NJ Micro-Wedding Photographer

Under 50 guests, every one of them someone you love. A smaller list means more time, more presence, and photographs that feel like the room actually felt.

Serving New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania

A smaller guest list, a bigger day

Micro-weddings are not a compromise — for a lot of couples they are the whole point. Fifty guests or fewer means you can actually talk to everyone in the room, spend real time on portraits, and invest in the details that get lost at a 200-person reception.

Mauricio Fernandez has photographed more than 750 weddings over 14 years, and small celebrations are some of his favorites to shoot. With fewer people to wrangle, the day breathes. He can follow the quiet exchanges, the toast that turns into laughter, the parent who tears up during the first dance — the moments that a rushed timeline usually swallows.

The storytelling is exactly what you would get at a full-scale wedding. The difference is focus: we build the coverage around your real timeline so you are paying for the hours you need, not padding out a schedule to fill a package.

Where NJ micro-weddings happen

Backyards & family homes

The most personal venue there is. We know how to light a tent, a porch, and a golden-hour lawn across Sussex and Morris counties.

Restaurants & boutique venues

Private dining rooms, small ballrooms, and historic inns that are built for an intimate guest count.

Lakeside & vineyard

Lake Mohawk, NJ wineries, and mountain overlooks near Sparta make a stunning backdrop for a small celebration.

Collections that fit an intimate day

Our wedding collections run $1,900 to $3,900 and cover everything from a compact celebration to a full day. Tell us your guest count and timeline and we will point you to the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a micro-wedding?+
A micro-wedding is a real wedding at a smaller scale — typically around 50 guests or fewer. You still have a ceremony, portraits, toasts, and a celebration; there are just fewer people, which usually means more time for the moments that matter.
How is micro-wedding coverage different from a full wedding?+
The storytelling approach is the same, but a smaller day often runs on a tighter timeline. That means we can concentrate coverage on the ceremony, family portraits, and the reception without the long gaps a 200-guest wedding creates. Ask us and we will match the hours to your plan.
How much does micro-wedding photography cost?+
Our wedding collections run $1,900 to $3,900 and cover everything from a compact half-day to a full celebration. For a smaller, intentional guest list we are glad to recommend the collection that fits your timeline — just reach out.
Where do NJ couples host micro-weddings?+
We photograph micro-weddings at boutique venues, restaurants, family backyards, and lakeside spots across Sussex and Morris counties, plus vineyards, historic inns, and skyline venues throughout New Jersey. We also travel into New York and Pennsylvania.
Do you bring a second photographer for a small wedding?+
For most micro-weddings a single experienced photographer covers the day beautifully, which keeps an intimate room feeling intimate. A second shooter is available as an add-on if your timeline or venue calls for it.

Small wedding, no small effort

14 years, 750+ weddings, a 5.0 Google rating — and a photographer who treats a 40-guest celebration with the same care as a 300-guest ballroom.