As Long stepped out of his home, he took a deep breath. The skies were grey yet calm but his family behind him were joyful and excited. They gathered all the gifts to bring to his bride’s family. Upon arrival at the bride’s house, Duong’s ladies were outside, ready to receive the gifts that were […]

“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.” Bruce Lee Photos taken while shooting for Vanessa Marie Photography

Dave and Nicole are an adventurous couple. They love to go skiing together so when it came time to plan the wedding, it was obvious that it had to be done at the Bear Creek Mountain Resort. And what a great decision that was! The resort provided them with 360°s of beautiful landscapes for their entire […]

On a sunny fall day, Kevin and Christine began their story of Mr and Mrs. Surrounded by their family and closest friends, they started their Saturday morning by getting ready at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Emotions were high: nervousness, joy, excitement– their palms were sweaty but smiles were glued on their faces. Because Kevin and […]

The ripples of the stream provided the feel of an oasis from the heavy golden rays. Guests glistened with a bit of sweat and many tears as they watched Andrew and Alex walking down the isle. They stood, ogling at each other with a hint of shyness. Giggles filled the air as the officiant described […]

Fidgety hands and nervous smiles were flashing all about. Jesse was just a few hours away from seeing his bride-to-be. Luckily, Jesse didn’t have to wait long–he and Nicole chose to do a first look at Manasquan Reservoir. A first look is a great idea to have before all the celebrations. It allows the bride […]

“Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.” -Anonymous Calla and Joseph began their forever fairytale on a warm summer day on August of 2016. The fluffy cumulus clouds sporadically strolled through the skies. The sounds of the busy city across the Hudson River was silenced by […]

Max and Karin – July 23, 2016 Carolina Room – Muncie, Indiana The days leading up to Karin and Max’s wedding were hectic. They had to pack their car with all their wedding day details to take the eleven hour journey from Georgia to Indiana, where the majority of their family and friends lived. For […]

Based in Northern New Jersey or wherever your celebration is. I love to travel anywhere I can shoot beautiful-souled people having the time of their damn lives.