I have been photographing Cricket and her family for years. I adore her daughters and look forward to our portrait sessions each year. We talk about locations, and what they’re looking for and then the magic unfolds. We decided on Hereford Inlet, one of my absolute favorite locations in Wildwood! They were so excited and so was I. Cricket put together the most beautiful color combination for their outfits. And of course they were going to get into the ocean with them because the memories and the fun make the session!

Hereford Inlet Family Session

This year, Char was in charge of picking the session. She really wanted flowers so Longwood Gardens was very high up on the list. However, when I mentioned that the Hereford Inlet lighthouse is actually a garden and it’s stunning, we decided to go there! They were NOT disappointed, and I am pretty sure they found a new chill spot for next summer. Hereford Inlet is such a sweet little surprise. It’s never busy, the gardens are well maintained, there are benches and walkways, and a beautiful view of the ocean. What’s not to love?

The best part of the day was that the sunset set the sky on fire! It was as if the sun just knew we were coming and wanted to make sure we had the very best sky! Can you imagine, it rained earlier in the day? I always tell my clients to trust me when it comes to rain. I watch the radar, and make sure to make a very educated decision on if we postpone the session or not. I told Cricket, while yes it is currently raining that it looks to be clearing up and we should try for it! She gave her full trust to me, and wow, we really did luck out because just LOOK at that sky!

I can NOT wait until next year, and look forward to planning something special for their next session!

Enjoy the images from the session:

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Congratulations to Mandisa & Godfrey on their marriage at The Smithville Inn on August 12th, 2022! Their wedding was magical and romantic! As the warm sun was setting on their skin through the floor to ceiling windows, they danced the night away surrounded by family and friends from both near and far.

Mandi and Godfrey chose to get ready in The Barn at Smithville. The decorations are rustic and really match the entire vibe of their Romantic Smithville Inn Wedding. They were both surrounded by their favorite people, and they helped them with everything they needed in order for both of their days to be perfect. When Mandi put her gown on, it was simply perfection. She looked radiant! Godfrey was in his room, getting his finishing touches and the anticipation was brewing! He could not wait to see his beautiful bride.

The ceremony was fantastic and everyone was so excited to see them both. When Godfrey saw Mandisa walk down the aisle with her father, it was very emotional. You could feel the love when they read each other their vows, and their first kiss was nothing short of romantic.

Surrounded by close friends and family, it was only natural that they had to have multiple toasts, song, and dance for their reception! They danced the night away and Mandi even had a dress change to get more relaxed as the night went on.

Congratulations again to the happy couple! I wish you both all of the love, luck and happiness for your marriage!

“I got married at Smithville Inn August 2022. Lauren did an amazing Job! She went above and beyond! The organization and her beautiful personality helped me and my husband to feel so comfortable and relaxed!! The memories she took was breathtaking! I am so happy I chose Bokeh Love Photography to capture such a great moment in my life… Lauren Thank you so much!!! We highly recommend Lauren!!!” – Mandisa , Review from The Knot

Are you planning your Romantic Smithville Inn Wedding? We would LOVE to be there to capture all of your beautiful memories! Reach out today to schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good match for each other!

Lauren Adams
Bokeh Love Photography
www.bokehlovephotography.com

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Congratulations to Devon & Timothy! They planned the most beautiful springtime wedding at The Bradford Estate on a warm day in March. How lucky they were to have the trees, full in bloom with gorgeous pink florals! It was so fantastic to see the two of them giggle in utter joy when they saw each other. Surrounded by family and friends made it so much better. They shared their laughter and love with everyone. The dancing went on all night and it sure was a party to be remembered!

The Bradford Estate

Devon & Timothy are best friends. You can tell that just by the way they look at each other. Devon thought about the decor and incorporated Timothy’s love for fishing in so many little details throughout the day. The wedding cake, custom shoes made by her sister, and even the grooms wedding band – had Marlin’s on them. It was a fantastic blue throughout the day that was both easy on the eyes, and artistically pleasing! The bridesmaids dresses and the men’s ties, the ring box and even the flowers had the most peaceful blue. Everything was perfect for their springtime wedding at The Bradford Estate.

I could not imagine their wedding anywhere else. The Bradford Estate, which is a part of  Clarks Landing Wedding Venues, describes their venue as, “Beautifully manicured grounds, exquisite interior and unique private suits that offer the most charming photo opportunities” and they are spot on! This is one of my favorite venues. Between the staff being absolutely perfect, to the entire day being fun flawlessly, this is the perfect venue for anyone in NJ or traveling to NJ looking for a one of a kind, charming country estate wedding.

Congratulations again to Devon & Timothy! I am beyond honored and so happy that I could join in on the fun and spend my day capturing all of your wonderful memories. I with you both the very best of love, luck and success in your marriage together!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This March, we welcomed our baby chicks and lop ear bunnies into our studio for Spring Mini Sessions in Galloway! The joy on all of the kids faces was so amazing! I love how these beautiful animals just lit up their faces with joy! Spring truly is a magical time where all things start to grow.

As you know, baby chicks and bunnies do grow up. We are so happy and excited to welcome the new chicks as new family members! BLP will continue to incorporate them into sessions, but will also be enjoying their eggs as well. This exciting new journey as chicken owners is definitely new to us; I can not believe how fast they grow. It felt like in the blink of an eye they started growing more colorful, larger wings and being able to hop around and walk and even run! Of course, my husband is in the process of building an amazing hen house! (Which of course will need to be photo ready! Yes to the cute flower boxes, and YES to the adorable barn door in the front!)

If you are interested in these Spring Mini Sessions in Galloway please let me know!I may be opening up another day for these because I just love them so much! But my little chicks are going to grow fast, so it would be within the week or so.

If you are interested in purchasing chicks or bunnies of your own, I highly recommend reading up on how important it is to take care of them as family pets. There are so many places to purchase these beautiful animals, but keep in mind that they are a HUGE responsibility! One that we are so excited to dive into!

Keep an eye our for future mini sessions on our instagram, Facebook and our Facebook Group! Links below!

Are you looking for Santa Photos in South Jersey? Well, you’re in luck! Santa is coming to town! And not just any town, but Galloway, NJ in fact! Santa has been checking his list, to see who has been naughty and nice. As it turns out, there are a LOT of amazing children sowing up on the NICE LIST!

Your children will have a full 10 minutes to chat with Santa, take photos with him, and even go home with a little something from the North Pole! You will also have the opportunity to purchase a Customized Storybook, which you will get to see a sample of at your session!

Here are the session details:

When: Saturday, November 5th, 2022

Where: My barn studio in Galloway, NJ

Cost: $180 for a 10 minute session

What is included: a 10 minute session with 5 digital images

Can I purchase additional images: Yes! You can purchase prints, products and wall art directly through the online proofing gallery. Love all the digitals? Purchase the whole gallery for an additional $99.

How do I book: Click here! 

 

Santa and I look forward to seeing you and can’t WAIT to tell you about what the reindeer have been up to! Don’t forget to get the perfect outfit for your Santa Photos in South Jersey! Here is one of our FAVORITE stores that have the very best children’s clothing, perfect for portraits! (Click here to visit Janie & Jack)

Want to see some outfits I created? This will give you an idea on how to mix colors, textures and even patterns! Click here to check out one of my previous blog posts on what to wear for Christmas sessions!