Louisiana Stylized Engagement _ Destination Wedding Photographer

I had the great opportunity to attend the Three Nails Photography Workshop this past March in Louisiana. I got my first taste of real southern cuisine too! ;P The workshop began with a stylized engagement session including two gorgeous models, a boho/hippy style, a few native american props and a nice big horse! It is amazing what can be done in just a field with a few props which is why I totally encourage my couples to go crazy with props and be creative - because your engagement (and even wedding!) photos will be timeless memories! Check out these shots I got:

Jennifer & Brian [Married] _ Monmouth Hill Club, New Jersey Wedding Photographer

To open up the wedding season - Jennifer and Brian's wedding was at the Monmouth Hills Club! Shot under the fabulous Vanessa Joy, I got to capture so much emotion at Jennifer and Brian's St. Patty's Day Wedding. Filled with lot's-o-green accents and even some Irish dancing! The reception site was a gorgeous old barn house featuring a lot of antique characteristics. Jennifer and Brian's wedding was definitely an awesome wedding to start this year off with! :-) Here are a couple of my favorite shots:

Ceremony: St Mary’s Church, Colt’s Neck

Picture Location: Twin Lights of Navesink

Reception Location: Monmouth Hills Club – Catering NJ

Hair: Andrea

Makeup: MAC - Divya

Florist: Colts Neck Florist

Wedding Gown Designer: Maggie Sottero

Groom’s and Groomsmen’s attire: Love Lane tuxedo

[Published] The East Coast Bride

I am so excited to announce that I have been PUBLISHED on The East Coast Bride! Caitlin and Will's "Love Shoot" was featured this past week on their blog and can be seen here

Mother's Day Mini Sessions!

Styled Shoot; Liberty State Park; New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Brrr! It's quite cold out lately. I've gotten a tad behind on the blog - but have no fear... I am about to share this awesome small styled shoot I did! Bernadette was our model for the day and the location was Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The scenery was gorgeous between the train tracks, the station and the waterfront it was a cold. The shoot revolved a lot around "do it yourself" (DIY) and small details. Bernadette wore a strapless mermaid dress designed by Eliza J. Many thanks to Carleen Wood - who designed the fabulous faux fur shawl and Maria Giancola who created the necklace and awesome feathered hair piece! :)

Location: Liberty State Park

Dress: Eliza J strapless mermaid gown

Jewelry: Maria Giancola

Flowers: DIY!

Faux Fur Shawl: Created by Carleen

Hair piece: Maria Giancola

Hair/Make up: DIY

Save the Date magnets now available!

Save the Date magnets! I now offer these bad boys as an a la carte item or you can substitute them into your package instead of thank you notes. They make great keepsakes for your guests (and hey, you'll be on their fridge forever too!) Different sizes and shapes are available upon request. Email to inquire: Jaye@Jayekogutphotography.com

These are from Teresa & Rob's e-session!

Krista & Felix ; Maternity Shoot; New Jersey Portrait Photographer

I've been a little behind on blogging (holidays get so busy!) BUT! I am very excited to share Krista and Felix's maternity shoot. I met Krista over two years ago and she and her hubby were so awesome to work with. They enjoyed being goofy and having fun in front of the camera which I feel makes a great quality in parents. Krista and Felix I wish you the best of luck and cannot wait to photograph your bundle of joy!

Caitlin & Will / Long Branch, New Jersey Photographer

There is nothing I love more than photographing two people in love! Caitlin - who happens to be one of my best friends from high school requested my services for a few shots of her, and her boyfriend Will! We ventured on down to Pier Village in Long Branch and roamed the beach and the boardwalk and got some great shots - the weather was absolutely gorgeous considering we're in December already! Cait and Will couldn't be more comfortable in front of the camera either...and I think you can see that just from these photos!