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There’s something undeniably romantic about summer evenings. The warmth in the air, golden light stretching past sunset, the sound of waves crashing along the shoreline, late-night boardwalk strolls, and the feeling that time slows down. At Michelle Behre Photography, summer engagement sessions are some of our favorite stories to capture because they allow couples to fully immerse themselves in the quiet in-between moments together.

Your engagement season is fleeting. Before the timelines, before the vows, before officially stepping into your bridal era, there’s this beautiful chapter where life feels full of anticipation and possibility. Summer engagement sessions preserve that feeling effortlessly — creating imagery that feels cinematic, emotional, nostalgic, and true to your relationship.

As leading New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, Michelle Behre Photography captures luxury weddings and engagement sessions with a documentary and editorial-inspired approach.

Planning your Session to Compliment Your Day

One of our favorite reasons to schedule a summer engagement session is when couples are getting married during another season entirely. Their session will compliment their Wedding Day images beautifully. Additionally, they will have their save the dates to their guests within ample time.

If your wedding day is taking place in the fall, winter, or spring, your summer engagement session becomes an opportunity to create variety within your overall wedding story. Instead of having both your engagement and wedding images feel visually similar captured in the same season, choosing an opposing season adds depth and contrast to your gallery, story, and heirloom albums.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

  • a cozy winter wedding with a carefree summer engagement session,
  • a romantic spring wedding with golden beach portraits,
  • or a fall estate wedding with nostalgic twilight boardwalk imagery.

The contrast creates a fuller visual story of your relationship throughout different chapters of your engagement season. Summer sessions also allow couples to embrace a more relaxed, playful atmosphere that often feels entirely different from the elegance and formality of a wedding day.

Capturing the Fleeting Romance of Summer Date Nights

Summer engagement sessions naturally feel effortless because they mirror real experiences couples already love sharing together.

Late sunsets, warm evenings, spontaneous adventures, and lingering conversations all create the perfect environment for authentic imagery. Rather than forcing overly posed moments, we focus on documenting movement, connection, and emotion as your evening naturally unfolds.

Some of the most romantic engagement sessions happen during:

  • twilight encounters along the shoreline,
  • slow walks through beach towns or along the water,
  • cocktails at your favorite rooftop bar,
  • golden-hour boardwalk rides,
  • or quiet moments watching the sunset together and at your favorite restaurant as we leave you two for dinner together.

There’s a nostalgia attached to summer evenings that translates beautifully into photographs. The imagery feels cinematic and intimate — like scenes from your own love story unfolding naturally in real time.

At Michelle Behre Photography, we intentionally photograph those quiet in-between moments: the laughter between poses, windswept hair along the beach, your hands brushing together during a walk, or the way you look at each other when you think no one is watching.

Those are the moments that matter most.

Beach Sessions Along the Jersey Shore

As New Jersey wedding photographers, we may be slightly biased, but the Jersey Shore offers some of the most beautiful and versatile engagement session locations on the East Coast.

From the refined charm of Spring Lake and Bay Head to the energy of Asbury Park and nostalgic boardwalk towns throughout the shore, summer creates the perfect setting for engagement sessions that feel timeless yet deeply personal.

Beach engagement sessions allow couples to fully relax. Shoes come off, timelines disappear, and the evening becomes less about “taking photos” and more about spending intentional time together.

The shoreline also provides incredible natural variety:

  • soft dunes and light greenery,
  • colorful boardwalk lights and vintage arcades,
  • beach bonfires,
  • and quiet sunset moments along the water.

The result is imagery that feels elevated while still preserving the carefree romance summer is known for.

A Relaxed, Vacation-Like Experience

One of the reasons couples love summer engagement sessions is because they often feel more like a date night or mini getaway than a formal photoshoot.

There’s less pressure to perform and more space to simply enjoy the experience together.

We encourage our couples to plan engagement sessions around activities and locations that genuinely reflect their relationship. Some of our favorite summer-inspired engagement session ideas include:

  • a twilight hike overlooking the coastline,
  • a beach bonfire with music and champagne,
  • a carnival or summer fair,
  • coffee shop or cocktail bar dates,
  • visiting your favorite boardwalk,
  • sunset boat rides,
  • or nostalgic drive-in movie nights.

