About a year ago, my boyfriend convinced me to get a smartwatch. At first, I was super hesitant because my mental image of a smartwatch was a techy, nerdy-looking, and not-very-classy gadget. However, when he showed me a picture of the Rose Gold Garmin Vivoactive 3, I was sold. After wearing the watch every day […]

On the first day of December, Cynthia & Jon celebrated their marriage with a cozy, Christmas themed wedding at Normandy Farms in PA. Their three dogs even attended, decked in bowties and Christmas sweaters! 🎄 It was like a real-life Hallmark movie! 😉 Jon wrote Cynthia a letter in the journal they share together for her to read […]

As someone who LOVES bright, warm pops of color, this sunny, colorful backyard elopement was RIGHT up my alley and a total dream to photograph. Have you ever seen a more gorgeous couple than Vanessa & Josh??    VENDORS: Photography: Lin Pernille @linpernille Host: Amber Lea Russell @amberlearussell Bride & Groom: Vanessa & Josh Hicks @vanessahicksphotography […]

After being together for 12 years and living all over the country, Kristen & David decided to make it official with an intimate courthouse wedding at the White Plains City Court, surrounded by their closest friends and family, followed by portraits at Rockefeller State Park. Congratulations, Kristen & David! 💍 See more blog posts here or learn […]

The weather for Jen & Mark’s engagement session at Sea Bright beach this weekend couldn’t have been more perfect! Perfect temperature, soft sunset lighting, and even the perfect “beachy” wind. When choosing a location, they decided to go back to where it all began – at Sea Bright beach, where Mark proposed to Jen this summer! […]

After being together for nearly 12 years, Donna & Keith finally got married in a beautiful wedding at Westmount Country Club! The inside of their wedding bands were engraved with a lyric from Keith’s favorite song by Explosions in the Sky. (Their cake topper as well!) After getting into her gorgeous dress, Donna shared a […]

Molly & Joe got married in an outdoor ceremony at the Ardmore Mansion at Mountainview Manor. Every part of their day was lighthearted and all about having a good time. They fused their love of beer into their wedding day, with growler centerpieces & place cards, boutonnières made with hops, and a bottle cap guestbook! I […]

Sarah + Andy got married overlooking the Hudson River at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY. The blazing heat this hot June day didn’t stop Sarah & Andy from having an amazing wedding day! How great was this first look reaction?? I was so impressed by how many details Sarah hand made! Congratulations!! <3   VENDORS: […]

Unlike all your other wedding expenses, your photography & video investment increases in value as the years go by and the memories start to fade.  A video is a return ticket to a moment otherwise forgotten. We all know that wedding photography is a must. In the past, wedding videography has been seen as more of a “luxury”, but […]

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 […]

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 […]