THE BLOG

Evelyn and David’s Bergen County courthouse wedding at the Clerk’s Office in Hackensack shows exactly why couples love intimate ceremonies. As a Bergen County courthouse wedding photographer, I’ve photographed dozens of these celebrations- and this one had emotion from the very first moment. Their three-year-old daughter Ava was the star. Watching this family of three […]

When Nathan and Goldie chose Riverview Ballroom wedding photographer Alex Kaplan to document their Orthodox Jewish celebration on August 14th, 2025, they knew they wanted someone who understood both the cultural traditions and how to capture those dramatic NYC skyline views that make this Cliffside Park venue unforgettable. Why Riverview Ballroom Works for Orthodox Jewish Weddings Some […]

You ever get that itch to just shoot for yourself? No timeline, no shot list, just pure creativity? That’s what happened when I brought two couples—Joanna and Alex, plus Luz and Stephan—to the Grandview at Port Imperial in West New York, NJ. As a West New York wedding photographer, I’ve shot here before, but this […]

When Vanessa and Michael chose Addison Park in Keyport, New Jersey for their wedding venue, they picked one of the most elegant settings in the area. This stunning Addison Park wedding was filled with real emotion, genuine connection, and all the moments that matter most on a wedding day. From the bride’s gorgeous Pronovias gown […]

When Ivonne and Connor reached out about photographing their June wedding, I knew we were in for something special. A traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Henry’s Church in Bayonne followed by an elegant reception at Liberty House in Jersey City with those incredible NYC skyline views? Sign me up. This St. Henry’s Church and Liberty […]

The veil caught the wind just as a flock of birds crossed the sunset. Karam’s laughter echoed across the Weehawken waterfront while Manhattan glowed behind them. This is what November weddings in New Jersey should feel like – that perfect moment when nature, light, and emotion align. When Karam first reached out, she knew exactly […]

When Ilysse and James told me they wanted their engagement photos in Morristown, I got that excited flutter I always get when couples choose locations that actually matter to them. They’d spent countless date nights wandering these streets. Now they wanted to document this chapter of their story in the same place. As a Morristown […]

Looking for the best places to propose in Northern New Jersey? After photographing over 500 proposals across NJ and NYC for the past 30+ years, I’ve seen exactly which locations consistently create unforgettable moments, and which ones don’t. Here are 18 of the best proposal spots in Northern NJ, including real examples, timing tips, and […]

Shannon + Aidan’s Fall Engagement Session at Verona Park, Verona NJ 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 […]