North Bergen, New Jersey Capturing sweet Stephanie’s bridal shower was such a joy! Originally planned for last July, unfortunately Stephanie and her mother were forced to postpone until this spring as her wedding was postponed as well. However, it truly could not have been a more beautiful day. And although the weather was not quite…
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Divine Park Cherry Blossom Engagement
Spring Lake, New Jersey I absolutely LOVE engagement sessions with my wedding clients! Sweet Kim and Joe are getting married on May 8th of next year at Bear Brook Valley and I could not be more excited to capture their special day. Engagement sessions are the perfect way for us to get to know each…
Spring Brooklyn Bridge Park Engagement
New York, New York Working with Maddie and Devin was so special! I met these two in college (where they also met six and a half years ago!) and there is nothing I love more than a Bryan University love story. When Maddie reached out about shooting their engagement photos in NYC, I couldn’t have…
Angelina’s Staten Island Bridal Shower
Staten Island, New York If you want bridal shower inspo, seriously look no further. Joanna’s Italy-themed bridal shower was absolutely stunning, from the decadent olive oil bar and the custom cigars (adorned with her and her fiancé, Brian’s, initials) to the sweeping, epic floral installations throughout the space. From the moment I entered the venue,…
Early Spring Deep Cut Gardens Engagement
Middletown, New Jersey I was SO excited to meet Nicole and Brian for the first time at their engagement session! Now that it’s spring at last and shoots are starting up again, it’s so amazing to finally meet my wedding couples in person, especially after only communicating via phone and email for so long. Funny…
Buying Our First Home
My whole life I have dreamed of owning a home. Some people dream of having kids, some people dream of their wedding day, but for me it was always about a house. Now, that’s not to say I didn’t also think about getting married and having a family, but for me having my own space…
5 Getting Ready Photo Tips for Your Wedding Day
As a wedding photographer, one of the more frequently overlooked parts of a wedding day is the getting ready time. In truth, getting ready photos aren’t usually a top priority for most couples, and many people don’t think twice about it, but this time is crucial to telling the full story of your wedding day—…
Snowy Central Park Proposal
New York, New York There are truly no words to describe how magical Tim’s proposal to Christina was! When Tim reached out to me explaining he was planning to propose to his girlfriend in Central Park, I couldn’t have been more excited. And, when a huge storm coated the city in a beautiful blanket of…
Uptown Hoboken Brownstone Engagement
Hoboken, New Jersey When Nicole reached out to me about taking holiday engagement photos before the end of the year, I couldn’t have been more excited! Sooo many of the uptown brownstones in Hoboken get SERIOUSLY decked out for the holidays, so I was all for soaking in the festiveness for a few more days…
Fall Cross Estate Gardens Engagement
Bernardsville, New Jersey I had so much fun working with Margaret and Richard, and I can’t wait to photograph their May 1st wedding! Margaret found my work through a mutual friend/client, and when she reached out about photography for her wedding I couldn’t have been more excited. Margaret and Richard met back in 2009 when…
Why You Should Do a First Look on Your Wedding Day
As a photographer, I absolutely love shooting first looks for so many reasons — from the genuine exchange of emotion to the sweet, often unseen moments, they are so incredibly special and truly one of my favorite things to capture on a wedding day. But as someone getting married, why should you consider doing a…
Autumn Central Park NYC Engagement
New York, New York Shooting Bari and Joey’s engagement session was absolutely amazing! Not only did we get potentially THE most beautiful fall day in Central Park, but actually I went to high school with both of them so getting to be a part of this exciting time in their lives was all the more…
Fall Cross Estate Gardens Engagement
Bernardsville, New Jersey Welcome to Cross Estate Gardens, a place that looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale — yet located conveniently in Bernardsville, New Jersey! Shooting Kristina and Filip’s engagement session was actually the first time I had been to the gardens, and it did not disappoint! The grounds are immaculately kept, and…
In-Home Jersey City Newborn Session
Jersey City, New Jersey While I don’t often post family sessions (and am typically not a newborn photographer), working with Julie and Charlie to capture their new baby girl, Sienna’s, newborn photos was so incredibly special to me. I shot Julie and Charlie’s maternity photos this past July, so to be able to meet Sienna…
Fall Jockey Hollow Morristown Engagement
Morristown, New Jersey Talk about a perfect fall day! Corinne and Josh’s engagement session at Jockey Hollow could not have been more quintessential New Jersey autumn — from the beautiful, soft sunlight to the glowing, golden leaves on the trees, it truly encompassed everything we love about this time of year! Corinne and I have…
Brooklyn Bridge Park DUMBO Engagement
Brooklyn, New York Hannah and Tommy were an absolute blast to work with! We met up by the West Elm in Brooklyn Bridge Park (aka one of my favorite places ever) and Pebble Beach, and instantly it felt like we’d known each other forever. Which, in a way, we sort of did know each other…
Intimate Oyster Bay Long Island Wedding
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…
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,…
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…
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…