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I had the great joy of capturing Karina + Jaime’s Princeton University NJ Wedding Portraits this past August! They were married last August in an intimate Vineland NJ Micro Wedding. Like numerous other couples, they had to postpone their original wedding plans due to Covid. I love that they didn’t let the pandemic stop their […]

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I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Emily and John for their NJ Bay Head Beach Engagement Session! I’ve known Emily for many years! We both taught foreign languages at the same school years ago. She was a French teacher and I was a Spanish teacher! It was  wonderful to catch up with Emily, get […]

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I had the most fun capturing the sweet and lovely Melissa Jane for her Philadelphia PA Branding Session at Power Plant Productions Studio! I photographed her as she celebrated the success and milestones reached in her TWO businesses! Melissa owns and runs MJ Bridal Artistry, while also crushing it with her side hustle with Green Compass. […]

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I am thrilled to share this enchanting Bartram’s Garden PA Maternity Session featuring the lovely, Roshni + Anton, their adorable pup, Kingston. Roshni and I know each other from my teaching days, when we worked together.   I’m so happy Roshni and I stayed in touch over the years as she is an incredibly sweet person! […]

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I recently had the amazing opportunity to capture and be a part of planning a surprise summer proposal! Michael planned and organized an amazing proposal to his girlfriend, Mari! The proposal took place in his parent’s backyard surrounded by their closest family and friends! He even included their sweet pup, Maya, in the proposal, which […]

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Today, we’re talking about my five details for a romantic outdoor wedding. The couples and weddings featured here have incorporated these five details to create a romantic and timeless outdoor wedding. While planning a romantic outdoor wedding may be a daunting task at first, trust me when I say that it can be absolutely beautiful. […]

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I am so excited to share today’s blog with you all. I had the great pleasure of capturing Erica and Michael’s Engagement session at Longwood Gardens. And, I recently had the honor of capturing the next chapter to their love story: their wedding day! They were married at the Franklin Square Park in Philadelphia. Their […]

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To all my future brides and grooms: are you are still searching for the perfect wedding venue? Then read on! I recently photographed a styled shoot at Park Chateau Estate and Garden; and I fell in love! This Romantic wedding venue is both elegant and luxurious. The grounds at Park Chateau are breathtaking. They offer […]

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Recently, I had the pleasure of collaborating with other creatives to capture a Windows on the Water Wedding Editorial in Frogbridge NJ. This premier NJ Wedding venue is a dreamy outdoor venue with stunning lake views! In addition, they have a gorgeous outdoor tent for receptions. As well as an outdoor area for ceremonies that […]

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I’m so excited to share Hailey & Jake’s Valley Forge National Park Engagement Session! Hailey won my Instagram engagement shoot giveaway which was a collaboration between Jocelyn Cruz Photography and MJ Bridal Artistry.  In addition to the engagement session with me, Hailey had her makeup done by the wonderful Melissa “MJ” the owner of MJ […]

Katherine Capano

"I feel so lucky we found her to capture our special day and cannot thank her enough for all that’s she’s done! You will not be disappointed."

"Jocelyn captured the love my husband and I have for one another and all of our special silly moments from the day"