Melissa and Albert also chose an urban setting for their engagement session; so we met up in downtown Hoboken on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and explored a little of the area there, looking for colourful nooks.

Melissa and Albert, I look forward to photographing your wedding!

I caught up with Rinat and Howie for their engagement photo session on a beautiful bright day in a nearby park.  Our previous attempts at us getting together for their engagement portraits had rained out, but this time worked out just perfectly.

Rinat and Howie, see you soon at your wedding!

Monica and Tim are a super sweet couple and I had a great time working with them as their wedding photographer. For their portrait session, we went to Lambert Castle, a well-known spot here in northern New Jersey. We had barely started with the photographs outside when it started to rain, but fortunately Monica had the foresight to book time for us inside the museum at Lambert’s, where we continued with the photographs.

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From earlier the day, a portrait of Monica after she finished preparation …

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I just love the expressions on Monica and Tim’s faces as they exchange their vows …

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Monika Broz helped me out as my 2nd photographer on the day.

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And some images from the reception later the evening …

Monica and Tim, congratulations and best wishes!

What I love about engagement sessions is how it allows the couple to relax in front of the camera and get into the swing of things .. so to speak.  And it was no different with Jill and Tom by the time we ended up at the red barn in James McFaul Park.

Jill and Tom, I look forward to your wedding.