These experiences create real memories together while allowing us to capture imagery that feels authentic to your story.

The beauty of engagement sessions is that they preserve not only what your relationship looked like during this season — but what it felt like.

Creating Memories Before Your Bridal Era Begins

Before the wedding day arrives, before the dress is carefully hung in the bridal suite, before the first dance and emotional vows, there’s this season of becoming.

Your engagement session freezes that chapter in time.

At Michelle Behre Photography, our approach is centered around documenting genuine connection through emotional storytelling and timeless imagery. We believe your engagement photos should feel immersive, effortless, and reflective of the relationship you’ve built together.

As trusted New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, we are honored to capture couples throughout the region while preserving the fleeting, romantic moments that shape your story long before the wedding day arrives. Inquire within to check your date and to begin planning your Engagement Session with Michelle.

The Quiet In-Between Moments: Why We Love Summer Engagement Sessions

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There’s something undeniably romantic about summer evenings. The warmth in the air, golden light stretching past sunset, the sound of waves crashing along the shoreline, late-night boardwalk strolls, and the feeling that time slows down. At Michelle Behre Photography, summer engagement sessions are some of our favorite stories to capture because they allow couples to fully immerse themselves in the quiet in-between moments together.

Your engagement season is fleeting. Before the timelines, before the vows, before officially stepping into your bridal era, there’s this beautiful chapter where life feels full of anticipation and possibility. Summer engagement sessions preserve that feeling effortlessly — creating imagery that feels cinematic, emotional, nostalgic, and true to your relationship.

As leading New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, Michelle Behre Photography captures luxury weddings and engagement sessions with a documentary and editorial-inspired approach.

Planning your Session to Compliment Your Day

One of our favorite reasons to schedule a summer engagement session is when couples are getting married during another season entirely. Their session will compliment their Wedding Day images beautifully. Additionally, they will have their save the dates to their guests within ample time.

If your wedding day is taking place in the fall, winter, or spring, your summer engagement session becomes an opportunity to create variety within your overall wedding story. Instead of having both your engagement and wedding images feel visually similar captured in the same season, choosing an opposing season adds depth and contrast to your gallery, story, and heirloom albums.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

  • a cozy winter wedding with a carefree summer engagement session,
  • a romantic spring wedding with golden beach portraits,
  • or a fall estate wedding with nostalgic twilight boardwalk imagery.

The contrast creates a fuller visual story of your relationship throughout different chapters of your engagement season. Summer sessions also allow couples to embrace a more relaxed, playful atmosphere that often feels entirely different from the elegance and formality of a wedding day.

Capturing the Fleeting Romance of Summer Date Nights

Summer engagement sessions naturally feel effortless because they mirror real experiences couples already love sharing together.

Late sunsets, warm evenings, spontaneous adventures, and lingering conversations all create the perfect environment for authentic imagery. Rather than forcing overly posed moments, we focus on documenting movement, connection, and emotion as your evening naturally unfolds.

Some of the most romantic engagement sessions happen during:

  • twilight encounters along the shoreline,
  • slow walks through beach towns or along the water,
  • cocktails at your favorite rooftop bar,
  • golden-hour boardwalk rides,
  • or quiet moments watching the sunset together and at your favorite restaurant as we leave you two for dinner together.

There’s a nostalgia attached to summer evenings that translates beautifully into photographs. The imagery feels cinematic and intimate — like scenes from your own love story unfolding naturally in real time.

At Michelle Behre Photography, we intentionally photograph those quiet in-between moments: the laughter between poses, windswept hair along the beach, your hands brushing together during a walk, or the way you look at each other when you think no one is watching.

Those are the moments that matter most.

Beach Sessions Along the Jersey Shore

As New Jersey wedding photographers, we may be slightly biased, but the Jersey Shore offers some of the most beautiful and versatile engagement session locations on the East Coast.

From the refined charm of Spring Lake and Bay Head to the energy of Asbury Park and nostalgic boardwalk towns throughout the shore, summer creates the perfect setting for engagement sessions that feel timeless yet deeply personal.

Beach engagement sessions allow couples to fully relax. Shoes come off, timelines disappear, and the evening becomes less about “taking photos” and more about spending intentional time together.

