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Monday, June 17, 2013

Lauren + Drew | Longwood Gardens Engagement Session | South Jersey Wedding Photographer

My first thought when I pulled Lauren and Drew’s images off my camera was: I have the best…job…EVER. We shot their engagement session at Longwood Gardens, which is basically my happy place. Every few feet, we found another amazing little pocket of awesomeness. I think Lauren and Drew had to hear me say, “OMGAAAHHHH this place is gorgeous!” about four thousand times over the course of an hour. But their personalities are what really made it work — I’m pretty sure I could’ve done the entire session in front of a brick wall and still been happy. I don’t think there was a single frame where they weren’t smiling (or laughing hysterically).

Also, they can jump freakishly high, but that’s another story.

Here are a few (okay, a lot of) favorites…

I mean, really — this place exists.

Thanks, Lauren and Drew! Can’t wait for your wedding next month at the amazing Bonnet Island Estate!

Monday, June 3, 2013

Amanda + Buck | Destination Wedding | Tybee Island, GA | South Jersey Wedding Photographer

I’ve known Amanda since middle school. We bonded over being awesome.

Or maybe we were in marching band together — I don’t know, the details are hazy. Let’s go with “being awesome.” Here’s proof:

Yes, I’m wearing plaid boxers as shorts in one of the pics. LET’S MOVE ON.

Anyway, Amanda moved to Georgia partway through high school, but we’ve reconnected via Facebooking about our mutual Disney obsession. Last year she asked for recommendations for Georgia wedding photographers. “Since Tybee Island is out of your zone,” she joked. Except that hubby and I happened to be in the early stages of planning a vacation to Tybee — early enough to line it up with Amanda’s wedding date. Woohoo! And I managed to convince one of my photografriends, Natalie from N Harris Photography, to drive down from North Carolina to assist. Woohooooo! It was so fun to see old friends, and to shoot at the adorable Tybee Island Wedding Chapel, and to spend a week eating my weight in shrimp and crabcakes. Here are a few favorites from Amanda and Buck’s big day…

I am obsessed with her starfish wedding shoes.

Loved the old fortress on the beach…and agghhhh, the colors were just perfect everywhere.

Then back to the chapel for the party!

A little piece of home — salt water taffy!

Amanda and Steph have been friends for 20+ years…can you tell?

Congrats, Amanda and Buck! Thanks for inviting me to your fabulous Tybee wedding!

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Monday, March 11, 2013

Heather + Chris | South Jersey Wedding Photography | Heritage Station, Mullica Hill, NJ Engagement Session

I’ve known Heather for more than 20 years, but hadn’t actually seen her in about 12 years when we met up at Heritage Station Vineyards & Winery in Mullica Hill. We lucked out with a sunny, 50-degree day in February — but we WEREN’T expecting the 50mph wind gusts! Yikes! But Heather and her hubby-to-be Chris braved the freezing wind and barely complained as I dragged them all over the vineyards saying things like, “Okay, stand in this tree…trust me!” I love the images we captured, and the gorgeous blazing-red sunset made it all worth it!

They brought their pup Riley along and he actually smiled for a few photos…but then he decided to abandon his modeling career and investigate some chickens lurking nearby

P.S. You know it’s love when an Eagles fan lets the Terrible Towel make a cameo in her engagement pics…

Best wishes, Heather and Chris! Thanks for being such good sports

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Christina + Brian | Valenzano Winery Engagement Session | South Jersey Wedding Photography

I loved this engagement session from start to finish — how the heck did I forget to blog it? We shot at two of my favorite local spots — the gorgeous Valenzano Winery in Shamong, and my own stomping grounds in Medford Lakes. And Christina brought a truckful (literally) of fun photo props. She was full of creative ideas — can’t wait to see what she has in store for her wedding this summer!

A few faves…

See you in August, Christina and Brian!

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Lauren + Ian | Jersey Shore Wedding Photography | Carriage House

To say Lauren and Ian lucked out with the weather at their wedding would be an understatement — their wedding was the day before Sandy blew through the Jersey Shore. While the girls were getting ready at the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin, hotel staff were knocking on the door with guidelines for a possible evacuation. I’d heard warnings of a “superstorm” on the news but at that point, it still seemed like a lot of hype. It wasn’t until my husband — a textbook Virgo who panics about NOTHING — started sending me urgent texts during the reception saying “Get gas! Get milk!” that I though, Hmmm, maybe this is going to be bad. But their wedding day was a typically perfect October day at the shore, and I’m so glad the weather cooperated for them because they’re such a sweet couple.

Now, on to the photos!

(“That pickle’s going in the album,” Lauren joked.)

Meanwhile, my second shooter Crystal was hanging out with the guys…

Then we were off to the ceremony at St. Mary of the Pines in Manahawkin, NJ.

^^ Okay, I have to share a funny story about this image. As I was shooting their exit from the church, a guest standing right behind me yelled, “Now, where’s the professional photographer for this?!” It cracked me up. Being five feet tall really helps me be unobtrusive

Lauren and Ian’s reception was at the gorgeous Carriage House in Galloway, NJ, where we did a fun portrait session before heading inside to the party.