Oyster Bay, New York Caroline and Jared’s wedding was an absolutely magical day! Although they postponed their full wedding until 2021, these two still wanted to tie the knot on their original date with their closest family and friends. I was so excited to be a part of this special day, and had such a…
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Summer Spring Lake Beach Engagement
Spring Lake, New Jersey Working with Daphnie and David made for such a fun engagement session! These two are so joyful and in love, and their love for each other is beyond evident in these photos — and basically contagious! Daphnie and David meeting truly seems meant to be. Daphnie’s best friend from high school…
5 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Engagement Session
If you’re like me, your dog is probably more like a member of your family than a pet. And if you are planning to get engagement photos done, you most likely will want to include your furbaby in your session! I absolutely love when couples bring their furry friends along to sessions for a few…
Hathaway Beach Jersey Shore Proposal
Deal, New Jersey Tyler’s sunset beach proposal to Christie was like something out of a movie, and I had such an amazing time planning this perfect moment with him and Christie’s family! Tyler and I spoke a few times leading up to the big day (sneakily finding time whenever Christie was out!) and immediately I…
Summer Manasquan Beach Maternity
Manasquan, New Jersey Brittany and Xavier’s maternity session was full of so much joy and laughter! Their two kids, Ava and Carter, came along as well to join in on the fun — and boy did we have fun! Between Ava’s many (many!) posing ideas, and Carter’s amazing Tik Tok dance moves, we stayed active…
Molly Pitcher Inn Bridal Shower
Red Bank, New Jersey Brittany’s tea party themed bridal shower at the Molly Pitcher Inn was absolutely breathtaking — and so is Brittany herself! Brittany and her now-husband, Eric, unfortunately had to postpone their Aruba wedding until later this fall due to COVID-19, but officially tied the knot earlier this year. In true 2020 fashion,…
Intimate Rumson Micro Wedding
Rumson, New Jersey Aileen and Bobby’s intimate wedding was nothing short of magical! Like many couples this year they were not able to have their full wedding, but still wanted to tie the knot and celebrate with their closest friends and family. Although it was certainly not the easiest year for this couple (from a…
Rainy Summer Liberty State Park Maternity
Jersey City, New Jersey I absolutely loved working with sweet Ali and Pete! They were such a fun couple and kept the best, most positive attitude despite the rain that cut our shoot short! While Liberty State Park was not necessarily a meaningful location to Ali and Pete, the background of their photos certainly was!…
Summer Brooklyn Bridge Park Proposal
Brooklyn, New York When Zac first reached out to me about planning his proposal to Natalie at Brooklyn Bridge Park, I was GAME. The view of the Manhattan skyline from the park is one of my favorite spots in the city, and I couldn’t imagine a more magical place to ask the love of your…
Dreamy Hoboken Waterfront Elopement
Hoboken, New Jersey I am so honored to have been a part of Chelsea and Matt’s special day. They were originally supposed to get married at on May 15th at the Ryland Inn, but unfortunately had to postpone their wedding until next April due to COVID-19. However, they still wanted to get married this year…
Coastal Newport Rhode Island Engagement
Middletown, Rhode Island Krystin and Colin first reached out to me about doing an engagement session in Newport, RI last September! I was so excited to hear from them — not only did we all go to the same college, but they also have the absolute sweetest Samoyed named Niko, and I knew he would…
Our Proposal Story
Newport, Rhode Island | I have to say, I am so thankful that I have never been (and never will be) responsible for proposing to someone, because I can only imagine that the stress is real! What Matt went through planning my proposal, bless his soul, probably aged him five years. Let me start at…
Summer Liberty State Park Engagement
Jersey City, New Jersey Kristin and Mike’s engagement story is definitely one for the books. I think this is seriously such a clever way to propose! “We got engaged in Hoboken, New Jersey. Mike planned the whole day months in advance. He texted me one day while I was staying late at work and said…
Van Vorst Park Jersey City Maternity
Jersey City, New Jersey Working with Julie and Charlie was SO much fun! The couple recently moved from Manhattan to Jersey City, and are expecting their first little one in September! While they initially met in college, they were just friends at first and didn’t actually start dating until after graduation. The rest is history!…
Sayen Gardens Maternity Session
Hamilton Square, New Jersey I absolutely LOVE working with couples (and, spoiler alert — eventually families!) for so many big moments in their lives. I first met Marissa when I photographed her bridal shower last year, and again when I shot her and her husband, Tony’s, holiday photos. I also worked with Marissa’s sister to…
Summer Colts Neck Farm Proposal
Colts Neck, New Jersey Luke’s proposal to Alex was nothing short of magical! Luke brought Alex to his family’s farm to “take family photos” that day. Unbeknownst to Alex, he had actually planned the most beautiful proposal and engagement party! With their families hiding inside, and me pretending to be taking photos of the family’s…
Liberty House Bridal Shower
Jersey City, New Jersey When Stephanie, sister and MOH, and her mother told me that the theme of Allison’s bridal shower would be umbrellas, my first thought was, “At least you won’t be disappointed if it rains that day!” But the clear skies day-of sure didn’t stop this shower — whimsical parasols on every table…
Winter Hoboken Waterfront Proposal
Hoboken, New Jersey I am so honored to have been able to capture Ryan’s sweet proposal to Nicole! I have known Ryan and Nicole for almost a year now, first meeting them as other “dog parents” in our building. Ryan reached out to me a few months ago to plan this moment, and I am…
Sunrise Brooklyn Bridge Engagement
Brooklyn, New York I have wanted to do an engagement session on the Brooklyn Bridge for so long, so Morgan and David made my dreams come true! They were total troupers, agreeing to my suggestion of a VERY early start at 7:00am to avoid tourists/bikers and get that good light. It was absolutely worthwhile! Morgan…
Ocean City Maryland Beach Engagement
Ocean City, Maryland Working with couples that are so passionately in love is one of my favorite things — and when they’re two of my closest friends, it’s all the more special. Kelsey and Alex have been in my life since college, Kelsey was my roommate for three out of fours year at school and…
