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Welcome to my blog!

I hope you enjoy my photography posts. I have been photographing portraits, weddings, events, and fine art for over fifteen years now.

I am based in central New Jersey though travel everywhere. Please contact me to find out more. I'd love to hear from you. Check back often for new posts!

Thank you for stopping by!  ~Jenifer

732.948.1296

jenrutherford@optonline.net  

Maggie & Chris Got Married ~ Shadowbrook, Shrewsbury, NJ Wedding Photographer

Maggie and Chris are quite the creative couple; her with her artwork and he with his music. Add in a lot of love and it’s a perfect match. They had an incredible November wedding together. Maggie got dressed at her parents cozy log cabin while Chris was home in Asbury. It was an unusually warm day for a winter wedding! They had a stylish black and white bridal party color theme.

There were hints of their playful personalities throughout their wedding reception at Shadowbrook… a bicycle sculpture, guitar players (even the groom & his father played), hand crafted wine, Frida references, signature drinks, vintage family photos and organic elements such as branches with the cake & in the centerpieces.

Thanks for having Mike and I photograph your sweet wedding day!!

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Ceremony: St. Mary’s Assumption Parish in Deal, NJ

Reception: Shadowbrook , Shrewsbury, NJ

Hair: Lyndi Kinhofer

Makeup: Jessica Roszkowski

Florist: Sunset Florist, Ocean, NJ

DJ: Jim Curran

Cocktail Hour Acoustic Music: Steve Reilly

Second Photographer: Mike McLaughlin…thanks!

Cigars: Rodriquez Puro Cigars

Photo Booth: Andrew Holtz

Check out the groom’s music: Chris Brown

Engagement Photos: Chris & Maggie in Asbury

If you were a vendor at this wedding please send me your info.

May 31, 2014 - 3:11 pm Jennie Meares - This album takes my breath away ~ It goes from dreamy to fun to classic, all in such an artistic way. What a treasure for this couple and their loved ones!!

June 1, 2014 - 1:26 am Jenifer - Thank you very much, Jennie. Always love hearing your feedback on what I am shooting :) Thanks for the fantastic comment!

Natalie & Adam ~ Edel haus Farm, Wall, NJ Wedding Photographer

Natalie and Adam planned their rustic country wedding at Adam’s parents alpaca farm. The farm was a perfect spot for them since they love nature and backpacking…even during the proposal and Hawaii honeymoon. Natalie wore the family pearls and then her cowboy boots revealed her laid back style. 🙂 The loving couple, dark blue and yellow color theme, sunflowers, honey jars, hay bales, alpacas, vintage windows, barrels, lanterns, Polaroid station, great food, and everyone invited made for an incredible day!

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WEDDING LOCATION • Edel Haus Farm, Wall

CATERER • Branches, West Long Branch

BRIDE’S GOWN • David’s Bridal, Freehold

BRIDE’S SHOES • Corral boots, from Cavender’s

HAIR • Kelli Baydal, Monmouth County

GROOM’S ATTIRE • Alabaster & Chess

FLOWERS • Leslie Monetti, Clover and a Bee, Point Pleasant

RINGS • Engagement ring and groom’s band from Peter J. Germano, Manhattan. Bride’s band from Earth Treasures in Eatontown

CEREMONY MUSIC • Rose Trio, Avon-by-the-Sea

RECEPTION MUSIC • Deejay Austin, Elite Sound Entertainment, Saddle Brook

CAKE • Chocolate Carousel, Wall

LIGHTING • Sperry Tents, Belmar; Elite Sound Entertainment, Saddle Brook 

SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER: Marc Steiner Photography

NJ BRIDE BLOG POST (real weddings) 🙂 and published in Fall 2013 issue

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS:  Edel Haus Farm

 

March 7, 2014 - 11:17 am Jessica - Beautiful Jen! Looks like such a fun wedding! Haha I think I went to grammar school with the groom:)

March 7, 2014 - 1:50 pm Jenifer - Thank you so much, Jessica!!

March 7, 2014 - 10:18 pm Tonya - So amazing! The pond looks like it's from a fairytale. The bride and groom are going to make some babies with AMAZING eyes!

March 8, 2014 - 2:38 am Jenifer - Thank you, Tonya! Ha, yes...it did feel like an enchanted forest ;)

Kelly & Brian ~The Monmouth Hills Water Witch Club, Highlands, NJ Wedding Photographer

Kelly and Brian planned a fantastic green themed eco-chic wedding at the historical Water Witch Club. You can see the Manhattan skyline from their view from Monmouth Hills. The impressive paper bouquets were created by the bride. They had recyclable invitations, green dresses, hand picked green apple centerpiece bowls, and her green high heels. The bride and groom love dancing so you’ll see photos of them on the grass before the party showing off their sexy moves…

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Kelly Sherman Design (the bride’s website… repurposed furniture w/ecofriendly finishes)

Brian works at The Climate Reality Project  (just showing how they are both eco-friendly in all they do)

Recycled Paper Flowers ,  Invitations and table numbers (recycled wood) : Handmade by the bride and groom

Hotel: Blue Bay Inn

Officiant:  Casey Webb

Caterer and Cupcakes:  Mumfords 

Venue: Water Witch Club – Ceremony & Reception location

DJ: Nick Cavaleri

Limo: Andiamo Limo

Bridal Salon:  Sassy Chic Boutique

Formal Attire (Tuxedo):  Men’s Wearhouse

Favors: SPCA Donation…very cool!

Hair and Makeup: Depascal Make Up Artistry

Jeweler:  Engagement ring – Brian’s mom’s. Wedding bands – Jarod

Shoes:  Angela Nuran

Groomsmen breathing fire: Chris Asay bartender

Bag Piper: www.NJBagpiper.net  Joseph McGonigal

Assistant: John Rutherford

February 25, 2014 - 2:39 pm Kelly Reynolds - These pictures are just beautiful! We loved working with you.

February 25, 2014 - 2:41 pm Jenifer - Thank you so much, Kelly & Brian!!

Cynthia ~ Portraits ~ Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ

In the spring, my sister Cindy & I got together for a portrait shoot at Monmouth Battleground State Park. She had very cool natural makeup done by artist Jeanine Gherardi-Mangan. The park rangers asked her if she was modeling for a magazine… that made her day ;). Love my sister…

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Jill & Randy ~ Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club ~ Spring Lake, NJ

Jill and Randy’s wedding day; I knew from the day we did their engagement shoot that their wedding was going to be wonderful. The perfect setting, the perfect weather and the happy, beach loving couple made for a delightful wedding. Their nautical theme and Jill’s hot pink lipstick were the ideal compliments to their Spring Lake September wedding.

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Engagement Photos : JenRutherford.com/blog

Hotel: Chateau Inn & Suites

Venue:  Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club

Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Cake:  Lisa @ Chocolate Carousel – Wall, NJ

Invitations:  Ellie Snow @ Hello Tenfold 

Candy Bar:  Jenkinsons candy shop – Point Pleasant Beach

Signs & artwork – Emily Hammell Tozer

Shoes:  Valentino 

Jewelry designer:  Suzanne Kalan

Bridesmaids jewelry:  Lexi Lu  – Aberdeen, NJ

Hair/Makeup: Cassondra Rae   Cassondra.rae.knoeller@gmail

Hair at Reception: Shelley (hair stylist in NC)

Florist: Skip’s Florist

Musicians: Melanie and Sonny (848) 480-3479

Band: Contraband and DJ Chernball

Second Photographer: Mike McLaughlin