Vows & Visionaries:
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Vows & Visionaries:
The Blog

Vows & Visionaries:
The Blog

Heyn Photography started in 1988 specializing in weddings and engagements in the New Jersey and New York tri-state area. We believe in creating timeless images that will be loved beyond a lifetime. Our team is passionate about creating cherished memories on your most important day. Heyn's style is tasteful and elegant. Marissa is also best known for her editorial style. She finds it is most important to a build a strong connection with her clients, as this provides personalized attention to our couples throughout the entire process. 

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The seaside town of Spring Lake, New Jersey offered numerous options for photographing our couple, Stephanie and Mauricio! Stephanie is another one of Marissa’s childhood friends, so it’s been wonderful to witness her transformation from childhood bestie to mother. We took a leisurely stroll through the tree-lined downtown district, stopping to photograph the couple in […]

New Beginnings: Stephanie & Mauricio’s Spring Lake Maternity Session

October 17, 2024

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This session was extra special to me because it involved some of my close friends and their kids. I’ve known this couple since we were kids ourselves, so I was really excited to capture some family fun on Long Beach in New Jersey! Their youngest child has just started to walk and is fascinated by […]

Koszulinski Family at Long Beach

October 11, 2024

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Megan and Jeremy had a wonderful afternoon at Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, walking through the beautiful botanical gardens on the 54-acre property. The architecture of the gardens provided a perfect backdrop for the couple as they strolled along flower-filled pathways and visited the Great Hall where we captured a few private moments […]

Megan & Jeremy’s Summery Monmouth Gardens Engagement Session

October 9, 2024

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Joanna and Michael’s beautiful wedding had them exchanging vows and dancing the night away at one of New Jersey’s premier wedding venues, Clark’s Landing, which is one of our personal favorites! The newly renovated property, located in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, offers several breathtaking backdrops, as evidenced by our couple’s Riverview sunset portraits. The day […]

Joanna & Michael’s Summer Wedding at Clark’s Landing

October 3, 2024

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We captured several generations of the Fortkiewicz family as they came together to spend quality time on the sandy shores of Bay Head, New Jersey! The children ran along the beach, playing in the sand while the family dog chased after them. Grandparents enjoyed cuddling with the babies and having quiet moments of their own, […]

Fortkiewicz Family Fun in Bay Head

September 26, 2024

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Aidan and Ryan’s engagement session in Surf City, New Jersey, included a leisurely stroll along sandy dunes and pausing on the porch of her family’s charming beach house, which was situated on the island, for a few photos. The beautiful beach provided several opportunities for the relaxed couple to enjoy the seaside and get cozy […]

Aidan & Ryan’s Surf City Engagement

September 24, 2024

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What better way to spend a summer evening than capturing the beauty of our couple, Jill and Danny, as they walked through the coastal landscape of Tom’s River? Soaking up the rays at golden hour, Jill and Danny were naturals in front of the camera. They paused along the sandy paths to sneak a kiss […]

Jill & Danny’s Sunset Engagement Session

September 20, 2024

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We met Mary and Greg at Key Harbor Marina in Waretown, New Jersey for a picturesque summer engagement session on Barnegat Bay! This location was filled with private paths through the marsh, making it ideal for capturing candid moments between this adorable couple. We discovered several spots to pause along the marsh side paths and […]

Capturing Love by the Bay: Mary & Greg’s Engagement Session

September 20, 2024

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We love NYC and Samantha and Kyle’s South Street Seaport engagement session was absolutely perfect! We wandered around the seaport area and downtown, stopping for kisses and romantic photos. Our couple brought an editorial vibe and we were all about it. We ended our session by the waterfront with gorgeous views of the bridge in […]

Samantha & Kyle’s South Street Seaport Engagement Session

September 5, 2024

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We had been looking forward to this engagement session for a while now and were so glad when it happened! Kallie and Andy chose Asbury Park as the location and we started out at Sunset park for some beautiful shots of them. Then we wandered around, stopping at some of our favorite places to get […]

Kallie & Andy’s Sweet Engagement Session in Asbury Park

September 5, 2024

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HEYN PHOTOGRAPHY
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My mission is not just to photograph, but to genuinely get to know and capture who you are as a couple. Your love story is unique; The joy, the laughter, the shared glances — I'm on a mission to encapsulate these precious moments, turning them into timeless visual memories. With over twenty years of wedding photography experience, I have had the privilege to witness and document countless beautiful love stories, and I bring that wealth of knowledge and expertise to every wedding I shoot. The opportunity to work with couples like you, to weave your narrative into a visual masterpiece, is something I'm thrilled to be apart of. Your wedding day is not just an event; it's a pivotal chapter in your beautiful story, and I can't wait to tell it through my lens. Whether you have a clear vision in mind or are looking for some creative guidance, let's connect. I'm eager to hear more about your love story and discuss how we can work together to create lasting memories of your wedding day.

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