Each and every time we shoot at the Windrift Hotel and Resort in Stone Harbor, NJ we are blown away. The venue is stunning, the food is delicious, the staff is incredible. What makes shooting there even MORE amazing is when you have couples like this: Taylor and Mike. Taylor and Mike are a power […]

WHAT A DREAM! That is how I will sum up this wedding from start to finish. Kelly and Frank were so incredibly easy. They were patient, kind and trusting. Their day was a total reflection of that. This easy going couple planned the perfect day filled with beauty and friends. They even threw in a […]

These two! Talk about a blessing! Dawn, this spunky, sweet, motherly, kind and loving woman came into my life and every day….IM SO DANG THANKFUL. Erich is a sweat heart. He secretly wears his heart on his sleeve, goes with the flow, loves to laugh and LOVES to see Dawn happy. These two are such […]

Emily and Matt are one of those couples that were MEANT to find each other! They were meant to fall in love. Meant to be married. MEANT to be my bride and groom. Lol, ok maybe not that far. BUT I SURE AM BLESSED to call them a #knpcouple. Their Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May […]

Caitlyn and Adam threw a Charleston themed wedding at the stunning Mallard Island Yacht Club. With little touches of southern charm and adorable pineapples. This wedding was definitely one for the books. Caitlyn is radiant and needs to take up professional modeling, Also, based on these details, she clearly needs to start planning weddings as […]

A look back on 2018 and all the amazing couples and memories I got to capture. BLOGGING! It will always be the death of me. I continue to find this ironic because one of my macro goals in life is to write not only 1 book, but 3! (Think series ) Regardless, I think it’s […]

Photography: Kaitlin Noel Photography | Dress: Allure Bridals and purchased at Bridal Garden in Marlton, NJ | Flower: Zenplicity | Ceremony Venue: St. Stephen’s Parish | Reception Venue: Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia | Hair & Makeup: Lotus Salon | DJ/Entertainment: Gypsy Wisdom | Videographer: Colorfield Media | Cake: The Bakery House | Invitations: Minted | […]

These two could not be more perfect for each other. They have hearts BIIGGGERRR than big and I am convinced that their faces never wear anything other than a smile. They showed up to their engagement session with a bit of nerves….but based on the images you are about to see, you would think they […]

Fall weddings are HERE! I always look forward to the change from beach weddings to tall grasses, corn stalks, pumpkins and all things rustic bliss. This wedding had it all. It felt more like a family reunion all day long, than a wedding. This couples bridal party was simply amazing as was this entire day. […]

When brides and grooms become parents….its JUST THE GREATEST! Being able to shoot their engagement, then wedding, then pregnancy, THEN FAMILY…omg its a blessing to be a part of such amazing milestone and memories. I LOVE these three (soon-to-be fur) so very much! We decided to meet on the Hoboken waterfront and shoot some updated […]

At the start of wedding season we were able to be a part of SUCH A GORGEOUS wedding day. In April at the shore, its often still snowing and BEYOND COLD. But, on this day, it was sunshine and WARM! Lisa and Rodrigo planned their wedding day from afar and were still the biggest pleasure […]

This Wildwood Beach Engagement Session will go down in history as one of the most fun days! This couple braved the dark and stormy skies that came out of no where….then back to the sun….then back to clouds. It was a whip lash of weather, but their spirits never dulled. We continued on with our […]

Amanda was first my Starbucks barista once upon a time. She turned friend…turned KNPs first assistant, model and life saver….turned bride! I love this girl more than she will ever know and being able to capture the most special of her days was the highlight of my career. I wish you both continued love, joy, […]

These two! They are simply the best! For the first half of their engagement session we chose to start at the ever gorgeous, Willow Creek Winery. It is one of the most gorgeous wineries I have ever seen and if you follow me and my work, you know I shoot there all the time. I […]

Cape May, NJ never disappoints. I always call it a mixture of Charleston, Key West and Savannah….between the colors, the history, the natural beauty and overwhelming character and charm….its always the most perfect backdrop for portraits. Anna and Dave SLAYED in all departments. They came dressed to impress, ready to learn poses that will help […]

