The South Jersey Photographer Blog Stories

Danny and Nicole are MARRIED!! These two were originally going to get married at Scotland Run Golf Club but sadly had to postpone their big wedding day celebrations due to the Coronavirus and government shut down and restrictions. However, the world pandemic did not stop them from sharing their love together and getting married on […]

What made you choose Ultimate Edge Photography for your boudoir experience? I liked the sample pictures featured on the website but also chose them because Nikki responded so quickly and was very accommodating. What was your favorite part about your session? I really enjoyed working with Nikki. She made me feel much more comfortable, which […]

I am absolutely in love with the light and airy style of boudoir! Don’t get me wrong, I specialize in the dark and moody boudoir as well, but the bright boudoir images are my fave! Danielle’s boudoir session took place at this gorgeous studio in Ocean Grover, New Jersey that has massive amounts of natural […]

Your first look is an amazing part of your wedding day! If you aren’t sure about this tradition, I will explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day celebration that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress. Please know that I would never want any of my couples […]

Curt and Ariel had their wedding planned for July 2nd, 2020 however the Coronavirus and the government shutdowns forced them to have to postpone their big celebration until next year. However, they did not let the virus or the shutdowns prevented these two from getting hitched! This was my first wedding since November 2019. Yikes! […]

Photographers say that photographing a wedding is the most stressful job a photographer could photograph. That is a lie! There is something about proposals that are the most nerve-wracking, stressful, and anxiety-filled moments that you could ever experience as a photographer. It is that exact moment when they go down on one knee and the […]

Your wedding is a huge investment and making sure that everything goes off without any problems is something you spend month planning for! However, sometimes things do not go as planned. Below are some really great wedding investments that will help keep your wedding vibes in a happy place, rest your nerves, and simply take […]

Jason always said that he could care less about having a big wedding. If he could have it his way, he would just go to the courthouse and call it a day. A wedding is something I have dreamed about ever since I was a little girl! I never necessarily wanted a big wedding, but […]

If you are anything like me, it is an absolutely must that your pets be included in either your engagement session or your wedding, or both! But a lot of the times portraits don’t go as smoothly as couples would have hoped for. Here are some tips for making pet portraits smooth sailing!

I scheduled a Christmas card photoshoot with Michael Hook Photography so that we had some nice images of us. Plus, we literally had no professional image of us together. I wanted the fall look but the way ours and Mikes schedules worked out we were basically in winter by the time we were able to […]

Planning a wedding during the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) crisis has a lot of couples hesitant on moving forward with their wedding planning. I want to personally tell you that you should not let quarantine hold you back from planning your special day! Speaking from experience as I plan my own wedding, I have used this time to check a lot of wedding to-dos off my list…

A wedding florist does so much more than just design your bouquet! They can design the centerpieces to your reception tables, hairpieces, ceremony arches, corsages, boutonnieres, and so on.

Before you even contact a wedding florist, you should have these few things already done…

One thing I have learned from planning my wedding is not to let the influences of others steer you away from what you truly want. Ever since I was a little girl, I imagined this romantic, elegant, and love-filled wedding. But I never thought about how much everything cost until it was my turn to […]

Nick asked me to photograph his proposal to Rosie about a month before it actually happens and I was so excited and anxious when the day came! I always get anxious before capturing proposals I think because my couple’s nervousness rubs off onto me as well as just an adrenaline rush!Rosie is a local photographer […]

Unless you have your heart set on shaking the hands of 200 plus guests, feel free to trash this super time-consuming tradition. If you are able to go to your cocktail hour, that is the perfect time to mingle with your guests and doesn’t take up any extra time! So What Is A Receiving Line? […]

Family is family and we love our family! But let’s be real, they can be a big pain in the ass sometimes! Planning Your Wedding can be stressful especially if you think you’ll have some family drama. Planning it all should be a fun time! So to help with the stress, here are some tips […]

Yay! You’re engaged!! Now it’s time to start planning for your engagement session. But there are so many places to shoot at, which one is the best one? Take a look below at some of my favorite places to shoot engagement sessions! Stafford Forge Wildlife Managament Area Stafford Forge is such a beautiful, hole-in-the-wall type […]

It’s always a little intimidating to have your picture taken … even if it’s just a photo on a phone that is taken by a friend. We still want to look nice, make sure nothing is in our teeth, and that our hair is behaving! I realize that preparing for your engagement session can be […]