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We are a team of photographers inspired by the flow of the sea, with a common, deep passion for natural beauty, candid moments, belly laughs, and adventure. Because we strive to deeply connect with our clients, we’re able to capture the authentic, heart-stirring images we’re known for. Ultimately, our goal is to make our subjects feel effortlessly beautiful and at-ease in front of the camera, allowing each session to evoke the couple’s true relationship and selves. 

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A Sunset Engagement Session at Princeton University

A Sunset Engagement Session at Princeton University We’re so excited to share Nicole and Peter’s New Jersey engagement session at Princeton University. We had so much fun with this sweet couple! The evening began with a leisurely stroll around Princeton University’s campus, a place steeped in history and charm. Nicole and Peter explored the enchanting surroundings […]

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A Summertime Philadelphia Engagement Session

A Summertime Philadelphia Engagement Session In a city steeped in history and bustling with energy, we joined Chau & Sam for a Philly engagement session that seamlessly blended the charm of a local bar with the beauty of a city stroll. The session began in a cozy Philadelphia bar, where the couple celebrated the start […]

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Dreamy Coastal Maternity Portraits In South Jersey

Dreamy Coastal Maternity Portraits In Ocean City, NJ It was an honor to be Marissa & Patrick’s maternity photographer, and we’re so excited to share this dreamy session in South Jersey. We’ve had the pleasure of photographing this sweet couple in the past for both their engagement session and wedding, so it was even more […]

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Weddings

An Elevated Garden Party LBI National Wedding

An Elevated Garden Party LBI National Wedding We’re so excited to share this editorial from brand new New Jersey wedding venue, LBI National. Located right outside of Long Beach Island, NJ, this gold course wedding venue is a hidden gem for couples seeking a lush, coastal paradise for their special day. With its pristine golf […]

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Maternity Photography on Ocean City, New Jersey’s Sunset Beach

Maternity Photography on Ocean City, New Jersey’s Sunset Beach We had such an amazing time photographing Andrea & Steve’s maternity session at our local Sunset Beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. Fun fact, new-momma Andrea and Magdalena Studios founder Magi have been best friends since college, so it was extra special capturing this exciting time […]

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A Cape May Engagement Session At Willow Creek Winery

A Cape May Engagement Session At Willow Creek Winery Anna & Nick’s Cape May engagement session took place at Willow Creek Winery. We started on the paths around the winery grounds, which are shaded by vibrant greenery and florals in the warmer months. The vineyard is such a gorgeous location for photos. There are so […]

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A Colorful & Fun Wedding At Linwood Country Club

A Colorful & Fun Wedding At Linwood Country Club We’re obsessing over Megan & Anthony’s colorful & fun wedding at Linwood Country Club! Every detail was planned to perfection and it was so much fun to capture.  While planning, Megan was inspired by one of our past weddings at the same venue. Evelyn & Aaron […]

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A Jersey Shore Engagement Session In Manasquan

A Jersey Shore Engagement Session In Manasquan Jenn & Dan’s Jersey Shore Engagement session was so pretty! It took place in Manasquan, a coastal town in Central NJ. Our team of photographers are major beach lovers, so we love utilizing our local beaches for our portrait sessions. Arianna met up with Jenn & Dan, and […]

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An Island Beach State Park Engagement Session

An Island Beach State Park Engagement Session Tiffany & Brian’s Island Beach State Park engagement session was so dreamy! We met up with them at golden hour and strolled through the park, located at the South end of Seaside Park, NJ. The state park is such a great engagement session location in New Jersey because […]

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Weddings

A Summer Wedding At Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

A Summer Wedding At Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Bridget & Josh’s Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club wedding was so gorgeous. All the details were so dreamy and this sweet couple had smiles on their faces the entire day! Bridget’s elegant gown was timeless and beautiful. She popped champagne with her bridesmaids to get the day started […]

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Best of 2022 Family Portrait Sessions

Best of 2022 Family Portrait Sessions Every year during the summer months, we have the honor of photographing countless family portrait sessions here in our hometown of Ocean City, New Jersey. Some families plan a session during their annual vacation to the Jersey Shore, some are local to our area, and some of our families […]

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A Willow Creek Winery Wedding Full of Laid-Back Elegance

A Willow Creek Winery Wedding Full of Laid-Back Elegance Featured on Style Me Pretty! Landry and Jessie are “college sweethearts” and met in a bar in downtown Clemson, South Carolina. Landry is originally from Cameroon and moved to the United States in high school. He attended Clemson University on a basketball scholarship where Jessie was […]

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A Summertime Philadelphia Engagement Session

A Summertime Philadelphia Engagement Session It was so much fun capturing Carolyn & Joe’s Philadelphia engagement session! These two are so sweet and so in love. Fun fact: C&J have known each other since they were in second grade! Their love speaks for itself in their photos. We met them in Old City, Philly at […]

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An Old City, Philadelphia Engagement Session

An Old City, Philadelphia Engagement Session Lydia & Jeff’s session was the perfect Old City, Philadelphia Engagement! The day started at Merchant’s Exchange building, which is one of our favorite spots for wedding and engagement photos in Philly. They brought along their pup for some family portraits, he was such a star! The surrounding area […]

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A Jersey Shore Sunset Engagement On The Water

A Jersey Shore Sunset Engagement On The Water Tara & Ian’s sunset engagement session was SO dreamy! It took place on the beach in Margate, NJ. Ian is a professional surfer, so a session by the water was a must. We met them by the pier in Margate, as the sun dropped in the sky. […]

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A Summertime Wedding At The Farm at Eagles Ridge

A Summertime Wedding At The Farm at Eagles Ridge Amanda & Marshall’s summertime wedding took place at The Farm at Eagles Ridge. Amanda’s Jenny Yoo gown from Jennifer’s Bridal was timeless & elegant! After getting ready, they made their way to a garden area on the venue grounds. The two had a private moment after […]

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