Although I specialize in engagements and weddings, I LOOOOOVE when I am given the opportunity to shoot family session, maternity sessions and of course, pregnancy announcement sessions. These two were HANDS DOWN THE CUTEST! I left telling them I was so jealous of their wedding photographer because they were LITERALLY SO PHOTOGENIC AND SOOOO EASY […]

We shoot a lot of family beach portraits in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. Every each and each time is just as beautiful as the time before. We were lucky enough this evening to catch the end of the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival and were able to shoot next to one sculpture that remained standing. […]

This family had me crying laughing the entire shoot. They brought along their dear friend to help little Nick  remain focused for his first professional portrait session, but she winded up making all the adults burst into laughter and tears with the crazy dancing and noises she was making behind the scenes. Mom and Dad […]

I get to meet so many wonderful new families each and every summer and I am ALWAYS humbled by their love and trust in me to capture such wonderful moments in their lives. Whether it is a family reunion, the first family vacation with new babies, or the celebration of ones birthday or anniversary even….each […]

I LOOOOOVE WHEN COUPLES BRING ME THEIR IDEAS….IT ALWAYS LEADS TO MAGIC! These two are full of spunk, character and love. They share their love for not only the beach, but also long boarding just about anywhere. We thought the boardwalk would be the perfect spot to tie it all together. From there, we celebrated […]

I do not often get to shoot outside of my wedding world, but when I do…I soak it all in! From families, to maternity, to Senior portraits and more….its such a blessing to get to meet and work with so many wonderful people each year. I had the pleasure of shooting Natalie’s older sister a […]

I love elopements. I love how intimate they are and how special the moments are! Its so much less about the event or the party…its strictly about their union…their vows…their MARRIAGE! On this GORGEOUS blue skied windy Cape May evening, Danielle and Brad hosted their Peter Shields Inn Elopement surrounded by their children (one on […]

It was so exciting to plan this session with Brittany. She wanted something different, fun and bright and happy colors. For this girl, that all lead to one thing: WILDWOOD BOARDWALK. These two were so much fun and are surely going to make amazing parents. They were so down to Earth and Kyle was such […]

The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor never disappoints! This couple chose to add a touch of shore and nautical elegance to their fall wedding this past year. In light that it is almost fall wedding season, I wanted to share a favorite of mine and show off just how classy a fall wedding can be […]

Dawn and Erich make me believe in love…true love! These two light up any room they enter and make you feel like a long last friend within the first 5 minutes of knowing them. They chose to host their engagement session on the gorgeous property of Willow Creek Winery. As a girl that got married […]

This family is MY family! They have been coming to me for YEARS and YEARS! Watching these kiddos grow up has been like watching my own boys grow into little humans! I can not believe how tall and amazingly gorgeous these kiddos have grown to be. Good luck Todd!  : P The Petersons brought along […]

What a treat this was. Congress Hall is the perfect backdrop for family portraits and Cape May is ALWAYS a good idea. This lovely family booked me all the way from FLORIDA before they headed to the Jersey shore for their family vacation this past summer. With all of their family in tow, we met […]

Getting to see families EACH AND EVERY year is the greatest blessing. Getting to watch the Karen Family grow and grow UP over the years has been the greatest blessing! These kiddos are simply the best! (parents pretty awesome, too : P ) For their family session this summer, we got to include their siblings/cousins […]

Its family portrait season! Every summer from June-September families come down to the shore on vacation, for family reunions, celebrating graduations, anniversary, birthdays and more. For some, its their first trip to the beach EVER and for others its their first vacation all-together. No matter what the reason is…I am THRILLED to be able to […]

I absolutely love shooting in the many hidden gems of my town. Just up the road in Avalon, they have the most gorgeous tree lined pathways that steal my heart every time I see them. This Avalon Engagement Session with these two stole my heart in particular. They were so sweet and OH SO IN […]

I do not often get to shoot newborns or even in home lifestyle sessions, but let me tell you…I left this newborn session on cloud nine!!! I fell instantly in love with little Margot and her sweet mama and daddy! They were so incredibly welcoming and friendly and their home was just stunning. The nursery […]

