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Capturing the love between a couple at a private estate and farm is a dream for any photographer. This romantic, rustic engagement session at Faschan Farms in Hope, New Jersey, embodies everything beautiful about fall in the Garden State. As top NJ wedding photographers, we at Michelle Behre Photography are always thrilled to capture moments in unique settings that resonate with couples’ stories. Faschan Farms provided the perfect backdrop for this timeless love story and we are thrilled for this couple’s next chapter!
New Jersey Wedding Photographer captures a Rustic Engagement Session at Faschan Farms
Faschan Farms in Hope, NJ was the picture-perfection destination for this couple’s session. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, sprawling fields, and rustic stonework, this private estate offers the perfect blend of nature’s raw beauty and cozy, countryside charm. Our couple’s warm embrace against the golden backdrop of autumn leaves painted a scene straight out of a romantic film.
As North Jersey wedding photographers, we often seek out locations that offer a variety of textures and tones to complement our clients’ personalities. Faschan Farms did just that, creating a magical setting where every glance and gesture felt effortlessly authentic.
Private Estate Engagement Sessions with Top NJ Wedding Photographers
Choosing a private estate for an engagement session allows couples to express their love story in a meaningful and intimate way. Faschan Farms provided the couple with privacy, serenity, and a stunning natural canvas that enhanced their connection.
From the towering trees that lined the path overlooking the Delaware, every corner of the farm was a testament to New Jersey’s understated beauty. The couple walked hand in hand through the property, their love and laughter filling the crisp autumn air.
Why Engagement Sessions Are a Timeless Choice
Rustic settings like Faschan Farms offer couples a chance to step away from the hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in a peaceful environment. These types of locations naturally invite tender moments, from playful strolls through the woods to heartfelt embraces under the setting sun.
Our goal as New Jersey wedding photographers is to capture these moments candidly, preserving the raw emotions that make each couple’s story unique. The rustic charm of this session felt cozy and intimate — the perfect combination for an engagement session.
North Jersey Wedding Photographers’ Tips for Rustic Sessions
Planning an engagement session on a farm or private estate? Here are a few tips to ensure your photos are stunning and timeless:
- Choose Outfits That Compliment Your Session: Rustic locations are often natural and textured, so flowing dresses, soft knits, and casual denim work beautifully. Our couple opted for earthy tones that perfectly complemented the fall foliage.
- Timing is Everything: For rustic sessions, golden hour (just before sunset) provides the best lighting. The soft, warm hues of the setting sun created a dreamy, romantic glow during this session.
- Incorporate the Setting: Whether it’s leaning against a stone wall, walking through the woods, or sharing a quiet moment on a hilltop, make sure to use the surroundings to tell your story.
New Jersey Wedding Photography
Capturing love stories across the stunning landscapes of New Jersey is what we do best. As top NJ wedding photographers, we believe in creating artful, timeless images that couples can treasure forever. Faschan Farms is just one of the many beautiful locations in North Jersey that we love to explore with our clients.
Are you planning an engagement session or wedding in North Jersey? We’d be thrilled to capture your love story in a meaningful and artistic way. Contact us today to book your session with Michelle Behre Photography.
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Venue Faschan Farms | North New Jersey Wedding Photographers Michelle Behre Photography
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Capturing the love between a couple at a private estate and farm is a dream for any photographer. This romantic, rustic engagement session at Faschan Farms in Hope, New Jersey, embodies everything beautiful about fall in the Garden State. As top NJ wedding photographers, we at Michelle Behre Photography are always thrilled to capture moments in unique settings that resonate with couples’ stories. Faschan Farms provided the perfect backdrop for this timeless love story and we are thrilled for this couple’s next chapter!
New Jersey Wedding Photographer captures a Rustic Engagement Session at Faschan Farms
Faschan Farms in Hope, NJ was the picture-perfection destination for this couple’s session. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, sprawling fields, and rustic stonework, this private estate offers the perfect blend of nature’s raw beauty and cozy, countryside charm. Our couple’s warm embrace against the golden backdrop of autumn leaves painted a scene straight out of a romantic film.
As North Jersey wedding photographers, we often seek out locations that offer a variety of textures and tones to complement our clients’ personalities. Faschan Farms did just that, creating a magical setting where every glance and gesture felt effortlessly authentic.
Private Estate Engagement Sessions with Top NJ Wedding Photographers
Choosing a private estate for an engagement session allows couples to express their love story in a meaningful and intimate way. Faschan Farms provided the couple with privacy, serenity, and a stunning natural canvas that enhanced their connection.
From the towering trees that lined the path overlooking the Delaware, every corner of the farm was a testament to New Jersey’s understated beauty. The couple walked hand in hand through the property, their love and laughter filling the crisp autumn air.
