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This is where you can really dig into alllll the good stuff from endless weddings and portrait sessions to tons of helpful planning and prep tips for your big day or session! For photographers, these posts are packed with helpful content to grow your business and start thriving! I always have new and exciting content popping up on the blog, so make sure to check back regularly to see what's going on over here at TKP!

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Weddings

Winter Bear Brook Valley Wedding, NJ | Amanda & Matt

Their Wedding Day: Bear Brook Valley, Fredon Township, NJ When Amanda and Matt envisioned their winter Bear Brook Valley wedding day, they dreamt of a winter wonderland. They just knew the snow would add a touch of magic to their celebration. Nature decided to play along as a gentle snowfall came down just before their […]

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Couples in Love

Winter Elfreth’s Alley Engagement Session, Philadelphia | Haley & Jesse

Their Engagement Session: Fishtown & Old City, Philadelphia, PA There’s nothing cozier than a winter Elfreth’s Alley engagement session in Philadelphia! Haley and Jesse picked some of my all-time favorite locations in the city – an adorable bar in Fishtown called Wm. Mulherin’s Sons and the historic Elfreth’s Alley in Old City! Despite the chilly […]

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Couples in Love

Coastal Beauty Home Studio List Maternity Session, NJ | Tori & Koby

Their Session: Coastal Beauty House by Home Studio List – Brielle, NJ There’s no greater honor than having a couple come back time and time again for their exciting milestones! Tori and Koby’s Coastal Beauty Home Studio List maternity session was exactly that – these two have been in front of my camera four times […]

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Client Education

Is the Phone Audio Guestbook Worth it? | Wedding Planning Advice

Have you seen the phone guestbook trend?! If you’re wedding planning, I’m SURE you have! Here’s a deep dive into my experience with the trending guestbook idea from both a past-bride, guest, and wedding photographer’s perspective! Let me start off by saying I don’t regret choosing the book the phone guestbook one bit, I’m SO […]

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Couples in Love

Sunrise Alfama Lisbon Couples Session, Portugal | Tori & Shawn

Our Session: Alfama Lisbon, Portugal Well, well, well – would you look who it is?! Shawn and I got in front of the camera for a change one morning while we were on our trip to Portugal! The amazingly talented wedding photographer, Patricia de Carvalho, woke up extra early to take our sunrise Alfama Lisbon […]

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Couples in Love

Amazing Escape Room Proposal, NJ | Boaz & Nina

Their Proposal: Amazing Escape Room, Edison, NJ Immediately cue the tears because this Amazing Escape Room proposal is EXTRA special to me! Boaz is my first cousin, and when he reached out about proposing to Nina, I was beyond excited and honored! We ran through a few variations of ideas for a winter proposal before […]

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Client Education, Vegan Wedding

How to Tell Guests You’re Having a Vegan Wedding

Vegan Wedding Planning Series: How to Tell Guests You’re Having a Vegan Wedding If you’re a couple planning a vegan wedding, you’re in the right place! Your individuality deserves to be celebrated, and it’s so special to plan a wedding that aligns with your values. Your celebration is going to be a beautiful tribute to […]

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Client Education

5 Must-Do Steps Before You Inquire with a Wedding Photographer!

You’re ENGAGED!! This is such an exciting time, and it can also feel a little overwhelming, right?! From locking in a venue and date to hearing all the opinions from friends and family, your heads may be spinning when it comes to choosing one of your biggest vendors – your photographer! If you’ve been wondering […]

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Couples in Love

Winter Renault Winery Engagement Session, Egg Harbor, NJ | Nicholle & Anthony

Their Session: Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City, NJ Ahhh, this absolutely magical winter Renault Winery engagement session is one I’ll dream of forever! If you’re just as obsessed with cozy holiday vibes as Nicholle and Anthony are, you’re going to love scrolling through this winter wonderland session. A winery adorned with twinkling string lights, warmth, […]

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Weddings

Fall Camp-Style Mountain Lakes Park Wedding, NY | Briana & Griffin

Their Wedding: Mountain Lakes Park North Salem, NY If I could just relive this nostalgic camp-style Mountain Lakes Park wedding and soak it in forever, I would!! Briana and Griffin planned the most magical wedding day in the woods surrounded by their closest loved ones. They celebrated in their own unique way that truly captured […]

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Couples in Love

Fall Valley Forge National Historical Park Engagement Session, PA | Alexis & Sean

Their Session: Valley Forge National Historical Park, PA If you were wondering what perfect fall pictures looked like, Alexis and Sean’s fall Valley Forge National Historical Park engagement session is IT! Holy molyyy, these two left me speechless after spending the evening with them! I loved getting to hear more about their love story while […]

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Couples in Love

Four Seasons Philadelphia Christmas Family Session, PA | Jess, Ben, & Leila

Their Session: Four Seasons Philadelphia, PA This Four Seasons Philadelphia Christmas Family Session was the dreamiest way to finish off my 2023 photography season! It was not only an absolutely GORGEOUS mini session with the coziest holiday vibes, but it was also extra special because Jess, Ben, and Leila are our cousins! It’s always the […]

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