The shoreline also provides incredible natural variety:

  • soft dunes and light greenery,
  • colorful boardwalk lights and vintage arcades,
  • beach bonfires,
  • and quiet sunset moments along the water.

The result is imagery that feels elevated while still preserving the carefree romance summer is known for.

A Relaxed, Vacation-Like Experience

One of the reasons couples love summer engagement sessions is because they often feel more like a date night or mini getaway than a formal photoshoot.

There’s less pressure to perform and more space to simply enjoy the experience together.

We encourage our couples to plan engagement sessions around activities and locations that genuinely reflect their relationship. Some of our favorite summer-inspired engagement session ideas include:

  • a twilight hike overlooking the coastline,
  • a beach bonfire with music and champagne,
  • a carnival or summer fair,
  • coffee shop or cocktail bar dates,
  • visiting your favorite boardwalk,
  • sunset boat rides,
  • or nostalgic drive-in movie nights.

These experiences create real memories together while allowing us to capture imagery that feels authentic to your story.

The beauty of engagement sessions is that they preserve not only what your relationship looked like during this season — but what it felt like.

Creating Memories Before Your Bridal Era Begins

Before the wedding day arrives, before the dress is carefully hung in the bridal suite, before the first dance and emotional vows, there’s this season of becoming.

Your engagement session freezes that chapter in time.

At Michelle Behre Photography, our approach is centered around documenting genuine connection through emotional storytelling and timeless imagery. We believe your engagement photos should feel immersive, effortless, and reflective of the relationship you’ve built together.

As trusted New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, we are honored to capture couples throughout the region while preserving the fleeting, romantic moments that shape your story long before the wedding day arrives. Inquire within to check your date and to begin planning your Engagement Session with Michelle.

May 12, 2026

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Spring at Frelinghuysen Arboretum is nothing short of timeless. With its blooming gardens, winding pathways, and elegant estate atmosphere, the arboretum created the perfect backdrop for Shannon and Liam’s romantic engagement session captured by Michelle Behre Photography. As New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, we are always inspired by locations that feel effortlessly refined while allowing our couples’ connection to remain at the heart of every image.

From the moment Shannon and Liam stepped into the gardens together, their chemistry felt completely natural and genuine. Throughout the session, we focused on capturing movement, authentic laughter, quiet embraces, and the intimate in-between moments that truly tell the story of their relationship. The soft spring light filtering through the trees paired beautifully with the lush greenery and floral textures throughout the quintessential arboretum grounds, creating imagery that felt both romantic and editorial.

One of the most beautiful aspects of engagement sessions at Frelinghuysen Arboretum is the versatility of the landscape. From elegant garden pathways to charming architectural details, every corner offers a timeless setting that allows couples to feel immersed in the experience together. Shannon and Liam embraced every moment effortlessly, allowing us to document their love story in a way that felt organic, elevated, and true to them.

As New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, engagement sessions are such an important part of the experience we create for our couples. They allow us to build connection and comfort together before the wedding day arrives, ensuring that when the celebration begins, every moment feels relaxed, intentional, and authentic in front of our lens.

We are so excited to continue documenting Shannon and Liam’s story this July at Ryland Inn with Landmark Weddings. Their upcoming summer wedding is sure to be filled with heartfelt moments, timeless design, and beautiful celebrations surrounded by family and friends. We cannot wait to capture every meaningful moment as their next chapter unfolds.

Planning your engagement session at Frelinghuysen Arboretum and searching for a New Jersey wedding photographer and videographer to document your celebration with an editorial and authentic approach? Check your date with Michelle Behre Photography today.

In your engagement season of life and planning? Inquire today to check your wedding date.

Preserve your engagement season to last a lifetime

Planning your engagement session or wedding at the Ryland Inn or searching for a New Jersey wedding photographer and videographer to document your celebration with an editorial and authentic approach? Michelle Behre Photography would love to connect and tell your story.

View More Ryland Inn weddings with Emma and Robert‘s wedding at The Coach House at the Ryland Inn and Eva and Brian’s set at The Grand Ballroom. Planning your wedding? View our favorite New Jersey wedding venues for a Romantic and Rustic Celebration.

