As a New Jersey wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing some beautiful locations over the years. Whether it’s the scenery, style, or staff, each venue has its way of standing out among the crowd. And there’s a new venue on the block that is shining in many ways: The Park Loft. I was […]

Having a winter wedding, but not sure how your photos will turn out? Is it possible to get good wedding photos in the winter? After all, there’s less daylight. And although you would love to capture portraits outdoors, there’s that whole temperature issue. Brrr.. Fret not, friends! The MZP team is here to assure you […]

Finding a wedding photographer who aligns with your values is essential to enjoying your wedding day and the days leading up to it. Because when you find someone who values the same things you do and has a photo style you love, you’re practically golden. This was true for Kaitie and Kerry, who wanted an […]

You’ve put a lot of time and energy into planning your wedding. When the big day comes, you want to enjoy every moment possible.  But you find yourself in somewhat of a predicament. You don’t want your day to be a photoshoot, but you want to ensure you get enough photos with everyone you’ve chosen […]

Trust is essential to any relationship, including the relationships you have with your wedding vendors. After all, you ultimately have to trust these people to take a vision and make it real. That’s no small thing. As a wedding photography team, we spend a lot of time with the couples who book us. Not only […]

Many of the businesses you frequent or companies you work with have a set of core values. You may not always see them displayed on their website, but it’s a safe bet the people behind the company have a few cornerstone beliefs that guide their decisions.  Core values are the principles that guide our actions. […]

Do you ever look through our galleries or the photos on my Instagram feed and wonder how we create the style you see?  You might notice how all of the images embody a certain timelessness. We could have taken a photo in 2018 or yesterday, but you wouldn’t know because we strive for that enduring […]

“Should we have a first look?” It’s a reoccurring question we hear from couples. Although this pre-ceremony session has risen in popularity over the past decade, people still wonder, is it worth it?  As New Jersey wedding photographers who have captured many couples before their ceremony, we can confidently say it is, because it’s a […]

A majority of the couples we talk with prefer the the look of natural wedding photos over overly posed images or staged moments. And while they understand the importance of formal portraits and detail shots, they hope for a wedding album full of candid moments.  The thing is, most couples don’t know how to help […]

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 […]