November weddings go, it was certainly on the cooler side with some chilly gusts of wind reminding us winter was on its way — but that didn’t stop these two from having the absolute time of their lives! Colleen…
Autumn Evening Central Park Engagement
New York, New York | This session juuuust made it into the tail end of peak fall in New York City, and I had such a great time with Brittany and Joe! These two first met in 2016 at a friend’s birthday party. As Brittany tells it, “While everyone was mingling at the party, I…
Traditional Country Club Wedding at Brooklake
Florham Park, New Jersey | Meet the new Mr. and Mrs. Manley! I had the best time celebrating Kaitlin and Chris and feel so fortunate they chose me to document their special day. From the first time we met at their Spring Lake engagement session, I knew these two shared a very special love. Kaitlin…
Sunrise Belvedere Castle Engagement
New York, New York | My final sunrise engagement session of the year was so much fun with Ally and Will! These two are so incredibly sweet and I clicked with them immediately, despite the early wakeup time! Ally is a nurse at Sloan Kettering, so she’s used to heading into the city in the…
Romantic Lodge Wedding at Mountain Top Inn
Chittenden, Vermont | Delaney and Shawn are married! I feel so fortunate that I was able to capture this beautiful celebration, especially because Delaney is a dear friend from college! Working with her and Shawn has been so incredibly special, and their perfect wedding day was nothing less than what they deserved. I truly think…
Autumn Central Park Sunset Engagement
New York, New York | What an absolutely beautiful fall day with Frances and Nicholas in Central Park! It turned out to be one of the warmest November days I can remember, and the park was bustling — but we still managed to get some beautiful shots sans-tourists! Frances and Nicholas have been dating for…
Autumn Central Park Sunrise Engagement
New York, New York | What a beautiful autumn morning with Carrie and Joe in Central Park! Right after sunrise is my favorite time to shoot in the city, and although my body hates the 5am wakeup, my heart adores the gorgeous photos we are able to capture with so many less tourists to dodge….
Classic Oceanside Wedding at The Breakers Spring Lake
Spring Lake, New Jersey | What a perfect day for a coastal wedding! Like so many of my October weddings the forecast threatened rain in the weeks leading up, but as we got closer to Julia and JT’s big day it seemed we’d have nothing but sun and clear skies! Although these two were ready…
Autumn Riverside Wedding at Lambertville Station
Lambertville, New Jersey | What a gorgeous day celebrating Brooke and Mike! About a week or so before the big day, Brooke texted me feeling nervous about the weather. She asked if she should get clear umbrellas, what to do in case of rain, etc. However we ended up with the most beautiful weather, truly…
Autumn Princeton University Engagement
Princeton, New Jersey | It felt like ages since I had last been in Princeton for an engagement session, and it was so great to be back! Princeton in the fall is unmatched — the foliage, the light, everything is picture perfect. And so was meeting Alexa and Greg for the first time! These two…
European-Inspired Editorial at Oheka Castle
Huntington, New York | Forever reliving this dreamy day at the historic Oheka Castle. It’s easy to find inspiration at this European-style chateau — from its exquisite architecture and lavish grounds to the breathtaking ivy-adorned indoor pool, it is truly the most incredible setting to document a love story. I’m still swooning over the exquisite…
Cozy Autumn Cranford Engagement
Cranford, New Jersey | One of my favorite things is being able to photograph special moments for people I have known for years — so when Kaitlyn, who I have known since middle school — reached out to me about her wedding and engagement photos I was so excited! We met up in the town…
Vintage Cab West Village NYC Engagement
New York, New York | Where to even begin with Jenna and Ryan’s engagement session?! These two had such a beautiful vision for their photos, and it was such a joy to capture. So many couples want a classic NYC taxi shot, but Jenna took it one step further — she booked a vintage cab…
Our Fall Family Photos
Wall Township, New Jersey | As a photographer it’s pretty rare that I hop on the other side of the camera, but my good friend, trusty second shooter, and family photographer extraordinaire Arianna suggested we do a shoot swap for fall and I was all in! Believe it or not, we have never done professional…
Modern & Romantic City Wedding at Maritime Parc
Jersey City, New Jersey | I absolutely love shooting at Maritime Parc in Jersey City, and Brianne and Scott’s wedding was no exception! These two are so incredibly sweet, and had such a beautiful celebration with their family and friends on an absolutely gorgeous fall day. Brianne and Scott are actually high school sweethearts! As…
Classic New England Wedding at Rolling Hills Country Club
Wilton, Connecticut | Allison and Joey had truly one of the most beautiful weekends of the year to celebrate their love! These two live in Connecticut and chose the breathtaking Rolling Hills Country Club as the setting for their special day. As I made my way up from New Jersey, I was lucky enough to…
Coastal Yacht Club Wedding at Crystal Point
Point Pleasant, New Jersey | What an absolutely beautiful day celebrating Alyssa and Bob! We had the most gorgeous, early October weather, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. These two are so incredibly sweet, and deserved nothing less than this perfect day. Alyssa and Bob first met through work, and bonded over the…
Whimsical & Romantic Wedding at The Olde Mill Inn
Basking Ridge, New Jersey | Jaclyn and Kevin are married! This sweet couple had an absolutely stunning celebration at the quaint and classic boutique hotel, The Olde Mill Inn. These two have been together for seven years now, and initially met through a dating app (just like me and my own husband)! As Jaclyn tells…
