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I’m Jill, a wedding photographer based in New Jersey — and I’m so excited that you’re here! Follow along with the blog to get a glimpse into the heart behind my work.
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An Elegant Summer Wedding at Ashford Estate
Allentown, New Jersey | Sabrina and Kyle’s wedding weekend was a beautiful celebration of family, tradition, and a love story that has been more than a decade in the making. From a traditional Hindu ceremony at Sabrina’s family home on Friday, to their celebration at the Ashford Estate on Sunday, every part of the weekend felt incredibly meaningful and personal to the two of them….

A Joyful Celebration of Irish Heritage at Fiddler’s Elbow
Bedminster, New Jersey | Deirdre and Brian’s late-August wedding was a joyful celebration of family, tradition, and their Irish heritage. From a deeply meaningful ceremony at the same church where Deirdre’s grandparents were married, to a lively reception at Fiddler’s Elbow filled with Irish music, dancing, and plenty of Guinness, every part of the day felt personal to the two of them and the families…

Colorful Summer Wedding at Hamilton Farm Golf Club
Gladstone, New Jersey | In the week leading up to Avery and Jonny’s wedding, the forecast seemed determined to call for rain. But somehow, the two of them remained confident that everything would work out. And it did. Their August wedding day arrived with a soft breeze, a few clouds in the sky, and the most beautiful weather for celebrating at Hamilton Farm Golf Club….

Coastal Garden Party Wedding at Fiddler’s Elbow
Bedminster, New Jersey | Maggie and Eddie’s wedding day at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club was the perfect blend of English charm and coastal garden party style, filled with beautiful florals, playful patterns, and thoughtful details that felt completely personal to the two of them. Their story began nearly a decade ago during freshman orientation at Notre Dame — there was a spark from the very…

Black & White City Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop
New York, New York | Some love stories begin with a chance encounter, but Gabriella and Jack’s started in the hallways of high school. They began dating in January of 2016, when Gabby, a senior, decided she wasn’t going to let the fact that Jack was a sophomore stand in the way of what she knew could be something special. Nearly ten years later, their…

Fun-Loving Summer West Village Engagement
New York, New York | Mikala and Peter are the absolute sweetest! These two live in the city and suggested the West Village for their engagement session — which is one of my favorite…
7 Tips for Stunning Champagne Tower Photos
Champagne towers might be the new cake cutting — but how do you make sure yours is a success?! Take it from me… aka someone who had a champagne tower fail at their own…

Summer Cross Estate Gardens Engagement
Bernardsville, New Jersey | Fun fact: I first shot Marisa and David several years ago before they were even engaged, on a verrrrry cold January day — simply because they wanted photos together for…

Summer Cross Estate Gardens Engagement
Bernardsville, New Jersey | What a beautiful summer evening with Tara and John at Cross Estate Gardens! Tara was a bridesmaid in a wedding I shot last December, and I was so excited when…
Intimate Garden Wedding at Barley Sheaf Farm
Holicong, Pennsylvania | It is truly the greatest honor when another photographer asks you to capture their special day. I have been friends with Bianca for a while now, but when she asked if…