Posted in Uncategorized, WEDDING TIPS

FAQ #1: “Do we own the rights to the Photos?”

November 2, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

“Do we own the rights to the Photos?” That is possibly the most asked question that I get from Brides and Grooms during our conversations or email exchanges. Possibly because it’s not answered on my website…until now! So here we go…. The short answer is Yes, you will have the right to print, copy, email, …

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Previews, Wedding Venues

Wedding at Tim McCloone’s Asbury Park

October 31, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

I returned to Tim McCloone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park to photograph a wedding after being there last year, this time for Jovan and JT’s wedding. We had perfect weather for October…the beach actually had many sunbathers! In October! The bride and groom though had planned their wedding ceremony to be inside at Tim McCloone’s …

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Posted in Samples, Uncategorized

Mother and Son Dance

October 23, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This photograph is from Jovan and JT’s wedding at Asbury Park’s Tim McCloone’s Supper Club, right on the boardwalk by the convention center. Actually I should write photographs … as in plural since I just had to attach these two photos together for full affect. The photos are from the Mother and Son dance. I …

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Posted in Samples, Uncategorized

The Ring Bearer

October 18, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This touching photograph was taken at a recent wedding at Tim McCloone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park. As the ring bearer walked up the direction of the groom he started crying…but he kept walking and eventually made it up there. The bride when you think of it didn’t see this moment since she was still …

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Previews, Wedding Venues

il Tulipano Wedding

October 10, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

Contact Louis:  email  for inquiries and to check availability. I recently photographed Heather and Alex’s wedding at il Tulipano in Totowa New Jersey. Everything was held at the venue from the first look to ceremony and reception. The ceremony was outdoors in their lovely garden area. The wedding had a big baseball theme more specifically a …

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Posted in Reviews

Reviews

September 30, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This is a collection of letters, emails, notes and reviews that I have received from not only many of the Brides and Grooms I have photographed but also from some of their family and friends. I thank them all for taking the time to write them. Jovan & JT (Married 10-07-18 See preview here) Louis …

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Posted in Film Photography, Louis Shooting Other Subjects, Uncategorized

NY Fashion Week

September 26, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

While I specialize in wedding photography, I also photograph a wide range of subjects that go beyond weddings. I really put no limit to what I can photograph, it just has to interest me. For example when I can I enjoy photographing Concerts, its been a long time passion. I also enjoying walking around and …

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Posted in Samples, Uncategorized

Making the best of rain at a wedding

September 12, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

The weather looked really bad for last Sunday’s wedding. The Bride was somewhat upset that she wouldn’t be getting any sun on her wedding day. I mentioned to her that clouds are great for wedding photos, even better than sun and that made her feel better. But as the day got closer the forecast went …

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Posted in Film Photography, Uncategorized, Video

Behind The Camera at Weddings

September 1, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

In 2017 I added a classic Hasselblad camera, which produces amazing quality photographs, to my camera bag and took it out for occasional photos at weddings. I decided to actually film what I see through the viewfinder as I am shooting which gives the viewer of this video a behind the scenes look at the …

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Previews, Wedding Venues

Wedding at The Chandelier

August 21, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

I photographed Juliet and Juan’s wedding at The Chandelier in Flanders NJ on a day that threatened heavy rain. When I left my house the weather was sunny but by the time I drove west on rt 80 dark clouds hovered. When I got to The Chandelier it was pouring. We started with the First …

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Previews, Wedding Venues

Grounds for Sculpture Wedding

August 5, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

Contact Louis:  email  for inquiries and to check availability. I recently photographed Christine and Dave’s wedding at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ. This is an amazing place to visit on a day trip, so to get married there it’s even more amazing. If you have never been there I recommend you take a drive …

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Princeton and Boathouse at Mercer Lake Wedding

August 1, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

A couple weeks ago I photographed Ryan and Quinton’s wedding day starting out at the ceremony in Princeton. The couple met on Campus and after the ceremony at the beautiful Chapel we went around campus taking photos of the couple and their wedding party. Later we headed over to the beautiful Boathouse at Mercer Lake …

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The Manor in West Orange

July 6, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

The Manor is located in West Orange, New Jersey and is one of the most enduring wedding venues in North Jersey. The first time I ever heard of the Manor was as a kid some time ago. My Mom and I were in the area and she happened to have a camera on her, so …

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Posted in Samples, Uncategorized

Story behind the Wedding photo #6

June 18, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This photo was taken at the Grain House which is part of the Olde Mill Inn but a venue on its own. Both hold ceremonies and receptions independently but share the same parking lot. In this photo the bride had just finished getting ready in one of the upstairs rooms at the Grain House and …

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20 Years!

June 15, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This is my 20th year photographing weddings. My first was in 1998! I want to take a moment to thank all the couples that have hired me over the years. I truly appreciate the trust they put in me and I recall moments from every wedding I ever photographed. When at a wedding, I am …

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Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Previews, Wedding Venues

Meadow Wood Manor Wedding

May 30, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

I recently photographed Laura & Tom’s wedding at Meadow Wood Manor on Rt. 10 in Randolph. The day started at the Hanover Marriot where Laura got ready and I photographed some getting ready shots. Earlier in the week we had talked about where to take the family and wedding party photos. The couple had opted …

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Posted in Samples, Uncategorized

Story behind the wedding photo #5

May 17, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

When you are taking wedding photographs in public places you can’t expect to have the whole scenery just for yourself and at the Jersey Shore it’s no different. There’s a good chance that in many candid photographs there will be people in the background. But sometimes, like this photo in Spring Lake, thats a good …

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Story behind the wedding photo #4

May 9, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This wedding took place on the farm of a family member of the couple. The property which is on preserved farmland is tucked away in the hills of Sussex County. It was a beautiful day in a very relaxed atmosphere. In the back of the property and down a hill there was a pond with …

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Story behind the wedding photo #3

May 1, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

This photograph was taken during the getting ready part of the day. When the bride puts her dress on I usually step out of the room to give her privacy and ask her to call me back in when she is mostly dressed and ready for me. When I stepped outside into the hallway the …

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About Louis Schroder

April 30, 2018

· by Louis Schroder

by Louis Schroder

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT SCHRODER PHOTOGRAPHY  That’s me in the photo behind the camera.  I work out of the great State of New Jersey and find myself at weddings in North Jersey, down the Shore, in the Princeton area, Central Jersey, all the way up in Sussex county even deep down in South Jersey. I’ve …

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