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from The Knot, 10 important questions to ask your photographer.
August 08, 2024
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Here is the article. Feel free to ask us anything.
10 Questions to Always Ask Potential Wedding Photographers (theknot.com)
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How it was done
August 05, 2024
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A new how it was done.
Setting up the scene. How we pose or set up the image to get the look we want. Hand position, the position of the doors, the groom. The placement of his hands, all make the scene. The rest is the exposure setting and a bit of editing magic.
This is an available light image. We exposed for the light outside of the door. Th...
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How much time should we plan for our photographer?
July 29, 2024
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This has become a common concern for many couples these days, considering many couples are looking to save a few bucks here and there for their big day.
With Covid hitting the wedding industry hard, we are seeing many "Micro" or "Mini" wedding request. Recently I spoke with a bride recently who notice on our website that we offer smaller packages...
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I love an educated bride and groom.
July 25, 2024
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What I mean is educated photographically. That they have some knowledge of photography. These couples often book us because they can see the difference from our work to other photographers.
The look and feel of our images is what catches their eye. Often, we're told that they like our work, however, really cannot put a finger on exactly why our im...
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New packages for 2024 and beyond
July 22, 2024
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We have worked our packages and pricing to be more competitive in 2024. We have enhanced our base package and created a NEW High Light Package.
Take a look at our wedding booklet HERE.
Any question, call or text 732-866-1709 or email us at [email protected]
Ready for a meeting? You may schedule a meeting HERE.
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What is a Certified Professional Photographer? Let's find out.
July 18, 2024
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Certified Professional Photographer and Photographic Craftsman
These days, photography is practiced by anyone with a smartphone, but it's mastered by few.
When it comes to those once-in-a-lifetime moments—when you've got one shot at getting it right—you better make sure the person behind the camera is a pro. A proven professional photographer.
T...
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I photographed a proposal
July 15, 2024
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I recently had the opportunity to photograph a proposal.
The proposal happened at Deep Cut Gardens in Holmdel. I received a call from Austin about 2 weeks prior to the planned proposal date. He asked If I photographed proposals, of course, being a wedding photographer. We discussed his plans and settled on a time on that day. I arrived early as to...
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Tooting our own horn, Someone has to.
July 08, 2024
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When Lauren and I present our work at bridal shows, we hear from many couples that they see a difference in our work compared to many other photographers.
I believe the reason for this is simple. We pay attention to the small details when creating your photographs. Where hands are in your photos, how people are connected or engaged with each other...
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There has always been a lot of discussion on cell photos at weddings
July 04, 2024
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We have all read stories about or by photographer venting about cellphones or Ipads getting in the way at their wedding. Someone ruining an image with their phone.
Well, this is the nature of our world today. We as photographers, need to adapt. Either MOVE or find a different spot when the bride walks up the aisle. Or, use phones in our photo.
Ye...
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Helpful hints for bridal shows
July 01, 2024
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Hi all. Posted this about a month ago. Thought I should bring it back for the upcoming bridal shows in January.
Since we will be in the heart of the bridal show season next month, we thought we'd give you a few helpful hints to make your show experience more enjoyable and productive.
Bring pre-printed mailing labels with all of your info printed...
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It's a game we play.
June 24, 2024
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We play a little game at our wedding. We cannot play at every wedding it depends on who we see. We occasionally will see a celebrity look-a-like.
We have seen Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton, Tony Stark, and others. Even someone that looked like a friend.
Most recently, Tiny Tim for those on the older side and the Geico caveman. Even the groom agre...
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Conversation at a recent bridal show
June 20, 2024
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We were at the GardenState Expo Center for a Bridal Show. Excellent show. Many couples attended. We had a lot of great conversations, including one in particular.
One father was looking over our work and said that our work was the best of the show. I thanked him and we conversed a bit more before he left our display area. Now, I know photography i...
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Helped a friend with a wedding.
June 13, 2024
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From time to time, Lauren and I help our photography friends with their weddings. There is a local photographer we help occasionally, and a photographer in Delaware we also help when she needs.
Recently I drove to Delaware to help our friend Erica of Erica Beck Photography. We photographed a wedding for a friend of hers.
Working with my friend Er...
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Photography program with Rick Ferro and Rick Friedman
June 10, 2024
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Recently I had to opportunity to go to a photography program and study/help out with amazing, nationally known award-winning photographers.
Rick Ferro, who is a Disney photographer. Rick Friedman who works with Celebrities, from actor, politicians and more.
We worked with studio portraits, location portraits, brides and groom models, and teen mod...
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Another engagement session.
May 31, 2024
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This was an "End of the year" engagement session, for lack of a better work. They are getting marring in mid-April, and we wanted to get their session in before the weather got TOO cold.
We went to Sayen Gardens in Hamilton close to their home and a favorite place of theirs..
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