THE BLOG

When Maria and Aaron chose Rockleigh Country Club for their Jewish wedding celebration, they picked one of Northern New Jersey’s most stunning venues. As a Northern New Jersey wedding photographer who’s worked at dozens of venues across the tri-state area, I can tell you that Rockleigh Country Club consistently delivers elegant spaces, incredible service, and […]

When Sarah and Alex chose Rockleigh Country Club for their wedding day, they knew they wanted classic elegance with that timeless New Jersey country club feel. As their Rockleigh Country Club wedding photographer, I had the privilege of documenting every moment of their beautiful fall celebration—from the morning preparations to the last dance under the chandeliers. […]

After photographing weddings for three decades, I can walk into a venue and know within ten minutes how the day will unfold. At Mary and Nicholas’s Tides Estate wedding, everything told me this would be one of those celebrations where the couple actually gets to enjoy their own party. The venue was dressed in soft […]

I’ve photographed over 500 proposals throughout Northern NJ, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. I know what works, what doesn’t, and what makes couples lose their minds with joy. This step-by-step guide covers everything- from location scouting to hiring a proposal photographer in Northern New Jersey- so your surprise goes exactly as planned. Step 1: Choose […]

So you’re planning to propose in Northern New Jersey, and you’re wondering what it’s like to work with a proposal photographer. Maybe you’re curious about how the whole thing works without spoiling the surprise. Or you’re nervous about whether hiring a photographer is actually worth it. After photographing over 500 proposals across Northern NJ, NYC, […]

Rain started halfway through Bronwyn and Andrew’s wedding day at Our Lady of Hope Church in Glen Cove, and instead of scrambling or stressing, they just grabbed an umbrella and kept going. After 30 years of photographing weddings, I can tell you that’s the difference between couples who end up with generic “perfect weather” photos […]

When Sammi and Mike chose Park Chateau Estate & Gardens for their November wedding, they knew they wanted something magical. As a Park Chateau wedding photographer, I’ve shot at dozens of venues across New Jersey, but there’s something about this East Brunswick estate that just hits different. The Gothic chapel, the manicured gardens, that château-style […]

Winter Catholic weddings present a specific challenge most couples don’t think about: Christmas decorations are either going to compete with your florals or complement them. At Emmanuel and Cynthia’s Westmount Country Club wedding, the red and white poinsettias at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Kenilworth became part of the story instead of fighting it. […]

Anna and Jeremy’s Kirkpatrick Chapel wedding taught me something I already knew but don’t always get to practice – sometimes the best photography happens when you have nowhere to hide. Forty guests, one location, intense architectural color, and no backup plan for weather. This is what I mean when I tell couples that constraints force […]