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{Welcome to Dinofa Photography Blog}

we are tim and lauren…a husband and wife photography team based in linwood, new jersey. we specialize in shooting modern lifestyle portraits for newborns, kids, pets, and couples. this blog follows both of our personal and professional lives, and features images from the sessions we shoot, the places we travel and the friends and family members that mean so much to us. it’s basically like our own personal photo album combined with an information source for our current and potential clients with a sprinkle of randomness thrown in. this site is a little more informal and we just want to give everyone a sense of who we are, and what we are all about, so kick back and take some time to peek around and get to know us a bit better.

- enjoy.

Cori + Rollie: Wedding

June 30, 2009 – 1:59 am

i had the great pleasure in second shooting a wedding earlier this month at the lovely prallsville mills with monika broz.  monika is the amazing photographer that shot my wedding back in 2007.  i was thrilled with the opportunity to finally shoot along side her and it just so happened to be at one of the most unique weddings i have ever attended.  wedding day love birds, cori & rollie have such a great sense of style and it showed in all the details they brought to this wonderful event.  from cori’s custom made wedding dress to the oversized red lips for the kids - everything was just perfect.  introducing newlyweds, cori & rollie.  enjoy.

i never saw someone so happy to get a handful of rocks poured over their head.. (:  gotta love kids.

photo tip of the day:  “how do you get 30 kids at a wedding to trust you to take their picture?  - you let them take goofy pictures of you first..  but just beware that you may get rabbit ears from time to time. (: - gotta love kids.

By Dinofa | Posted in Weddings | Tagged | 8 comments         Hide Comments | Add a Comment
  1. sue   -  

    tim, your photo’s are awesome, awesome, awesome……….job well done!!!

  2. Kristen Lober   -  

    Dude…seriously sweatin’ your blog…ridiculous!!! Every photo is perfection!

  3. Cori   -  

    We are so thrilled with the pictures! I can’t wait for the kids to see them. You really captured the spirit of the day and I can’t even express how happy we were to have you as one of our photographers. xoxo

  4. Amanda Donaho   -  

    Gorgeous. I’m constantly amazed with your work. Fab.

  5. rollie   -  

    You’re the best!!

  6. Marcy   -  

    You are truly an amazing artist behind the camera. Loved how you captured the magic, the moment and all the personalities… The cousins enjoyed re-living Cori & Rollie’s wedding too. Can’t wait to see more!

  7. lois branson   -  

    You captured the feelings of the day perfectly! Your photos showed just how Cori and Rollie pictured their day.

  8. Lauren Gibson   -  

    Tim- these are ridiculous! You are TOO awesome and this wedding looks like it was a TON of fun. The couple and all the kids are adorable.

Stephanie + James: Engaged

June 26, 2009 – 7:07 pm

what makes real photo magic?  answer: when you have a cool couple like stephanie & james rocking out with you for an engagement session on the streets of margate…  we had such a great time casually cruising around to see what type of textures we could discover.  we can’t wait to bring the awesome sauce to their wedding in october 2010.  thanks steph and james for being so rad!  enjoy.

this ring shot is icy as hell… literally!

this next shot, which just might be my favorite of the day was a double exposure image shot through jame’s glasses.  totally win!

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  1. Sarah Gonzalez   -  

    These are awesome Tim!!! Love the shot in front of Maynards where their romance started:) And the one with Shiza!! I love them all!! So excited for Steph and James they are such an amazing couple!! XOXO

  2. Kate Thomas   -  

    The pictures turned out gorgeous!! Love you guys! XOXO

  3. amy   -  

    tim & lauren- awesome shot!!! just love the reflection in the double doors. great job!!!

  4. Alyson Pippett   -  

    Steph and James - Your pics are amazing ! I love the one with the glass doors ! Schiza is hamming it up too ! XOXOXOXOX

  5. Cathy   -  

    LOVE the ring on the tattoo shot!!!

