Evan and I on white

I recently returned from an amazing and much needed vacation to Jersey and New York City. Evan and I had our engagement party on the jersey shore at my aunt and uncle’s place, since we wanted to make sure my grandma got included in the festivities (she will unfortunately not be able to make it to the wedding).

3 generations: my mom, my granny and I

I am going to split this trip up into a few different posts, because otherwise it will be too big of a post and too scattered. I will just start with the party and a few jersey photos in this post.

I’m often asked, jokingly, whether I will be shooting my own wedding. I did bring my camera to my engagement party- I couldn’t help myself. My camera is like an extension of myself. I think this is what makes the difference between a photographer and someone who likes taking pictures. I took a bunch of photos and I let other people use my camera too. Below are the results of a gathering of close friends and family on the Jersey Shore.

Jump! Most of my bridesmaids and I

Evan's dad meeting my uncle

Our moms with the ring bearer and flower girl

Organizing the troops

The Boys

Our Parents

Billy and Ryan Laugh

Talking with Evan's father

Bocce Ball

Catching Up

In the days after the party, I played family portrait photographer and enjoyed crabbing, relaxing on the beach and riding the boat.

After taking a lot of family photos the day after the party- these two decided they were done with photos

Family Portrait

Sara carries a crab trap up the dock

On the Bay

Seagull Tracks

Thanks for the memories everyone. Much love.