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Nanina’s in the Park Wedding

December

Nanina’s in the Park Wedding

Alessandra and Jeff got married on the hottest day of the year! It was 110 degrees outside!

Alli and I used to work together when I was a teacher. I resigned from my job teaching to go full time in my photography business right around the time she got engaged! Luckily, we stayed in touch and I was sooooo excited when she hired me for her wedding!

Alessandra got ready in her childhood home in Stirling, New Jersey.

Jeff and the guys started the morning at a local hotel.

I love these pictures of Jeff and Ali’s Dad.You can tell family means so much to these two.

After getting ready with the guys, Ali’s dad went back to his house to see his only daughter in her wedding dress for the first time. This is also known as a first look with dad.

The sweetest moment <3

Ali and Jeff got married at Ali’s hometown church in Stirling, New Jersey. Now that I am a wedding photographer, it often makes things easier when couples do a first look, but I was also a traditional church bride and totally have a place in my heart for traditional church weddings.

This is exactly why I love having a second shooter on a wedding day.

I took the photo on the right with a 35 mm lens while, Anne, took the tighter photo on the left with her 85. It is so nice to be able to deliver 2 different perspectives to my couples. I can’t decide which one I like better! I love being able to see the guest’s reactions on the right. Then again, I love focusing on the couple (and being able to crop out most of the cell phones) on the left!)

A few days before the wedding, Jeff found out that his Grandmother wasn’t able to make it to the wedding. It was going to be really hot that day (over 110 degrees!) and she had some health problems. This crushed Jeff and Ali who both really value the importance of family. So, we made it a priority to visit Jeff’s Nanny after the ceremony and before heading off to the reception. There were so many fun moments of this wedding day, but this is one of my favorites!

Finally, after quick visit with Nanny, it was time to party! I remember when Ali fell in love with Nanina’s in the Park and after shooting there…I can see why she did!