Bayonet Farm Engagement Session | Holmdel NJ | Caroline + Phil

Caroline + Phil are getting married this weekend so I figured now would be the perfect time to share their stunning engagement session that I photographed back in October! This was the first engagement session I did post baby and I was really itching to get back out in nature, and being with this awesome couple made it all the more fun! Caroline & Phil looked fantastic in the outfits they chose and the light/weather the day of was just amazing. Bayonet Farm never disappoints! There are so many pretty & romantic locations their for photos. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Caroline & Phil as we walked around the farm. They are both so easy going it felt like I had known them for years. It was also fun to get to meet their adorable pup and snap a few photos of them together. I love being able to capture a love a couple has for one another and Caroline & Phil made it easy for me to do. I am so excited to photograph their wedding day and spend the day with these two again! Enjoy the photos :) 

Sandy Hook NJ Engagement Session | Christina + Ryan

Back in April I got to photograph this sweet couple on the most gorgeous day of the year! It had been SO cold all winter long and this was the very first day it got about 60 degrees. For that reason alone everyone (in the whole state it seemed) was just in a fantastic mood haha, and I was so excited about this session! I was referred to these two by a wonderful family that I have been photographing for the past several years. I can't wait to see their little niece and nephews as flower girl and ring bearers in their wedding! Christina and Ryan are both so awesome! I knew from the day I met them that they would be amazing to work with and we had so much fun during their session. Sandy Hook is truly one of my favorite locations for an engagement session. We found so many gorgeous locations and the light was just amazing! These two are naturals and I can not wait to see them again and photograph their big day in just a few months! 

Keyport NJ Newborn Photography

This blog post is a long time coming! I had the pleasure of photographing my friend Andrea and her family right after she had her sweet baby boy in December of 2016. I feel like this session really was the kick off to my more lifestyle newborn sessions. I have found over the past few years that I am really drawn to the more natural/lifestyle types of family and newborn photography and I loved everything about this session! These two have a house that is a photographer's dream (which is perfect since Andrea is a photographer herself!) and the nursery was as cute as could be! They have this perfect little nook in one room that had the best light coming in and we got some adorable photos of baby snuggled up with mom and dad there! I loved capturing these sweet family moments for this family of three!

Enjoy the photos :) 

Basking Ridge Country Club Wedding, NJ Wedding Photography | Maria + Anthony

Maria + Anthony are one of the sweetest, most adorable couples I've ever met! Their wedding day was absolutely incredible from beginning to end. When I arrived at Maria's parents house she was getting her makeup done by the talented Brunella. This is when I had some time to capture the details of her invitations, jewelry + wedding rings! I loved the personal touch of the floral invitations that Anthony's friend made. All of the florals by Jardiniere Fine Flowers were stunning! The window's in her parents house were absolutely perfect for bridal portraits! The ceremony, at Mountaintop Church  was performed by Anthony's father and the it  was absolutely beautiful. The forecast had been predicting rain all week but we were blessed with the rain holding off ALL DAY and we were able to get lots of gorgeous photos on the beautiful ground of Basking Ridge Country Club. This entire bridal party was THE BEST, we had so much fun working with them all! And aside from being the absolute cutest, Maria and Anthony were totally up for anything when it came to photos, and wanted LOTS, which is basically a photographers dream! At one point Maria jumped right into the brush, completely unprompted! Once the reception got started the rest of the day was a blur of happiness and emotion. Friends and family danced, laughed, and smiled all throughout the night! The way these two were looking at each other throughout the entire day just makes my heart melt. One of my very favorite moments of the day was when Anthony's brother was giving the speech, he started off my praying for the couple and it just made me so happy. I mean, that is what it's all about! There were so many moments during this wedding that just made me say "I can't believe I get to do this for a living!". I'm so thankful. It doesn't really get any better than that! 

Thank you so much Maria and Anthony for choosing me and my team to capture the most joyful of days for you! 

