I have taken photos with and for Daisy and Luis and family many times. Engagement. Costa Rica wedding. Maternity photos. Newborn photos. Birthday photos. Family photos. Holiday photos. You name it! I love them for trusting me so many times.

When Daisy told me she was pregnant again I was excited to learn they were going to hire me again, but just for newborn photos. I knew they likely wanted some maternity/family photos with their son Damian while they were still a family of 3.

Next snowfall, I texted Daisy with the idea of a quick shoot during the snowfall by the Ramapo River. Close to where I shot their engagement photos.

They came right over –arrived as I was finishing shoveling my driveway.

I brought my Nikon D5, 85mm f/1.4 lens and one off-camera flash which I covered in a plastic bag to keep it dry as it snowed.

We only shot for 15 minutes. It was a little cold, and Damian was getting bored.

That being said, we caught some sweetness. The lack of color in the Winter landscape led me to convert them all to B&W.

Love my clients.

Love your clients. They will love you back.

Tom

NJ Life Photographer

www.newjerseyphotographers.com

Last wedding of 2017 was also the 1st of 2018 –our first New Year’s Eve wedding!

Kristina + Dan had the night of their lives and we were happy to be there for them!

The Saddlebrook Marriott was a great place for everyone to get ready.

Morristown’s I do, I do helped Kristina find the PERFECT dress –amazing!

Amazing MUA and hairstylist! Holy Rosary Church in Passaic was brilliant!

The DJs and MC kept everyone dancing and having fun!

The Venetian of course, was an amazing venue. Great service, killer food and so beautiful a space!

Thanks to www.adamsilversteinphotography.com for adept 2nd shooting!

Now we have a few weeks w/o and wedding photography…some editing and album design to keep us busy.

Thanks to all of our clients for making 2017 so amazing –I trust we returned the favor!!

Best,

Tom

www.NewJerseyPhotographers.com

Preferred Wedding Photographer

Sneak peak from Kristina + Dan’s amazing New Year’s Eve wedding a The Venetian in Garfield, NJ this Sunday into Monday. Last wedding of 2017 was also the 1st of 2018! Church was the gorgeous Holy Rosary in Passaic, NJ, gleaming and gorgeous inside! We love you Dan & Kristina –a larger gallery to follow VERY soon!

Best,

Tom

Passaic Wedding Photographers

The DeCroce family stopped by for their Christmas Family photo session in late November. We shot these in my backyard with one studio light. The leaves were perfect, as was the light! In 15 minutes we had amazing photos of their boys for their Christmas card!

Could not have been easier!!

–Best, 

Thomas

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

I haven’t worked w any clients more! Engagement, wedding, pregnancy announcement, maternity, newborn and a few family sessions. These guys are friends, not clients!

My backyard looking great for family portraits through Nov 18th so far this year!

Tom

NJ Family Photographer

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Louis James stopped by with Mom and Dad today for
some photos. Adorable lil LJ was NOT having it but we worked in fits and
starts and created some beautiful photos of this gorgeous boy! Thanks
for stopping by!

I will see Mom and Dad in October for their Jersey Shore wedding!

Best,

Tom

NJ Newborn Photographers

www.JerseyBabyPhotography.com

Morristown Family Portrait Session 

Mt 3rd shoot with Danielle, Chris and Jacob. My 1st w Dylan. Such sweet people –such a  good time!

NJ Family Photographers

www.JerseyBabyPhotography.com

Much of my backyard is wooded. It is a beautiful setting for portraits all year but especially in the Fall!

Will be shooting mini sessions on Nov 10 and/or 11, 2017. Sent me a note if you are interested –it’ll be so much fun!!

–Thomas

Bergen County Photographers

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

I bet even many New Yorkers have no idea there are waterfalls in Central Park. The North Woods section of the park was designed to evoke comparison to the Adirondacks and towards that end there is a stream, a ravine, waterfalls and miles of trails. Enter the North Woods and leave the Manhattan cityscape behind. You don’t hear the city but for the occasional distant siren that is quickly muffled into submission. This is a perfect urban oasis!!

