Stepka-Neena Wedding

Photo of Victoria and Michael’s wedding day on November 22, 2022

Victoria and Michael had a beautiful wedding day. The weather in November can be tricky. The recent cold spell had everyone concerned. But everything came together for a beautiful morning.

Family and friends gathered in sunshine to share the special day

Somerset county courthouse

The Somerset County courthouse provides a nice backdrop for the newlyweds

Photo of Victoria and Michael’s wedding on November22, 2022. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Macher Post Wedding

New Jersey – Lehigh Valley Wedding Photographer

Wedding photos for Cat and Greg after their wedding with her Dad.

You’ve seen Cat and Greg in front of my camera before. I had the pleasure of creating portraits of their engagement and wedding day.

Like many wedding over the past 18 months, theirs was impacted by COVID. Not only was it rescheduled twice, but her dad became ill days before her wedding!

Luckily, he had a full recovery. I told Cat on her wedding day that if you both are willing to get back into your wedding day attire, I’ll be happy to create some portraits with you Dad.

We ran a little shot on time during formal photos on her wedding day, so we grabbed a few more!

I loved working with Cat and Greg and look forward to photograph them again in the future!

Macher Wedding Photography

New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Wedding day portraits for Greg and Cat

Cat and Greg’s wedding was delayed due to COVID-19 like so many others in the past 18 months.

Cat and Greg were a pleasure to work with. I also had the pleasure to create engagement portraits for them. Their sense of humor and adventure are priceless!

The church was important to Cat as her Mother also got married there.

I created a special image for them (left) that was very similar to what was done for her parents.

Their reception was at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington New Jersey. I’ve photographed weddings and events there before. The location is ideal and the staff very friendly!

Wedding day portraits for Greg and Cat

Unfortunately Cat’s father came down with COVID-19 right before her wedding and could not attend in person. He’s now fully recovered and doing well! Cat and Greg put their wedding attire back on recently and we had another portrait session with her Dad! Look for an upcoming posting featuring those photos!

Cat and Greg Engagement Photography

New Jersey Engagement Photography

Photo of Cat and Greg the Fall before their wedding. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Had such a great time with Cat and Greg capturing some images of them 6 months before their Spring wedding.

Photo of Cat and Greg the Fall before their wedding. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

The two of them laughed at most of my jokes and also have a nice sense of humor

Photo of Cat and Greg the Fall before their wedding. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

When the two of them started laughing they were so cute! So looking forward to creating wedding memories for them in the Spring!

Photo of Cat and Greg the Fall before their wedding. Photo by DAVE DABOUR
Photo of Cat and Greg the Fall before their wedding. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Mecsey Wedding Sneak Peek

New Jersey – Lehigh Valley PA Wedding Photography

We are excited to show off the fairy tale wedding of Kristin & Mike Mecsey to all their family and guests, congratulations newlyweds!

Below is a sneak peek of some of the images from their special day.

Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR
Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

the groomsmen were able to keep Mike from running for the hills!

Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Beautiful bride and bridesmaids

Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

It wouldn’t be a fire department wedding without a real fire call!

Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

Then it was cake time – will they play nice or make a mess?

Photos of Kristin and Mike Mecsey’s wedding on April 27, 2019. Photo by DAVE DABOUR

A good time was had by all!

The event was held at Creamery Hall in Califon, NJ

More images of their special day will be available here:here:

http://www.dabourphotography.com/event/Mecsey-Capaldo-Wedding

The significance of the first look

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Many of my couples ask me whether or not they should have a first look. If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering the same thing. In my professional opinion, I think they are an excellent idea. They are popular in all parts of the country except the Northeast! I love first looks. I know that they are a tad bit ‘untraditional,’ but let me take a minute to explain the benefits of a first look.

  1. Your wedding day will be crazy busy. No getting around it. You have so much to do and so little time to do it in. If you have a first look, it helps to calm down the day a bit. Instead of trying to rush around to get everyone together and have pictures taken between the wedding ceremony and reception while your guests are waiting, you’ll have that time to relax and enjoy your guests and not have to worry about being late to your reception. We can do all of the main portraits before the ceremony even begins – at the very least, the bride and groom and bridal party photos. This way, your hair and makeup are still perfect, as they were just finished. If your family is coming earlier, we can do their photos beforehand, as well, or we will only have to worry about those portraits after the ceremony and not the bridal party shots.
  2. A first look also gives you a very special, intimate moment with your new spouse. If you are nervous or stressed out, this will especially help to relax you, and your spouse can comfort you and let you know it will all be OK. During the ceremony, there are many of people around and you can’t fully take in the moment because everyone is staring at you. With a first look, that moment is just between you and your spouse (and your photographers, of course).
  3. Even if you have a first look, your husband will be just as happy to see you walking down the aisle and you’ll still take his breath away. Don’t worry that you’ll be spoiling the moment by seeing him prior to the ceremony.

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Morgan-Owen Wedding

Lehigh Valley PA Wedding Photography

We are excited to show off the fairy tale wedding of Janet and James Own to all their family and guests, congratulations newlyweds!

Below is a sneak peek of some of the images from their special day.

Owens Wedding

The day started off with a special ride to the venue

Owens Wedding

Photos of Janet and James Owen’s Wedding at Riverview County Club December 28, 2018.

They had a wonderful happy service that was filled with friends

Riverview Country Club in Easton, PA was beautiful even in the rain.

To see more of the images from their wedding day signup at this link: http://www.dabourphotography.com/event/Morgan-Owen-Wedding

 

Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Lehigh Valley Wedding Photography

Exterior of Bear Creek Mountain Resort

We will be photographing a wedding at Bear Creek Mountain Resort soon and wanted to visit the area to get some ideas for exterior formal photographs

Exterior of Bear Creek Mountain Resort

The resort has many beautiful areas that will be stunning with fall foliage

Exterior of Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Exterior of Bear Creek Mountain Resort

We look forward to return here and capture some stunning lifetime memories and to explore the many other areas that await!

Getting married? Want some fantastic engagement photos? Contact us today for more information! We offer affordable elegance.

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Heather and Derek Engagement Photos

Lehigh Valley Wedding Photography

Heather and Derek

Had a great time with Heather and Derek creating some great pre-wedding/engagement photos for both of them!

Heather and Derek

We met up at Jacobsburg State Park on on beautiful Summer evening this past week.

Heather and Derek

They are delightful college sweethearts and I’m looking forward to capturing their wedding day memories this fall!

Heather & Derek

To see more of their photographs from this and their wedding please go to this link

Heather and her beautiful summer dress at the water’s edge

Derhammer-Karasiewicz Wedding

Lehigh Valley PA Wedding Photography

We are excited to show off the fairy tale wedding of Megan & Bobby Karasiewicz to all their family and guests, congratulations newlyweds!

Below is a sneak peek of some of the images from their special day.

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The event was held at Woodsgate at Stroudsmoor County Inn in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

More images of their special day are available here:

 

http://www.dabourphotography.com/event/Derhammer-Karasiewicz