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 […]

Suzie and Bruce, your Cape May, NJ engagement session is a favorite of mine. We had the most picture perfect day. Bright sunny sun and gorgeous blue skies. You picked and planned the most perfect spots, too. The pier behind your uncles home was stunning. I love the way it over looked the fishing commercial […]

Logan and Bobby tied the knot at the gorgeous Historic Cold Spring Village. It was a very warm day in Cape May and the sun peeked through the trees all day long. Logan got dressed at this quaint little victorian home surrounded by her best friends and family. We arrived at Cold Spring to host […]

I have had the pleasure of shooting this happy couple on their wedding day, their first pregnancy and now their second. Historic Cold Spring Village played the perfect host yet again to another wonderful maternity session. These cuties drove all the way up from Maryland just for the maternity session. Then came prepared with some […]

Its really something special to me when friends I had before I EVEN BECAME a photographer are just starting their love story and get engaged and now ask ME to be a part of capturing it. My friend Bill proposed to his sweetheart this summer and not long after we met at the ball field […]

This Historic Cold Spring Village Family Session was a personal favorite of mine. Drew Eckert, this little angels daddy just graduated the police academy and was home for less than 24 hours before this session took place. He was reunited with his gorgeous wife and baby girl just before she is about to turn 1 […]

Julie and Joe planned the most gorgeous wedding day at the Manasquan River Golf Club. July 4th weekend is usually filled to the brim in overly-themed holiday events, but this couple kept it classy and fun. They incorporated incredible elements of all things U.S.A. mixed with stunning florals and deep pink accents. Julie and Joe […]

Aimee and Shelton are amongst the sweetest humans on the planet. Aimee has a smile that lights up the world and Sheltons smile only grows bigger the closer he stands to Aimee. This Cape May, NJ engagement session started  downtown as we strolled the victorian streets. We stopped on each side street and they instantly […]

When Michael contacted me about his surprise proposal, I could hear the elation in his voice. He had it all planned. A stop at Wildwood’s famous Sam’s Pizza for a pie, a walk down to the beach, a picnic and BOOM…popping the question to his sweetheart! Mother Nature the day of the proposal had other […]

Kiersten told me that one day…when she got engaged, she would be contacting me. So you could imagine how glad I was when that day finally came! Kiersten and Kyle fulfilled a long time dream and goal of mine…to shoot in my favorite city: Charleston, SC. This Charleston Engagement Session will be always have a […]

Chelsea and Nick planned the most stunning Corinthian Yacht Club Wedding on the water in Cape May, NJ. The days was dripping in stunning florals and gorgeous sea glass and driftwood elements. Chelsea dressed her maids in a soft blue and the men dazzled in light gray suits. We began our day with prep at […]

Every once in a while I get the crazy amazing opportunities to shoot somewhere I have never been. Marie and Michael invited me up to Monmouth University for their engagement session and it was a dream start to finish. Against the odds of changed session date, a fast setting sun, a dying cell phone and […]

I am primarily a engagement and wedding photographer, but when I first started, families, children and maternity sessions were my entire life. They were what drove my passion to start this whole photography career. They are always some of my most favorite of shoots. I love getting to meet and work with new families of […]

Kristi and David are beyond fantastic. They are so in love, and in every picture below, you will not only see that…but you will FEEL THAT! These two planned the most perfect Dulany’s Overlook Wedding that tied in the rustic, barn feel with all those summer romantic undertones. There were so many handmade elements that […]

This Cold Spring Village Engagement Session is a showstopper! The grounds of this historic village are stunning in any season, but on this day the sunlight peeked ever so perfectly through the trees. There was a light breeze that helped the sunlight appear to twinkle and dance behind the leaves. My couple, Shela and Christian, […]

Getting to be a part of Megan and Scott’s wedding was a dream! Though mother nature had plans for impending rain, we were lucky enough to tour part of the grounds for pictures before the downpour. The Indian Trail Golf and Country Club played the perfect hosts to these coffee loving, adventure seeking, love birds. […]