May 8, 2026

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Spring is one of the most magical seasons for engagement photography, especially in locations from Philadelphia to New York City. As engagement photographers in New Jersey, it’s truly one of our favorite times of year to capture couples. The landscape transforms almost overnight—trees begin to bloom, gardens fill with soft color, and golden sunlight lingers just a little longer in the evenings.

There’s also an unmistakable energy that arrives with spring. After the quiet of winter, the season brings warmth, movement, and excitement. For our couples, it often coincides with the most joyful part of wedding planning—the moment when everything begins to feel real. Engagement sessions during this time beautifully reflect that excitement and anticipation as our brides and grooms prepare for their New Jersey wedding days and the new chapter ahead.

Below are a few spring engagement sessions and celebrations that perfectly highlight the elegance and romance of the season.

Longwood Gardens Kennett Square Engagement Session | Longwood Gardens Engagement Session Photographer

Cherry Blossoms & Garden Romance: Spring Engagement Photos

Spring engagement photos in NJ are known for their breathtaking florals. Cherry blossoms, magnolias, and lush gardens create a naturally romantic setting that feels almost editorial in style.

Couples often choose locations like historic gardens, estates, or scenic parks where the blooming trees create a soft pastel backdrop. Flowing dresses, light neutral tones, and elegant styling complement the setting beautifully. The result is a collection of images that feel timeless, refined, and full of life. One of our favorite Philadelphia wedding venues and engagement session destinations will forever be Longwood Gardens at Kennett Square PA.

Spring gardens also allow us to capture movement and texture—petals falling, soft breezes through the trees, and golden light filtering through branches. These colorful, natural elements bring a sense of effortless, timeless and classic romance to every image I capture. The light glittering across the petals. The way he looks at you.

Editorial City Elegance: New York and Philadelphia Engagement Photography

For couples who love a more sophisticated city atmosphere, NYC engagement photography in the spring offers an entirely different but equally stunning aesthetic.

Iconic locations throughout Manhattan and Philadelphia come alive as the weather warms. Tree-lined streets, brownstones, and classic architecture create a refined backdrop that pairs beautifully with elevated wardrobe choices. Spring in the city has a chic, editorial energy—perfect for couples who want their engagement photos to feel like they belong in the pages of a magazine.

Some of our favorite NYC spring sessions incorporate:

  • Elegant walks through Central Park during peak bloom
  • Taking a stroll through fine art galleries
  • Sunset portraits along the West Side waterfront
  • Classic architecture and cobblestone streets in SoHo or Tribeca
  • Quintessential Philadelphia historical sites

The combination of soft spring light and timeless city scenery creates images that feel modern, romantic, and effortlessly stylish.

View Despina and Jack’s Old City Philadelphia Engagement Session

View Amy and Nick’s Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Engagement Session

Visit Kirstin and Cameron’s Central Park Engagement Session for inspiration.

Estate & Waterfront Sessions: Luxury Engagement Photographer New Jersey

Many of our couples also choose waterfront estates, private gardens, or elegant historic properties for their engagement sessions. As a luxury engagement photographer in New Jersey, we love curating sessions that feel personal while still capturing an elevated editorial look.

Spring is ideal for these locations because everything feels fresh and alive. Hydrangeas begin to bloom, greenery returns to the landscape, and the soft evening light creates a glow that is simply unmatched.

These settings are perfect for couples who want their engagement session to mirror the aesthetic of their wedding day—refined, romantic, and timeless.

Spring Celebrations Leading Up to the Wedding

Spring is also a beautiful season for bridal showers and pre-wedding celebrations. Garden parties, elegant brunches, and floral-inspired events perfectly complement the season’s aesthetic.

From delicate table settings to outdoor celebrations surrounded by blooms, these moments offer another opportunity to document the joy leading up to the wedding day. Capturing these events alongside engagement sessions helps tell the full story of a couple’s journey toward their wedding.

View more of Giavanna’s garden-inspired Afternoon High Tea captured at The Madison Hotel, we are so excited for her Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding.

Capturing the Beauty of the Season

What makes spring engagement sessions so special is how naturally the season reflects the emotions couples are experiencing—joy, excitement, and anticipation for the future.

As New Jersey wedding photographers, it’s an honor to document this time for our couples. From blooming gardens in New Jersey to elegant city streets in New York, spring offers endless opportunities to create photographs that feel both romantic and timeless.

