when i met sandy and joe, it was evident that they both have big hearts and an amazing connection with one another. i loved their enthusiasm for their day, it lacked the neuroticism i run far away from in this industry, hah, and was truly about having a wonderful time together with friends and family. their wedding took place at the fantastic rock island lake club in sparta, nj where the day presented us with the threat of rain. while we weren’t able to stay outside for very long, the misty rain created a pretty awesome backdrop that i’ve never seen before while shooting at the rock island lake club. a fantastic day all around with lots of love and emotion!
i love when a person smiles and their entire face lights up. joe’s dad has one of those smiles…
i love the solitude of joe working on his bowtie juxtaposed with the camaraderie of the guys doing their thing…
while reading his card from sandy, joe took a moment to look outside to compose his emotions. so sweet. 
sandy looking beautiful already!
love this moment when it all hits sandy!
too many fave portraits to pick from of sandy, her hair looked so phenomenal that it just made the black and white shot for me. 
first look…
there was a lot of intensity in this moment. joe was so moved at seeing his bride, i had to wipe my own tear away…
fantastic misty backdrop at the rock island lake club…
is it me or does sandy look like a prettier tori spelling here (no offense, tori!)?
love when the wind takes ahold of the veil…
a couple shots inside to warm up and get out of the rain…
as if i timed everyone up, a few people interrupt our photo and create a perfect triangle around the couple…
joe watches his bride come down the aisle…
ring security…
i always love laughter during a ceremony…
let the party begin!
there’s that smile again…
aw…
i love when a couple really gets out and enjoys themselves on the dance floor…..
i know this shot is kinda straightforward, but i just thought these two radiated happiness so i wanted to radiate that happiness out to the interweb…
‘i got a man.’
‘what’s your man got to do with me?’
‘i’m not tryin’ to hear that see’
(see what i did there?)
always have room for cute dancing grandmas on my blog!
it was a pleasure to work with sandy and joe from the very start. a beautiful day with with awesome friends and family. capturing their amazing connection was my honor. thank you to kelsey davis for assisting me.
