People have been joking for years that it must be so hard for Corrado to top all the proposals I’ve seen. Little did I know, he would trick me into shooting my own proposal photos at one of my favorite places: on top of a mountain. There was a rare once-in-a-lifetime sunrise eclipse that morning, so we decided to go on a hike to see the sunrise and have one of our usual mountaintop photoshoots. I set up my camera on a tripod, started the self-timer, ran into my spot, then Corrado dropped down on one knee and proposed, capturing it all on camera. I honestly couldn’t think of a more memorable or perfectly “us” proposal. Oh, and he proposed with three different [returnable] rings so I could decide exactly which options I liked before buying the “forever ring”. (Great job, Corrado!)

June 10

My Own Proposal Story! ♡ Mountaintop Surprise Proposal in the Catskills

Alex’s “garden party” bridal shower was filled with fresh florals, beautiful setups, fun games, and lots of joy in preparation for Alex & Mike’s wedding later this year! Photos by North Jersey Event Photographer Lin Pernille. Venue:  Essex Fells Country Club Photographer:  Lin Pernille Event Coordinator:  Jaymee from The Endiy Shop Florist:  Lady Slipper Posy […]

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June 6

Pink Garden Party Bridal Shower at Essex Fells Country Club in NJ

Jen & Matt were willing to wake up at the break of dawn for an early morning beach session at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT – and it was so worth it! We dodged the rain, beat any MDW crowds, and got to use this pretty beach as the backdrop for their engagement photos. Can’t […]

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May 28

Walnut Beach Engagement Session in Milford, CT

We all know that the IRS just loves throwing a wrench in our tax filing systems. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news… but it’s not actually that bad (just a change in paperwork): If you hired any independent contractors throughout the year (second shooters, assistants, etc) that earned $600+, you used to have to […]

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January 20

The New 1099-NEC IRS Form for Second Shooters & Independent Contractors (formerly 1099-MISC)

Audio is such an important component of a wedding film – it’s literally half of the final product! I dedicate a large amount of time during post production to selecting music that sets the right mood and matches with the visuals. I put a lot of thought into piecing together audio from the reception speeches […]

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January 13

How Handwritten Vows & Letters Can Take Your Wedding Video to the Next Level

After being engaged for over two years and having so many wrenches thrown in their wedding planning, I’m so happy for Alycia & Garret that they’re finally officially married! Although it wasn’t what they originally intended, their wedding turned out to be the most beautiful, cozy, winter wedding at Stone House at Stirling Ridge.   […]

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December 26

Stone House at Stirling Ridge Cozy Winter Wedding // Alycia + Garret

Justin spent months planning the perfect surprise proposal to his girlfriend Nitasha at Rockland Lake State Park. Nitasha thought she was going to a birthday dinner to celebrate her 25th birthday. Instead, Justin lead her to a romantic spot overlooking the sunset over Rockland Lake, got down on one knee, and proposed! After the proposal, […]

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November 6

Rockland Lake Fall Sunset Proposal

In only three & a half weeks, Samantha & Bryce planned the most cozy & magical backyard wedding in Bryce’s parents’ backyard. They got married under a chuppah made out of pieces of Bryce’s old swingset in the backyard of his childhood home – does it get any more sentimental than that?? Photo & Video: […]

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October 25

Fall Backyard Jewish Tented Wedding in North Jersey

The circumstances on Alyssa & Richie’s wedding day were “very 2020.” On top of being in the middle of a global pandemic, it rained the entire day, the bridge nearby was closed so the bride had to take a detour and arrived late, and they forgot to bring their marriage license. But everything worked out in the […]

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October 16

Rainy Putnam Valley Town Hall Wedding

I got to spend 10.10.2020 (the best anniversary date ever, right??) capturing Audrey & Andrew’s beautiful microwedding up in the Catskills at the Ashton Hills Estate! The weather was perfect, the foliage was at its peak, and they couldn’t have picked a more cozy spot to celebrate their marriage with their closest friends and family. After their friend […]

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October 10

Ashton Hills Estate Fall Wedding in the Catskills

I know how much time and thought went into choosing the perfect accessories to showcase the style you envisioned for your wedding day. We want to be sure to capture every little detail! Here’s a list of some of the items you may want to gather together on your wedding morning for us to photograph. […]

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October 8

Wedding Details & Accessories Checklist // Bride Prep & Groom Prep Detail Shots

Though Kristin & Kevin’s wedding plans had to change due to Covid, they decided to still move forward with an intimate microwedding with family at Lakewood Estate in Croton-on-Hudson. It was such a nice, intimate day, with perfect early fall weather. Their adorable puppy Zoey even got to join their wedding day! Kristin & Kevin’s eagerness & […]

