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Rainy Day Wedding at Ashford Estate

Alexandra Peterson — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:40:32 +0000

Gabriella and Chris’s wedding at the Ashford Estate was the perfect blend of elegance, emotion, and celebration. Even with a rainy forecast, their day unfolded beautifully, reminding us that some of the most romantic moments happen when you least expect them. With its stately interiors and dreamy grounds, Ashford provided the perfect setting for portraits—rain or shine—and we were able to take full advantage of every space. From the getting-ready suite to the barn ceremony and beyond, their gallery is filled with timeless images we’re so excited to share.

Gabriella was a vision in her gown, and Chris’s reaction to seeing her for the first time was unforgettable. Their ceremony was heartfelt and personal, and the celebration that followed was full of energy and love. With 240 guests filling the ballroom, the reception was vibrant and lively from start to finish. Every speech, every dance, and every toast was filled with genuine joy and emotion—it was a true reflection of how loved this couple is by their family and friends.

As we kick off 2025, we’re excited to continue creating timeless, heartfelt imagery while embracing some of the modern trends our couples love—like black and white storytelling, motion blur, direct flash, and editorial posing. These elements allow us to add a fresh, artistic layer to our work while staying true to the classic aesthetic that defines our brand.

This post is just a glimpse into Gabriella and Chris’s wedding day, a selection of images from their sneak peeks we delivered to them to enjoy while they await their full Image Reveal. Their trust, joy, and connection made photographing their wedding such a privilege, and we’re honored to have played a small part in preserving their story.

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Rainy Day Wedding at Ashford Estate

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Minerals Resort Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:13:20 +0000

Megan and Cooper planned their wedding all the way from Colorado, and wanted to make sure it was a helluva party for their guests who waited an extra year to celebrate with these two! What better way to ensure lots of fun than to add on a photo booth to their wedding day collection?! I love their greenery theme as a nod to their love of the outdoors. Check out their photo booth experience below!

See their beautiful Minerals Resort wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Valley Regency Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:27:55 +0000

Marisa and David were married last November on a beautiful fall day! Their color palette of green hues and gold accents was so pretty and came together perfectly for these two. Their reception took place at Valley Regency in Clifton, NJ, and was such a fun party! For their photo booth, they chose a classic design (see it below!) with our gold sequin backdrop. It was the perfect complement to their lively dance floor and everyone had a blast. Marisa and David chose to go without props and I have to say, as much as I love fun props at our photo booths, I do love this look, too. Props or no props, it’s totally up to you – either way, your guests will love going home with some photos of them with their loved ones at the end of the night! Check out some of my favorite images from their photo booth below!

To add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Indian Trail Club Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:23:47 +0000

Amy and Nick had a stunning summer wedding at Indian Trail Club, one of my favorite venues! Our associate photographer Marianne documented their wedding day beautifully that day (check it out here) and our photo booth helped to capture some of the most fun photos of them and their guests during the reception. This wedding was a timeless black tie affair, so we kept the photo booth classic for them, too. Their photo booth strip design mirrored the simple elegance of their wedding invitation and our champagne sequin backdrop added just the right amount of sparkle. Also, this was the first post-COVID booth where we brought back PROPS! It was so fun to incorporate fun props again for all who wanted to use them! Check out some of my favorite images from Amy and Nick’s booth below!

See their beautiful Indian Trail Club wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Christina and Brendan Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:47:04 +0000

Christina and Brendan had such a fun wedding at Park Chateau and their photo booth images captured so many of those fun moments! This was a Thursday wedding but you wouldn’t know it because it was so lively! For their custom photo booth strip, Christina and Brendan went with a monogrammed design to match their wedding invitation. I love how it complemented their classic black tie wedding. Check out some of my favorite images below!

