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Lisa and Travis – Engagement Shoot – Singapore

Jim — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:56:28 +0000

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It’s been a little while since I’ve gotten around to adding a new blog post to my site, but this weekend I had a fun engagement shoot in Singapore with Lisa and Travis, so I wanted to make sure I posted a few shots. We luckily managed to avoid the rain that was hanging around most of the day, and while we were initially concerned about the lack of sun, it’s probably better that it wasn’t too sunny. While it was by no means cool, it at least made hiking around the botanical gardens a bit more bareable, and we got some fun shots!

Lauren and Randy – Rittenhouse Square Wedding – Philadelphia

Jim — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:16:20 +0000

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Lauren and Randy came in to Philadelphia from Singapore to celebrate their wedding day with their family and close friends. Once you have a chance to meet their friends and family, it’s clear why they chose to come back for the wedding, rather than stay in the South East Asia area for a wedding… they’re all great! Sure small beach weddings are fun too, but without this crew, it just wouldn’t have been the same.

Weddings like this are what make me love my job. The bride and groom were fun, goofy, and stress free. And to top it off, the bridal party and family were just as fun and friendly. Everyone just focused on having a good time. To me… that’s what weddings are supposed to be about!

Jesi’s Sweet 16 – NJ sweet 16 Photography

Jim — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:03:46 +0000

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Summertime parties are always fun, but wow… was this a great party! I guess anytime you can surround yourself with dozens of your best friends, throw in some good music and food, it’s bound to be a good time. This night certainly had all of the necessities for a good time… lots of dancing, a few front-flips into the pool, and don’t forget the fire dancer!

Sharon and Kevin – NYC Engagement Session Pt. 2

Jim — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:40:23 +0000

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So last month we had to cut the engagement session with Sharon and Kevin a little short. The weather in NYC that day turned cold and cloudy, so we decided to get the last few locations another day. Fortunately this time it was about 25 degrees warmer, and sunny! Perfect day to get the last of our pictures. We wound up finding some great places to shoot, and I think we got some great stuff. Let us know what you think!NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-000 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-001 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-002 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-003 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-004 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-005 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-006 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-007 NJ_Wedding_Photographer_NYC_Sharon_Kevin-008

Citizen Cope Photography – City Winery – NYC

Jim — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:10:14 +0000

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I tried out a new lens tonight while photographing a Citizen Cope acoustic concert at the City Winery in NYC. While I realized quickly I don’t love the lens, I really enjoyed the concert! I will say though, while Clarence Greenwood is a great songwriter, and the show was certainly a good one, he’s not the easiest guy to photograph. I think it took a little while for him to loosen up and smile a bit. It can be difficult to photograph someone who doesn’t look like he is enjoying himself. But he did eventually get into it, the show livened up, and I wound up getting a few shots that I really like. I wonder if it was the coconut water and whiskey that did the trick?

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Engagement Session – NYC – Sharon & Kevin

Jim — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:40:10 +0000

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I recently had the pleasure of photographing Sharon and Kevin’s engagement session in NYC. We hit up quite a few places, and had a blast doing it! We went to Il Vagabond, where Kevin proposed to Sharon, the Trump plaza, Times Square, ice skating in Bryant Park, and a few spots in between. Now the weather wasn’t exactly perfect, it was supposed to be mid 40′s and sunny, but instead we got mostly cloudy, cold, and even some snow… blah. But we didn’t let it stand in the way. Both Sharon and Kevin were troopers as we braved the cold weather and hiked around the city. We’re actually going to have another short engagement session within the next couple of weeks so that we can hit a couple more places that we didn’t manage to get to before the dark clouds rolled in. But I think we got some really great stuff already. In fact, it was REALLY difficult to pick which ones to share because there were so many awesome shots… but here they are!

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Enjoying New York City – NJ Wedding Photographer

Jim — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:35:43 +0000

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While winter is typically a slow time for event photographers, this winter has been quite busy for me. The shooting has certainly slowed down a little, although not entirely (I’ll have some new pictures up shortly). But one nice thing about fewer shooting assignments, is more time for all of the things that I need to put off during the rest of the year. Like personal shooting. I’ve had a few great street shoots in NYC over the last couple of weeks (I’ve attached one shot to this post) and I’ve also got a few upcoming concerts that I’m really looking forward to shooting.

Another bonus is the time I’ve been able to spend socializing with other photographers. Photography can be a very isolating career, so you really have to make a conscious effort to meet other photographers. Last night I had the pleasure of meeting several great photographers, one of whom was the incredible, David Bergman. David is one of the better entertainment photographers out there. He’s go the dream job of MANY photographers out there, including myself, but he’s earned it, and constantly reminds everyone of why HE is the one that has the job.

It was great having a chance to hear about his work and his mentality towards his photography, and his business. Everyone has advice on how to be successful, but if you’re going to take advice from someone, it’s best to take it from someone who has actually had a lot of success.

Numerous times last night I found myself thinking… “THIS is why I moved back to New York City”. The random opportunities that arise to meet a really good group of people, who are all great at what they do. I know these things sometimes happen elsewhere, but in my experience, it’s just not like the same. With a larger concentration of people, it’s ultimately a lot easier to get good groups of people together. Now I won’t say I don’t ALWAYS miss the incredible weather of San Diego, but sometimes I just really love this city. Yes… even in the winter!

Jack and Cooper – NJ Kids Photography

Jim — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:28:04 +0000

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Trea and Jim’s Wedding – Summit NJ – NJ Event and Wedding Photographer

Jim — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:45:03 +0000

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Talk about good luck. Trea and Jim had an intimate wedding in Summit, NJ with their closest friends and family last week. For days prior, the forecast was calling for rain and we were worried it would pour on us when we tried to get some pictures. Well, not only did it hold off, but it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day! You honestly couldn’t hope for better weather for a wedding.

Gifts for the Bridesmaids – NJ Wedding Photographer

Nicole — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:22:25 +0000

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Bridesmaids: our sisters, our best friends, our ladies in waiting. They do so much for us from the moment we announce that we are going to get married until the time we board the plane for the honeymoon. From spending their afternoons planning the bridal shower to forking out exorbitant amounts of cash for the occasion, they deserve a little thank you, don’t ya think?

I’m so in love with these adorable little clutches by EMERSONMADE. that I just may get one for myself in addition to my ladies. Hey, I’ve been workin’ hard on this wedding too!

-Nicole