Willow Creek Winery is always a pleasure to shoot at. Not only am I am preferred vendor there, I GOT MARRIED THERE MYSELF!!! The grounds are stunning and the winery ballroom is dripping in rustic elegance! The chandeliers are stunning and the exposed wood beams are life giving. Caitlin and Tyler sure knew what they […]

Kelsey and Jimmy are two of my favorite people. For years these two have been the sweetest of friends. Kelsey and her infectious smile and kind natured spirit and Jim and his crazy fun outgoing self are always a blast to be around. Jim, a fellow officer like my husband in just a town over, […]

I love couples that start off by saying, “We are going to be so bad at this…so awkward…so silly….” Why!?! Because they are always the couples that KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!! Rachel and Matt had me smiling the entire session. Their Ocean City, NJ Engagement session blew me away. The love they have […]

Heather and Brian, got married on May 11, 2018 at the gorgeous Palace at Somerset Park. The grounds are absolutely pristine and the building itself is a sight to see. Heather and Brian planned the most perfect day and were blessed with the most perfect weather. With the warm, bright glow of sunshine and a […]

Suzie has been my cheerleader. My fan. My supporter and my fan. She has always been in my corner and fully trusted me. She is the definition of a KNP Bride in every perfect way and that is why her Sea Isle Yacht Club wedding was OUT OF THIS WORLD AMAZING! Suzie and Bruce had […]

This Cape May Engagement session was one of my favorites of 2017. Caitlin and Adam came DRESSED TO IMPRESS from location to location we hit in Cape May. We started in West Cape May at the ever gorgeous Willow Creek Winery. This location has so many hidden gems of beauty and these two just made […]

I have known Steph since before KNP was even a 1/4th of what it is today. She has been there since the beginning behind the scenes taking care of my little ones while I was taking care of a growing business at the same time. I remember when she started dating Rauf. She literally lit […]

Every once in a while a real life fairytale comes true! These two planned a wedding day that would make the Disney Princesses jealous with a perfect seaside flare. From Atlanta and with the help of their family and closest friends, they planned every detail for their wedding hosted at The Reeds at Shelter Haven. […]

Dreamy! That is one of the first words that come to mind when I think of not only this wedding day, but this couple! I mean….just wait till you see every picture perfect detail, the perfect wedding pup all dressed and ready to impress and of course, the love and infectious laughter between two of […]

  Kirby and Riley’s Avalon Links Wedding was a fairytale. Kirby got ready in her childhood bedroom adorned in fresh paint, beautiful light and Disney snow globes covering her shelves. She picked a gorgeous fall day to tie the knot to her best friend, Riley. We arrives to the Links Golf Club and we prepared […]

Catching up on blog posts is my 2018 goal that is carrying over from 2017, so bear with me as I reminisce over all my gorgeous sessions from last year and some gorgeous weddings, too. This session in particular was incredible!!! I knew from the moment I met Jillian and Mike that our journey together […]

This past year has been a dream. Its been a lot of hard work, tears, laughs, smiles, sore feet, broken backs and more joy than anyone heart can hold. We shot dozens of weddings this year and each couple stole our heart over and over again. Many inside jokes were created with each of my […]

This woman right here just gets me. She understands my soul. She challenges me, trusts me and allows me to take creativity to another level. She is a STUNNING person on the inside and out, and now…after years of trying, she is pregnant with her first little boy. There will never be enough words or […]

I love to travel, I love to shoot new places and I LOOOOOVE college campuses in the fall. Something about a fresh school year, leaves turning, and new fall outfits make this girls heart overly happy. We headed for the college where love was formed for these two; Ramapo College. This Ramapo Engagement Session was […]

Over the years, I have learned a lot, changed a lot (so has my hair) and had the insane pleasure of working with so many amazing vendors and shooters. We have shot at venues all over the coast, country and globe. Each wedding is equally fun and amazing. Its always fun to see what you […]

When you think of a Christmas wedding, you think of all the red, green, gold, sparkle and magic. Well, this Congress Hall Wedding had it all and more! Jessica and A.J., along with their incredibly sweet families, planned the most perfect and magical day. Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ always has its own charm […]

This fall wedding will have you yearning for those warm summer-like days and cool fall nights. This wedding was a perfect mixture of both! Celeste, being an amazing wedding planner in her professional life, planned the most perfect day for herself and her now husband, Jeffrey! The Blue Heron Pines Golf Club played hosts to […]

