Anastasia & Scott’s E-Session
Lackawanna Train Station, Hoboken, New Jersey

Scott is a train conductor for NJ Transit.  Not coincidentally, his love story, began on a train.   Anastasia was traveling alone, and it was love at first ticket.  Well not exactly, but in one conversation spanning between NJ and NYC, romance started.

When it came to choosing a location for their engagement session, Hoboken’s Lackawanna Train station seemed the perfect backdrop.  We had fun exploring the platform, the awesome architecture, not to mention Scott’s access into the restricted areas!  Loved the chemistry and all the spontaneity!  Fun session!

Can’t wait to celebrate with these two later this month at The Pines Manor in Edison.

We started by the bus terminal.  Love in silhouette.

Anastasia just seems so natural in Scott’s arms.

Sometimes when there is no light, we have to bring our own.

Making good use of Hoboken Terminal’s Tiffany Skylight.

Taking advantage of the lines and bold color on the train platform.

Love this.

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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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So here it is, MaryAnna & George’s Spotlight Gallery from their June 2009 Wedding.  Bridal Prep at The W Hotel in Hoboken.  Ceremony at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Jersey City.  Portraits in Union Square, New York City.  Reception at The Manhattan Penthouse.  Enjoy!

Spotlight Gallery

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MaryAnna & George’s Wedding
Manhattan Penthouse, New York City, NY

Ok ok… so there are probably twice as many photos here as we normally blog from a wedding, but we’re strongly toying with the idea of turning these images (plus a few others) into a spotlight gallery for our website.  I thought it would be fun to debut a bunch of our favs here first.  Consider this step one.

We met MaryAnna and George at the new W Hotel on the waterfront in Hoboken, New Jersey.  This hotel, is seriously cool.  Both the lobby and their suite really made for a fun start.  Combine that with an amazing couple and some great accents & we couldn’t stop clicking our shutters.   Especially, with amazing details like MaryAnna’s amazing black and signature red-soled Christian Louboutin Shoes.

I love this moment Steven captured of MaryAnna glancing toward New York.  I think it’s especially poignant because the wedding itself was held at The Manhattan Penthouse.  It sort of hints at everything to come.  Plus as you’ll notice later, the venue also overlooks the Empire State Building.

George looking handsome before seeing MaryAnna for the first time.

Some playful romance by the bar…

and some sexy eyes from the bride!

Then off to Jersey City for the wedding ceremony at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church.

We took a second set of photographs in New York City at Union Square.  It’s always fun walking the streets of NY with a bride and groom - who says NY’ers aren’t friendly?

Finally, we arrived at The Manhattan Penthouse on 5th Ave, ready to party!

Then came the drinking, and the dancing…

and the drinking while dancing! 

After spending so much time on the shoes, the rings were feeling left out.

An ending kiss overlooking the Empire State Building.  Thanks for a great night!  We loved celebrating with you!

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Caitlin & Mark’s Engagement Session
Pier A Park & The Lackawanna Train Station, Hoboken, New Jersey

Steven and I are generally very healthy people.  Occasionally, one of us does get a cold (in this instance I blame this crazy summer rain).  While we have never missed a wedding EVER, we decided after much discussion that because we like Caitlin & Mark (haha), Steven should keep his germs to himself and that I should head out to Pier A Park in Hoboken, solo.

What can I say?  Caitlin and Mark are naturals.  Within moments, these two were laughing it up - sitting on park benches, hanging on trees, sitting along the waterfront by the skyline and…

rolling in the grass in front of Lackawanna Train Station (Hoboken Terminal).  Love this series:

Even after a blueberry incident, these two were still raring to go!  So we ducked inside the station for a few more shots.  Fun architecture, great benches, love the clock!

And the stairs…

We can’t wait to celebrate with Caitlin & Mark in August at their Tappan Hill wedding.  We are also soooo excited to boogie down with The Original Faze 4, as we had the same band at our wedding - rock on!

Thank you so much for the photos. We had a blast at the shoot, including the blueberry incident! Sorry Steven couldn’t make it, but Brooke you took some amazing and extremely creative photos, we especially love the train station ones. You guys are the best and we’re so looking forward to having you at our wedding. Thank you again and we can’t wait for August!

- Caitlin & Mark

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