Jen & David – anniversary photo session from Neil van Niekerk on Vimeo.
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Jennifer and David met up with me on their first wedding anniversary for a photo session in the same place where we had their engagement photo session – Skylands Manor in Ringwood, NJ. The estate grounds always make for beautiful and varied settings for portrait sessions. It was also a nice opportunity to catch up again with them now, a year after their wedding. Jen and David, thanks again and do keep in touch.

A few of the images from the session that were used in the clip ..

Melissa & Albert’s wedding at Skylands Manor, NJ

Melissa and Albert’s wedding reception was held at one of my favourite places – The Castle at Skylands Manor, which is set amidst luscious grounds.  So given enough time with an adorable couple such as Melissa and Albert, the result will be gorgeous romantic images of the wedding day.  Here are a few photographs from when we wandered around finding romantic spots as settings.

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From earlier in the day, with Melissa’s prep …

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Part of what makes my work as a wedding photographer interesting, are the fascinating glimpses into other cultures.  According to Melissa’s Filipino heritage, there are certain symbolic traditions during the wedding ceremony that are adhered to, such as the cord tied around the couple, and the veil placed over the couple.

Much later in the day, just before the reception, Melissa slipped into a different dress, and she and Albert served tea to family members according to Chinese custom.

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Back to the church ceremony …

… and then to the portrait sessions (and the reception) at Skylands Manor …

Melissa and Albert, it was a treat photographing your wedding!