Do you ever look at a wedding and think…there is no way that wedding is real life…it HAS to be a styled shoot or a pre planned shoot for feature….well, that is how I felt all day at this wedding. Every detail had me drooling on my camera strap. Jane and Danny planned the picture […]

This One Atlantic Wedding was a dream!!! Melissa and Justin planned the most perfect Atlantic City Wedding. It had soft elements of ivory, greens, pinks and grays. We got to head under the pier in Atlantic City and shoot on the sandy beaches before ceremony. The boardwalk was the busy with pedestrians and the venue […]

Courtney and Mike are beyond perfect for each other. They are one of those couples that you meet and you can not ever picture them apart. They are best of friends and fit together effortlessly. Their Barn at Silverstone Wedding up in Lancaster, PA was one of the most gorgeous weddings we will ever shoot. […]

When I met these two, I knew their day was going to be a no fuss, laid back and fun wedding day. They were in love with the idea of something nautical, beach inspired and filled with the joys of salt air living. Icona at Diamond Beach was the perfect venue for them. Their ceremony […]

On cold and dreary days like this, I look back on the warm and loving beach engagements that stole my heart at the end of summer: Kelsey and Jimmy’s Maragate Beach Engagement Session was one of them. With their new pup in tow and a hidden location dreams are made of, this session was underway. […]

Every wedding we shoot we get to meet new families, new groups of friends. We are invited into our couples lives, their inner circles and their families. Kimberlee and Dale planned the picture perfect wedding day at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor. The weather was stunning and the sparkle was on point. Kim’s bridesmaids stunned […]

Each year I get to see this family grow, blossom and change for what is ONLY the better. They are not only one of the most GORGEOUS families I have ever shot, they are the most fun. These three kiddos are full of laughs and spunk. If they are not picking on each other, leaning […]

Every once in a while God gifts you with people in your life that just make your world a better place to live in. Marisa and Jeremy are a perfect example of His gift. These two bring me so much joy and happiness. They are unconditionally loving and supportive. To be around them is to […]

Chelsea and Brian stole my heart from the beginning. This couple exudes love, happiness and excitement. They both placed the utmost of trust in me to capture the happiest moments of their lives and I feel so blessed to have them in the KNP Wedding family. This Ryland Inn wedding was one for the books. […]

Each year I get to meet and work with new and sweet families from all over! The Hofmeister Family met me in Cape May, NJ for a family portrait session on the beach. We got quiet a windy day, but these kiddos and their sweet parents were such troopers. They came dressed to impress in […]

I wish maternity sessions were around when I was pregnant with the my kids. When I was pregnant, the only pictures taken of the belly were unwanted ones! I am so glad maternity portraits are now embraced and celebrated. Glowing mamas-to-be ROCK their sessions with stunning outfits that show off their baby bump and how […]

This Cape May, NJ Engagement Session was long awaited and much anticipated. The weather was a dream. A soft salty air breeze was coming off the water and the sun was bright and warm. Tina dazzled in a gorgeous turquoise sun dress and then a floral romper later in the shoot. Donald was looking sharp […]

Every summer I get to work with the most gorgeous families inside and out! They are so trusting, so kind and oh so generous with their patience and smiles! I met the Brown family down the sandy beach in Ocean City, NJ. We met at the 14th street pier in the early morning just off […]

We started our session together at the Crest Pier in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Its the perfect spot for those that are looking to capture all the best parts of the beach. We had pretty foggy/cloudy skies, but the sun was trying its best  to pop through. Devon stunned in a perfect white lace dress and […]

I couldn’t wait for this session. I knew from the moment I met with this couple that their entire love story was going to be a dream to capture. I was right! We met at Peter Shields Inn for their engagement session; a location Christina was dreaming of shooting in front of for months. PSI […]

Michele and Eric planned a wedding day straight out of a fairy tale. This Bonnet Island Estate Wedding was packed with detail, gorgeous sunsets and music that could be heard from miles away. The wedding took place on the gorgeous property inside the most quaint little chapel. Natural light streamed in through the wood planks […]