If you’re planning your wedding and dreaming of spring engagement photos in NJ or NYC engagement photography, this season provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate the beginning of your story together.

Capturing Your Spring Garden Engagement Session

Spring engagement sessions are truly one of the most romantic ways to celebrate this season of anticipation before your wedding day. From the soft pastel blooms to the golden evening light, the beauty of spring creates the perfect backdrop for timeless, elegant portraits.

If you’re dreaming of a garden-inspired engagement session, our team would love to help you curate something truly special. As New Jersey wedding photographers, Michelle Behre and Associates, we specialize in designing refined engagement experiences for our couples. From the breathtaking blooms at Longwood Gardens to the romantic landscapes of New Jersey Botanical Garden, and the elegant charm of historic Dupont mansions and estates, we help couples select locations that feel both editorial and deeply personal.

Our approach goes beyond simply photographing your engagement session. We guide our couples through location selection, styling inspiration, and timing so that every detail complements the natural beauty of the season. The result is a collection of photographs that feel effortless, sophisticated, and reflective of your love story.

If you’re planning your wedding and envision a romantic spring engagement session in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania, we would be honored to document this chapter for you.

Inquire within for availability with Michelle Behre and Associates to begin planning your curated spring garden engagement session with New Jersey Wedding Photographers.

March 11, 2026

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Spring in New Jersey and New York marks the beginning of one of the most beautiful seasons for wedding celebrations. As gardens bloom and the city comes alive again, many couples take advantage of the season’s soft light, fresh florals, and romantic atmosphere to document the moments leading up to their wedding day.

While the wedding itself is the centerpiece of the celebration, many brides are now choosing to capture more of their story. From engagement sessions to bridal showers and bridal portraits, these spring photo sessions create a complete visual narrative of the journey to the aisle.

If you’re planning a wedding in New Jersey or New York, here are three must-have spring photo sessions that couples our Michelle Behre Photography couples are loving right now.

Spring Engagement Sessions in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Engagement sessions are often the first opportunity couples have to celebrate their wedding journey through photography. Spring is one of the most sought-after seasons for engagement photos in the NJ and NYC area because of the soft natural light, blooming flowers, and vibrant outdoor locations.

Couples often choose locations that feel meaningful to their story, whether that’s a scenic park, waterfront view, or iconic city setting. In New York City, engagement sessions often take place in areas like Central Park, cobblestone streets in SoHo, or along the Brooklyn waterfront for skyline views. In New Jersey, estates, gardens, and charming towns provide beautiful backdrops for romantic portraits.

A spring engagement session also allows couples to become comfortable in front of the camera before their wedding day. It’s a relaxed experience that helps create natural, editorial-style images that can later be used for save-the-dates, wedding websites, or invitations.

Many couples also choose to style their engagement sessions with multiple outfits, allowing for both a casual look and a more elevated, fashion-inspired aesthetic.

View Amanda and Shane’s Spring New Jersey Engagement Session captured by NJ Wedding Photographers at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown, NJ.

Bridal Shower Photography

Bridal showers have become some of the most beautifully styled pre-wedding events, especially during the spring season. From garden brunches to elegant restaurant celebrations, these gatherings are filled with thoughtful details, emotional moments, and the people who have supported the bride throughout her life.

Documenting a bridal shower allows those moments to be preserved forever — from heartfelt speeches and laughter to the stunning décor often designed by planners or family members.

Spring bridal showers often feature:

  • floral tablescapes
  • champagne and brunch gatherings
  • garden party themes
  • soft pastel color palettes

For many brides in the NJ and NYC wedding scene, bridal shower photography has become just as meaningful as the wedding day itself. It captures a different side of the celebration — intimate, joyful, and filled with family traditions.

These images often become treasured memories for both the bride and her loved ones, especially when the day includes multiple generations celebrating together.

View Giavanna’s Afternoon High Tea Bridal Shower captured by NJ Wedding Photographers at The Conservatory at The Madison Hotel, Morristown, NJ.

