E-Session: Gabe & Alicia

Apparently the fall is the season for E-Sessions because as we are looking over our schedule for the upcoming couple of months there are a lot of E-Sessions. Last weekend happened to be Gabe & Alicia's E-Session which lasted almost twice as long as most sessions because we kept hitting location after amazing location with them in Hoboken!

We started in an exclusive apartment complex where climbing onto some terraces got us (slightly) in trouble but when you see the view we got it was clearly worth the slap on the wrist! After that we walked around Washington Street and did some really different street stuff-- look at the Karma Kafe, and the stoops! Also never underestimate the power of brick walls and interesting architecture like garages and buildings. It wouldn't be Hoboken without a stop in the train session and the gorgeous park that is right next to it.

Having a park right in such a cool cityscape is a welcome change of pace and the ferry docks made for an innovative backdrop. The train session had just a couple of quick shots because we had something really unique waiting for us down the street--- we were actually allowed to take a couple shots in the bar Teak! How pretty is their lighting?

Gabe and Alicia were TROOPERS for keeping the vibe light and funny the entire time we shot. We can't wait to shoot their wedding!

Jennifer & Luis

Occasionally we get a bride who is so stunning that we all fight amongst ourselves for who gets to be on the job-- Jennifer was definitely on that list of brides. She had a style that set her apart from most jobs with a Butterfly Net veil, gorgeous vintage inspired floral dress and snakeskin (yes SNAKESKIN) shoes. Jennifer was our Marilyn Monroe for the day and we couldn't stop clicking away at her (especially those bluer-than-blue eyes)

This was easily the best weather of the summer-- 75 degrees, perfect clouds, light breeze and zero rain. It seemed like the entirety of Ocean Grove came out to witness the wedding on the beach. The sky and crashing waves made the ideal backdrop for this couple and you'll see how much the camera loves them both. We wish them the very best and can't express how much we loved their session!!

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New E-Session: Lindsay and Kevin

Weddings can be the gift that keeps on giving-- in this case we have had the pleasure of booking several girls in a group of friends after doing the wedding of some of their college friends. Lindsay is one of those friends and we were psyched to do her engagement session in Spring Lake! Lindsay lucked out and really got some of those fall colors in her park session. Because Spring Lake has a park, a cool little town, and a beach all within a block of one another Lindsay was able to get three different locations without any fuss and it was really worth it.

Lindsay and Kevin rocked their E-Session and we can't wait for their New Year's Eve wedding!!!

Randa & Dave

Hurricane Earl was side-stepping the coast on the day of Randa & Dave's wedding and we were lucky enough to barely notice! It was cloudy but there was hardly any rain and what rain there was didn't even require an umbrella-- talk about lucky!!!!!

Randa had a beautifully outfitted townhouse that we had a ball shooting in! She even let us play around with Dave's guitar for a little while :) After the house was yet another weekend at Monmouth University and we have to say-- that location never gets old. The bride and groom met each other for the first time in the columns and proceeded to have an excellent session wandering around the halls.

We wound up at Addison Park and for those of you looking for that classic black and white ballroom venue Addison is for you!


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Marissa & Alex

As many of you know our Marissa was married this past weekend. She's been a part of the studio for eleven years and when she was engaged it wasn't just her wedding to plan-- it was our wedding. The whole studio was wrapped up in where she should go, what she should do, what her colors would be (what about a theme?!) and on and on and on. This studio is like a family and this was the wedding of our daughter and our sister and our friend.

Marissa was not just any bride to us-- she was The Bride. The Bride we will talk about forever, the bride all other bride's will be measured against, and the Bride we hold closest to our hearts. Her wedding brought together our entire studio as most weddings bring together entire families and it really can't be stressed enough how much this means to us.

Marissa and Alex were married on one of very few perfect days this summer. They avoided both the unbearable heat, the stifling humidity, and the rain. She had perfect hair, perfect make-up, the perfect dress and, being Marissa, she had absolutely perfect shoes (and emergency back up pairs-- just in case).

She was married in Asbury at the gorgeous Berkeley which suited her personal style to a T. Anyone who knows Marissa felt that the wedding was in absolute sync with who the bride was as a person and it made the day feel familiar and comfortable in a way few weddings feel.

We were all touched by the love the couple felt for one another but in particular by the love we felt for the couple. None of us so much as John was caught up in the joy of witnessing this part of Marissa's life and it was like watching one of his own daughters walk down that aisle. If you feel like letting loose a few tears of joy please check out his blog posting for her on our Facebook!

For you, our Marissa, we emptied an arsenal of photographers into Asbury in the hopes that we could capture every single magical moment... and it looks like we succeeded. For you we wish a lifetime of bliss and we hope that you enjoy the Unabridged Director's Cut Edition of your wedding.


Many blessings, for now and always.


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Patra & Stephen

Patra's wedding was special to us because Marissa was actually friends with Patra's brother, Evan, and was present the night Patra and Stephen met. It was like watching a kid sister grow up and get married and the day was full of laughter and joking-- one of the best atmospheres we can have on a wedding.

We usually talk about how stunning Monmouth U is (and what a good idea in the event of rain) but even we saw a new angle of the college-- a balcony! Stephen used to work at Monmouth as a police officer and so he knew just where to lead us to get some romantic balcony landscapes for his wedding photos.

But forget Monmouth-- it was really Patra that took our breath away with one of our best hotel sessions this season! She was such a sport throughout the process and we enjoyed every second of her day.

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Jeanina & Troy

Vineyards are not the first place most brides think of when they are considering venues, but we have no idea why. They're gorgeous, they are versatile (look at both the indoor and outdoor locations!) and there's wine at the ready-- what more could you ask for? Jeanina and Troy had an enviable shoot for their wedding that will perhaps inspire more brides to look outside the traditional venues and be adventurous!

The Renault Vineyard fit this couple perfectly: beautiful, elegant, and still fun :)

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Erin & Chris

Erin and Chris were previously featured on our blog for their absolutely amazing engagement session and with an E-Session like that we had high expectations for their wedding. We weren't disappointed! Erin started our day with an jaw-dropping morning session complete with bright orange shoes that we adored :) Next we met Chris for the first time at the beach and found a spot that allowed us a view of the waves without having people in our background. Our blogstalkers will all notice that we stopped at Monmouth U (and beat out six other weddings for the use of the stairs).

Throughout the day we had the most upbeat, loving couple we could've asked for and it absolutely shows in every single shot. They ROCKED these photos and it was our pleasure to be a part of their special day!



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