Enjoy the photos :) 

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Jane Martinez
  Gina Del Russo

 Ceremony: Matthew Jones Mountaintop Church 

Reception: Basking Ridge Country Club 

Dress: Sew 'N Sew

Florist: Jardiniere Fine Flowers

Hair: Teela at Lighten Up Salon

Makeup: Brunella Artistry

DJ: Bob Williams

Videographer: Connor Landmesser

Groom & Groomsmen Attire- Jos A Bank

Invitations: Nicholas DePasquale

Colors: Mystic Blue, White + hints of Green

The Addison Park Wedding | NJ Wedding Photography | Jackie & Ryan

Ryan & Jackie were married on a BEAUTIFUL spring day in April! With all of the crazy weather this year we were so thankful to finally have a warm sunny day. I had been looking forward to this wedding for almost 2 years. Back in 2016 I photographed the wedding of a sweet couple Holly & Anthony. Jackie was one of Holly's bridesmaids and soon after their wedding I received an email from Ryan asking if I would be able to photograph him proposing to Jackie on the beach in Belmar. I was SO excited to capture that special moment for them and I have been equally excited to capture their wedding day! Jackie and Ryan had a beautiful ceremony at St. Ambrose Church and afterwards we headed over to The Addison Park for portrait time. We were able to use the fountain area and the light was just perfect for photos! We had a blast photographing the bridal party and all of Ryan and Jackie's family and friends. Since there was a good amount of time in-between the ceremony and reception they even got to enjoy some of their cocktail hour! Jackie and Ryan's reception details were so elegant and romantic! The room looked gorgeous! Once the reception got going the night just flew by and everyone had blast dancing the night away! I am so happy for these two and it was such a pleasure to capture their special day!

Congratulations Jackie & Ryan :)

Enjoy the photos! 

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
Amanda Dolly
Ashley MacAdam
Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal
Florist: The Flower Cart
     Hair Designer: Artemis Salon
Makeup Artist: Melanie, Artemis Salon
Ceremony: St. Ambrose Church
Reception Venue: The Addison Park
DJ/ Entertainment Services: Posh DJS
Cake: Alphonso's Bakery
Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bill Levkoff 
Invitations: Party City
Photo Booth: Posh DJS

Addison Park Wedding Photography

Addison Park Wedding Photography

Shadowbrook Wedding Photography| NJ Wedding Photographer| Marissa & Robert

What a wonderful wedding! Marissa & Rob were married on a beautiful snowy and very COLD January day. These two are such sweethearts! I've gone to church with Rob and Marissa for several years now and have seen them go from being just friends, to dating, engaged and now married! They serve as apart of worship team at church and are both super involved with some awesome programs and ministries. I'm also very close with some of their family members (the flower girls and ring bearer are my son's best friends!) so to photograph this day was such an honor for me! The day started with Rob & Marissa getting ready in separate rooms. Since the sun goes down so early in January we knew we wouldn't be able to get outside for any portraits but we took advantage of the gorgeous light coming in from the window in the bridal suite. Marissa looked absolutely beautiful and the colors of the bridesmaids dresses were perfect for a winter wedding. The details were all so pretty! They had a sweet ceremony performed by one of the pastor's at our church. Rob's brother is also a pastor at our church but he was on duty as best man that night! The Shadowbrook is such a beautiful venue no matter the season and I was so happy their was some snow on the ground to add to the beauty even more. Rob and Marissa were such troopers during portrait time because it was freezing! But they weren't even phased. They really wanted these outside shots and were happy to do them! Once inside we got some more portraits on the gorgeous staircase and then it was on to cocktail hour! The rest of the night was filled with lots of laughter, love and joy and the dance floor was packed all night. This DJ really knows how to get the party started! They also played many games throughout the reception that were so much fun! I LOVED this wedding and am so happy for the newlyweds!

Congratulations Marissa & Rob :)

Enjoy the photos! 

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
Amanda Dolly
Ashley MacAdam

 Ceremony:  Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury

Reception: Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury

Florist: Lisa, Love at Last Florist

Hair: Rachael Mainwood, Rachael Morgan Hair

DJ:  Paul Telesford

Invitations: Andrea Winship, Andrea Grace Design