NJ Engagement Photographer
The first time we figure out how to photograph you shouldn’t be your wedding day.
Our New Jersey Engagement Photographer Team
We’re Lenny & Melissa. The Engagement Session is where the four of us get comfortable working together before the wedding.
We get a feel for how you two are together, what makes you laugh, when you need direction, and when to back off.
You get to experience what being photographed by us actually feels like.
By the wedding day, none of us are figuring this out for the first time.
What the Engagement Session is actually for
Yes, you’ll get photographs from it. But that’s not the main reason it’s included in every photography collection.
The Engagement Session is preparation for the wedding.
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Learn how we work
You find out what direction from us actually feels like before the wedding day.
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We learn how you two work
We see how you move together, joke around, settle in, and respond when we give you direction.
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Get the camera awkwardness out of the way
Most couples are uncomfortable at first. That’s normal. It’s much better to figure that out here than on the wedding day.
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Walk into the wedding knowing what to expect
By the wedding, you already know us, we already know you, and nobody is starting from zero.
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Still come away with photographs you actually want
The session is preparation, but the photographs still matter. You leave with finished images from this part of your life—not just a rehearsal for something later.
The photographs matter. Knowing how to work together before the wedding matters more.
Recent Engagement Sessions in New Jersey
You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera.
Most couples don’t. That’s part of why the Engagement Session matters.
We give you direction when it helps, then we back off. Somewhere along the way, you stop thinking so much about what you’re supposed to be doing and we get a much better feel for how you two actually are together.
That makes the wedding day easier for everybody.
And yes, you still come away with photographs from this part of your life that actually matter to you.
Engagement Photographer Services Across New Jersey
We photograph Engagement Sessions throughout New Jersey, including North Jersey, Central Jersey, and the Jersey Shore.
Our Favorite New Jersey Engagement Photo Locations
Different locations give you different kinds of photographs. These are a few New Jersey spots we know well and regularly recommend depending on the look and feel you want.
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Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Manhattan skyline, open waterfront, and a mix of city and park backgrounds.
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Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
Sculptures, gardens, architecture, and a lot of variety without needing multiple locations.
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Ringwood State Park
Greenery, trails, stonework, and a quieter outdoor setting.
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Asbury Park
Boardwalk, beach, murals, architecture, and a completely different feel from a park session.
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Princeton University Campus
Stone buildings, arches, walkways, and strong architectural backgrounds.
Engagement Session pricing
If we’re photographing your wedding, the Engagement Session is included in every photography collection.
It’s included because it’s part of the preparation—not as a free bonus or an extra photo shoot.
Wedding photography begins at $6,000.
If you only need an Engagement Session, standalone sessions are $900, subject to availability.
What couples say after their Engagement Session
Katie & Dan
“By going above and beyond during our engagement session, they learned who we are and what our style is — so when we got to our wedding day they already knew exactly how we wanted it captured.”
Noemi & Mike
“Our engagement shoot was a blast, without a dull moment in sight … We absolutely feel more relaxed and prepared for the wedding.”
Christina & Stephen
“It took all of 30 seconds to feel completely at ease and comfy with Melissa and Lenny! It was like hanging out with our friends.”
If you want the wedding day to feel easier, start here.
The Engagement Session gives us a chance to work together before the wedding and gives you a chance to stop wondering what being photographed by us is actually going to feel like.
If we’re photographing your wedding, it’s already included.
If you only need an Engagement Session, standalone sessions are $900, subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wedding photography begins at $6,000 and every photography collection includes the Engagement Session because it gives the four of us time to work together before the wedding.
If you only need an Engagement Session, standalone sessions are $900, subject to availability.
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Liberty State Park, Grounds for Sculpture, Ringwood State Park, Asbury Park, and Princeton are a few places we regularly recommend.
The right location depends on the kind of photographs you want—not just which place is the most popular.
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The timing depends on your wedding date, the season, and availability.
The important part is leaving enough time for us to work together before the wedding so the wedding day isn’t the first time you’re figuring out what being photographed by us feels like.
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Yes. Every photography collection includes the Engagement Session.
It isn’t included as a free bonus. It’s part of the preparation process because the first time the four of us work together shouldn’t be the wedding day.
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Most Engagement Sessions are about 1.5–2 hours. The exact timing can vary depending on the location and what we’re planning.