After photographing over 500 proposals across Northern New Jersey in the past 30 years, I’ve learned something important: the location matters, but it’s not everything. I’ve seen proposals in elaborate settings fall flat because they didn’t feel authentic to the couple, and I’ve captured absolute magic in simple spots that held personal meaning. That said, […]

Fall in North Jersey hits different. When Shannon and Aidan reached out about their engagement session, we lucked into one of those perfect overcast afternoons. You know the kind – soft light, fall colors popping, crisp air that feels like October should feel. As a New Jersey engagement photographer who’s been shooting in this area […]

When Lori and Michael chose The English Manor in Ocean Township, NJ for their November wedding, they knew exactly what they wanted – an intimate celebration with their closest 70 friends and family, surrounded by peak fall foliage and real emotion. As their English Manor wedding photographer and Monmouth County wedding photographer with over 30 […]

Fall botanical garden proposal photography captures some of the most magical moments I witness as a photographer. This autumn proposal session at a stunning New York botanical garden had everything—golden foliage, perfect light, genuine emotion, and a couple completely present in the moment. The setting was spectacular. A vine-covered pergola, illuminated MARRY ME marquee letters, […]

Location: The Met Cloisters & Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, NYC Mary and Austin didn’t want another Brooklyn Bridge session where they’d be posing around tourists. They wanted something different – authentic medieval architecture, quieter surroundings, and photos that captured how they actually are together. The Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park delivered: stone archways from […]

Looking for a James Ward Mansion wedding photographer in Westfield, NJ? I’m Alex Kaplan, and I’ve been photographing weddings at the James Ward Mansion and throughout Northern New Jersey for over 30 years. This historic Westfield venue is one of my favorites to shoot – that spiral staircase, the ballroom architecture, the natural light. If […]

Chart House Weehawken remains one of my favorite locations for proposal photography in the New York metro area. This waterfront venue delivers exactly what couples planning a proposal want: unobstructed Manhattan skyline views, a private rooftop setting, and that classic NYC backdrop that makes engagement photos instantly recognizable. As a Weehawken engagement photographer who’s captured […]

Ramsey Country Club wedding photography is always something special, and Dana and William’s fall celebration was no exception. These two embodied classic elegance — they wanted timeless portraits and a celebration focused on family and friends. As a Northern New Jersey wedding photographer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve photographed weddings all across the […]

When this groom reached out about planning his surprise proposal, he knew exactly what he wanted: a romantic garden setting with classical architecture, lush flowers, and complete privacy for the big moment. After discussing several venues throughout Bergen County and Essex County, Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair emerged as the perfect choice. As […]