2016 Fall Mini Sessions NJ Family Photography

It's that time again! We are excited to announce Amanda Dolly Photography will be holding Fall Mini Sessions on Oct. 23rd and 30th this year at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel, NJ!

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The mini sessions are $150 and include a 20 minute session and 5 digital images via digital download. 
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Within 2 weeks of your session you will receive a password protected online gallery with approximately 25-35 images. You can then choose your 5 favorite images to be sent to you via digital download (with a printing release!) Additional photos may be purchased through the online gallery as well. 
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Payment is due in full the day of your session and can be made by cash or check.
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Sessions will be held between 3pm and 6pm. Please arrive on time to your session and if for any reason you cannot make it please email us as soon as possible so that we might offer the time slot to someone else.
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Mini sessions are best for smaller groups. Full sessions are available for large group family sessions. 

Contact Amanda to book your session! 

Sandy Hook Beach Engagement Photography {Melissa & Sean} NJ Engagement Photographer

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I absolutely LOVE engagement sessions on the beach! Melissa and Sean's engagement session was one of my favorites of the year! Despite the fact that it was one of the hottest days of the summer these two did not let that stop them from having a blast together at their favorite beach. I had so much fun with this sweet couple as we explored all the beauty Sandy Hook has to offer. Towards the end of the session we managed to capture the sun setting behind the clouds which lead to my favorite silhouette shot ever! I am so excited to photograph Melissa and Sean's wedding next July!

Enjoy the photos :)

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park NJ, Engagement Session {Jennifer & Bryan} NJ Engagement Photography

I had the pleasure of photographing one of the sweetest couples last week at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park on a beautiful summer evening! Although it was our first time meeting it immediately felt just like hanging out with friends! We had so much fun exploring the waterfront and climbing on rocks to get the perfect shot! These two are so sweet together and I am SO excited to photograph their wedding next month!

Enjoy the photos! :)

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Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune NJ, New Jersey Wedding Photography {Wedding} Michelle & Anthony

Photography: 

Amanda Dolly Photography

Florist: 

Wildflowers Florist

Wedding Dress: 

Sottero and Midgley

Hair: 

Serenity Spa and Nails

Ceremony: 

Ardena Baptist Church

Reception Venue: 

Jumping Brook Country Club

DJ: 

Off The Charts Entertainment

Band:

The Phil Engle Band

Cake: 

The Chocolate Carousel

Videography: 

Ashe Productions

Bridesmaids Dresses: 

David's Bridal

Grooms attire: 

Jos A Bank

Invitations: 

Tina Conway Designs

Colors:  

Coral, Yellow, and a hint of blueish/green

Favors: 

House of Webster

#DanceYourPanzOff

 Michelle and Anthony's wedding day was filled with lots of love, laughter and happy tears! The day started with Michelle and Anthony getting ready separately with their friends and family. They each opened gifts from each other, and there was even some presents and cards from their parents which made those moments extra special. The ceremony was held in a beautiful little white church, and I loved all of the personal touches they added with hand made signs all around. After the ceremony we headed over to Michelle's family farm, which was gorgeous and just the perfect spot for photos! I loved the way the bridesmaids dresses and bouquets really popped with the green trees! We then headed over to 

Jumping Brook Country Club

 for the reception and started snapping away at all the adorable details. They even had a collection of photos of them together, and even some from their

engagement session

, which is always fun for me to see! 

Michelle and Anthony shared their first dance  to one of the sweetest songs called "Forever Like That" by Ben Rector (which I had never heard of before and have since been playing on repeat!). These two just light up around each other and the love they have for each other is so beautiful to witness. Once the amazing band kicked off the dancing it was non stop and the dance floor was packed all night! They had a little sparkler send off with just their bridal party at the end of the night which was the perfect ending to an incredible wedding!

Congratulations Michelle & Anthony!

Enjoy the photos :)

Salt Creek Grille, Rumson NJ, New Jersey Wedding Photography {Wedding} Ashton & Jay

Photography: 

Amanda Dolly Photography

Florist: 

Flower Power

Wedding Dress: 

Belle's Bridal

Getting Ready Location: 

Blue Bay Inn

Ceremony: 

Salt Creek Grille, Rumson NJ

Reception Venue: 

Salt Creek Grille

DJ: 

This Is It Entertainment

Cake: 

Normandie Bakery

Bridesmaids Dresses:

David's Bridal

Grooms attire: 

Jos A Bank

Colors: Natural earthy tones (tans, whites, greens)

Favors: S'mores & Moonshine

Oh my goodness where do I begin? Ashton and Jay’s wedding was a dream! Every single detail was just as gorgeous as this couple! I could gush over this wedding all night :). The beauty of this day was matched only by the pure joy and emotions of the bride and groom. The day started at the beautiful

Blue Bay Inn

in Atlantic Highlands, a little gem of an Inn! The girls got ready listening to music and drinking mimosas, which is always the best way to do it ;)

I am totally in love with the beautiful florals created by

Flower Power

and all of the incredible details and colors in this wedding. 

Ashton's dress and the bridesmaids dresses were perfect, and she looked absolutely stunning! Once everyone was ready we all met up at one of my favorite parks in Monmouth County,

Claypit Creek Hartshone Woods Park

, for a beautiful and emotional first look. (If you are ever on the fence about doing a first look I will refer to this wedding as to why they are the best!). Photographing the bridal party, family and couple in this park was amazing and so much fun! The light was gorgeous, perfect for photos, and despite the heat Ashton and Jay were up for walking all over Claypit to find the best spots. These two are such a beautiful couple and the way they would look at each other and just thoroughly enjoyed being together was a special thing to witness. 

The outdoor ceremony at one of my favorite venues,

The Salt Creek Grille

, was so sweet! Out of all the memorable moments in this wedding I'd have to say my favorite was certainly the parent dances. I always tear up at parent dances but these ones got me. Tears actually fell! They had an incredible sunset that night and we were able to sneak out just in time to get a little silhouette shot on the dock. This crowd was SO much fun and enjoyed both the dance floor and getting to relax outside by the river with the warm summer breeze. Seriously perfect! I think I said perfect three times in this post...that's how you know it's good ;)

I am so happy for these two and so honored they chose me to capture their special day! 

Congratulations Ashton & Jay!

Enjoy the photos :)