Vicki and Joe ties the knot at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey. The weather was Sunny, the details were on point, and the day was perfect. I knew from the minute I met this couple that no detail would-be overlooked and that their love would out shine all. We were blessed […]

Mandy and Stephen melt my heart. So much love, dedication and creativity wrapped up in two perfect souls. I couldn’t wait to shoot this Hoboken Engagement Session right on the waterfront. I could see the NYC skyline in the background and the water sparkled as the sun set into the buildings. We roamed the streets […]

This wedding was a fairytale! From start to finish! It started like most fairytales do…in a land far, far away…. (ok well maybe not that far : P ), but this gorgeous couple planned a dream wedding at the Paramount Country Club in New York. The grounds were saturated in green and the light hit […]

It was one of those days where I was rendered speechless. One of those days where it felt TOO GOO to be true. Jenny and John planned the most perfect wedding day held at the stunning Windrift Hotel in Avalon, NJ. Mother Nature blessed us with the most perfect weather and a breeze to go […]

Erin and Jason planned a wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and it was fit for a king and queen…or better yet, ESPN celebrities. Thats who they both are! The top of the top! However, Jason may claim that his fame is in direct result of Lady Gaga meets Jay Leno! […]

Amanda and EJ, where does one even BEGIN to start when it comes to you two? You two are one of those couples that people wish they could be or CRAVE to be around! You two have the biggest hearts, best smiles and they most amazing group of family and friends! We loved every second […]

We STILL can’t stop gushing over Caitlin and Ryan’s most GORGEOUS wedding day ONE WEEK ago from today. It was a tad bit cold and breezy, but each photo you will see will have you thinking we were either at a destination wedding, or inside a painting! These two, and of course their pup Brody […]

Perfection! That is the first adjective that comes to mind to describe Jackie and Jeff’s GORGEOUS wedding day at the Florentine Gardens. Dripping in elegance, style, class and elements of blush and fluffy florals, this wedding was a show stopper. When we arrived, there was a sea of bridesmaids in the bridal prep room. A […]

Laurena and Brian planned the most picture perfect wedding held at the Deal Golf and Country club. Even a big time blog like Twirl New York thought so and FEATURED their wedding amongst some of the most gorgeous weddings you will ever see! The hints of romantic blush, floral accents, soft greens and black tie […]

Favorite. Favorite day, favorite people. Marielle and Pat tied the knot and celebrated their marriage at the gorgeous Stone Harbor Yacht Club. They had the most gorgeous weather and every detail was a DREAM! We started the day with prep at a stunning beach house and then we headed to the church to seal the […]

Brittany and Orlando planned the most perfect destination wedding! It screamed class and elegance, but it was INCREDIBLY fun to be a part of. This was quite the party. With 70+ people in attendance and a  full bridal party, the whole day was filled with laughter, smiles and tears of joy. The Mexican sun was […]

Shelby and Chris tied the knot in a gorgeous earthy/woodsy inspired location in Spring Lake, NJ. Surrounded by their closest friends and family and their two little pups, they said “I do” under a quaint little gazebo in the middle of a park. To celebrate with amazing food and drinks, they took their party to […]

Best friend. Cheerleader. Coach. Motivator. Inspiring. Amazing mother. Biggest fan/supporter of me. These are JUST A FEW adjectives/titles for my bride Jen. Jen and Dan tied the knot at the Versailles Ballroom at the Ramada Toms River. Their wedding was the perfect blend of fall beauty, earthy elements and the most gorgeous pops of pink! Jen […]

Stephanie and Mike’s wedding at the Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, PA was a nautical bliss! Dripping in all things driftwood, sailors knots and blue and white stripes, this gorgeous wedding came to life overlooking all the beauty Philadelphia has to offer. These two are a party. From the moment you see them, you are embraced […]

Julie and Joe! WOW! You two are the sweetest couple ever!!!! Joe, lets just call you a TROOPER!!!!! Julie, just stop being so pretty and share those blue eyes will ya??? We decide to photographed the first half of their engagement session at the gorgeous Willow Creek Winery in West Cape May, NJ. It was […]