October 7

Lakewood Estate Early Fall Microwedding

When Jackie & Piero had to change their wedding plans due to Covid, Piero’s parents were kind enough to offer up their backyard for Jackie & Piero’s ceremony and reception in Old Tappan, NJ. It worked out perfectly and everyone had such a great time! After getting ready, Jackie & Piero met up at Oakes Park in […]

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September 26

Old Tappan Backyard Wedding in North Jersey

Since Shaylyn & Dylan had to postpone their wedding until 2021, they decided to have another engagement session so they could have some fresh photos for their new Save the Dates. We got lucky with perfect golden hour sunshine, cotton candy skies, and nice weather – this was the perfect shoot to end summer with! Can’t […]

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September 20

Sunset Engagement Session at Asbury Park Beach

Surrounded by a handful of their closest family and friends, Lysa & David got married in an intimate microwedding at The Abbey in Peekskill, overlooking the Hudson River on a perfect summer day. This spiral staircase is so beautiful from every angle! During their ceremony, David’s father made the most touching & heartwarming remarks about […]

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September 5

Summer Wedding at The Abbey Inn in Peekskill

I had such a great time exploring the Appalachian Trial Boardwalk with Jessica & Kevin this week – I’m so glad Jessica suggested this location! It just kept getting prettier and prettier as we kept walking and it was the perfect setting for their engagement photos. Jessica looked so stunning in her flowy lace dress […]

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September 1

Appalachian Trail Boardwalk Engagement Session

After lots of careful planning, Michael surprised Lizzie with the sweetest proposal at Brooklyn Bridge Park yesterday! Congratulations, Lizzie & Mike!! 💍 See more proposal stories here or learn about photography packages here.

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August 14

Brooklyn Bridge Park Surprise Proposal

When Jen & Mark’s big day had to be rescheduled because of COVID-19, they decided to move forward with an intimate backyard wedding with just their family members on their original date. With the help of their loving, supportive family, they still had a super memorable day with a live musical performance, a surprise convertible […]

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July 11

Backyard Microwedding + Convertible Drive-Around & Tented Reception

I can’t believe we’re officially halfway through 2020! WOW has it been one hell of a year. I think it’s safe to say that back in January, when we took time to set goals & visualize our year, we did NOT expect any of this. Just because this year hasn’t been turning out the way we […]

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June 30

Free 2020 Mid-Year Goals Followup Worksheets

After multiple postponements due to COVID-19, Lindsey and Ryan decided to have an intimate microwedding at their church, St Joseph’s Roman Catholic in Oradell, NJ. Lindsey decided to rock a cute Lulu’s dress with hair & makeup by Pin It Up and Pout, a Carolina Rosa Designs bouquet, and blue Charles David heels. What a […]

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June 27

St Joseph’s Church Microwedding in Oradell, NJ // Lindsey + Ryan

With no one but the angels on the walls as witnesses, Stephanie & Michael said their vows & were officially married! They chose to get married in The Cornerstone room at The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill – one of my absolute favorites! I could stare at these 100 year old murals all day long. […]

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June 12

Intimate Elopement at The Abbey Inn in Peekskill // Stephanie + Michael

  The extended tax deadline is less than a month away! My biggest tip for making tax prep painless is to make sure your tax deductions are categorized correctly. Here’s a cheat sheet of some typical expenses you can write off as a photographer and how I recommend you categorize the transactions in your bookkeeping […]

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April 20

Categorizing Your Photography Business Tax Deductions // Cheat Sheet!

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March 26

How to Manually Log Miles for a Small Business // Business Mileage Deduction Tracking

  The invention of Pinterest & Tik Tok has been both a blessing and a curse for wedding planning: it has provided an endless supply of inspiration and resources, yet it has created a tendency to copy rather than create, which tends to stifle true innovation. As a self-admitted perfectionist and overly obsessive planner, I […]

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March 23

A Photographer’s Perspective on Pinterest & TikTok for Wedding Planning

Market shifts are inevitable. Whether it’s a recession or natural disaster or health crisis, our small businesses will always be tested, it just so happens that this COVID-19 crisis directly impacts the event industry and wedding professionals are being hit extra hard. On March 15th, the CDC recommended cancelling (or hopefully postponing) any gatherings with 50+ attendees for 8 […]

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March 16

Staying Productive & Successful Throughout COVID-19 Wedding & Event Cancellations

  #LinPernilleGrooms – this post is for you! I’ve learned so much about menswear since becoming a wedding photographer.  Photographing so many Groom Preps has taught me how to fold a pocket square, the difference between French cuffs and barrel cuffs, the different types of shoe lace styles, how to put on a boutonniere, how […]

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January 9

Groom Prep & Menswear Tips For a Smooth Wedding Morning

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