Newton · Sussex County
Wedding Photographer in Newton, NJ
The county seat, with Swartswood Lake on one side and the Andover barns on the other. Mauricio is fifteen minutes away in Sparta.
750+
Weddings photographed
14
Years of experience
3
States: NJ, NY & PA
$2,400
Collections from
Getting around Newton on a wedding day
Newton is where Route 206 and Route 94 cross, which makes it the hinge of almost every Sussex County wedding day. Getting-ready suites in town, a ceremony at Swartswood or in Andover, and a reception in Fredon are all within fifteen minutes of each other, and the Spring Street square gives a wedding party somewhere to walk between them.
The town’s one-way streets around the green fill on a Saturday afternoon, and the courthouse block has metered parking that a limo cannot sit in. Mauricio scouts where the car will actually stop before the day. West of town, Swartswood Road is a two-lane country road with no shoulder, so he pads the transfer to North Shore House rather than trusting a map’s estimate.
Light and places in Newton
Newton sits in a valley, and the Kittatinny Ridge to the west takes the direct sun off Swartswood Lake twenty to thirty minutes before the printed sunset. On the water that is a gift: the lake keeps throwing soft light back up into faces long after the ridge has gone dark. In town, the brick on Spring Street warms up in the last hour and makes a good backdrop for a quick walk with the wedding party.
A Sussex County photographer, about fifteen minutes west on Route 94
Mauricio lives in Sparta and has photographed 750+ weddings in 14 years, most of them within an hour of Newton. He knows the Sussex County coordinators, florists and DJs by name, and he plans every timeline around the real light on the ground rather than a number in an app.
Engagement sessions around Newton go to the Spring Street square, the shore and trails at Swartswood State Park, Kittatinny Valley State Park in Andover and the fields along Route 519 in late summer.
From a Google review
“We couldn't have picked a better wedding photographer than Mauricio from Hariel Xavier Photography. From the moment he showed up, his fun personality and energy made our day even more special. He kept us relaxed and made everything so easy.”
Venues
Newton wedding venues
Venues couples in Newton book most, and what photographs best at each.
North Shore House
A restored 1930s inn on Swartswood Lake in Newton, with lakefront ceremonies and a dock for sunset portraits.
North Shore House wedding photographyBear Brook Valley
A barn-and-pavilion venue in Fredon with pasture views and exposed beams; the pastures hold the last of the ridge light.
Bear Brook Valley wedding photographyPerona Farms
An Andover landmark with a rustic barn, a ballroom and grounds with gardens and a stone bridge.
Perona Farms wedding photographyCrossed Keys Estate
An Andover estate with a classic farmhouse, gardens and a quiet feel suited to smaller weddings.
Crossed Keys Estate wedding photographyThe Farmstead Golf & Country Club
A Lafayette golf club with mountain views, a clubhouse and an outdoor ceremony site.
The Farmstead Golf & Country Club wedding photography
Why Mauricio
Why couples in Newton book Mauricio
14 years, 750+ weddings
Mauricio knows when the moments happen and where to stand.
Calm, guided direction
Natural direction for people who don’t love being photographed. No stiff poses.
One photographer, start to finish
The person you talk to is the person who shows up.
Collections
Newton wedding photography collections
Collections run from $2,400 to $4,800, and every price is published. Travel within New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania is included. Destination weddings are quoted up front.
- 6–10 hours of coverage
- Mauricio as your lead photographer, start to finish
- Engagement session (a 30-minute mini on The Short Story)
- Second photographer on The Sweet Spot and The Whole Story
- Wedding-day timeline planning
- Edited high-resolution images with print rights
- Private online gallery to share with family
- Sneak peeks within 24–48 hours; full gallery in 4 to 6 weeks
Common questions
Newton wedding questions, answered
Anything else? Email Mauricio@HarielXavier.com or call (862) 391-4179.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Newton, NJ?
Mauricio’s published collections are $2,400 for 6 hours, $3,600 for 8 hours with a second photographer, $4,800 for 10 hours with a second photographer and an album, and $7,500 for The Kitchen Sink, with everything included. Newton is about fifteen minutes west on Route 94 from his home in Sparta, and travel within New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania is included. Destination weddings are quoted up front.
Which wedding venues in and around Newton do you photograph?
North Shore House, Bear Brook Valley, Perona Farms, Crossed Keys Estate and The Farmstead Golf & Country Club. Sussex County venues are close to home for Mauricio, and he walks any venue he has not photographed before the day.
Where do you take engagement photos near Newton?
Sessions around Newton go to the Spring Street square, the shore and trails at Swartswood State Park, Kittatinny Valley State Park in Andover and the fields along Route 519 in late summer. Every collection includes an engagement session, and he will suggest a spot that fits the season and how much walking you want to do.
Can we meet before we book?
Yes. Newton is about fifteen minutes west on Route 94 from Sparta, so a coffee or a walk of your venue is easy to arrange. Most couples book 9 to 18 months ahead, 2027 dates are booking now, and he replies within 24 hours.
Nearby areas Mauricio also photographs
Your Newton wedding deserves someone who knows the roads.
Tell Mauricio your date and venue. He replies personally within 24 hours. Most couples are booking 2027 now.
Check my dateOr call Mauricio at (862) 391-4179