The first wedding of the season went off without a hitch! The weather was stunning, my couple was adorable and the decor/details were perfection. The Reeds at Shelter Haven is located a couple blocks from the beach in Stone Harbor, NJ. Known to many as a stunning boutique upscale hotel in our quaint shore town, […]

Stunning. Perfect. Amazing. Just a few words that come to mind when I think of Caitlin and Sam’s Chalfonte Cape May, NJ wedding. This couple is family. They just get me and I adore everything about them. These two planned the most gorgeous wedding with a navy and blush palate that PERFECTLY matches their engagement […]

This wedding STILL has me speechless. It was one of those days where I had to constantly pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. Every detail, every moment…it was the definition of perfection. Angela and Casey got ready at the gorgeous Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ and held their reception at the breathtaking […]

Joanna and Brad’s Wedding at the Whitby Castle at Rye Golf Club was one wedding I will not soon forget. It was a REAL life fairytale. Joanna and Brad planned EVERY perfect detail of their day! The florals were stunning, the castle was to die for, and the grounds were gorgeous (even in a rain storm!) […]

Every wedding I shoot seems to up the gorgeous quotient time and time again. I adored this wedding at The Palace at Somerset Park and the mix of pinks and purples. The wedding reception was romantic and it had the most stunning pastel color palette. Nicole and Rafal stole my heart. As a couple they […]

These two are WAY too much fun. We started their session getting our feet wet with posing at Willow Creek Winery in West Cape May, NJ. They will be tying the knot at the ever gorgeous One Atlantic in Atlantic City this year so we knew the second half of their session on the beach […]

Some days. Some weddings. They leave you speechless. Its as if you can’t even begin to form the right string of adjectives to correctly describe how PERFECT a day was. Brittany and Shawn’s wedding at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club took my breath away as this classic and elegant day unfolded. I knew […]

Kaitlan and Kevin, where does one begin. My entire journey with you…through planning, this session…its been a dream. You two are the golden couple! Perfect in everywhere. I had the best time walking around the vines of Willow Creek Winery for your Cape May Engagement Session. We had gorgeous weather, light breeze and amazing light! […]

There are couples in the world that you look at and wonder….were they MADE for each other? Were their souls MADE to find each other? Was there ever a day when they were a part? These two, Emily and Aaron are one of those couples. When you look at them looking at each other, its […]

When your childhood neighbor and high school class mate says she met the man of her dreams and is getting married….You first scream with joy, then you insist that you get to be a part of their big day! Kristi was one of those girls in high school everyone wanted to be friends with, everyone […]

These two are the next Kennedy’s. (All the good parts!! lol)….. Jackie and Jeff are the epitome of class and style. I dare you to find an image where they are not perfection and looking like models that stepped out of a magazine. These two chose to host their engagement session in my neck of […]

Megan and Anthony, I will never be able to thank you for the love and trust you placed in me from day one. I will never forget the planning stages of your engagement session. From the flower crown to the MASSIVE horse I envisioned as a pony, to the super secret location we shot at….it […]

This Barn at Perona Farm Wedding was one for the books. Anytime a wedding can be held inside a hollowed out barn, with the worlds sweetest couple, with formals in a tree lined pathway is going to be GOOD! Lauren and Mike are like real life Kennedy’s. They are so elegant, poised and classy. They […]

ITS HERE! No more counting down days, no more packing lists, no more stressing about keeping a secret for over a year….its here! TODAY…as we SPEAK….we are on family vacation. We are en route to Port Canaveral in Florida and surprising our boys with a 7 night, 8 day cruise all over the Western Caribbean […]

  Megan and Scott had the best idea….an engagement session in Cape May at the most iconic spot we have: Congress Hall. After shooting their coffee date themed engagement session at Congress Hall, we made our way down to the beach to catch the magic and beauty of the sand, sea and sunset. I first […]

Kelly and Gennadiy have QUITE the story! Their collision of cultures, a proposal in Brazil at the Christ Redeemer Statue, and a wedding planned to be inclusive of BOTH sides of their family! Their wedding at the Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey was just perfection. The florals were OUT OF THIS WORLD and Kelly […]