Why Engagement Sessions Are a Timeless Choice
Rustic settings like Faschan Farms offer couples a chance to step away from the hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in a peaceful environment. These types of locations naturally invite tender moments, from playful strolls through the woods to heartfelt embraces under the setting sun.
Our goal as New Jersey wedding photographers is to capture these moments candidly, preserving the raw emotions that make each couple’s story unique. The rustic charm of this session felt cozy and intimate — the perfect combination for an engagement session.
North Jersey Wedding Photographers’ Tips for Rustic Sessions
Planning an engagement session on a farm or private estate? Here are a few tips to ensure your photos are stunning and timeless:
- Choose Outfits That Compliment Your Session: Rustic locations are often natural and textured, so flowing dresses, soft knits, and casual denim work beautifully. Our couple opted for earthy tones that perfectly complemented the fall foliage.
- Timing is Everything: For rustic sessions, golden hour (just before sunset) provides the best lighting. The soft, warm hues of the setting sun created a dreamy, romantic glow during this session.
- Incorporate the Setting: Whether it’s leaning against a stone wall, walking through the woods, or sharing a quiet moment on a hilltop, make sure to use the surroundings to tell your story.
New Jersey Wedding Photography
Capturing love stories across the stunning landscapes of New Jersey is what we do best. As top NJ wedding photographers, we believe in creating artful, timeless images that couples can treasure forever. Faschan Farms is just one of the many beautiful locations in North Jersey that we love to explore with our clients.
Are you planning an engagement session or wedding in North Jersey? We’d be thrilled to capture your love story in a meaningful and artistic way. Contact us today to book your session with Michelle Behre Photography.
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Venue Faschan Farms | North New Jersey Wedding Photographers Michelle Behre Photography
November 18, 2024
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Michele and Tom’s romantic Crossed Keys Estate wedding was set at the picturesque Crossed Keys Estate overlooking stunning gardens and the beautiful space at the estate, The Farmhouse on a picture-perfect October day.
Their day was encapsulated of so much laughter, joy, humor, and light-heartedness. A few of our favorite moments include the stunning bridal reveal during Michele and Tom’s first look and their romantic garden portraits. There are so many stunning portraits here we cannot wait to share! View their romantic Crossed Eyes Estate Andover New Jersey wedding captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding Photos
In the heart of Sussex County, Crossed Keys Estate is located in Andover New Jersey. Andover is 21 square miles of sprawling vistas in the heart of the Northern New Jersey. The perfect weekend getaway to the country from the city just 50 miles west of Manhattan.
Crossed Keys Estate hosts the perfect weekend wedding getaway. For overnight stay for your immediate family at the Crossed Keys Inn, to prep located right on the property at the parlor and Playhouse, and stunning planning and floral design and decor bringing your wedding day vision to life, Crossed Keys Estate does New Jersey Weddings.
Check out just a few of our favorite moments captured from Michele and Tom’s wedding day captured by Luxury New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Romantic and Ethereal Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding
There are so many favorite moments. We absolutely adored the joy and laughter captured in the bridal suite. Hair and makeup finishing touches were complete by MG Hair and Makeup near her gown. Before her first look we captured a few beautiful bridal portraits of our beautiful bride.
The Estate is breathtaking. A few favorites include the stunning lane with beautiful perspectives of nature and the stunning magnolia tree that sweeps over perfectly….Wow! Crossed Keys Estate is the picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue. After their first look, we captured their stunning portraits. Check out a few of our favorites below! Is it just me or is this couple absolutely stunning? Obsessed!
Time to explore the stunning and picturesque gardens. We love that little pop of purple of Michele’s Loeffer Randalls and royal blue of her stunning heirloom engagement band by Andria Barbone.. so timeless!
Furthermore, with the first look, wedding party and immediate family portraits were captured prior to the ceremony. We love the joyful and lighthearted energy here. All the laughs, smiles! Great vibes and energy always. The couple enjoyed their time together as the guests arrived. It is always a joy to capture the moments of the family and couple oversee their loved ones arrive from the Playhouse bridal suite!
View photographs from this stunning Crossed Keys Estate Andover, New Jersey wedding below!
Their ceremony was set at the garden at Crossed Keys Estate. Their ceremony start time aligned beautifully with the sunset. A few laughs and tears were shed at the altar. Better yet, Michele and Tom shared their emotive vows during golden hour. So dreamy! The couple signed and sealed in the Playhouse. Now time to enjoy their cocktail hour with their family and best friends at the stunning Conservatory Cocktail Hour space!
A few of my favorites from their day include the emotive candid moments, romantic and editorial portraits, and the laughs shared of the wedding party at the lane at the picture-perfect Crossed Keys Estate. A few additional favorites of ours include their time shared on the dance floor with their family and best friends and their hilarious toasts celebrated with the brothers of the groom welcoming the bride to the family! What a joyful wedding day captured at Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey!
