Thursday, August 27, 2009

|| kathleen + stephen || @ eagle oaks

So a new exercise in futility, is trying to write a blog while a 3 year old is asking a million questions and an 8 month old is screaming @ the top of her lungs! I can however do my best to tell you what an amazing wedding Kathleen + Stephen had. Her gown, Jim Hjelm from MUSTILLO'S TOWN & COUNTRY
in Red Bank, is exquisite. Ken from NARCISSUS!
created an amazing array of flowers. and both the bouquets and centerpieces were perfect. On video, Our own Rico Suave RICH HALL
is always so great to work with and we all had a blast. Ed and the awesome staff @ EAGLE OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
are always @ the top of their game. I'll tell you, they can totally handle anything that is thrown @ them.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

|| The Secrets Out ||

Well it feels like things are always moving here @ john arcara photography. Because our current building is under new ownership we have had to relocate elsewhere....but, as they say, everything happens for a reason. This gave us an opportunity to realize our growth and potential.
We have had so many great times and positive things happen to us here and we really don't want to see it go, but who are we to stand in the way of progress..haha. So we acquired a new beautiful space, with rustic partially exposed original brick walls, and a stunning brand new hardwood floor, as well as a little room for Molly & Lilly to hang out and play while Lovina & I try to get work done! The best part is its just down the block @ 60 Broad street ste.104, right by Restoration Hardware! We are very excited for all of you to see it, but are also very nervous, as we are creatures of habit, and don't embrace change without a bit of fear. We pray that this shiny new gallery and studio space will serve you and us even better for years to come. We will be spending alot of time there whipping it all into shape so please feel free to visit us if you're in town.
We are planning a move with in the next week, so please bare with us if we're a bit delayed in responding.
Thanks and here are some images. Tell us what you think!




















our first portrait. perfect natural light


our second portrait...perfect... well ok nothing perfect here

Monday, August 17, 2009

|| just a tease ||

sometimes I'm speechless

Thursday, August 13, 2009

|| courtney + mike || @ the shadowbrook

Every time we do a wedding with Kathi Evans from ALL THE BEST CELEBRATIONS, it turns out to be one of our most fun and fabulous, as well as smooth running. Courtney + Mike are an awesome couple. So relaxed and lots of fun. All that on a day that was filled with a chance of rain and a load of Jersey Shore traffic. Luckily we had her brother to navigate us through the back streets of Oceanport, Long Branch and Oakhurst. I thought he was taking us to a back alley to kill us and hide the bodies. HAHA! Well it all went off perfectly and Courtney Looked just stunning in her LAZARO gown from MUSTILLO'S TOWN & COUNTRY , our very favorite bridal salon, right across the street from us in beautiful downtown Red Bank. Kate Spade shoes??? LOVE THEM!!! BRIAN KIRK of course rocked the night as usual. Check out the table full custom giant candy apples. Thanks so much guys, Molly would have LOVED it if she was awake to enjoy it, but, alas Lovina & I are very selfish with our M&M candy apples!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

|| macy james || shiny hiny baby session

Oh man. What do I say. You know its crazy how people can surprise you no matter how long you have known them. G.E. is one of our best friends. He has been there for me through some tough times, some awesome times, times we don't actually remember but people told us about, and times we don't wanna remember. So when he came into my studio a few months ago and asked us where he could get maternity clothes for " a friend " we were so very psyched. I actually told Lovina and she was like, " Lauren is preggers!!!" Well it could not have happened to a better couple. Lauren is a perfect mother and G.E., well I guess he's come a long way from prancing around red bank in a wedding gown. Thats him with the long hair in the first image on our website, and yes, he's wearing a gown! Lovina and I are so happy for you two. We can't wait forMacy, Lilly and Molly to be friends. Kids are a trip dude, you will LOVE every minute of her. Congratulations and God Bless...
Lovina + John

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

|| melissa + jay || @ the bonnet island estate

Another fabulous wedding from the Bonnet Island Estate. Hey Laura, thanks for recommending us to THE most beautiful brides and grooms. Melissa + Jay are a handsome couple, and what a blast to boot. fantastic gown, perfect shoes, amazing weather, great sunset. It all equals an awesome wedding day @ Bonnet. Thank you so much Laura, Ginny and everyone else over there. We absolutely adore each and every weekend we are blessed with a day with you guys.