I had never been to the North Woods before. I really haven’t been in Central Park much north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am in Laura & Francis’s debt for introducing me to this beautiful slice of Mr. Olmstead’s emerald jewel! Seriously –I owe you! I loved it here and will be back.

Oh, I took pictures while we all enjoyed the day and the photos are a reflection of the sublime few hours we spent together. The thing I love most about an E-Session is getting to know my couples on relaxed terms with the luxury of time. Come wedding day we are all friends and share trust and memories of a sublime morning in the North Woods.

Best –Tom

Manhattan Wedding Photographer

www.NewJerseyPhotographers.com

Took my boys up to High Point SP in Sussex County, NJ yesterday. Felt it had been too long since we were outdoors and wanted to head out while there were still leaves on the trees.

High Point is only an hour from home and much of the drive is quite pretty. When I was a kid my Dad always got us outdoors so I am continuing that mission.

It is often a challenge to start out but once we get somewhere we all have a great time.

I am an insect lover and it was a treat catching a giant water bug. Looking forward to some insect macros!

Instead of watching football and Netflix…or maybe in addition get out and enjoy the natural places. It is an investment in your kids!

Love, Tom

Wantage Wedding Photographer

I have only known Satig for a short time –but she is always talking about her sisters. If is clear that they are all close and care deeply for each other. I get it –my brother is my closest friend and I relish the time we spend together.  

I offered to shoot a portrait of the three sisters who I jokingly called the Weird Sisters an homage to Shakespeare’s MacBeth. We headed to the NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood SP for the shoot. I love it up there, and everyone I bring loves it too. In photography it too is often location, location, location!

I decided to shoot most of the photos with off-camera lighting. One monolight bounced out of an umbrella. I often used the sun as a backlight. 

I felt close to these women and I think they to me and I think I truly captured their love for each other. It was great to be there and for a couple hours I was part of the family.

Best,

Thomas

NJ Portrait Photographer

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Amazing day w amazing people on the banks of the Hudson River. Shooting wedding photos with friends and clients who feel like long-time friends in the Fall in Westchester County –how lucky am I?

I met Michelle and Ryan at their friend’s wedding. Always cool to come to a wedding knowing many of the guests. Special thanks to Greg for the amazing 22oz bottle of his home-brewed Raisin’ Hell –a most delicious and potent brew!!

Wedding was just 4 days ago –it was hard to only pick 100 photos for this gallery but I think I need to save another 800 or so for the B&G!

Thanks to all the amazing vendors who made it easier to get great photos:

| 2nd Photographer: www.JedSmithPhotography |
3rd Photographer: www.davegarphoto.com/ |
Invitations: www.minted.com |
Venue: www.theknot.com/marketplace/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-tarrytown-tarrytown-ny-369670 |
Hair: www.bridalbysamantha.com |
MUA: www.annalieseandcompany.com/stylists/ |
Bridal shop: www.idoido.com |
Wedding Dress: www.essensedesigns.com |
Bride’s Shoes: www.caparrosshoes.com/ |
Suits: www.menswearhouse.com |
Bridesmaids: www.davidsbridal.com |
Bakery: www.homestyledessertsbakery.com/ |
DJ: ljdjs.com |
Florist: @Denyse Farrell Roy on FB |

Best,

Tom

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographers

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Sneak peak from Michelle + Ryan’s amazing Hudson river Valley wedding.

Much love to this awesome couple off to New England on their Honeymoon!

Westchester Wedding Photographers

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

What an amazing day! 86 was a little warm for late
September but we ain’t complaining. Big fun, bigger love and the best of
Sussex County!!
Congrats and much love!!

2nd Shooter:
Jed Smith Photography

Venue:
Black Bear Golf Club, Franklin, NJ

Hair:
The Scissor Joint, Newton, NJ

DJ: Anthony Priore for EMG
Elegant Music Group

Wedding Dress:
The Wedding Store at Liz Clinton

Florist:
Highland Flowers & Gifts

Officiant:
Paulo Freire

Much love to Elise + Glen hope to see you at a friend’s wedding soon!

