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A Sea Bright Engagement with Leigh Anne & Dante

October 20, 2018 Jessa
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Leigh Anne & Dante are such a fun couple! Their personalities show through their photos, and it was a joy capturing their love! We started at Leigh Ann’s family home in Fair Haven which is nestled on the Navesink River. We then made our way down the road to the beach, which has a lot of memories for Leigh Ann growing up. I can’t wait to capture your wedding day today!

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A Park Chateau Wedding With Kim & Stephen

October 4, 2018 Jessa
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Elegance is an understatement with this beautiful wedding day! From Kim's classic curls and couture gown to Stephen's black suit and polished shoes, every detail was completely luxurious and special, especially my favorite flower girl moment ever.

See more of this day, featured on Style Me Pretty.

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Jessa is a lifestyle photographer  specializing in weddings for the   chic & carefree bride & groom. She believes in beach days, finding the perfect t-shirt, and champagne 'just because'. She lives by the water in New Jersey with her pups, Moose & Penny, and her husband, Brian. 

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"I am completely inspired by the modern wedding day. From photographing editorial-worthy details to being silly with the flower girls, I believe weddings are where my strengths truly shine. It is my mission to capture the love and light in every photograph for all of my couples. This is what keeps me inspired every day, and why Love & Light Photographs was born."

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i've had the honor of photographing both Bright girl's wedding days, and this sister moment was so special to capture! it is my hope that this photo is printed out and passed on to their kids' kids and saved as the most special keepsake. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #EatDrinkAndBeKolsky @windowsonthewater @desireedeandesigns @hairbyshelby @hair_by_ashley_elanhairstudio @barker.beauty @betweensleepandawakefilms #engaged #njweddingphotographer #gettingreadywithjessa #contax645
this lilac tablescape is over on @redoakweddings today! loved everything Paige put together for this, my dining room has never looked better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Planning & Design: @gildedlilyevents Tabletop: @thetabletopcompany Gown & Shoes: @bhldn Jewelry: @johnsendiamond Rentals: @dovetailrentals calligraphy @200_spring florist: @waterlilydesigns hair: @beautifulbridenj cake: @thevintagecake desserts @antoinetteboulangerie
i’m pretty sure that today i woke up after friendsgiving with the drive and stamina of another human. my house was what you would expect after a party ... desserts and empty cups everywhere. and from 7-10 am wes and i cleaned, vacuumed and mopped - I even gave him his own gloves and rag. by the time Brian emerged from the bedroom the house smelled like lemons + cider candles and we were ready for a nap. let me tell you, this behavior is rare for me, so it had to be documented in an insta photo caption. after this burst of energy it was LOTS of relaxing. really great sunday, I must say. hope you all had a great weekend! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @bonnetislandestate @weddingsofdistinctionnj // @merrimakerscaterers // @thebakeworksnj // @beautyonlocationnj // @trabbland // @reynoldsgardenshop // @rusticdrift // @kelseymaliecalligraphy
good morning insta-friends! we are hosting a friendsgiving tomorrow and decided to start some major hour projects the week of 🤷🏻‍♀️ always keeping it interesting around here! i’ll show you what we are up to in my stories. and i’ll leave this gorgeous group of girls right here! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ @brides @therylandinn @twistedwillowflowers @topknotsbyaimee @makeupbyveroniquesca @darlingandpearl @lovesickinc @mbmcalligraphy
what moments do you imagine for your wedding day? this was one, as a photographer, i will never forget. so i cannot even imagine how meredith and her dad were feeling walking up the church steps where M grew up and went to school! such a special photograph, for so many reasons! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌿 #thekerrageoushuntisover @alwaysyoursevents @olddaleyoncrookedlake @laurens_specialty_cakes @alexandrias_beauty @buellproductions @wilddahlia_ @superflysounds @rainorshinetentco @peakeventservices @truenortheventrentals @bbjlinen @cycles128 @bluethreadbridal x @hohbridal @onechance.media @amandadayrose @emilee.ann.hopkins @bycatalfo #photovisionprints #newyorkweddingphotographer #njengaged
✨ let’s get real here. sometimes portrait sessions for your engagement or anniversary may seem unnecessary at the time, but have you thought of what these photos will mean to you in 10, 20, 50 years? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ where will life take you? how many more grey hairs will you have? remember that sweet dog that was by your side when you and your partner were dating? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ i got tagged in a story by clients Jovan and Justin saying how lucky they felt to have photos of them and their sweet pup, who recently passed away. so sorry for your loss, J&J. nothing is better than the love of a pet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ with my rebrand, i am getting back to the basics in a really elevated way. one of the pillars will be genuine moments with your loved ones. because, life is fleeting and puppy cuddles should be documented, always! xx Jessa #contax645 #fujifilm400h
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getting ready nerves are very normal! it’s the time of day where i like to check in with you and make sure you are doing okay. the pressure of getting ready on time mixed with all of your loved ones personalities can be overwhelming! i recommend having one or two people in the room with you who have calming energies (and good eye sight for buttons!!). save the big reveal for the rest of your crew a few moments later! I find this is most successful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ✨ were you calm or overwhelmed while putting your dress on? what tips do you have for making this part go smoothly? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gettingreadywithjessa #contax645 @bonnetislandestate @weddingsofdistinctionnj @merrimakerscaterers @thebakeworksnj @beautyonlocationnj @trabbland @reynoldsgardenshop @rusticdrift @kelseymaliecalligraphyj @daalarnacouture
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really digging all the colors in this bridesmaid capture ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #FinaLeighaFantoni Photography @jessalovelight Florals & Planning @marquisfloralsbykim Hair @bohohairsalon Makeup @makemeup_eva Videographer @heylovebrian Photobooth @Popshop_Photobooth Cake @thevintagecake
thanks for your feedback on whether you'd like to be a part of the branding process. turns out, most of you want to be along for the journey! i will fill you in along the way along with an official announcement to check out the new site. sounds good? ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ first little insight: 5 years ago, i knew that done was better than perfect. i created my own logo and hit the ground HARD trying to chase my dreams. i didn't even do ANY research on the name “love and light”. i just liked it, and the meaning behind it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ from there, my business has turned into more than i could have ever dreamed of. i have a busy calendar and a solid team that supports our sweet clients every step of the way. i am so proud of the heirlooms we create that end up in people's homes for generations. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ here we go... here’s the BUT: i feel, deep down, that i've grown out of the name we currently have. if you actually search “love and light”, there are roughly 10-20 other studios with a version of that name. sigh. we are SO much more special and unique than that, don't you think? i do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ second revelation: i looked at my reviews. guess what i saw? jessa... jessa...jessa... guys, my clients say the nicest things and i think they’ve been trying to tell me something for a while now! i have been hiding behind a studio name, and have not been showing up on instagram because of feeling silly or not *enough*. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ i may have not had the confidence in my mid-20s to go by my name, but i have it now. i am an artist. i capture very special moments and curate them in a beautiful way. i am Jessa Schifilliti. (rhymes with confetti...if that helps!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ can you guess where this is going? have you ever been in my shoes? i want to hear all about it, i need all the advice i can get!

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