Spring Bridal Boudoir Sessions

Bridal portrait sessions are becoming increasingly popular among modern brides who want time dedicated solely to capturing their bridal look

Unlike wedding day portraits, bridal sessions take place before the wedding in a relaxed setting. This allows the bride to wear her gown, style her hair and makeup, and create elegant portraits without the timeline pressure of the wedding day.

Spring is an ideal time for bridal portraits in both New Jersey and New York. Gardens, estates, waterfront locations, and historic architecture provide stunning backdrops that elevate the images into editorial-style photographs.

These sessions allow brides to fully showcase:

  • their wedding gown
  • veil styling
  • bouquet design
  • heirloom accessories

Many brides also use these portraits for bridal magazines, wedding websites, or printed albums.

The result is a collection of timeless images that celebrate the bride in a refined and artistic way.

View a spring bridal session captured at The William Aiken House in Charleston South Carolina.

Spring Night-Before Wedding Photography: Capturing the Celebration Before “I Do”

While the wedding day is filled with unforgettable moments, many couples are now choosing to document the evening before their wedding as well. From rehearsal dinners to welcome parties, the night before the wedding is often when friends and family from different parts of the couple’s lives gather together for the first time.

For weddings in New Jersey and New York, these celebrations are often beautifully planned events held at elegant restaurants, waterfront venues, private estates, or boutique hotels. The atmosphere tends to be relaxed and intimate, allowing couples to spend meaningful time with their closest family and friends before the excitement of the wedding day begins.

Night-before photography captures moments that are often just as emotional as the wedding itself — heartfelt toasts, laughter around dinner tables, hugs from loved ones who traveled far to be there, and the anticipation that fills the room as the big day approaches.

Many couples also incorporate special traditions during these gatherings, such as rehearsal ceremonies, welcome cocktails, or gift exchanges with parents and bridal party members. Documenting these experiences adds another chapter to the wedding story and preserves memories that might otherwise go unseen.

From a storytelling perspective, photographing the night before the wedding creates a fuller narrative of the entire wedding weekend. It highlights the connections between family and friends and captures the genuine excitement leading up to the moment the couple says “I do.”

For couples planning multi-event wedding weekends in New Jersey or New York, night-before photography ensures that every meaningful moment — not just the ceremony and reception — becomes part of the legacy of their wedding celebration.

View Alexandra and Tyler’s Night Before hosted at Chateau Grande Hotel and Cuzin’s Clam Bar.

Alexandra and Tyler Chateau Grande Hotel Captured by NJ Wedding Photographers

Capturing the Full Story of Your Wedding Season

Your wedding day is only one chapter of a much larger story. Engagement sessions, bridal showers, and bridal boudoir sessions to the night before your wedding all represent meaningful milestones during the months leading up to the celebration.

By documenting these events, couples create a visual timeline of their wedding season — one filled with anticipation, excitement, and the people who helped make the day so special.

For brides planning spring weddings in New Jersey or New York, these photo sessions offer the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty of the season while preserving memories that will last for generations.

If you’re planning a spring wedding and want to document every chapter of your celebration, thoughtful photography ensures that every moment — from the engagement to the final walk down the aisle — becomes part of your legacy. Contact us at Michelle Behre Photography and learn how we can bring your vision to life.

Curating each and every chapter of your wedding story

As you plan your wedding in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania remember that your celebration is made up of more than just one day. From engagement sessions to bridal showers and the excitement of the night before your wedding, each moment is part of the story leading up to “I do.” Thoughtfully documenting these events allows you to relive the entire experience for years to come. If you’re planning a spring wedding or pre-wedding celebration in NJ or NYC, we are ready to capture every chapter of your wedding journey with timeless, editorial-style photography. Contact us to learn more about wedding weekend coverage and availability for your date.

March 11, 2026

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Congratulations to you girl on your very next chapter! We are so excited to learn all about your proposal, your love story and how it all began. You are getting married! Time to pop the bubbly and celebrate all things you and your love story! 

When Adam proposed and I still am (lol!) — incredibly giddy and smiling thinking about our proposal and day!!

It is such an exciting time in your lives and of course, deserves all the very special moments to be celebrated. There is a bit of planning involved; yet we will assist you through each and every single step of the way and of course, any questions that you may have! First and foremost, I wanted to check in today to chat a little bit about you and your story. 

