I love Melina and Andrew’s engagement session. The two couldn’t hide how much they love one another even if they tried, and inspire of the cold weather their session was fun and utterly romantic : ) They wanted to make sure Jack, their adorable puggle, was a part of their photos since he is their first baby! He’s so freakin’ cute who could resist?

Their Story:

Melina and Andrew were smitten with one another from the day they met. It took a few colleagues attempting to set them up and a little courage before Andrew finally asked Melina out, but here they are having just celebrated 3 years together. This day was coming, and Melina knew it… it was just a matter of when. The day that Andrew proposed was such an emotional day in Melina’s life for many reasons.  Melina was graduating with her MBA, and this was the perfect day for surprises and celebration. Andrew had picked out a beautiful Pandora charm bracelet with a graduation hat, a little puppy resembling Jack, and something sparkly to give the morning of Melina’s graduation. He knew she would never expect another gift that day. This was also the 6th anniversary of her father’s passing. A day that ever since the couple starting dating Andrew has made it a point for them to do something to celebrate life instead of mourning the loss. Over dinner that night, in front of both of their families, Andrew got down on one knee and proposed. As Melina put it, “It was the perfect culmination and celebration of life and love”.

I am very excited for Melina and Andrew’s July 21st wedding at David’s Country Inn in Hackettstown, NJ. It’s going to be simply beautiful!
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I had so much fun with Caitlin, Matt and Tyson photographing their engagement session. We went to a beautiful little park near Caitlin’s hometown of Green Brook, NJ. It was perfect with the just turning Fall foliage.

The Proposal:

Matt had been insisting for years that he would never propose on a holiday or Caitlin’s birthday, because he thought it would take away from the proposal. Christmas was right around the corner, and trying to save money to move in together, Caitlin and Matt had decided that they would limit their gift budget to $50 each.  Matt had told Caitlin that he wasn’t going to be able to attend church with her and her family, because he had to put together her Christmas gift. She couldn’t fathom what could possibly need to be constructed. When she returned from church there was a huge wrapped box in her room. Matt insisted on helping her open it, taking the opportunity to get on one knee while she was distracted. He had filled the box with blankets and pillows, and Caitlin’s engagement ring was sitting on top.

Caitlin and Matt will be getting married this September at The Imperia in Somerset. I can’t wait to share their wedding photos with you too : )

Creating floral designs that go beyond the traditional, D’Lu‘s work is elegant, inventive and distinctive.

Deb Stasi, former owner of Through the Garden Gate in Red Bank and Lucy Moran, former owner of The Garden Shoppe in Old Bridge have combined flower design experience of over 20 years and established D’Lu Floral Impressions.

There is more to come of D’Lu’s work in the next few weeks. I’ve been working with them over the past year, capturing some of the remarkable designs they have created for clients, from brides to Riverview Medical Center.

Keep an eye out for more inspiring designs!

I love the subtle nautical inspired elements such as the rope and the boat shaped arrangement bowl. These elements paired with such delicate looking flowers and shells creates an elegant and sophisticated look.

One of the reasons I love what I do is because of the people I meet and the relationships that grow and are cultivated through our experiences together. This is one of those amazing experiences that I am so proud and honored to be a part of. Chelsea and Shane were married this past year and have now welcomed into the world their newest family member, Mia Catherine. Congratulations!

Chelsea has been a returning client of mine starting with her boudoir session, then the joy of capturing her and Shane”s wedding, followed the images you see below from their Belly Love session. I can’t wait to meet little Miss Mia Catherine, and photograph the whole family!

Joy & Cake!

I can’t think of a better name for a place that brings so many smiles. In December, Elyse Rosati opened Joy & Cake in Atlantic Highlands. Her custom cakes, cookies and cupcakes offer something more beautiful, unique, and creative than the traditional.

I am constantly amazed by what she can produce from a client’s vision or inspirational snip it . Herbs, spices and flowers give Joy & Cake’s delectable delicacies a touch of magic in every bite. Her confectionary masterpieces truly are works of art, from elegant wedding cakes to whimsically themed groom’s cakes and children’s birthday cupcakes.

I haven’t posted in quite a while… the holidays get pretty crazy for BGP. So, my next few posts, both here and on my new Boudoir Blog, will be highlights of 2011 work that didn’t quite make it on the blog yet : )

The week of Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to help out a great cause. Sweetest Sin and Sugarush hosted a wonderful event, Go Naked & Check Yourself, along with Teak in Red Bank. Raising money for the awareness of detectable cancers, such as breast, testicular and skin cancer, 100% of the door, raffle and auction sales went to The American Cancer Society. The event raised $8,405.00… Unbelievable!

The night was filled with music by This is it Entertainment, fabulous raffle and silent auction items from local Red Bank shops, restaurants, salons and photography studios ;-P  Even the owner of Bikini Barbers raffled himself off (for a date, of course). Models strutted around in Sweetest Sin‘s sexy lingerie selling raffle tickets, and stylists from Bikini Barbers helped pass delicious hors d’oeuvres by Teak and scrumptious cupcakes by Sugarush.

The event was such a success. I know next year’s event will be even better… I can’t wait!

It’s Officially Here!

Starting at 12 am November, 25th use promo code:     BlackFriday

** Please note: promo code is case sensitive

All 2010 & 2011 event, portrait & boudoir galleries have been re-released or extended until December 31st. In addition, we have a great holiday sale for you! Our 1 day only Black Friday Sale is a once a year event that you don’t want to miss.

Happy Savings & Holidays!

Please Note: The studio will be closed November 24th through November 27th. All orders are a final sale. Refunds and exchanges are not eligible on sale orders.

Orders placed before November 25th, 12:00am and after November 25th, 11:59pm are not eligible for the Black Friday discount.

All 2011 event, portrait & boudoir galleries will be re-released or extended until December 31st. In addition, we have a great holiday sale for you! Our 1 day only Black Friday Sale is a once a year event that you don’t want to miss.

Happy Savings & Holidays!

**Please note: That any purchases made before or after November 25th are not eligible for the Black Friday Sale discounts.

I am so excited for the Go Naked & Check Yourself event this Sunday at Teak with Sweetest Sin Boutique & Sugarush! Contact Sweetest Sin or Sugarush for tickets… come out to support a great cause (awareness for detectable cancers:Breast, Testicular, & Skin) and go home with some fantastic gifts from fabulous Red Bank business!

Together with Salon J•Elle of Metairie, LA, Brandi Grooms Photography brings her Boudoir Marathons to New Orleans!

An elegant French Quarter hotel, an awesome team of stylists, a rockin’ photographer and the beautiful YOU = SEXY!!

Don’t wait, spaces are limited… Book Now! ~ 732.889.4790