Florals By Kerry Patel Designs

Sometimes those impromptu shoots are just as exciting and fun as the ones you have been planning for weeks or months.

I teamed up with Kerry Patel Designs, Jacqueline Cicala Beauty Bridal Atelier and my favorite model-muse Aleksandra for a quick photoshoot to showcase Kerry's beautiful floral arrangements.

After overcoming a couple of obstacles, like a sudden rain storm, and figuring out where to shoot when a park was no longer an option, we ended up at Blowout Salon in Morristown where Jackie was kind enough to let us shoot at their gorgeous courtyard.
And amazingly enough, the storm cleared and the sun was out again.

I guess it was meant to be after all!


Florals ~ Kerry Patel Designs  •  Hair & Makeup ~ Jacqueline Cicala 
Dress ~ Vintage Melissa Sweet Bridal  •  Model ~ Aleksandra   
Venue ~ Blowout Salon, Morristown, NJ

The Cabrera Family Maternity Session ~ Sandy Hook ~ New Jersey

It was such a special maternity session.

Miss Lani was my daughter's preschool teacher whom she absolutely adored!
I cannot describe how honored I was to be able to capture such special time in her beautiful family's life.

We met on the beach in Sandy Hook, New Jersey, in the late afternoon
to take advantage of the gorgeous golden hour light. And it was magical!

Congratulations to the sweetest family!

Little Black Dress Paperie ~ Morristown ~ New Jersey

Located in the heart of Morristown, New Jersey, Little Black Dress Paperie is a luxury invitation design studio specializing in wedding and special events stationery. Engaging Papers is their online boutique where clients have access to all their designs.

I met Patty Gibbons, the founder and owner of LBDP, in the fall of last year and quickly fell in love with her work.
From gold foil to flower embellishments and crystals, to incorporating materials like wood, cork, luxe silks and satins, this design studio can create a one-of-a-kind invitation suite that reflects their client's unique style.

 I was so honored when Patty invited me to do photography for their entire website!
Styling and photographing Little Black Dress Paperie stunning stationery makes me not want to leave my studio.

Please meet Patty and her wonderful team and check out a few of their stunning designs below!

Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

Little Black Dress Paperie / Engaging Papers Team 

Patty ~ Founder & Owner {middle image}

Christine ~ Creative Director {bottom right}

Peggy ~ Lead Creative Director {top left}

Tyler ~ Marketing & Operations {bottom left}

Rachel ~ Marketing {top right} 

The House Of Mac & Zoe Styled Shoot

Mondays aren't usually the days I look forward to. Monday mornings especially.
That certainly was not the case when I met with Tammy of The House Of Mac & Zoe
 and Amy of Beauty on Location NJ for this quick styled shoot.

Amy was kind enough to let us photograph at her gorgeous house and I am still
 in awe. The rooms were filled with light and beautiful furnishings.
I could not have wished for a more ideal setting!

The hand-crafted headpieces were utterly stunning, perfectly complementing the dresses
 and pulling the entire look together.

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Makeup: Amy/ Beauty on Location NJ | Hair: Jessica/ Beauty On Location NJ
Headpieces: The House Of Mac & Zoe | Gowns: Jean Ralph Thurin
Planning: Peony Events
Models: Mackensi & Meghan

Happy Father's Day!

"It's only when you grow up and step back from him -

or leave him for your own home -

it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it."

Margaret Truman

Happy Father's Day to this truly amazing man my children call their Dad.

And to All The Wonderful Dads, Dads-To-Be, and Dads-In-Law!

And a Very Happy Father's Day to My Loving Dad ~ Kocham Cię, Tato!

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

The House of Mac & Zoe || Styled Product Shoot

This shoot was quite different from photographing couples, families or events. 

In the quiet of my studio I was surrounded by the gorgeous headpieces
handmade by Tammy Considine of The House Of Mac & Zoe.

Here is a preview of her latest collection. 

Happy Mother's Day!

"Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. 
There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving."

 ~ Gail Tsukiyama

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Moms-To-Be, and Moms-In-Law!

And, A Very Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom ~ Kocham Cię Mamo! 

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

Studio Portrait Session

As much as I love shooting outside, sometimes I enjoy the comfort of the studio...
Especially when my subject is this stunning!


Model: Aleksandra

Hair & Makeup by me

Cherry Blossoms

Ahhh, I am still in awe of this spring session! 

Even though we missed the peak of the cherry blossoms at Branch Brook Park we were still able to capture some of it. 

Finding the perfect dress and waiting for nice weather to finally come took some time. 

So everything was kind of last minute. 

When the dress came I was able to quickly put together this flower crown and we were on our way to the park! 

We did it! And I love the outcome! 

Model: Aleksandra

Dress: Angelina Faccenda

Flower crown by me

Stefanie's Mommy-To-Be Session

Pregnancy is such an exciting and incredibly special time.
As a photographer being able to capture these beautiful moments is such an honor.

This mommy-to-be is due in just a couple of weeks and she could not look any more gorgeous!

{Hair and makeup by Jacqueline Cicala}