From dreamy Cadillacs to couples who are absolute goals, these wedding moments take timeless elegance to a whole new level.

I think most photographers spend a considerable amount of time going back and forth between b&w or color in editing. There's something so captivating about stripping away color to focus on the emotion, the contrast, and the story within each frame., but then something so bright and alive when you see the color. Here's a few of my favorite black and white photos from recent weddings I've photographed!

All that work! good thing we take pictures 😂 NJ Wedding Photographer: @vanessajoy // New Jersey Wedding Venue: @shadowbrooknj // Styling props: @champagneandgrit // Entertainment: @silverproentertainment // MUA: Kelly Schultz of @julubeauty // Hair: Theodora Sandoukas of @beigeandblancsalon // Florals: @dahliaflorals // Stationery: @minted // Gown: @bridalateliermontclair // Groom/Groomsmen attire: @theblacktux // Cake: @calandrasbakery // Transportation: @santosviplimo // Photobooth: @milestoneeventgroup // Couple: @marissa_ventola ; @serran_rap

What are yours? Wedding photography has been my bread and butter for so long, but I’ve evolved over the years. I used to do weddings where I only give digital files, now I insist on being a part of the creative process through the art of printing the story. I used to watermark my photos (and freak out about being tagged and credited), but now I don’t (though I still love a tag ❤️). I’ve always booked hours consecutively - and that has cost me a few jobs for sure, but I’m ok with that because I wasn’t the right fit for them and every couple deserves to have the right photographer. What are your nonnegotiables or things that have changed throughout your time as a wedding photographer? Photographer @vanessajoy Bts: @thewisteriajade Venue @thompson_atx Dress @naamanavipurdesigner Bride @lore.varga Groom @abyonausar Makeup @gabriellejbeauty Hair @gatheredbeautybygabrielle Production @_lauren_field

I could get used to spoiling my couples ❤️ I can’t and won’t ever guarantee something like this bc my first priority is always capturing the wedding day. But with a little luck, a lot of help, and a little planning, magic happens! Plus, I believe in printing the best day of your life, and if you can lean against your partner on the airplane ride to your honeymoon, flipping through an album together instead of separately on a phone, I’m going to do my best to make it happen. Ok - off to Cabo this week to shoot for Hilton Grand Vacations! Thanks to @6degreesofcelebration for always recommending me to the sweetest couples! @natirarweddings and @jardinierefineflowers made my job easy for sure ☺️ Bts video @bree_and_livie @luveerie @starlightmusicnyc