I am sure most of you recognize this couple/wedding from the home screen of my website as my Featured Wedding. There is a no denying that this wedding is one of my most faves as it is everything my brand and heart stand for: Elegance, pink, sparkle, tulle, grace, kindness, true love, and the epitome […]

Sometimes there are no words. No words to accurately or adequately describe your love for a couple, a wedding, or even an opportunity. Liz and Dan, your EXQUISITE Laurita Winery Wedding will always be one of my faves. As your gorgeous pictures wallpaper my office, I am constantly reminded of the beauty of this day. […]

Vicki and Joe, where do I even begin with you two? From the moment you ALL sat down at my table, I knew I loved you guys!!! I couldn’t wait for this session. You guys made this entire day effortless and stunning. From shooting at Willow Creek Winery for the first part of the engagement […]

It took over a year and a half to plan. Endless secrets and scheming and white lies were told….but in a matter of 7 days, ONE WEEK, we are going for it. We are revealing the secret. KIDS, WE ARE GOING ON A 8 DAY DISNEY FANTASY CRUISE  AND THEN 2 DAYS IN THE PARK!!!!! […]

The Park Savoy quickly became one of my favorite wedding venues, but not as quickly as Marisa and Matt became two of my favorite PEOPLE! Their summer wedding at the Park Savoy was dripping in elegance, tradition and the perfect amount of sparkle. With a dress change three quarters of the way through the night, […]

When it comes to celebrities, the only ones I fancy are the LOCAL ones! Allow me to introduce you to MR. AND MRS. Cape May Brewery! Kaysi and Ryan were married at the gorgeous Hotel Icona in Diamond Beach, NJ. Their wedding was a mixture of BEER AND BEACH and it was a picture perfect […]

Heather and Chris….can we please just do this whole afternoon over again? What a dream day! The moment your puppy kissed your ring I knew this engagement session was going to be special. Historic Cold Spring Village played host again by providing us this such a gorgeous fall backdrop for these two. As the day went […]

3! There were 3 DOGS…2 humans and A LOT of treats present! Amanda and E.J. are a God Send. They are the most real, relaxed and down to earth couple. Amanda knows all about my “line of work” and has made for one heck of an easy going and organized bride. E.J. smiles when told […]

Kim should have a professional title: America’s Sweetheart. She is SOOOO SWEET, that when you leave her presence, you most likely leave with a tooth ache. Kim has a heart of gold. She loves her family and friends SO FIERCELY and makes everyone in her life feel important and special. David is most certainly the […]

Chelsea and Brian….can it just be your wedding day already!?!?! I literally CAN NOT WAIT to capture you two and your amazing, easy, playful, and infectious love. Spending the afternoon shooting your engagement pictures at one of my favorites, Allaire State Park, was perfection! Your outfits couldn’t have been more perfect and BOTH of you […]

  My couples always blow my expectations out of the water. We had a super hot day and Jeff was dressed to the nines in his blazer and poor Celeste was trying to keep her hair curly and full….but even with the heat, the bugs and all things mother nature were against us at times, […]

If I had to pick a bride that is MOST similar to my energy levels, that would be Mrs. Nicole! I knew from the first 10 seconds of our consult that Nicole and I were MEANT to be. Frank is one of those guys that makes you smile. From the way he looks at Nicole, […]

Whether you are just starting out in photography or are a lifer who has been in the game professionally for less than 3 years, I’m pretty sure the idea of a website to show off those ROCKIN’ images has crossed your mind. If you were or are anything like me—I NEVER EVER know where to […]

Amanda, whom you all might remember as my amazing part time styled shoot model and FIRST ASSISTANT ever, is GETTING MARRIED! She found herself quite the prince, too! Mark may look like the strong, silent type, but you can’t fake a smile like he wore when Amanda was in his arms. These two battled wind, […]

Irene and Joe are the cutest. They wanted their session to be as CLOSE to real-life for them as possible. They wanted the session to capture who they are, what they like to do and incorporate elements of their love story/wedding day. We held their Cape May Engagement Session in the HEART of Cape May….otherwise […]

