Lindsey & Ryan chose to have their engagement session back where it all began – the exact spot on the Hoboken waterfront where Ryan proposed last year! Cheers to less than one year until the big day! Can’t wait to photograph your wedding!! 🍾 Ring Box:  The Alaia – Esselle Makeup:  Makeup by Nikki Viola 💍 See […]

If you use part of your home as a photography studio or home office, chances are this is a big opportunity for a substantial tax write-off! Click below for a free download of the template I use to calculate my home office deduction:     Determining What Areas Qualify The first step is to determine what areas of your […]

Life is unpredictable. After you’ve set up your business as an LLC in one state, the day might come that you’ll have to move your business to a different state. I recently moved from Jersey City to Westchester County and had to figure out how to move my LLC from NJ to NY. It did involve some […]

Have a super large bridal party? Lucky you to have so many loved ones – that’s a good problem to have! Having a large bridal party is a lot of fun but it also has its challenges. Here are some ways to overcome those obstacles.     BRIDAL PARTY PHOTOS The “entire bridal party in a […]

If you’re a professional photographer in the state of NJ, chances are you might be required to collect sales tax for some of your products. Here’s a video explaining what types of sales are eligible, how to register to collect taxes, and how to remit your taxes to the state:       TIPS & RESOURCES: […]

I got to do one of my favorite things this week – I got to conspire with Jamie to plan & photograph his surprise Central Park proposal to his girlfriend (now fiancée!) while they were on a weekend vacation in NYC! This Toronto couple was in NYC for the weekend so Jamie thought it would be the perfect […]

   Planning the Perfect Wedding Timeline Planning the perfect wedding timeline is the key to a stress-free wedding. It’s the backbone of your wedding day and ensures that the entire day runs smoothly, from start to finish. During our first consultation, we’ll make a preliminary timeline based upon your wedding information. A few months before […]

Over the span of 4 months, Kunal planned the most impressive, elaborate, and personal proposal to his girlfriend Neha. He spent all summer making drawings of all of his favorite memories with her and arranged to have them displayed in Novado Gallery in Jersey City. He drew the last picture that morning, which was a […]

Welcome to my home studio in Jersey City! When I first started hunting for condos after graduating college, I wanted to find a place that I could both live in and also use as a home office & photography studio for my business. This condo (ironically the first unit I even looked at!) turned out to be the perfect fit […]

Genuine, affectionate, loving, thoughtful, empathetic.. there aren’t enough adjectives to describe how great Christina and Dan are. Their friends & family are equally loving and so many tears of joy were shed the entire day (I lost count at five 😂). Watching Christina & Dan interact is like watching a real life love story. Their chemistry is […]

Juhee proposed to Gabby on the most beautiful NYC day with the view of the skyline in the background. Juhee, who’s from Maine, and Gabby, who’s from Texas, first met in New York City, so Juhee thought it would be the perfect location to ask her to be his wife. Brooklyn Bridge Park in Dumbo […]

Courtney and Ryan literally made each other laugh their entire engagement shoot at New Jersey Botanical Garden this weekend. Their fun, playful personalities were infectious and shined through all their photos. Can’t wait for their wedding next October! 💍 See more engagement shoots here and learn more about packages here.

One of my favorite things about my job is that it brings me to amazing locations all over the tri-state area. This week, it brought me to this gorgeous sunflower field in North Jersey for Sarah & Andy’s engagement session! How cute is this sign, made from scratch by Sarah! Is it just me or is it […]

Brandon proposed to Michelle this weekend at Top of the Rock while they were in NYC for the weekend. After getting up to the 68th floor of Rockefeller Center, he got down on one knee and popped the question with the breathtaking view of the city as a backdrop! Of course, she said yes! When […]

Jolie and Andrew got married this weekend in an intimate Central Park wedding at Wagner Cove, on the most beautiful summer day. Their friend Spencer officiated a short and sweet ceremony in the presence of their closest family and friends. After reading their self-written vows and exchanging rings, they were pronounced husband and wife! Congratulations, […]

Molly and Joe were all smiles for their brewery engagement session at Industrial Arts Brewing Company. The theme for their wedding is beer-inspired, so they thought what better place to take their engagement photos than at a brewery! Industrial Arts Brewery Company had the perfect mix of industrial decor, string lights, a large outdoor space, […]

Greg planned such a thoughtful proposal to Erica at Cooper River Park yesterday. Their dog Zoey even helped him pop the question! Greg and Erica had the day off on Monday so they decided to go on a walk through Cooper River Park in South Jersey. Little did Erica know that Greg had actually been […]

After dating for over a decade, Donna & Keith are officially getting married! We took their engagement photos at Branch Brook Park this weekend (in the middle of the heat wave!). Can’t wait for 7.18.19!! We finished up our shoot with some photos of them in their matching Normoyle jerseys! Congratulations, Donna & Keith! 💍 See […]

Kyle proposed to Megan at the Tarrytown waterfront at Pierson Park, with views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and Hudson River in the background. As an added surprise, friends and family joined the newly-engaged couple to celebrate afterwards! Photos by Luxury NYC Proposal Photographer Lin Pernille. 💍 See more proposal stories here or learn about proposal packages here.

Is this not the most romantic proposal ever?? Joseph surprised Tiffany with an incredible Times Square rooftop proposal while they were in NYC for the weekend. Their family flew in from all over the country (and world!) to be able to celebrate with the newly engaged couple!!   💍 See more proposal stories here or learn about […]

Despite the fact that Neal was miles away working as a resident at Brown University in RI, he managed to pull off an elaborate, romantic proposal to his girlfriend (now fiancée!) Ankita in Hillsborough, NJ this weekend. Little did Ankita know that all of her friends & family were in on the plan. This past […]

Gio surprised his long-time girlfriend Charley with a proposal in the greenhouse at Planting Fields Arboretum! As a ruse to get Charley to the park, he told her to get dressed up for a surprise date he was taking her on. To keep the location a surprise, he asked her to keep her eyes closed […]

One of the most crucial tasks to do while scaling your wedding photography business is to collect data and stats about as many areas of your business as you can. The main document where I store all of my client information is my LTD (life-to-date) Excel Spreadsheet.     This is where I store ALL the data related […]

  If you’ve decided that this is the year that you’re going to make your business official – hooray! After creating an LLC, the first step towards separating your personal and business finances is creating a Small Business Checking Account. Keeping your accounts separate is not only required in order to maintain your “corporate veil” and be […]

When your couple is willing to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch some snow & a beautiful sunrise, that’s the definition of ideal clients! Get ready to “😍” at this gorgeous couple! It was 35° and windy but Christina & Dan were such troopers! Watch Christina & Dan’s engagement video to hear more […]

Kajal and Vibhor chose to celebrate their 5-year wedding anniversary with a fall anniversary session amidst the fall foliage at Palisades Interstate Park. The weather was meh but the foliage was PERFECT, so we made it work! I’m so grateful that Kajal & Vibhor were such troopers and didn’t mind shooting in the rain. Happy Anniversary, you two! Wishing you […]