This isn’t their wedding date. The dress she picked out, the flowers she chose, the venue they toured, even the people they invited- all that stuff isn’t here. The coronavirus has stripped weddings back to the bare bones, or maybe just back to the glowing covenant core. This pandemic has changed a lot of things, […]

Into a moment characterized by shut doors, masked faces and islands of isolation, new life arrived. Baby Chloe is a little ray of sunshine and it’s obvious how much joy she brings to her family! There’s nothing more hopeful or more beautiful than that in times that feel so dark. This is one of the […]

Fortescue always reminds me of the days when I got my first real camera. Those were the days of mini adventures with Alex or my brother- driving around, hoping to discover every hidden pocket of landscape in South Jersey. Fortescue on the bay shore was probably the most magical of my discoveries so I was […]

I get asked a lot for suggestions for portrait session locations! Sometimes it’s hard to visualize and time consuming to look into different places. With that in mind, I wanted to create a guide of some of my favorite locations to shoot at! I’m always up for shooting at a new spot, but I hope […]

In a world where so many couples opt for a brief, onsite ceremony, a Catholic wedding comes with its own set of special considerations when it comes to planning a timeline. I’ve included a sample timeline below to show you how these days typically go! Catholic Wedding Timeline Planning Template   12:00 – Getting Ready […]

I had such a fun time hanging out in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens for Sierra and Brad’s engagement session. Can you believe these two had the nerve to call themselves awkward! Sierra and Brad are so fun-loving and sweet together – they totally have that effortless chemistry. Of course, the day of their engagement […]

This past weekend I got the chance to spend the afternoon with Kelby and Trevor for their maternity portraits at Longwood Gardens! I love loved catching up and hearing their excitement for Baby T’s arrival. The registry is being ticked off, the nursery is ready and the classes have been taken! Kelby is handling her […]

More and more couples are doing first looks on their wedding days. It frees up more time with your guests and allows you to go to cocktail hour. That being said, there are still plenty of couples who want to go the more traditional route! From my experience, I can tell you with a little […]

When it comes to scheduling engagement sessions, most couples find the bleakness of a winter landscape totally unappealing. As soon as the leaves fall in November, my calendar is pretty open until foliage reappears in the spring! Lucky for me, Marlaina and Kyle braved the dreary cold of early December to hang out with me […]

On weddings days, I’m all about moments and experiences. Festive, joyful, exciting.. When done right, ceremony send offs are one of those unforgettable wedding day memories for you and your guests. Here are a few reasons people choose to do a ceremony send off : Hello! They are suuuuper fun! Who doesn’t want a crowd […]