For our engagement session, capturing our story and the authentic moment was so special. We placed our photographs framed beautifully throughout our wedding day and of course, now in our home!! These moments now, are so, so special and with that begin said, I am so excited for you to enjoy each and every moment, treasure this time and each step hand-in-hand together!

Ariel and Bryan’s romantic engagement session was set at Monmouth University in Monmouth New Jersey photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography. For more New Jersey engagement session inspiration and New York engagement ideas, outfits, locations, and inspiration, visit our blog!

Treasure the Moment during your New Jersey Engagement Session

During your New Jersey engagement photography session we provide little tips during our time together. For each moment captured to feel as organic as possible we love to capture those natural laughs together, walking hand in and and all of those very special moments as you soak in this time together. 

During our session, we use small prompts and conversation at our New Jersey engagement sessions and while capturing very special New Jersey weddings. Our images are natural, very organic and free-flowing and authentic moments. Our prompts may include for you both to cuddle, kiss, enjoy these moments together. This is all about this time in your lives together and your love story. It is our goal to capture all of those laughs, smiles, kisses, and romantic little things. We love for these moments to come to life organically during our New Jersey engagement session time together!

Ariel and Bryans romantic engagement session was set at Avon by the Sea beach in Avon New Jersey photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography. For more New Jersey engagement session inspiration and New York engagement ideas, outfits, locations, and inspiration, visit our blog!

Capturing Your Love, Authentically

If something feels more natural to you, like cuddles, snuggles, hand-holding or wrapping your arms though is, go for it! We love seeing your vibrant, authentic and joyful energy during our engagement sessions. This is your time to show-off your love, your genuine compassion in front of our lens! 

Ariel and Bryan’s romantic engagement session was set at Monmouth University in Monmouth New Jersey photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography. For more New Jersey engagement session inspiration and New York engagement ideas, outfits, locations, and inspiration, visit our blog!

Your Special Place for your New Jersey Engagement Session and Next Chapter

Choosing a location for your New Jersey Engagement Session is very special to your story. While beginning to plan your session, maybe think about the places you have enjoyed together. Is there a space you go together every day to check in? A nearby park for a stroll? What about a blast through memory lane? A nod to your story and life right now? Or better yet, what about where you envision your future together and capturing moments as your future vision and next chapter? This is all about your engagement story and how you want to showcase it best!

Need some inspiration as you begin planning your New Jersey Engagement Session? Ready to get inspired? Check out a few of our favorite sessions from Ariel and Bryan’s Monmouth University Romantic Engagement Session here for some inspiration in planning your very special New Jersey Engagement Session!

Ariel and Bryans romantic engagement session was set at Avon by the Sea beach in Avon New Jersey photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography. For more New Jersey engagement session inspiration and New York engagement ideas, outfits, locations, and inspiration, visit our blog!

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Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial and documentary photography capturing the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect New Jersey and Philadelphia ceremony and reception. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination Philadelphia Wedding Photography services and availability.

Are you ready to begin planning your New Jersey engagement session?

Check out a few of our favorite New Jersey Engagement Session Venues here on the blog and a few more detailed tips on planning your session here.

Want to view a few of our favorite New Jersey Engagement Sessions?

View Ariel and Bryan’s romantic Monmouth University session on the blog here for inspiration for your very special engagement session!

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New Jersey Engagement Session and New Jersey Wedding Photographers: Michelle Behre Photography

Venue: Monmouth University and Avon-by-the-Sea Beach

Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey Engagement Session services and New Jersey Wedding Photography services. Visit Monmouth University to find more information about this location and planning your very own special session. We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement and wedding at Monmouth Universities Great Hall! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.

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September 15, 2023

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With cheerful energy, a contagious smile, and an intentional eye, award-winning celebrity New Jersey wedding and commercial photographer, Michelle Behre, captures love stories to stand the test of time.

She uses her refined fine art photography skills to expertly capture the wedding day. From the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect portraits, Michelle expertly blends editorial  documentary, and photojournalism photography in fine art  curation of your special wedding events and day.

She confidently empowers each client who steps in front of her lens. During your time together, she illuminates your personalities, genuine compassion, and captures the joy that you and your families bring to one another in an unobtrusive fashion.

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