Michele and Eric, what a DOWN FOR ANYTHING and very TRUSTING couple. I lead them into the depths of a forest deep in Cape May within a park and they followed me with no questions asked. We got gorgeous weather and creamy light through some hazy clouds. Though we remained at one location for both […]

What IS WPPI? (cited from wwppionline.com) The WPPI Wedding & Portrait Photography Conference + Expo is the premier industry event for photographers and filmmakers specializing in the creative and business aspects of wedding and portrait photography and filmmaking. Each year, nearly 13,000 professional and aspiring photographers and filmmakers attend WPPI to learn new techniques from […]

Courtney and Mike’s Engagement Portraits was one for the books. On that will be VERY HARD to top. Courtney and Mike are the most easy going and amazing couple. THEY WERE BOTH in the bridal party of another one of my brides and grooms and I knew the MINUTE I got their email I was […]

I have wanted to blog this wedding from the moment I shot it. Candice is my soul sister! She just gets me and I THINK I get her. This couple is a couple YOU CRAVE to be around and find yourself lucky enough to be in their company. This bride had dreams of blush pink, […]

This couple had me at hello. I had the amazing opportunity to meet Maddy and Garrett through an amazingly talented photographer friend whom also happens to be the GROOMS MOM! Susan Hoff, I will never be able to thank you enough for entrusting me with your sons most special of days. And Maddy…thank you for […]

Resilient. Calm. Collected. HAPPY! These are all the words I would use to describe this couple. Within weeks of their wedding day these two scrambled to find a new venue due to horrible weather in bound. From dates changes, to venue changes, to the arrival of their perfect little one….these two never flinched. These two […]

There will NEVER be enough words to explain the love I have for this couple. Dayna is a woman on a mission. A girl that knows what she wants. She has style, grace and the heart of an OX. Jason is the calm in the storm. He is the embodiment of kindness, support and joy. […]

Leah and Nick were my real life “Big Fat Greek Wedding” couple. During their consult I couldn’t help but replay that movie in my head….from the angry greek grandma, the Windex to fix a zit, even the chaotic bridal prep scene. I just adore that movie and I ADORED being a part of this Greek […]

Caitlin and Ian planned a wedding that was straight out of a fairy tale. The weather was stunning, the details were on point and this couple only got cuter as the minutes of their day went by. The seem to set each others souls on fire…they smile bigger, breath more deeply and effortlessly fit into […]

Fall should by synonymous with Cold Spring Village. SO MANY of my couples are drawn to the beauty this property holds and it is OFTEN the backdrop to many of my couples engagement sessions. Each couple makes its their own…leaves a part of their love story behind. We roam the grounds, get lost in conversation […]

Getting the initial email from Jessica was more than just an inquiry….it was a BLAST from the PAST…a GREAT BLAST I might add!!! Jessica and I met when we were 14 when we were part of the same freshman class at Watkins Mill High School in our hometown in Maryland. Jessica was the girl every […]

Brittany and Scott’s destination wedding in Newport, Rhode Island was the highlight to the beginning of the year last year. I met Brittany through a a mutual friend Jana, and over the years it was the greatest time getting to know her and see her at the happiest time in her life. When I met […]

Historic Cold Spring Village NEVER disappoints in terms of making the PERFECT backdrop no matter WHAT season we are shooting in. I, however, would be lying if I said that shooting there in the fall wasn’t my fave! I knew Jenny and John were a TRUE #knpcouple the moment I walked up to the shoot: […]

This was a wedding FILLED with tears, laughs and “OMG’S”. Today we joke about how Brittany and Steve are going to be the luckiest married couple ever because they had a TRIFECTA of things go wrong on wedding day. 10 minutes before we had to get her over to the chapel to get married, Brittany’s […]

Perfect weather, perfect session, perfect couple at the beautiful Allaire State Park. I get to meet so many different couples from so many different places. I love when I come across a couple that really reminds me of my OWN relationship with my husband. Well, Alison and Chris are that couple. Chris is a go […]