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CROSSED KEYS ESTATE NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOS
Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey nestled 10 miles from Crossed Keys Estate. 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 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 wedding photography services and availability.
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Bride chemise: Flora Nikrooz
Bridesmaids Dresses Boutique: Bella Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo NYC
Bridal Gown Boutique: Anthropologie Weddings
Bridal Gown Designer – Look 2: Watters Designs
Bride robe: The Robe UA
Bridesmaid PJs: Birdy Grey
Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding Photographer: Michelle Behre Photography
Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding Videography: 4K Wedding Videographer
DJ / Band / Ceremony Music: Chuck Russo Pro DJ
Engagement Ring Designer: Andria Barbone Jewelry
Florist: Crossed Keys Designs
Groom Tux: The Black Tux
Hairpiece: Twigs and Honey
Makeup and Hair Stylist: MG Hair and Makeup
Custom Cocktail Napkins: Brodie Bee Studio
New Jersey Wedding Venue & New Jersey Caterer: Crossed Keys Estate
Officiant: Jeremy Gittelman (family)
Stationary Designer: Michelle Kurzner
Shoes: Loeffler Randall
Transportation: Passaic Valley Coaches
Wedding Bands Designer: Marrow Fine
Photo Booth: Metro Photo Bus
Inquire today to learn all about our Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey wedding photography services. Visit Crossed Keys Estate New Jersey to find more information about this location. We can assist you in photographing your romantic countryside wedding at Crossed Keys Estate! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.
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November 4, 2023
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While photographing NJ engagement sessions, we have had the opportunity and honor to travel to so many beautiful locations. We understand choosing the picture-perfect location for your NJ Engagement Session is HARD! There are an abundance of choices. From picture-perfect views of Manhattan, the Jersey Shore, to the rolling mountains .. Where do you even begin on assisting choosing the best? There are literally so many choices all within a short drive.
Here are just a few of our favorite locations that we have photographed at and a list of our top venues for NJ Engagement Sessions for you to begin researching and planning for your very special engagement session! And be sure to check out a few more of our engagement session planning tips here on Top 3 Tips for beginning phases to plan your session and then our deep dive in all the details on planning your very special session Top 5 tips on planning your engagement session on the blog covering all things from accessories, outfits, and more!
When choosing your venue and beginning to plan your NJ Engagement Sessions this all comes down to your wedding day vibes and more! Maybe think about a place that you and your fiancé love that you may not be able to visit on your day? A place that’s special to your love story? There are literally so many options. So girl, we got you!
When planning the New Jersey engagement session beside our brides and New Jersey wedding photography clients, keeping the story of you is the most important to us as we capture these very special moments in your life together. When we are capturing these authentic moments your images look, feel, and breathe your life moments. Not only will you treasure your New Jersey engagement session photos now, yet 20, 30 years from now, you’ll look back on these photos, you’ll look at these moments and they will truly be very, very special to you and your husband!
We are so looking forward to commemorating your love story and cannot wait to learn all about what you have planned thus far! So let’s get right to it!
Below check out a few of our favorites venues to photograph NJ Engagement Sessions characterized by their vibes. Check out these picture-perfect locations to get your engagement session planning started today!
Picture-Perfect Waterfront Views of New York, NY from New Jersey
- Hoboken Pier A Park, Hoboken, NJ
- Hoboken Hudson River Waterfront, Hoboken, NJ
- Hoboken PATH Train Station, Hoboken, NJ
- Jersey City Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
- Van Vorst Park, Jersey City, New Jersey
- Liberty State Park
Amazing views of the Lady Liberty and Jersey City, New Jersey from Lower Manhattan
Romantic and picture-perfect spots Beaches and Boardwalks in New Jersey
- Avalon Beach at 48th Street Beach and 8th Street Pier
- Avon-by-the-Sea and Avon-by-the-Sea Boardwalk
- Congress Hall and Cape May Beach
- Long Beach Island and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park at LBI
- Monmouth Beach and Pier Village Boardwalk
- Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Boardwalk
Light and Airy Gardens and Arboretums for the Engagement Session
- Atrium Gallery
- Back to Nature Home & Garden
- Branch Brook Park (Cherry Blossoms)
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum (Cherry Blossoms)
- Laurelwood Arboretum
- Mansion in May
- Monmouth University
- Nauti Spirits & Distillery
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Renault Winery
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
Historic Mansions and Presidential Estates for your New Jersey Engagement
- Cross Estate Gardens of Bernardsville
- Greenwood Gardens
- The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
- Ford Mansion
- Leonard J. Buck Gardens
- Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
- Morristown National Historic Park
- The Great Hall at Monmouth University
- Princeton University
- Vail Mansion at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen
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Michelle Behre is wedding photographer 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, New York, and Pennsylvania 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.
