New Jersey Wedding Photographer
Wedding photography for camera-shy couples who want the day to feel real — not staged.
You do not need to know how to pose. You do not need to perform.
We’re Lenny & Melissa, a husband-and-wife team photographing weddings across New Jersey with a natural, story-first approach that helps couples feel comfortable, stay present, and end up with photographs that actually feel like their day.
No cheesy posing. No turning your wedding into an all-day photo shoot. Just honest, beautiful images that bring you back to how it all felt.
We accept only 30 wedding per year.
Most couples are not worried about whether wedding photos matter. They’re worried about how it will feel to be photographed.
A lot of couples reach out to us with the exact same concern:
“We’re awkward in front of the camera.”
That makes sense.
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and the last thing you want is to spend it feeling stiff, overly directed, or like you’re starring in somebody else’s version of your day.
That is exactly why the experience matters just as much as the photographs.
Our job is to help you feel comfortable enough to actually be there for it.
Meet Your New Jersey Wedding Photography Team
We’ve been best friends since 1999 and married since 2014, so working side by side is second nature to us.
That matters on a wedding day.
Because we know each other so well, there is a rhythm to the way we photograph that feels calm instead of chaotic. We know when to step in, when to hang back, and when a moment needs direction versus when it needs to be left alone.
You are never handed off. You always get both of us.
Our goal is simple: to photograph your wedding in a way that feels true to you.
Why Couples Choose Us
Most couples are not looking for a wedding day that feels staged.
They want to feel comfortable, stay present, and end up with photographs that actually look and feel like them.
No cheesy posing. No fake moments. We’ll guide you when you need it, but we never want your wedding to feel like a performance.
We work like a team because we are one. As a husband-and-wife team, there is a natural rhythm to how we work that keeps the day feeling easy.
We care just as much about the experience as the photos. The way it feels to be photographed is part of what makes the final images work.
Your photos are meant to live in your life. We believe your wedding photos should exist somewhere better than a phone screen.
Our Recent New Jersey Wedding Photography
We love shooting wedding photography all across New Jersey, where every couple and wedding celebration brings its own unique beauty. As native New Jersey wedding photographers, we find endless inspiration in the state’s diverse settings for beautiful weddings and unforgettable moments.
Don’t Forget the Film!
Most couples choose to bundle a highlight film with their wedding photography package. This way we can capture every moment and angle that matters, so you have a full capture of your wedding without missing a thing.
They are the perfect pair and it will be something you can watch over and over again, years into the future and still share the same laughs as the day we filmed it.
Meghan and Jimmy’s New Jersey Wedding Highlight Film
New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Serving All of NJ
We’ve captured weddings across New Jersey — from ballrooms and historic estates to gardens and beaches. As local NJ wedding photographers, we know the best spots in Princeton, Asbury Park, Jersey City, Montclair, Cape May, and beyond.
Our style is natural and timeless — no stiff poses, just real emotions you’ll cherish for years. Whether you need photography only or a full photo + video package, we’ll tell your wedding story beautifully. Wherever your day takes place in New Jersey, we’ll be there to capture every moment
Venues We Love to Shoot
We’ve shot weddings at some of the most beautiful wedding venues in New Jersey, from elegant ballrooms to historic estates and romantic garden settings. Below are just a few of our favorite spots. Click through to see real weddings, our planning tips, and find out what it’s like to get married at each venue.
Nanina's in the Park in Belleville, NJ
Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ
The Park Savoy in Florham Park, NJ
More of Our Favorite New Jersey Wedding Venues
As native New Jersey wedding photographers, we’re familiar with the best venues across the state. This experience means we know the perfect spots for light and portraits, helping your day run smoothly.nt
Jersey City, NJ Wedding Photography
As professional NJ wedding photographers, we love photographing weddings in Jersey City, with its stunning skyline views and vibrant energy. From chic downtown celebrations to waterfront venues along the Hudson, we’ve captured countless unforgettable moments here. We also often work just next door in Hoboken, bringing the same creative energy to this lively, romantic city.
