Susan & Rich’s Engagement Session
Recreation Center, Weehawken, New Jersey

We met Sue and Rich at the Recreation Center Park on the Weehawken Waterfront.  Despite these two swearing they had no idea what do to in front of a camera, they were completely comfortable and confident together.  What struck us most, is how these two can have a good time doing just about anything…  laughing, jumping, standing on benches, rolling on the ground, running the bases on the baseball diamond…

We can’t wait to celebrate with Sue and Rich in October (on my birthday) at Perona Farms!

Kissing in the weeds, I mean wildflowers.  haha.

Somebody is excited to see Sue!

Fun with the fisheye under the baseball diamond backstop.

Love the NYC Skyline View!

We are so happy with how the pictures came out and had a blast taking them.  We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding (and your birthday) with you in a few weeks!

Sue & Rich

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Christine & Thomas’ Engagement Session
14th Street Pier, Hoboken, New Jersey

We met Christine and Thomas in Hoboken by the pier near 14th Street and Sinatra Drive (a nice spot near Pier A Park, but a little quieter).  We wandered down by the water admiring the skyline and eventually when we had enough of the wind, ventured to Shipyard Park with its bird fountain and brick walkway.  The session was filled with bench sitting, railing leaning, walking, strutting, diping, kissing, posing, some funny “oops” moments…  and finally finishing with Christine & Thomas working the giant arches!

No matter how you focus in on it, these two look comfortable together!

Love this candid moment!

And this one too!

Hoboken has such great architecture.  Fun ending silhouette by the double arches. We can’t wait to celebrate with these two next month at Liberty House!

Just checked out the blog, we love the photos and can’t wait to see the rest! We had so much fun working with you guys, can’t wait to do it again in just 2 weeks!

Christine & Thomas

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Khalilah and George’s Wedding
The Westwood, Garwood, New Jersey

We meet most of our clients for the first time over the phone or when they come in for an appointment.  However, we met Lil and George under totally different circumstance, tuxedo shopping at Dante Zeller’s in Teaneck!  Steven was in one dressing room trying on tuxs for our own wedding and George was next door.  Meanwhile, Lil and I were out front…  within minutes I was commenting on George’s vests and Lil was critiquing Steven’s ties.  What can I say, we’re chatty.  :)  Well, the rest is history!

We started our day at very chic Hotel Indigo in Rahway, NJ.  Some portraits of the handsome groom with his guys (in an elevator bank).

And the Girls in the lobby.  Love the purple Pomander balls!

Then off to get married at The Westwood.  Love how George can’t keep his eyes off his new bride.

Or his lips!

The wedding had a “Vineyard of Love” theme.  The wedding decor featured rich purples and tons of grapes.  Including grapes on the menu, cascading down the cake and even printed on the invites (which we photographed the rings on).  Plus wine favors.

Lil steps in as our backup to shoot a few photos of George and his Mom. 

We wish these two every happiness.

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Carol & Ramon’s Wedding
Seasons Catering, Washington Township, New Jersey

Carol and Ramon’s wedding was high energy, start to finish!  From the moment we walked in to meet Carol the morning of her wedding, she was surrounded by friends and family.  In fact, her Mother’s apartment was FILLED with love and blessings and traditions.  A really great vibe.

You’ll notice a lot of dance floor candids.  This is something Steven and I shoot a lot of, but don’t necessarily always blog.  The reception is one of our favorite parts of the wedding, so this is a good wedding to show more of the later part of the day.

I’m tempted to say for a Sunday wedding, the dance floor was wild… but honestly, the dance floor was crazy for any night of the week.  These guys can party!  We had a hard time picking reception photos for the blog, since there were so many great dance floor moments.  Here is a small selection - enjoy!

A sweet beginning…

And an even sweeter bride.  Carol in the limo before the ceremony at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Elmwood Park, NJ.

Caught this fun detail of the groomsmen’s tuxedo shoes during the ceremony.

Romance and stained glass.  We love a good silhouette.

Married!

Off to Season’s Catering in Washington Township, NJ

And of course the Bridesmaids!

Even a Belly Dancer!

Ending New Jersey style with a little Bon Jovi.  When I look at this photo, I can practically hear ‘Living on a Prayer’ -

Congratulations Carol & Ramon.  We enjoyed celebrating with you!

.hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } I am very excited to see our pictures.  You and Steven both have a way of taking pictures that really allow the person to relive the moment.  I love the photojournalistic style.   -  Carol

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