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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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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 they were both working at Bonefish Grill. They started dating…
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 first look? I totally understand some couples have their hearts…
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 special. Bari and Joey first met in middle school and…
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 it’s the perfect backdrop for whimsical and romantic photos. From…
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 in person was so amazing. We shot these photos in…
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…