North Jersey Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography couples take us all over North Jersey. Our coverage spans the most beautiful spots in North Jersey, from elegant estates in Short Hills and Livingston to vibrant city celebrations in Newark. We frequently photograph in Montclair, Bloomfield, Clifton, Paterson, and Ridgewood, as well as Bergen County favorites like Paramus, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Englewood, and Teaneck. We’re also regulars in West Orange, East Orange, Millburn, Madison, Chatham, Cranford, Morristown, Summit, and Westfield—whether it’s a grand ballroom, a classic church, or a charming garden venue.
Central New Jersey Wedding Photography
In Central New Jersey, we shoot weddings in towns like Edison, New Brunswick, and Princeton, as well as coastal weddings in Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Sea Girt. We also frequently work in Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Middletown, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Toms River, Brick, and Red Bank. Whether it’s a laid-back beach ceremony or an elegant reception at a historic wedding estate, we bring our signature style to every wedding we shoot.
South Jersey Wedding Photography
As New Jersey natives, we’re proud to serve couples throughout South Jersey and along the Jersey shore, including Spring Lake, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Ocean City. We also love traveling farther south to Cape May for romantic seaside weddings. Wherever your big day takes place, from intimate vow renewals to glamorous hotel ballrooms, we’re honored to be part of it.
Also, check out top wedding venues in New Jersey.
Need Our Wedding Photography Services Pricing?
We believe every couple deserves high-quality photos at a fair price. Our wedding photography services in NJ are flexible and tailored to fit your needs — whether you’re planning a grand event or an intimate gathering.
What Couples Say About their NJ Wedding Photography Experience
Roselyn & Jeff (Wedding photography shot in Perth Amboy, NJ)
“We had so much fun throughout it all. With all the run around that happens the day of, being able to relive it through your pictures is simply breathtaking. In the moment we didn't even have a chance to simulate what the pictures were looking like and seeing so many we didn't even realize were taken is really cool. They made both our engagement shoot and wedding day unforgettable and we couldn't be more thankful. This is the team you want to work with for such an important day!”
Beth & TJ (Wedding photography shot in Hackettstown, NJ)
“You will relive your wedding day every time you look at your album. You will remember how you felt in each moment because Lenny & Melissa capture love and happiness like they are tangible things one can capture. Working with them, getting to know them, spending time with them… it was MAGIC! Choosing them as our photographers was the easiest decision we’ve made since TJ proposed and I said yes.”
Megan & Jimmy (Wedding photography shot in Hamilton, NJ)
“Their vision is incredible and they know exactly what to do to get the dream shots of the day. Your wedding day will be captured perfectly through their art. They made it so hard to decide what to put in our wedding album because every photo was so amazing! Finally, you get to form friendships with two of the best people out there. We couldn't have been more at ease and comfortable knowing our Wedding Day memories were in Lenny & Melissa's hands. We are so grateful to have worked with them!!”
Planning your wedding in New Jersey? Let’s talk!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Prices for a wedding photographer in NJ will vary depending on the experience and quality of the photographer’s work. Pricing for most wedding photographers usually start at $3000 at the very low end and go up from there depending on experience, style and how in demand they are.
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Yes, you can book either service individually or together as a package. Most couples choose both for a more seamless experience.
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Yes, you can see many of our reviews from real NJ couples on our wedding photographer NJ reviews page.
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We have limited availability, taking only 30 weddings per year, so we recommend booking as early as possible to make sure you reserve your spot with us.
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Yes. While we’re based in NJ we also shoot weddings in Staten Island and Philadelphia.
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On average, we deliver over 1000 edited photos and a 15 minute highlight film, depending on your coverage. Full ceremony, speeches, and special dances are always included in our film packages.
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True-to-color and timeless. No orange skin, no heavy filters. We keep it clean and classic so it’ll still look great 20 years from now.
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Don’t worry, because all of our couples are. You are not alone in this. We do everything to make it natural, fun and stress-free to give you the most authentic photos possible.