Erin and Drew at the Molly Pitcher

It was about this time last summer that I was strolling the Asbury boardwalk with Erin and Drew for their engagement shoot.  We had a great time that evening, shooting and talking about their upcoming wedding plans as I got to know this smart, funny and easygoing couple.

Fast forward 9 months and I was arriving at the Molly Pitcher on a lovely spring morning to document their wedding day.  The details embraced a fresh palate of navy blues, pinks, and cream for a very classic style. The bouquets featured some stunning peonies with pops of white and green.  The ceremony was at Atlantic Highland's St Agnes, and for portraits we visited the beautiful gardens at Deep Cut Park.

Cocktail hour was held outside, with a soft breeze coming off the Navesink River.  Once the party moved inside, things got a little crazy on the dance floor, thanks to the B Street Band and some very lively dancers! It was quite a night.

   

Wedding Photographed with d600

I shot my first wedding yesterday with the new D600.   I thought it would be serving as a D700 back up, but after my intial look at yesterday's images, I think the D700 will be the back up.  The D600 was sharp, clean and fast.  The body does feel light and small in my hands, but it was only an issue when I had my 70-200 on during the ceremony and I think once I add a grip it will be just fine for me.  Didn't miss 1/8000 shutter speed, but then again it was a perfectly overcast day.  Nikon is fooling themselves if they think this is a pro-sumer model... not with images like this!

 

This was during portrait time... iso 400 with my 85mm lens... to the right is a cropping... crazy sharp!

A few more portraits....

 

And a couple in lower light.... the image on left is ISO 1600, the right is ISO 3200... cleaner than the D700!

 

Red Bank Wedding Walk 2012

I'm very excited to be participating in this year's Red Bank Wedding Walk on March 24th. Be sure to mark your calendars because there are some great giveaways this year. For more information, and to register, please visit :

http://www.onlyoneredbankwedding.com/

Mary Jane & David's Engagement Portraits in Hoboken

I first met Mary Jane several years back when I photographed her sister's wedding.  They have a fun and memorable family, so I immediately remembered her when she called about her own wedding, scheduled for this May.  She and David are getting married at Liberty State Park, but we decided to use their neighborhood in Hoboken for the engagement portraits.  Here are a few highlights....

Winter Wedding in Red Bank - NJ Wedding Photography

Alexis and Randall

Molly Pitcher Inn & St James Church ~ Red Bank, NJ

I'll admit it, winter weddings make me a little nervous.  Snowstorms, icy sidewalks, and shivering bridesmaids can make for a challenging portrait shoot, but Alexis and Randall lucked out with a beautiful 60 degree afternoon in January!

Alexis wore a delicate, vintage inspired gown by Jenny Packham that I absolutely loved.  The beaded overlay and cap sleeves gave the dress a formal feel without being fussy. In keeping with the winter season, Alexis opted not to use fresh flowers.  Instead, she incorporated shells, starfish, coral, and other sea inspired objects into the bouquets, boutonnieres, and table centerpieces.  It gave the day a winter white palette that was simple and textural.