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Katharine and Chris { Engaged }

5. 17. 12 Filed in: Engagements

I love when I meet 2 people, and feel like best friends by the time I part ways with them for the day. This is what happened when I did Katharine and Chris’s engagement session. We headed to Holmdel Park and walked around for a bit, taking in all the cool scenery that was there.

I also love when a couple is willing to do anything to get a good shot…

whether it be:  walking through tall grass in nice shoes

doing a piggyback ride

 when they bring a grandma blanket to sit on

( Chris – internet high five )

Here  are a few of my favorites and am very much looking forward to photographing their wedding!

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Wedding Album Sample

5. 7. 12 Filed in: Wedding Album Sample

I am excited that I got my sample album to show future brides and grooms. I love the way it came out!

This is a  custom designed 12×12 leather album with a little damask carrying pouch. I like this company because it focuses people’s attention to the images inside as opposed to adornments on the outside that will become outdated in time. This album is available in a variety of colors and sizes, and there is also a linen version available as well ( which I needa get, as  it’s pretty damn awesome )

I also love the way it was layed out,  by my favorite  album designer, Dani, at My Storybook Romance – This girl knows exactly where things should go to make the images look their best.

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May 7, 2012 - 3:27 pm

Dani - Looks awesome John! :)

Kirsten + Rob {Estate at Florentine Gardens}

5. 3. 12 Filed in: Uncategorized, Wedding

My first wedding of the year second shooting for the ever awesome Vanessa Joy Photography, and working with my second family as well with Rob Adams Films . We did the usual groom prep at the parents house, then headed over to the church and ended up at Florentine Gardens where the reception was held. It is amazing how we all had a field day with the happy couple ( braving the cold ) on the grounds, so many picturesque places to shoot from there. Below are a few of my favorites from the day!

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May 10, 2012 - 3:25 pm

ePIC - Absolutely gorgeous PIC. Beautiful work.

May 10, 2012 - 3:27 pm

John - Thank you PIC!

Tara + Ilya at Skylands Manor

5. 1. 12 Filed in: Wedding

I first met Tara when she was filming a wedding that  I was second shooting with Erin H. Photography. Fast forward a year and I saw her again, this time on the other side of the camera when Erin and I headed up to Ringwood, Nj to photograph her and Ilya’s wedding.It’s always fun to shoot colleagues in the industry, and interesting to see them on the other side of doing what they love. Skylands Manor was where both ceremony and reception were held, and I have to say… the views, location and grounds were absolutely amazing… I felt like I was shooting for Vogue more than I was for a wedding… The weather was perfect, the light was amazing and seeing them truly in love…it always makes for an amazing day. Here are a few of my favorites from the day… Thank you Tara, Ilya for havinf me at your wedding, and Erin for having me second shoot for you that day.

Fun Fact : The parasol photo has meaning as the name of her video company  is Parasol Video Productions

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Ashley + Dave at Monmouth University/Asbury Park

4. 30. 12 Filed in: Engagements

I knew Ashley when she lived in New Jersey, she was my make up artist on shoots whenever I needed the client to look their absolute best – a sad/happy day was had when I found out she moved to California. So on a family visit back to Jersey, I finally got to meet her man, Dave. It felt good to shoot with friends – as well as butter them up so I have a place to crash when I visit California;). We started off at Monmouth University and ended up in Asbury. My favorite shot was the one with the little pocket of light on their faces… it was out of nowhere and surrounded by shadowy area… I love happening upon light like that…

 

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April 30, 2012 - 11:24 pm

Ashley Reich - John!!!! Thank you so much for capturing our love and the beautiful day we spent together at Monmouth University (where Dave and I attended college and first met) and Asbury Park. These photos are amazing and we are so grateful that we can look back at them forever. Your artistic eye is appreciated more than you know.

A true talent right here ya’ll!

Hugs and Smiles,

Ashley