Documenting

HONEST STORIES

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Documenting

HONEST STORIES

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No. 03

Documenting

HONEST STORIES

No. 03
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“THE BEST DECISION I MADE FOR MY WEDDING

Hiring Donovan was the best decision I made for my wedding, besides selecting my groom, of course lol. I’m a photographer enthusiast so I figured I could ask someone I know with a camera and could get them edited to help the budget but nope these pictures came out so much better than I expected. I have sooo many pictures to pick from. I am extremely happy with the shots, the edits, the time it took to deliver them, his patience and attention to detail. He was and is worth every penny. Thanks Donovan for capturing every detail for us to remember a lifetime."

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I’M DONOVAN

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I AM HERE To DOCUMENT

YOUR STORY WITH

INTENTION AND AUTHENTICITY

BASED IN New Jersey
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My Story
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FEATURED STORIES

AMANDA + JAVON

atlantic city WEDDING

YASMIN + TYLER

Big Island - Hawaii WEDDING

LAURA + TYLER

AVALON WEDDING

FEATURED STORIES

JILLISA + JACOB

Maui WEDDING

PAIGE + KENNY

Cape May Court House Wedding

CRISTINA + JOEVANNI

Maui WEDDING

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NO. 01

MARRIAGE PROPOSAL AT THE NYC LIBRARY

There are few places in New York City as timeless and iconic as the New York Public Library Main Branch.

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NO. 02

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Everyone wants to hire the best wedding photographer (one they can afford) to capture their precious, once-in-a-lifetime moments.

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NO. 03

GOLDEN HOUR + BLUE HOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

There’s something magical about golden hour along the Jersey Shore, and Cape May Lighthouse offers one of the most beautiful settings for an engagement session.

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