Jennifer & John ..

December 24, 2009

The last wedding that I photographed in 2009 was Jennifer and John’s .. and it ended the year on a high note for me, working with such a wonderful couple. This is one of those times as a wedding photographer where I am really proud of the images .. so I’ll let them stand on their own here, to tell the story of the day.

The entire day was a joyful celebration, although John does look a touch nervous here, waiting for Jennifer and her dad to walk down the aisle ..

Snow started falling by the time the ceremony ended. Perfect for a December wedding!

.. and from there we went straight to the ...

wedding reception at The Tides, NJ

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Some touching moments during the formal dances of the evening ..
Ashleigh and Jonathan, then Ashleigh and her dad, and Jonathan and his mom.

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Jennifer’s dad made a star appearance, serenading the couple ..

Jennifer and John, congrats and the best of everything!

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Ashleigh & Jonathan ..

December 22, 2009

Ashleigh and Jonathan’s wedding ceremony and reception took place at The Manor – a venue known for its beautiful gardens. This of course was a great place to have Ashleigh and Jonathan see each other for the first time on the day. It’s always an emotional moment.

And then time for some portraits of our couple. Easy-going and charming, Ashleigh and Jonathan were just fantastic to work with .. as is clear to see in these portraits of the two of them.

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Ashleigh and Jonathan’s first dance during the reception ..

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Jonathan, enjoying a cigar outside with the guys ..

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Some of the crazy partying that went on in the evening ..

One of the things I, as a wedding photographer like about The Manor, is that there are all kinds of nooks and corners for romantic portraits in the evening. And with these portraits, the intention is to show the couple as they are in a relaxed manner after the more hectic part of the wedding day has been taken care of .. when they can relax with each other and you get to see just how much much in love with each other they are.

Ashleigh and Jonathan, best wishes for your future together.

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Rowena and Jared’s wedding

November 14, 2009

Rowena and Jared – wedding at The Manor, NJ

Rowena had a specific vision for her wedding day, with a retro styling. Combined with lovely soft light, the beautiful gardens at the venue … and with the two of them playing around for the camera, it made the photography so much more exciting.

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Two of my favourite images of the day are these classic portraits of Rowena just after preparation. The interestingly patterned wallpaper (and sweet light), just enhanced the beautiful hat that Rowena wore.

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Jared during his prep, getting help with the bowtie.

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Before the ceremony, time for fun with the portraits of the bridal party and the couple ..

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Rowena’s dad walking her down the aisle ..

I love Jared’s expression here, cleaning up after having cake smashed into his face.
(Oh, and he was a guilty party too.)

Rowena and Jared, congratulations!

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Shannon & Peter

October 19, 2009

Shannon and Peter’s wedding day took place down on the Jersey shore – and we had a beautiful day. There was a storm the previous day which blew away the tent that they would’ve initially used for the reception, but despite this hiccup, Shannon and Peter took things in their stride, and the day was a happy celebration with family and friends.

From earlier, during Shannon’s preparation ..

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There is a moment during the ceremony that I wait for – after the exchange of vows, when attention is off the couple, I know they will inevitably lean closer to whisper to each other ..

After the ceremony, off to the waterfront and beach for the photo session and the reception ..

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You just have to love a couple that has so much spontaneous energy!

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The party .. well, let’s just say it was one of thooose parties! Everyone had a great time.

Shannon even took a few spins on the dance floor ..

Shannon and Peter … thank you, the two of you made it so much fun photographing your wedding!

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Stacy & Andrew’s wedding – Florentine Gardens

August 31, 2009

Stacy and Andrew’s wedding was a glamorous event at the Florentine Gardens. With beautiful gardens and ballroom, this prestigious venue was the perfect backdrop for such a stylish couple.