Labor Day Weekend in Avalon • New Jersey Family Photographer

As the days get cooler and shorter I can't help but reminisce and re-live some of the warmer days.
I honestly cannot believe the summer is over! It went by so fast!

I have to admit it must have been one of the busiest summers for us and besides a few road trips we didn't get to take a longer family vacation. So, before the kids headed back to school, we planned to go away for just a few days and spend them in Avalon, New Jersey. 

We have fallen in love with the beach, the town and nearby Stone Harbor,
and before our vacation was over we already started making plans to come back next summer!
The children loved exploring the shore in the morning and practicing their swimming in the pool in the afternoon. We also visited nearby Cape May which had been on our list for a very long time.

So long, Avalon! We will be back next year!

Brooke + Alex's Engagement Session • Chester • New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Brooke and Alex have quite the history! Their love has been 22 years in the making! Twenty Two Years!

I met with Brooke and Alex at Dickerson School in Chester, NJ, where they met in first grade. Brooke recalls how they would trade each others granola bars and fruit roll-ups back then.
Brooke still has their class picture! 

Throughout elementary, middle and high schools they were be part of the same group of friends but didn't start dating until freshman year.
They went their separate ways to different colleges only to be reunited a year later!
They have been together ever since.

Alex proposed to Brooke on April 8th while taking their pup Roddy for a morning walk on a pier overlooking NYC {how romantic!} Not expecting anything, Brooke was completely shocked.
Their dinner plans that night turned into an engagement celebration with their friends.

Congratulations, Brooke and Alex! I absolutely loved spending an afternoon getting to know you.
I cannot wait to celebrate your big day next October! 

Happy Fourth of July!

Red, White + Blue - The de Myers' Way 🇺🇸👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Happy Father's Day

I love hearing the little voices calling 'Daddy! Dadda!' and watching the children climb on my husband as if he were a big mountain, or being able to get what they want when mommy isn't around.

There is definitely a soft spot for them in his heart and as much as he tries to deny it, the kids have him wrapped around their fingers. 

And that is the thing about Fathers!
They might seem tough and strong but underneath it all, they are softies when it comes to the little ones.

Dads are our first loves, big teddy bears to hug (nothing cozier than daddy's lap), and our biggest supporters!
They are here to guide us through life and to push us to try over again. Because they believe in us and love us unconditionally!

Happy Father's Day to this wonderful man with whom I get to share the journey of parenthood. 

Your love for our children, your devotion and support is what makes me fall in love with you over and over again! Samantha and Jack are so lucky to call you their daddy! 

And a very Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there!

But most importantly, I would like to wish a wonderful day to my Dad who might be oceans away but is always in my thoughts!

Kocham Cię, Tato!

A Father is neither an anchor to hold us back
nor a sail to take us there,
but a guiding light whose love shows us the way. 
~ Unknown ~

FATHER'S DAY 2016 | FATHER'S DAY 2015 | FATHER'S DAY 2014 | FATHER'S DAY 2013 

FATHER'S DAY 2012

The Colby Family • Plymouth, Massachusetts • Family Photography

We spent this Memorial Day weekend traveling up north to visit our friends in Plymouth, MA.

Steve and I met Andrea and Sean while on our 'babymoon' cruise to Bermuda.
Despite the distance- we live in NJ, they in MA - we were able to keep in touch {thanks to Facebook 👍🏻} and see each other from time to time.

We were super excited to spend a few days with them, catch up over a glass of wine and let our children play together. It was such a fun weekend and we are so grateful for their hospitality!

Of course, I could not leave without a few family shots on a nearby beach!

Magdalena + Gary • Maternity Session • New Jersey Photographer

It is one of those sessions that fill my heart with so much happiness.
I absolutely love photographing expecting couples! There is nothing more beautiful than a mommy-to-be and the loving eyes of her husband.

I met with Magdalena and Gary on an exceptionally warm spring afternoon at one of the most gorgeous parks.

Cross Estate Gardens is where they had their wedding pictures taken a little over two years ago and were excited to come back there to capture this special time in their lives.
Their baby girl is due this June and it is hard to miss how much she is loved already!

Congratulations, Maggie and Gary!
It was such an honor and pleasure to photograph these moments for you.

Happy Mother's Day!

"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers."

~ Unknown ~

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mamas out there!

And a very happy Mother's Day to my mom back in Poland ~ Kocham Cię, Mamo! 💕

MOTHER'S DAY 2012 | MOTHER'S DAY 2013 | MOTHER'S DAY 2014 | MOTHER'S DAY 2015

MOTHER'S DAY 2016

Headpieces by The House of Mac & Zoe

Romantic and oh so dreamy...

These words come to mind to describe my latest collaboration with The House Of Mac & Zoe.
From hair vines to crowns to pins- these exquisite made-by-hand pieces will take any hairstyle, even the simplest, to the next level!

Hair ~ Christina Tranquilli
Makeup ~ Nikola Aries
The Plaza Salon & Spa
Gowns ~ Jean-Ralph Thurin
Models ~ Mackenzi + Valeria

Happy Easter!

May the miracle of Easter bring you love, joy and happiness to last a lifetime. 

Happy Easter!

Boudoir Session with Aleksandra • New Jersey Photographer

Lace and pearls... beautiful curves wrapped in a veil of chiffon...
Sensual and seductive...

Here are a few images from my intimate boudoir session with Aleksandra.