tara + zac // nj engagement photographer

Oh my goodness, you guys! Can I just tell you how much I ADORE these two?! Seriously, they are the cutest ever.

I was lucky enough to meet Tara + Zac through one of my absolute favorite couples, Nikki + Finn (if you need a refresher on these two, check out their blog post here.) Just like with Nikki + Finn, when Tara, Zac and I spoke I knew I liked them right away. They were funny and cute, and they asked if they could include their dog in their engagement photos. COME ON.

So on a beautiful October day, I headed up to their house and photographed their beautiful little family (yes, two adults and a dog a family does make). After some shots with adorable Chewie, we headed over to the Watchung Reservation. Prepare yourselves to smile folks!

 

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His name is Chewie because he looks like Chewbacca. I about died.

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When we got to Watchung, there were all these old abandoned houses. So OBVIOUSLY I made them cuddle up on one..

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Ah, I love that October light. My favorite.

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How incredibly gorgeous is Tara, right?! SUCH a stunner.

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I was all “go walk back in there and stand in that field”, and they did it but were like “I hope there aren’t any snakes”. I swear, the things my clients do for photographs. Sooo worth it though. I’m also happy to announce that we didn’t find any snakes.

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During our session, we ran in to some runners!

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I’m kiiiiiiiiiind of obsessed with this photograph. The light, the trees, the way he’s holding her, and she’s holding him back..

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It’s FALLLLLLLLLL people!

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At the very end, before we headed into our cars I realized that I hadn’t done a sweeping landscape while at the Watchung Reservation. Right by the parking lot there was a log, so I asked if they’d humor me for one more shot. I’m so glad that they did.

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Tara + Zac, I adore you guys! I can’t wait to photograph your wedding next year, AND I can’t wait to see you guys again tomorrow while your good friends Nikki and Finn are married! xo, Lauren

Serving NJ, PA + NY

P: (856) 296-8995

E: lauren.allmond@gmail.com

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