Best,

Thomas

Elise + Glenn got married last night! Here is a quick overnight preview! More to come plus vendors!

Best,

Thomas

NJ’s Best Wedding Photographers

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Took my kids, father in law and sister in law on a whale watching tour that launches near Rockaway Beach. Sadly my wife couldn’t make it.

http://americanprincesscruises.com/

Humpback whales within sight of the NYC skyline –who knew?! Cool AF!!

Can’t wait to go back!!

–Tom

Queens Wedding Photographers

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Christina & Doug knew each other back in middle school. Years went by and they reconnected –both now with children of their own.

Saturday they officially became a family –the 5 were married at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange!

It was a wonderful reception filled with beautiful kids and all the people who love them. 

Sounds about perfect, right?

Venue : The Highlawn Pavilion

Hair/MUA: www.jillforster.com

Flowers: Bartlett’s Greenhouses & Florist

2nd Shooter: JedSmithPhotography.com

Wedding Dress:

Designer: www.facebook.com/LazaroBridal/

Boutique: www.facebook.com/Thebridalgardennyc/

Best,

Thomas

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Montclair Wedding Photographers

Christina & Doug knew each other back in middle school. Years went by and they reconnected –both now with children of their own.

Saturday they officially became a family –the 5 of them were married at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange!

It was a wonderful reception filled with beautiful kids and all the people who love them. 

Sounds about perfect, right?

Venue : The Highlawn Pavilion

Hair/MUA: www.jillforster.com

Flowers: Bartlett’s Greenhouses & Florist

2nd Shooter: JedSmithPhotography.com

Wedding Dress:

Designer: www.facebook.com/LazaroBridal/

Boutique: www.facebook.com/Thebridalgardennyc/

Best,

Thomas

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

Montclair Wedding Photographers

I shot Nikkee’s parent’s wedding 8 years ago. I was so happy to take photos of their beautiful girl Nikkee.

We shot at Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne early on a Saturday. After about an hour Nikkee had had enough and wanted breakfast. NP –we already had plenty of great photos!

Best,

Tom

NJ Child Photographer

www.JerseyWeddingPhotography.com

I have known Anthony and Diana for a few years now. When Anthony told me they were expecting and they wanted ME to shoot newborn photos I was psyched…but had 6 months to wait.

Anthony sent me an e-mail when Vincent Leonard was born…and I patiently waited. Anthony & Diana had a rough 1st week …but late that week we agreed that I’d come to their home to take photos 9 days after Vincent was born.

Vincent was non too excited to have his photo taken. 3 hours after I arrived I still didn’t feel like I had really captured him. He did poop and pee on me so I had that going for me.

Late in the shoot he chilled and we made some magic. Thanks guys! looking forward to future family portraits!!

Best,

Tom

New Jersey Newborn Photographer

www.JerseyBabyPhotography.com

Though from northern NJ Justine + Anthony decided to get married in Cape May. A wise decision! They booked me in a cozy cafe in northern NJ in January…there was snow on the ground.

I was so excited to shoot a wedding on the beach in Cape May that I made a custom one photographer (me) package to ensure we could make it all work. 

 The day started with a ~3 hour drive from my home in northern NJ…1st photo was of the Cape May Exit 0 sign on the Parkway (not in this collection).

I began me shooting in earnest at a house Anthony’s parent’s rented in Cape May (their first time there). The groomsmen and Anthony’s family were getting ready there. Luckily they had Cynthia (of the wild hair) to help them!  

Hotel Alcott was the next stop –there the ladies were getting ready. How much do you LOVE the bridesmaid’s dresses?! Justine’s amazing dress was the perfect weight and style for a warm wedding on the beach. It was a little hot but all discomfort was forgotten as these sweet two began exchanging vows!

A horse and carriage ride and a quick shoot on the beach saw us back at the Hotel Alcott where Alan and his staff even made sure I had a great meal.

The party was a blast and it was like I was part of the family –thanks for all the biscotti, BTW. It was a long drive home!

