What makes a photo timeless?  Some would say it’s the style. An image is timeless if you can look at it and not quite know when it was taken. It’s void of trendy filters and unrealistic colors.  While I agree that those things are true, I also think the emotion captured in a photo makes […]

Believe it or not, a lot of work goes into creating a naturally beautiful wedding photo. First, there’s the behind-the-scenes work, like getting to know a couple and what they want from their images. And, there’s the editing and processing work that takes place after all of the photos are captured. Then, of course, there’s […]

And they lived happily ever after. The end. That’s what it felt like photographing for Emily and Chris. This storybook couple was such a pleasure to work with – and as you’ll see from their photos – their wedding truly was like something out of a fairy tale. Their journey to me began with their […]

Like many couples searching for a New Jersey wedding photographer, Samantha and Brian were overwhelmed with options. The couple had questions and wondered who was the best fit for their April wedding. Samantha joined Facebook groups looking for answers, but everyone had their own opinions and experiences with different photographers. So it was hard to […]

How often have you seen (or searched for) articles about how to look your best on camera for wedding photos? You know the ones – posts with titles like “How to be More Photogenic” and “The #1 Trick to Looking Your Best.” They number in the thousands. This is not one of those articles.  It’s […]

Although I’ve been to Perona Farms in Andover, New Jersey many times as a NJ Wedding Photographer, I was extra excited for Casey and Leo’s wedding which they had started planning many years ago, before the world changed in 2020 with COVID-19. Thankfully their event was finally able to happen in June of 2022. From […]

As a Wedding Photographer in New Jersey for the past 12 years, I’ve seen hundreds of wedding vows. But I’ve never witnessed such a beautiful (and at times hilarious!) exchange as when Amanda and Kim got married at Seasons Catering in Washington, NJ. The moment I first spoke with Amanda and Kim, I knew we […]

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing someone (probably your hair and/or makeup artists!) is asking you what time your wedding photos will begin, even if your wedding is *next* year! And you’re probably thinking, “Who the heck knows!? Maybe I should ask Mike.” Am I right? Here’s the thing: If I had a dime for […]

Nicole and I go way back – like college way back. We both went to Montclair State University back in the mid 2000’s, and we’ve been friends ever since! I remember talking with Nicole about wedding photography long before Eric even came into the picture. But we’re both so glad he did! And I was […]

If you’ve been reading our blog posts lately, you already know how important it is that you feel comfortable around your photographer. If you missed the previous posts, here’s the TLDR version:  Your photographer will be capturing you in fairly personal, intimate moments with the people you love most. And it’s pretty hard to let […]