Hoboken NJ Elopement, Sophia + Alan
Elopements are so fun to photograph and are so personal. I think I’m my most creative self when I’m outside as well. I get so excited whenever I’m asked to photograph them and especially when the couple is as sweet as these two. I love that they chose two parks in NJ that are special to them and also so scenic. They chose to do a first look and have a ceremony in the park where they had their first date. Their friends set up their arch near a willow tree for their ceremony. Then we went over to Hoboken where they first said their I love yous, and shared their first dance together as newly weds in front of the NYC skyline. We popped some sparkling juice to celebrate. And I took a few polaroids of them.
About the couple
“Alan and I met through his best friend/my coworker at the time, Bonny. We were celebrating another coworker's birthday, we decided to go to a club to dance, and Bonny invited his best friend, Alan. We met here, spent the night dancing, traded numbers, and eventually began dating. We knew we were in love when we realized that this relationship was very different from anything we've experienced in the past. A day date together for us would be at the park for a walk in North Bergen, a scoop of gelato, and a drive in the mustang. Date night for us would be a fun activity like bowling, pool, an arcade, or a night out dancing. We enjoy scoping out the mall for fragrances (Alan's obsessed). We started a lego mustang, so we like building legos now. We enjoy listening to EDM/house music. We watch movies together (Sophia hasn't watched anything and Alan has seen it all). Sophia likes cooking and Alan likes learning and taste-testing.”
“Jess was super sweet with myself, my partner, and our guests. Jess was very punctual, professional, and creative in photographing our event. She showed up extra early, with multiple cameras, and directed us to stand and move around. We never felt awkward and were given the space to be ourselves. She made the day memorable and gave us preview photos for us to share within the same weekend. Booking Jess was very easy and transparent. She communicated her terms and offered a contract which stated everything we had already discussed. I would recommend Jess to anyone I need of a photographer for their special day. Jess was accommodating to what we wanted and made suggestions when necessary. Our photos are beautiful and we're very happy to have booked her. Thank you so much again!” — Sophia + Alan