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FAIRFIELD, N.J. - PennZone -- Abella Studios - Top Engagement Shoot Locations in NJ, NY & PA.

We, at Abella Studios, have shot thousands of engagement shoot sessions throughout the NJ area and have noticed a pattern, as we continue to return to the same locations time and time again. We thought it may be helpful to provide you with a list and sample images from some of our favorite engagement shoot locations.

ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK

Asbury Park, New Jersey

If you're in love with beach pictures, but you want something a little bit different, something funky and fun, then Asbury Park Beach and Boardwalk is the place for you. Asbury Park offers wide open beaches, fun graffiti walls, and a rustic, seemingly abandoned boardwalk that just cannot be beat. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, smooch under the rustic gate, write your names in the sand, and even walk into the water if you dare.

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ALLAIRE STATE PARK

Farmingdale, New Jersey

If you love fall vibes as much as we do, Allaire State Park is the way to go for your engagement photos. Simple in its beauty, Allaire State Park offers countless photo-ops from rustic buildings to nature trails: and they even have a train museum too! It's the perfect combination of train tracks, vibrant wooded areas, and beautiful rustic buildings. Grab your picnic basket, a bottle of Moet, and let's have some fun.

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FRANK SINATRA PARK

Hoboken, New Jersey

Views on views. Frank Sinatra Park offers a view of the New York City skyline that just cannot be beat. But that's not all. Frank Sinatra Park is rich in photo-ops. From the Hoboken streets to wooded trails, Frank Sinatra Park has it all -- except for the beach, of course. A late day engagement shoot will provide perfect lighting and mood. Hoboken is the birth place of Frank Sinatra, and this park is dedicated to his memory. It's located on Pier A, at 1st Ave and Sinatra Drive, stretching out into the Hudson River.

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VERONA PARK

Verona, New Jersey

Verona Park is located on the corner of Bloomfield Ave. and Lakeside Ave., it's close and easy to get to, which makes it one of the most popular parks for engagement and wedding photography in the area. Verona Park's beautiful lake is surrounded by fields, trees, beautiful bridges, and long winding pathways. Take a walk around the Verona Park, or rent a paddle-boat and head out onto the lake!

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BRANCH BROOK PARK

Belleville, New Jersey

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Located in Newark and Belleville, Branch Brook Park has the largest collection of Japanese cherry trees in the United States. With over 360 acres, and 4,000 cherry blossom trees, this park offers endless opportunities for engagement photographs. The perfect time to visit Branch Brook Park is in mid-April, when the trees are in bloom, the beautiful pink and white blossoms will make a perfect background for your engagement pictures.

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LAMBERT'S CASTLE

West Patterson, New Jersey

Built by business tycoon Catholina Lambert in 1892, Lambert's castle is one of the area's most popular places for engagement and wedding day pictures. This small but versatile location offers unique architecture, surrounded by beautiful trees and an excellent view of New York City. This location is great for any time of the year, visit in the summer for lush green scenery, or come in the winter time and have a snowball fight!

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