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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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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 these 15 tips to get ready for your engagement photos!…
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 spent weeks upon weeks agonizing over our outfits. There were…
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 met Courtney and Ryan for their engagement session this past…
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… just with a bit of wind to deal with! But…
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 and Dylan first met at a gym in their town…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…