Diana + Jimmy | Jack's Barn, NJ

I love showing up to a wedding and feeling completely overwhelmed, I don't know why but I guess there is some insaine reason why I love the chaos of being a wedding photographer.  Most would never give thought to what goes into photographing a wedding, just like some never give thought to how much planning goes into a wedding.

This is why I have the utmost respect for my clients.  When I showed up the day of Diana and Jimmy's wedding, I was overwhelmed. Every direction I turned there was some hand made detail which immediately opened my eyes to the crazy amount of work it took to get this barn to look the way it did.

Diana and Jimmy wanted to create an environment that reflected who they were as a couple; something intimate and cozy, making Jack's Barn in Oxford, New Jersey the perfect choice.  There can't be a better way to create a rustic wedding, than to have it take place in a barn surrounded by antiques. 

Diana wore a beautiful Cymbeline Paris French wedding dress from L'Fay bridal in NYC.  I love the lacy, floral design and it matched her bouquet from Vintage and Nouveau florists of Colonia, NJ perfectly.

Jimmy's suit was from Men's Warehouse. It was earth toned with a matte finish.  Jimmy wore it well and its simplicity was elegant; the perfect accent to Diana's dress.

The Bride and Groom's wedding included a first look, followed by a beautiful ceremony within the barn. Again, credit goes to the bride and groom, along with the florists who beautifully decorated the ceremony.

The cocktail hour and the dinner was hosted by Frungillo Caterers of Mountain Lakes, NJ. The beautiful table runners and centerpieces were hand made by the bride's aunt, with various materials sourced from places like Pier One.

The night was summed up with delectable food, dancing, and some good music.

Diana and Jimmy's wedding exuded rustic, vintage, and summer inspiration. Diana's goal was a detail oriented one; creating exactly what she wanted from head to toe without breaking the bank :-) Not to mention leaving a little something for their Thailand honeymoon that I wish they took me on! 

www.jacksbarn.com -> The barn.

 www.lfay.com -> The dress.

www.vintagenouveauflorist.com -> The flowers.

www.frungillo.com -> The food.

Cara + Mike | Smithville, NJ

  Cara and Mike's engagement shoot took place in Red Bank, NJ. This is really a great little town for a shoot because there are so many textures and colors to work with.  You can see the photos from there shoot here ---> Cara and Mike in Redbank

For their Wedding, Cara and Mike chose the Historic Smithville in NJ. The feel was carefree and fun. The colors and atmosphere exuded a true summer vibe with rustic accents. Sunflowers, and pastel pinks colored the day. Cara looked stunning in her lace dress with hair and makeup done by Natalie Dresher .  Mike looked dapper from head to toe in his flawless blue tux topped off with a burlap boutineer.

Cara and Mike were a dream to work with from the start. They possess  real genuine ability to let go in font of a camera and let their love speak through their eyes and body language. Mike and Cara are one of the nicest and sweetest couples I have worked with. I feel honored to have been able to capture their love and to co-create a visual story through my lens :)