Ship Bottom, New Jersey | Going into the week of Caitlyn and James’ wedding, unfortunately the forecast kept going from bad to worse. It looked like there were going to be thunderstorms all day, and I began to mentally prepare for all possible scenarios and rain plans. However, as I drove through scattered rainstorms on…
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Coastal Newport Rhode Island Engagement
Middletown, Rhode Island | I absolutely love destination engagement sessions, but they can be definitely be tricky when the weather isn’t on our side! Alison and Steve’s engagement session was originally scheduled for mid-May, but a rainy weekend forced us to push until the following month. However, as we got closer that weekend also had…
Spring Princeton University Engagement
Princeton, New Jersey | What a fun night with sweet Victoria and Paul! We were literally laughing throughout the entire session, and I truly could have hung out with these two for hours! Although our original date had to be rescheduled due to rain, we were lucky enough to experience the most beautiful, late-spring weather…
Uptown Hoboken Brownstone Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey | Alex and Tim’s engagement session was originally supposed to be a week earlier, but if you live in the northeast — specifically the New York City area — you will know that our neck of the woods was experiencing some of the worst air quality in the WORLD on that very same…
Bridgerton-Inspired Garden Wedding at Ashford Estate
Allentown, New Jersey | Allie and Shray’s wedding day was truly so spectacular! From the first time meeting this sweet couple for their sunrise engagement session on the Brooklyn Bridge, I knew their celebration at the Ashford Estate would be something special. Despite the early wakeup call, we talked and laughed the entire time and…
Joyful Vineyard Wedding at Renault Winery
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | I absolutely love each and every one of my wedding couples, but there is just something so special about shooting a wedding day for two of your dear friends. I have known Ali and Pete for several years now — actually thanks to my husband, Matt. He and Pete…
Whimsical Spring Wedding at Perona Farms Refinery
Andover, New Jersey | It truly felt like I had been waiting for this wedding for SO long — and it’s because I had! Marisa and I first connected via Instagram many years ago, and she initially reached out to me to do a couple’s session with her and her then-boyfriend, David. We did their…
Spring Cross Estate Gardens Engagement
Bernardsville, New Jersey | The final engagement session in my marathon week of engagements, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! I had my fingers crossed all week for great weather because Carolyn and Kevin were coming all the way from Annapolis, Maryland — and thankfully we had the most beautiful golden sunlight all evening….
Spring Princeton University Engagement
Princeton, New Jersey | Working with couples like Gianna and Ethan make me love what I do even more than I already do. These two are truly the sweetest, and I literally don’t think we stopped laughing throughout their entire session! Thankfully we got an absolutely beautiful spring evening, but upon arriving at Princeton’s campus…
Downtown Hoboken Waterfront Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey | The perfect spring evening with Mary and Peter in Hoboken! I have been loving all of these Hoboken sessions lately, and having one on Memorial Day was the perfect excuse to spend all day in my favorite square mile city. Mary and Peter are a fellow dating app success story! As…
Stylish Black Tie Wedding at Fiddler’s Elbow
Bedminster, New Jersey | I truly have no words to describe just how beautiful Kate and Sam’s wedding day was! These two got the most amazing weather and stunning light all day. This was my first time shooting at Fiddler’s Elbow and it did not disappoint — the grounds were absolutely incredible, and there were…
Spring Lake Divine Park Engagement
Spring Lake, New Jersey | The perfect night for a coastal engagement session with Kelli and Danny! These two are so sweet, and were total naturals in front of the camera. They have been together for about three and a half years now! As Kelli tells it, “We first met at a bar called the…
Downtown Hoboken Waterfront Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey | An absolutely beautiful night with Michelle and Marissa in downtown Hoboken! These two are truly the sweetest, and I felt like we were friends from the moment we spoke on our first call together. I was so excited leading up to our session, and although it was a little bit chilly…
Elegant Countryside Editorial at Smith Farm Gardens
East Haddam, Connecticut | I think I’ve officially died and gone to heaven thanks to this absolutely stunning day at the beautiful and historic Smith Farm Gardens. This family-owned 18th century farmhouse was the perfect setting to bring this romantic garden editorial to life — complete with breathtaking tablescapes, luxurious florals, exquisite fashion, and inspiring…
Classic Country Club Wedding at Eagle Oaks
Farmingdale, New Jersey | Colleen and Ben had the most beautiful wedding day at Eagle Oaks Country Club! From start to finish, this was truly such an incredible day full of so much joy and love for these two. Colleen and Ben are truly one of the sweetest couples ever, and they deserved nothing short…
Downtown Hoboken Waterfront Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey | I love when couples suggest doing something meaningful to the two of them for their engagement session! When Meghan asked if we could shoot in Dear Maud, a beautiful new restaurant that recently opened in Hoboken, I was so excited. Although these two didn’t meet at Dear Maud, they did first…
Spring Central Park Engagement
New York, New York | An absolutely perfect night in the city with Lauren and Chris! After what seemed like weeks of rain, at last the skies cleared and offered the most beautiful weather of the year for this evening session in Central Park. Despite some crazy traffic due to the president being in town,…
Romantic Country Club Wedding at Westmount
Woodland Park, New Jersey | Thankful for some beautiful spring weather (finally!) for Maria and Matt’s wedding day at Westmount Country Club! These two got one of the most beautiful days we’ve had this year so far, to the point where people were quite literally texting Maria all day just to say, “This WEATHER!” After…
Rainy Uptown Hoboken Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey | I guess April showers sometimes bring… May showers? There had been SO much rain the past few days, and despite a clear forecast all week for the evening of Katie and Chris’s engagement session we were met with cloudy skies and unrelenting rain. Thankfully, these two had the best attitude about…
Classic Spring Wedding at The Gramercy
Hazlet, New Jersey | A little rain couldn’t stop Alexandria and Jon from having an absolutely beautiful wedding celebration at The Gramercy! Although the forecast went back and forth all week leading up to their special day, thankfully we were still able to take advantage of moments of clear skies for photos. But from start…
Spring Lake Cherry Blossom Engagement
Spring Lake, New Jersey | My first engagement session of the year with Aly and Nick couldn’t have been more perfect! We caught the very tail end of the trees being in bloom at Divine Park, and the clouds cleared just in time to give us the most beautiful light. I actually went to high…
Historic Mansion Wedding at David’s Country Inn
Hackettstown, New Jersey | An absolutely beautiful spring wedding day for sweet souls, Maria and Michael, at David’s Country Inn! These two are actually from the same town and went to the same high school, but never knew each other. Funny enough, Maria did know Michael’s siblings — and his mother! Mrs. Benanti oversaw the…
Romantic Floral Editorial at Blushing Fields Farm
Columbus, New Jersey | What better way to welcome spring than a flawlessly curated flower editorial? Brought to life by the brilliantly beautiful minds of Blushing Fields, Gilded Lily Events, and Magi Fisher, this entire shoot was a dream from start to finish. I will be forever obsessing over these effortlessly chic bridal styles (can…
Elegant Estate Wedding at The Briarcliff Manor
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…
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…
