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Princeton Engagement Shoot • University Campus • Kellie & Nick

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Princeton Engagement Shoot

I don’t think Kellie & Nick could have picked a colder day in November for their engagement session. I remember it being so cold I was forced to run into the Princeton University store to purchase a light pair of gloves in order to use my camera in this kind of weather. It was THAT cold! haha Even though it was in the low 20s Kellie and Nick rocked it. They were a ton of fun to shoot and were so enthusiastic the entire time we were together. Most of the leaves had fallen from the trees by this time in November, however all you really need is a bit of leftover color in order to create some really beautiful portraits. Kellie, Nick and I walked around the Princeton University Campus together for a few hours and were able to use the leftover leaves to get some awesome shots together.

For their Princeton engagement shoot Kellie & Nick stand in front of these beautiful orange fall trees.Using a set of trees that had the most colorful leaves and making sure to photograph Kellie and Nick at just the right time of day, I was able to capture some wonderful images of them together. For their princeton engagement shoot Kellie and Nick sure dressed the part, wearing some beautiful fall clothing.
A Princeton engagement shoot in the fall is breathtaking. Here my wedding couple poses in front of a very red, very tall tree with the university campus in the background.At the far end of the Princeton University Campus there were some gorgeous red trees still leftover. All I asked of my couple was to get close and smile. It was chilly!! haha
For their princeton engagement shoot, Nick shows off this dance moves in the middle of the university campus for all to see!For their Princeton engagement shoot, Nick wanted to show off his dance moves he learned for their wedding day.
On the steps of the princeton university campus, Kellie and Nick cuddle up close.Even in the most direct, bright sunlight you can easily capture beautiful portraits of your couple. I simply asked Kellie and Nick to cuddle up together on some steps for this cute image.
Princeton University has no shortage of beautiful trees, especially during fall. Here you can see the gorgeous reds and yellow that were present throughout the campus.One of the key rules to remember as a professional photographer is to keep my couple between me and the sun. This provides even light on their faces and gives them a gorgeous rim light, which helps to separate them from the background.
The gates of the princeton university campus are perfect for a princeton engagement shoot.I really love using the architecture around me in order to enhance my images. Here I used the gate at the front of the Princeton University Campus to push your eye towards Kellie & Nick. Just like in paintings, leading lines are an extremely important tool when crafting an image.
Kellie and Nick on the property of the princeton university campus, showing off their game day wedding football.Kellie & Nick are huge football fans and they even had a 10/10/15 football printed up for their wedding day!

The Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey • Wedding Photographer

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The Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey

The Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey is a very up and coming part of the Jersey Shore. The Avenue, where Kasey and Josh were married was definitely no exception. Their venue was right on the beach and provided some amazing views during their wedding ceremony. Afterwards, we were able to walk right onto the sand for the couple’s wedding portraits. We shot all their family formals with the ocean in the background, which made for some really beautiful group shots. Kasey & Josh were really into using all the time they had. We ended up shooting right up until sunset and we were able to capture some great silhouette shots at the end of the evening.

Kasey and her sister in Long Branch, New Jersey. Here you can see them getting ready next to a large, gorgeous window.Kasey’s sister Daniel helps her with the final details before she gets married at The Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey.
new jersey beach wedding bride and groom walking down the aisleAfter their wedding ceremony at The Avenue in Long Branch, NJ, Kasey and Josh left their ceremony space with nothing but loving smiles.
new jersey beach bridal portrait of the happy coupleThe weather was beyond perfect for gorgeous wedding photographs. Here you can see Kasey & Josh walking on the beach near The Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey.
The Avenue in Long Branch where you can see a row of beautiful palm trees at the Jersey Shore.Right outside The Avenue in Long Branch were a row of beautiful palms trees. I placed Kasey and Josh beneath them for a few quick bridal portraits before they headed off to their party.
long branch, new jersey beach weddingBefore the sun officially set on the boardwalks of Long Branch we snapped one final silhouette kissing shot. Kasey & Josh’s couple’s portraits were complete.

Woolverton Inn Wedding • Stockton, New Jersey • Nitza & Daniel

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Woolverton Inn Wedding

Nitza and Daniel were married May 2nd, 2014 at the Woolverton Inn in Stockton, New Jersey. It was a very beautiful and intimate ceremony. The guest list consisted of very close family members and friends. After they were married early that day, everyone went to Lambertville, New Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania to celebrate and enjoy the perfect weather. Are you having a Woolverton Inn Wedding? If so, please contact me to discuss your wedding day. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about wedding pricing, how my coverage works and everything that is included in my package.

Woolverton Inn Wedding - The bride's flowers sit atop a beautiful glass table on the morning on her wedding at The Woolverton Inn in Stockton, New Jersey.Nitza’s wedding flowers were absolutely gorgeous.
Woolverton Inn Wedding - The bride and groom share a dance together at The Woolverton Inn in Stockton, New Jersey.After they were officially announced husband and wife, Nitza and Daniel, embraced in each other’s arms shared an intimate moment together.
Woolverton Inn Wedding - Here you can see the bride and groom holding each other close under a gorgeous tree on the property of the Woolverton Inn.The Woolverton Inn property is filled with gorgeous trees. I took advantage of the opportunity to utilize them by placing Nitzva and Daniel near some low hanging branches. The front of the Woolverton Inn also made for a nice little background.
Woolverton Inn Wedding - A beautiful moment between the bride and groom.Nitza and Daniel were so happy to finally be married that they could not stop hugging each other and cuddling in each other’s arms.
Woolverton Inn Wedding - The bride and groom dance together on a warm summer day at The Woolverton Inn in Stockton, NJ.As soft music played on the outdoor speakers the couple began to dance. I quickly grabbed my Canon 70-200mm lens, sat down next to the Woolverton Inn and discreetly photographed their interaction together.

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