See their beautiful Park Chateau Estate wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Patricia and Michael Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:51:16 +0000

Throwing it back today to Patricia and Michael’s photo booth! These two had quite a wedding! There was a huge storm that day at their Sandy Hook Chapel wedding and the winds were so strong that they literally blew away Trish and Mike’s beautiful ceremony and reception. It was devastating, but these two picked themselves right up and re-designed their wedding within minutes. We re-located the reception to the chapel itself and all the vendors worked hard to create a fun reception for them! I remember running to my photo booth assistant, Susan, to help save our photo booth and make sure it wasn’t ruined in the storm. It was so crazy! Luckily, we were able to get everything safely inside and we set up the booth in a corner of the chapel for the guests to enjoy. It was such a lively booth – not just because Trish and Mike are the funnest couple, but also because the guests were determined to make the most out of this wedding that almost got destroyed. Here are some of my favorites from this booth, including the strip to match the watercolor invite!

See their beautiful Sandy Hook Chapel wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Art Factory Studios Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 15:51:20 +0000

Kelly and Kyle were married two weeks ago at Art Factory Studios. If you haven’t seen their wedding yet, check it out here. I love that they added on the photo booth to their wedding collection, especially since some of the guests were hesitant to get on the dance floor due to COVID-19. It gave these guests, and all their guests, another way to enjoy the wedding and document themselves.

For their photo booth strip, Kelly and Kyle wanted something simple to match their wedding invitations so we went with their initials and wedding date. Kelly and Kyle chose to forego a backdrop and instead use the bare brick of the venue walls. I loved that idea, as it gave the images the industrial vibe that Kelly and Kyle wanted to bring out. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, they also opted to not use props, so their guests got extra creative with their poses. Check out some favorites from their booth below!

See their beautiful Art Factory Studios wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Carter and Richard Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:12:48 +0000

Carter and Richard were married at Brant Beach Yacht Club on a perfect late summer day. If you haven’t read their love story yet, you have to check it out here. They met while ice dancing so their story is right out of a movie! I love that they did a left for the last photo in the booth – a nod to their days on the ice rink!

For their custom photo booth strip, our graphic designer used the same font from their wedding invitation and placed it on a navy blue background to complement their wedding stationery. It all came together so nicely and their guests walked away from a fun memento from their wedding day. Check out some of my favorite images from their photo booth below and be sure to click here to add the photo booth to your 2021 or 2022 wedding collection.

Love this photo of the vendor team at the end of the night! From left to right – Associate Photographers Jocelyn and Sarah, wedding planner Jeanne of Bogath Events, and our photo booth attendant, Susan!

See their beautiful Brant Beach Yacht Club wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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Jennifer and Brian Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:45:26 +0000

Jen and Brian were married last year out on Long Island. Their Bridgeview Yacht Club Wedding was one for the books, and their photo booth was a big part of all the fun! I love that these two went into the booth not once but twice! They were so fun! Something else they did that was a great idea, is that they went into the booth at the end of cocktail hour when the venue did their room reveal and they had the place all to themselves. It was one of the few moments of alone time and it allowed them to take in the anticipation just before their big party started. Wedding days go by so fast, and I think it’s so important to have a chance to take it all in!

For their custom strip, we took the natural and organic elements of their invitation design to inspire our own design and it came together so well! I loved Jen and Brian’s wedding vision! I also loved how animated their booth was. Re-living this reception makes me miss pre-COVID days so much, but it gives me hope that 2021 is going to bring back all the carefree moments we’re so used to having in our lives! Check out some of my favorite images from their photo booth below and be sure to click here to add the photo booth to your 2021 or 2022 wedding collection.

See their beautiful Bridgeview Yacht Club wedding day HERE and to book our booth for your own wedding click HERE!

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Victoria and Vincent Photo Booth

Alexandra Peterson — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:07 +0000

Victoria and Vincent were married last year at Lake Mohawk Country Club and chose to add on our photo booth to their wedding collection. I’m so happy they did, because their guests had so much fun posing together and making the best use of our props! As always, guest favorites were the champagne bottle and the electric guitars. Those are always such a hit!

For Victoria and Vincent’s photo booth strip, our graphic designer incorporated the blue watercolor from their wedding invitation, which was also a nod to their lakeside wedding. It was simple yet meaningful, and allowed the images to really stand out when printed on the strip. Check out some of my favorite images from the day below and shoot me an email if you’d like to add on the booth to your 2021 or 2022 wedding collection!

See their beautiful Lake Mohawk Country Club wedding day HERE and to add on a photo booth to your wedding collection just shoot me an email!

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