Hands down one of my favorites. The light, the love, the little baby on the way…this Wildwood Crest Pier Maternity Portrait session on the beach was perfection. We met at the Crest Pier and walked down to the gorgeous sandy beach hidden under the long pier. We had a soft summer breeze that was salty and […]

This family is unlike any other family I have shot before. Why you may ask? Because they are MINE! Meet my Dad, his gorgeous wife Karen, and my two brothers (Devon and Jack). These knuckle heads came to visit me this summer and family portraits were high on the priority list. We had the most […]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE family referrals. I got to meet the Stefan family thanks to my other family friends/clients, The Malengos. They were on vacation in Cape May, NJ and reached out looking for some family portraits. I knew just the spot: Cape May Point. This is one of the only spots in Cape May […]

Robin Savino and her gorgeous family gave me the greatest privilege of shooting them for the second time this summer for their Avalon Family Beach Portraits. We met at one of the prettiest entrances to the beach in Avalon, NJ. Surrounded by the prettiest trees, wood fences and sandy paths, we were blessed with the […]

Almost 10 years. Thats how long I have known Steph and Rauf. Steph started out as our babysitter. My little ones were TINY and she was there to love them and care for them for long hours when I went to work JUST STARTING this company of mine. So in a way, she was around […]

These two are getting married this October and I can not even wait. I was updating their website and realized I never shared their gorgeous engagement session on the blog. And in light of Christmas time just around the corner…like literally less than 100 days away…THIS session made me so excited for sweater weather and […]

Picture perfect. That is exactly how I would describe the Way family. These gorgeous people met me at the entrance to the Crest Pier in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Its one of my favorite shooting locations simply because it provides all the best backdrops a beach has to offer: Pier, dunes, boardwalk, waters edge, lifeguard stands, […]

Alison and Chris tied the knot inside the gorgeous chapel at Allaire State Park. After one of the most gorgeous and quaint ceremonies inside this “Walk to Remember” style church, we were able to capture some of the most gorgeous portraits on the Parks property. Allaire State Park is always so good to us and […]

Gina and her family have been such amazing and loyal clients over the years! I knew when I got the email that she and her whole family were coming to Avalon beach this summer and needed a family reunion style session, that it was going to be such an incredible day. Gina and her family […]

Family reunions are always a blast. That many people, so much love, fun and excitement. I say it all the time, but I LOVE when families realize the importance of togetherness and the importance of capturing these precious moments together. Courtney emailed me telling me how excited she was that everyone was going to be […]

What a sweet family!!! I couldn’t wait to get down to the Crest Pier Beach to meet the Pilatowski gang. They dressed to impress in pops of navy and coral. In attendance we had grandma and grandpa, aunties and nieces, daughters and husbands….so many different variations! I had such a great time getting to see […]

The Crutchley Family was a ball of laughs. We met down at the Wildwood Crest Beach for a quick mini session before they headed out to a family dinner. Three teenagers, mom, dad and their uncle….all smiles, all laughter, all the time. It was such a pleasure to be in their presence even if was […]

Irene and Joe’s Icona at Diamond Beach wedding was a showstopper. Fourth of July weekend is always a popular time here on our beaches and the weather is always incredibly gorgeous. Irene and Joe planned the most gorgeous day. It was the perfect mix of beach bliss and floral beauty. Irene got ready in a […]

Ocean City, New Jersey is one of my most favorite beaches. The island is amazing for family vacations, boardwalk adventures and pier gazing. The Burns family met me on the beach near 14th street on the island just as the sunrise was coming to an end. It was overcast, a bit breezy and the salt […]

These two and their AMAZING ideas…their creativity, their love and their SMILES….I just love these two to pieces! Chelsea and Aaron gave me the extreme honor of capturing their engagement, wedding, and now….their FIRST HOME! This was the first time I was asked to shoot a “First Home Lifestyle Session.” I knew the moment I […]

Maternity sessions always steal my heart. This Wildwood Crest Beach Maternity Session is no exception. Katie and Dan arrived beyond dressed to impress. For a second, I thought I wrote the session in my calendar wrong and that I was arriving to an engagement. Katie barely had a belly and yet was due in just […]