Engagement sessions are so fun to capture because the couple is so in love and we get to take portraits that become a big part of their love story! For Chris and Christy, who are tying the knot in April 2026, this was also an opportunity to celebrate a place that means so much to them: Asbury Park.


Chris and I go way back, we used to work together at RevZilla and we're both rock climbers, so when he reached out with creative ideas for their engagement shoot, I knew it was going to be something special. The day before the session, I texted him with a thought: “What if we did this at sunrise instead?” Not only would the boardwalk be quieter and less intimidating without crowds, but it also meant I wouldn’t have to spend hours editing people out of the background. Thankfully, Chris and Christy were all in.

A couple embraces on a boardwalk with decorative building architecture visible in the background.
A romantic couple shares a tender moment in a sunlit hallway with large industrial windows.
Close-up view of an engagement ring on a hand resting against a navy blue suit jacket during an intimate moment.
A couple poses in front of a historic brick building with ornate architectural details and large windows.
A couple poses together on a boardwalk, with the woman wearing red and the man in a navy suit.
Couple walking through an elegant colonnade hallway with ornate architectural details and natural lighting.
A couple in formal attire shares tender moments in a series of photos on a boardwalk.
A couple embraces under an ornate colonnade with painted ceiling murals and golden details.
A couple walks hand in hand through an ornate colonnade hallway in formal attire.
A couple in formal attire poses together outside a brick building with large windows during an engagement session.

So, at sunrise, we met on the boardwalk with the beach nearly to ourselves. The morning started off cool and calm, and by the time we wrapped, the day was already shaping up to be perfect for the beach. That quiet, early light paired with Chris and Christy’s energy made for an incredible session.


Here’s what’s included in an engagement session:


✨ Up to 90 minutes of photography time

✨ Two outfits for variety

✨ An online gallery with 50 edited images

✨ High-resolution digital downloads

A couple shares an intimate moment against an urban wall with colorful signage and graphics.
A romantic couple sits together on coastal rocks by the ocean.
A romantic couple sits on coastal rocks, sharing an intimate moment in their wedding attire.
A couple sits together on a sandy beach at sunset enjoying a romantic moment by the ocean waves.
A couple walks along a scenic beach at sunset casting long shadows on the sand.
A couple poses together against a retro-style storefront with purple signage and striped awning.
A couple walks along the beach shoreline at sunset holding hands.
A couple stands together on a rocky beach with dark boulders and sand beneath overcast skies.
A couple sits together on a sunny beach wearing formal attire and casual bare feet.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment on a sandy beach during sunset with ocean waves in the background.

What made this session even more special was weaving in a few rolls of film photography alongside the digital images. There’s something timeless about film—the way it captures light, texture, and little imperfections that make each frame unique. It feels honest, raw, and nostalgic all at once, and I love the character it brings to a gallery like this.


Whether it’s digital or film, engagement sessions are a beautiful way to mark this season of life and create images that feel true to you. If you’ve been dreaming about portraits that capture both the polished and the perfectly imperfect, let’s plan your own session.

A couple stands together on a beach boardwalk during a cloudy day, with storage containers visible in the background.
A couple embraces on rocky beach cliffs at sunset with ocean waves in background.
Silhouetted people gather along a beach shoreline during a vibrant orange sunset over the ocean horizon.
Close-up of dark rocky terrain with shadows and sand in natural lighting.
A couple in formal attire share a romantic moment outside an ornate building with vintage architecture.
A series of coastal sunset photos showing the sun's progression as it descends into the ocean horizon.
A group stands along a railing looking out at a scenic view during golden hour.
A couple sits together on a sandy beach in a series of romantic engagement photos.
A couple poses against a purple wall with signage in an urban setting.
A group of people stand in front of a purple and white wall with retro-style graphics and signage.