–Thomas

Cape May Wedding Photographers

The rest of Juanita and David’s extra big and extra juicy wedding preview is here!

David and Juanita got married in Wharton…then we went to 2
different parks before the reception at Skylands in Randolph. I LOVE
Hedden Park for photos! Juanita was so excited to keep shooting –her
enthusiasm for photography was a match for my own!!

Great families and friends, lots of love and excitement.

The
Hedden Park locations I scouted with groom David a week or so before
the wedding so we knew exactly where to go on wedding day.

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Flowers - Marilyn’s Flower Shoppe - www.facebook.com/marilynsflowershoppe

Tuxes - Men’s Wearhouse
www.facebook.com/MensWearhouse

Air Express Limo
www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Express-Limo

Wedding Cake - Calandra’s
www.facebook.com/calandrarestaurant/

Michael Scalisi DJ
www.facebook.com/michael.scalisi

Skylands in Randolph
www.facebook.com/Skylandsecc

Wedding Dress
www.facebook.com/B-J-Custom-Tailors-625000584198290

Thanks again for hiring me, David and Juanita!

Best, Thomas

New Jersey Wedding Photographer

This awesome couple got married in Wharton…then we went to 2 different parks before the reception at Skylands in Randolph. I LOVE Hedden Park for photos! Juanita was excited to keep shooting –her enthusiasm for photography was a match for my own!!

The minister at St. Bernard’s would not let me move around…I had to remain in my pew for the entire ceremony. This was painful and a challenge. 

The Hedden Park locations I scouted with groom David a week or so before the wedding so we knew exactly where to go on wedding day.

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This is the 1st half of the gallery.

Thanks to all the incredible vendors!!

Flowers - Marilyn’s Flower Shoppe - www.facebook.com/marilynsflowershoppe

Tuxes - Men’s Wearhouse
www.facebook.com/MensWearhouse

Air Express Limo
www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Express-Limo

Wedding Cake - Calandra’s
www.facebook.com/calandrarestaurant/

Michael Scalisi DJ
www.facebook.com/michael.scalisi

Skylands in Randolph
www.facebook.com/Skylandsecc

Wedding Dress
www.facebook.com/B-J-Custom-Tailors-625000584198290

Thank you Junaita & David for hiring me to shoot your wedding.

Part II tomorrow!

Best,

Thomas

Randolph Wedding Photographer

Spent Friday evening through late AM Sat in Heislerville, NJ on Delaware Bay. Right by the East Point Light House there. Our annual trip to witness the annual ritual of horseshoe crabs coming into the surf to mate and lay eggs as they have been for…get this…450 million years. 

On Friday we were there again before sunrise. Reed, my 12 year old son got up at 4:45 AM to come with me. I would have gotten better photos w/o him there but dammit I wouldn’t have it any other way. It was so sweet that he wanted to join me there!

Late morning we headed to Cape May for lunch and then to Wildwood for a few hours on the Boardwalk. A perfect couple of days. Next year we’ll have to plan for more than one night!

Best,

Thomas

NJ Wildlife Photographer

We had a great time w these guys, their families and friends!! Thanks to Jed Smith photography for being my spark plug!

www.JedSmithPhotography.com

Nicotra’s Tea House Garden 
- http://nicotrasballroom.com/tea-house-garden/

DJ
Michael Gregorio of Platinum Weddings - www.Platwed.com

Flowers/Centerpieces
Blossom Time Florists - 
https://blossomtimeflorists.com/

Videographer
Michelle Crafton of Reel Brooklyn - www.reelbrooklyn.com

PhotoBooth:
DigiSnaps
- www.digisnaps.com/

Tuxes:
Tuxedo World of Staten Island
- www.tuxedoworldsi.com/

Please review Jersey Wedding Photography on The Knot!

www.theknot.com/marketplace/jersey-wedding-photography-oakland-nj-264613

Thanks for hiring us James and Tim and thank you Keith for referring your friends our way.

Much love to y’all!!

Best,

Thomas

Staten Island Wedding Photographers