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This is where you can really dig into alllll the good stuff from endless weddings and portrait sessions to tons of helpful planning and prep tips for your big day or session! For photographers, these posts are packed with helpful content to grow your business and start thriving! I always have new and exciting content popping up on the blog, so make sure to check back regularly to see what's going on over here at TKP!

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Couples in Love

Spring Sayen House & Gardens Maternity Session, Hamilton, NJ | Abby & Thomas

Their Session: Sayen House & Gardens, Hamilton, NJ This flowery spring Sayen House & Gardens maternity session was the perfect way to celebrate an exciting new adventure for Abby and Thomas – their baby on the way! After years of knowing Abby through social media, it was so surreal getting to actually meet in person and […]

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Weddings

Spring Taughannock Falls Vow Renewal, NY | Nichole & Frank

Their Vow Renewal: Taughannock Falls, NY To know Nichole and Frank is to know true, undeniable love. Their connection is unmatched and they both have the keen ability to make others feel so loved and cared for. It’s been an honor to work with them since minute-one and I know I’ve found such special friends […]

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Weddings

Spring Shadowbrook Wedding, Shrewsbury, NJ | Delia & Andrew

Their Wedding: Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury Oh my GOODNESS, Delia and Andrew’s Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury wedding day will forever hold such a special place in my heart! From the moment I met these two, I knew capturing their love story would be the most fun experience. They crafted and curated the most stunning selection of details […]

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Couples in Love

Spring Island Beach State Park Maternity Session, NJ | Sydney & Nick

Their Session: Island Beach State Park, NJ We truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening for Sydney and Nick’s spring Island Beach State Park maternity session! We met up at a gorgeous spot along the island that was so calm and quiet at sunset. Island Beach State Park is always one of my […]

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Weddings

Cross and Orange Wedding, Asbury Park, NJ | Amanda & Jennie

Their Wedding: Cross & Orange, Asbury Park, NJ If you caught my last blog post showcasing Amanda and Jennie’s stunning Asheville mountaintop elopement, you’re going to love part 2 of their celebration! These two wanted an intimate wedding ceremony while still being able to celebrate back home with friends and family! Their Cross and Orange […]

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Weddings

Black Mountain Asheville Elopement, NC | Amanda & Jennie

Their Elopement: Black Mountain – Asheville, NC I had the absolute honor of flying out to North Carolina to photograph Amanda and Jennie’s Black Mountain Asheville Elopement this spring! I arrived a few days ahead to explore the beautiful city of Asheville, which was the most charming, quaint town full of lively bars, great food, […]

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Couples in Love

Winter South Mountain Reservation Engagement Session, NJ | Julia & Onaje

Their Session: South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, NJ Julia and Jayjay’s winter South Mountain Reservation engagement session was truly such a sweet and romantic evening – I was literally saying “aww” a million times while editing this entire gallery! What a dream to have an adorable couple in a stunning location with a glowy sunset. […]

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Weddings

Winter Bear Brook Valley Wedding, NJ | Amanda & Matt

Their Wedding Day: Bear Brook Valley, Fredon Township, NJ When Amanda and Matt envisioned their winter Bear Brook Valley wedding day, they dreamt of a winter wonderland. They just knew the snow would add a touch of magic to their celebration. Nature decided to play along as a gentle snowfall came down just before their […]

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Couples in Love

Winter Elfreth’s Alley Engagement Session, Philadelphia | Haley & Jesse

Their Engagement Session: Fishtown & Old City, Philadelphia, PA There’s nothing cozier than a winter Elfreth’s Alley engagement session in Philadelphia! Haley and Jesse picked some of my all-time favorite locations in the city – an adorable bar in Fishtown called Wm. Mulherin’s Sons and the historic Elfreth’s Alley in Old City! Despite the chilly […]

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Couples in Love

Mercer County Boathouse Maternity Session, NJ | Melanie & Brandon

Their Session: Mercer County Boathouse, NJ This Mercer County Boathouse maternity session is extra special because it was for my incredible cousin, Melanie, and her husband, Brandon! I was so honored when they asked if I would capture these pictures to celebrate their little one on the way! What a DREAM! Despite a chilly day […]

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Couples in Love

Coastal Beauty Home Studio List Maternity Session, NJ | Tori & Koby

Their Session: Coastal Beauty House by Home Studio List – Brielle, NJ There’s no greater honor than having a couple come back time and time again for their exciting milestones! Tori and Koby’s Coastal Beauty Home Studio List maternity session was exactly that – these two have been in front of my camera four times […]

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Client Education

Is the Phone Audio Guestbook Worth it? | Wedding Planning Advice

Have you seen the phone guestbook trend?! If you’re wedding planning, I’m SURE you have! Here’s a deep dive into my experience with the trending guestbook idea from both a past-bride, guest, and wedding photographer’s perspective! Let me start off by saying I don’t regret choosing the book the phone guestbook one bit, I’m SO […]

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