|| charles + addie || sunrise surprise proposal

We were blessed this morning, 6:30 am this morning to be exact, with shooting a romantic sunrise surprise proposal! Long Branch, NJ was a beautiful backdrop for a fun couple. Charles came to us 3 weeks ago all the way from the Island of Staten to make plans to get this all on film. It was sooo amazing. I ninja'd out under the boardwalk until the fireworks subsided enough and addie never knew i was there. When she did see me she asked charles who the creepy guy with the camera was , to which he answered, our photographer of course. Wow! great job charles, hopefully you can influence the masses of would be grooms and start a trend!

|| lissa + ryan | @ the mill @ spring lake

Lissa + ryan had a fantastic day. monmouth university is always awesome and the mill perfect as ever. WOW can you say filippa scott shoes! yummie!

|| 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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|| 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