A Beautiful Bridal Shower

What an honor it was to photograph this bridal shower event held at a cousin of the bride-to-be’s home in South Jersey. The decor, the food, the mobile bar in the driveway, the cake and the company were all just flawless. The party favor was a portrait sketch done by Denise Fike Designs.

The bride-to-be was gleaming and full of laughter and love.

While slightly warm for this last weekend in September, all fun was had and warm wishes were sent to the beautiful bride in her journey to marriage.

Beverages brought by The Barrel Mobile Bar @thebarrel_mobilebar

Party Planning and Decor by the amazing Andrea @thepapertrailandmore

Photography by Yours Truly, Jennifer Helene Photography

Sketch Artist @denisefikedesigns

H Family Picnic

It’s hard to describe how it feels to watch families grow. With a handful of my clients, I get to see when the first child turns one, when new babies are born, the celebrations of their birthdays, the gatherings of extended families and the honoring of where their future homes will be. Yes, I said it! The H family had invited me to the grounds that they own and plan to build their forever home together for our session. It gets better.. They decided there’s no better place to have a picnic! Amongst the yummy cheeses, fruit, seeds for the little one (his favorite), delicious warm bread and champagne were giggles, tackles, snuggles, kisses and togetherness.

Back to what I was saying.. it is hard to describe how it feels to watch families grow. It is like I am being invited into the family a handful of times each year, as a spectator or a stand-in auntie and I get to soak in all that love they express! This family is so great at expressing that love and taking life seriously but lightly! Hats off to you H Family. And thank you for having me help freeze these amazing moments in time for you.

Baby James

Sometimes we hear that the first baby is the hardest labor, the longest pregnancy and the one filled with the most surprises, but in this family’s experience it was the third! Baby James was so comfortable in Momma’s belly that he just wanted to stay and snuggle there longer.

You can imagine the excitement of the family to finally meet their 5th counterpart, the last piece of their puzzle. I was wowed at how great sister and brother were with holding and nurturing their new baby brother. Their love for him was unmistakable and it was such a beautiful sight. I imagine they will be wonderful helpers to mom and dad at home.

Healthy Baby James was born to two extremely loving parents, one of which is a phenomenal pediatrician, and the other that was born to be an astounding mother.. and to two older siblings that will show him the way with kindness and innocence.

Blessings to Family M and many thanks for having me document another miracle in your lives.

Fisher Wedding

Stephanie & JaJa eloped and when planning the later reception asked me to photograph it. Stephanie and I went to high school together; I was thrilled to be a part of their celebration.

Pink lighting, beautiful flowers and fancy jewels covered the ballroom at the Washington where they danced the night away with their family and friends.

The family of four is perfectly paired; Stephanie and Ja's chemistry is hard to deny.

Here is a sneak peak of the day.