PLANNING YOUR NJ ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS? WANT MORE DETAILS?
Check out our Top 3 Tips for beginning phases to plan your session for all things planning. Additionally, for more details visit Top 5 tips on planning your engagement session. These posts review all the inspo. from your New Jersey Engagement Session and New Jersey Wedding Photographers: Michelle Behre Photography!
Want to view a few of our favorite NJ Engagement Sessions?
View Ariel and Bryan’s romantic Monmouth University session on the blog here for inspiration for your very special engagement session!
Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey Engagement Session services and New Jersey Wedding Photography services. Visit each venue 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! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.
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October 15, 2023
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This spring here at Michelle Behre we are focusing our growth. From personal and professional development. We are excited to continue to nurture and feed our creativity. This includes embracing imperfections and continuing to create through the process. This season is about allowing for vulnerability in the artistic process as we grow our network and launch our New Jersey commercial photography services.
In the creative industry it is essential to continue to learn, grow, and continue to create. Learning from the work and creating has been an absolute this spring. I encourage you to go out and create. Today. Make an effort to nurture your growth, nurture your network, nurture your creativity.
This season may you continue to plant your seed. Stay inspired. Execute your vision. Create beside fellow artists, movers, shakers, change-makers. Create and make your stamp on this world!
An inspirational quote from one of our favorite fashion designers:
“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring” -Lily Pulitzer
This season it is time to refresh offerings and plant new seeds to loosen winter’s grip. Allow for your talent to flourish and breathe that flowing creativity back to you in life and in business. Remembering balance with periods of rest between as well. In autumn and winter we rest and enjoy each season and prepare for those to come in business and in life.
Michelle Behre Creative Co. New Jersey Commercial Photography services launches spring 2023
This spring, we are excited to be launching our newest edition to Michelle Behre, that is the Creative Co. At Michelle Behre Creative. Co. we are focus on solely serving commercial clientele. Commercial photographer, Michelle Behre Creative Co. services New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Michelle Behre Creative Co. services the luxury fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. She has had the honor of capturing elite celebrity clientele to med-spa and law offices. Michelle Behre Creative Co. has been featured in Forbes, BELLA Magazine, US Weekly, Fashion Week Online, and more. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Michelle Behre Creative Co. services include commercial photography. Photography services include headshots and corporate portraiture, corporate events, branding, and social media content services. It is our essential goal to highlight your companies mission and the services you offer.
Personal clientele are to be served at Michelle Behre Photography, that includes wedding, engagement, personal events and portraiture.
March 30, 2023
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Mady and Matt hosted a beautiful garden Crystal Springs Resort Wedding on an absolutely beautiful fall day. This couple was married on a beautiful September day at the breathtaking Sweetgrass Pavillion at the Minerals Hotel at Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, New Jersey.
Wedding Day Prep at Minerals Hotel
With family and friends by their side traveling from across the nation and coming in from California, Crystal Springs Resort was the picture-perfect location for all the family to gather for their wedding weekend. The beautiful bridal suite overlooked the ceremony site and stunning vistas of the Appalachian trail.
A few moments we absolutely adored to capture included the champagne toast, excitement and joy of the bridal reveal, and the beautiful bridal prep of Mady beside her bests. Once she was in her gown we captured beautiful portraits of her and her bests in the stunning gardens.
Ceremony at the Gardens at Sweetgrass Pavillion
Mady and Matt shared their nuptials at the beautiful garden ceremony space at the Crystal Springs Resort. With family and friends by their side, this couple tied the knot. Immediately after their ceremony, their reception was kicked off at the Pavillion. The couple enjoyed a few moments together soaking in their newlywed bliss with their romantic sunset session.
Cocktail Hour and Reception at Sweetgrass Pavillion at the Minerals Hotel at Crystal Springs Resort
Cocktail hour was kicked off with bottomless signature cocktails, entertainment, and hors d’oeuvre. Cocktails concluded and this couple kicked off the evening with epic dancing moves with their wedding party joining in following their first dance. This East Coast meets West coast party raved into the night. See all of the epic photographs captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography from this Crystal Springs Resort wedding bash below!
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GARDEN CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT WEDDING PHOTOS
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 bridal details. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability.
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NJ Wedding Photographers: Michelle Behre Photography
Florals: Bloomery Floral Studio
Guestbook: After the Tone
Venue: Sweetgrass Pavillion at Minerals Hotel – Crystal Springs Resort
Videography: 4K Wedding Videography
Wedding Signage: miscellaneousmethods.com/
Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey wedding photography services. Visit Crystal Springs Resort find more information about this location. We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement session! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today!
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November 16, 2022
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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.
