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Karla & Mike’s Engagement at Batsto Village

Ray Hennessy — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:26:16 +0000

Karla and Mike were such a playful couple it made this shoot so much fun for us. I would ask Mike to make Karla laugh and he would say “I don’t have to do anything” and the both of them would burst into laughter. We had a beautiful spring day out at Batsto Village and we wandered around, chatted about the wedding day, and took some photos. They both naturally walked into each new setting and just started acting like themselves which was exactly what I was looking for and I think it really shows in the shots we were able to get. Kim and I are really looking forward to this wedding coming up but we’ve got a bit of a wait since it’s in 2011. Below are just a few of the shots I liked from the day, it was hard to pick I liked a lot of them.

Cherie & Karl’s Wedding at Washington Crossing Inn

Ray Hennessy — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:52:27 +0000

When I first met Cherie she was concerned that having her wedding in November and an outdoor ceremony may be the ingredients for a few frozen guests. On the wedding day of Cherie & Karl the weather could not have been more perfect, the sun was shining and the temperature was cool but not cold, it was a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Washington Crossing Inn. After the ceremony Kim and I had a chance to take some of the portraits of the bride and groom in gorgeous sunlight right before sunset, then we all headed inside for the reception which was also held at the Inn. We had just as much fun at the wedding as we did at the engagement shoot with these two. Cherie & Karl are nonstop entertainment, they are always having fun and keep themselves and everyone around them laughing which is one thing I always love about a couple. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day, I hope you enjoy.

Jennifer & Gary’s Wedding in Bridgeton NJ

Ray Hennessy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:49:03 +0000

Jennifer & Gary had the absolute most perfect sunny day in September, well actually all year for their wedding. After the beautiful ceremony at St. John’s First Lutheran Church in Bridgeton, NJ we went to a small park a few blocks from the church. This is where Jennifer told us to take as much time as we needed to give her great pictures. Kim and I became so excited when we were told we had time and a couple that was really into the photography. We started out on a bridge with a few pics there and then we wandered over towards some old buildings. We took a few shots there and that is when Kim asked to take the couple up a hill to a spot where the sun was shining through the trees. This is why having two photographers is great because I had not seen this location and it was amazing lighting. Since Jennifer and Gary were so cooperative and fun and gave us plenty of time, we were able to find quite a few cool locations and really take advantage of a beautiful day, great light, and a great couple. Here are a few of my favorite shots taken that day.

Brenda & Abner Engagement

Ray Hennessy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:06:12 +0000

As soon as Brenda & Abner stepped in front of my camera they were having fun. They immediately started laughing, playing, and forgetting that the camera was there. I remember thinking, “this is going to be incredible” and I was right, their engagment shoot was so much fun. It was an incredibly hot afternoon, but that didn’t matter, everybody had fun and they kept going as we pushed them to take more and more pictures. I didn’t want to stop! Kim and I also did a few family portraits of their children and them. Thanks Brenda & Abner for a great shoot and I can’t wait for your wedding which is coming right up in a few weeks. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Look at those smiles!

An incredible couple

They were constantly smiling and laughing, which is my kind of couple - it makes the pictures so great.

Love the emotion here

Laughing again!!!

A nice moment between Brenda & Abner

Hey camera man, it's my turn

Father and Son

Mother and Son