  6. Ro   -  

    LOVE THAT TATOO SHOT!! they are ALL great.

  7. Ashley D'Amato   -  

    Amazing Shots Tim & Lauren!!! Steph & James you are naturals and your love for each other shines through in each shot! I obv. love the one of Shiza!! Oh and I also love the one of you guys holding hands in front of the doors–you need to blow that up!

  8. Mary & John   -  

    Tim, Thank you so much for taking these beautiful photographs of our son and daughter-in-law to be! Your photographic style brings out the natural love between Stephanie and James. The settings are perfect especially the shot of the two love birds walking hand in hand in front of Maynard’s cafe. We are so happy for the both of them. Stepanie could be a model, she’s a natural beauty! And James ain’t bad either! Mary & John Oakes

NYC: Model Shoot

June 22, 2009 – 7:06 pm

last month i had an amazing modeling photo shoot in new york city with the super fun “photog shootout” crew.  i was asked to lead a group of fellow photographers to discuss my process of running a photo session & my concepts of photo composition.  below are some of my favorite images of one of our amazing models we had the pleasure of shooting that day.  enjoy.

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  1. Pat Furey   -  

    frockin’. (furey-approved rockin’).

    it’s awesome to see another photogs approach on a similar subject in the same conditions. great images as usual. jess was smokin’.

  2. leah   -  

    awesome work!!!!

  3. INEZ   -  

    I THOUGHT THE MODEL WAS STUNNING AND THE WAY THEY WERE SHOT WAS EXCELLENT…LIKE TO SEE MORE SHOTS OF HER!!! AMAZING WORK!!

Portraits of Bess

June 21, 2009 – 11:18 pm

we had a fun little portrait session with bess the other day around the corner from our house in front of the lake.  below are the results which i think turned out pretty magical.  she’s just the cutest, isn’t she?  enjoy.

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  1. Anonymous   -  

    gorgeous images! bess is adorable and has beautiful eyes.

  2. Courtney Wilson   -  

    Beautiful! What a gorgeous series!

  3. kirsten levin   -  

    lauren and tim, i love them. thank you so much. you really take beautiful pictures - unlike any photography team i have ever seen. i’m looking forward to seeing the rest and ordering the canvas prints to hang on our wall. thanks again for all of your time and awesome pictures. kirsten p.s. i thought of another name…dash from the movie the incredibles(:.

Happy Father’s Day

June 21, 2009 – 9:20 pm

i wanted to post a huge THANK YOU to my family for always being there for me and supporting me in everything that i do in life.  below are some photos of my fam-squad who mean so much to me, thank you all for being you.  i love you.

i couldn’t forget the little guy that is due in just seven weeks.  of course, he’s still hiding in lauren’s baby bump but i am more than excited to have him come into my life.

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  1. Anonymous   -  

    what a beautiful tribute to your family, tim…your photos are awesome, everyone looks great!!! such a nice father’s day remembrance.

  2. Pat Furey   -  

    That last shot of Lauren is killer. Happy fathers day.

  3. Erin Sykes   -  

    Glad EM could make a blog appearance!

Megan + Bill: Engaged

June 20, 2009 – 9:18 pm

we love it when our couples are up for something a little different during their engagement shoot.  megan & bill were cool for just about anything.  lauren and i really had a blast hanging with them for the afternoon.  we headed over to atlantic city and just casually walked around and shot on the beach, boardwalk and inside the casinos to see what we could find.  their wedding reception is planned to go down at the water club inside of the borgata hotel in 2010.  my prediction is that it will be super fantastical.  enjoy.

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  1. lisa   -  

    tim & lauren - what an adorable couple…great shoot…lovin the image under the boardwalk…also, the red triangle and iron -bar smooches!!!

  2. lori   -  

    Great photos!!! just love the beach shots. good job!

  3. cindy   -  

    nice job! first photo is great, just love their smiles. megan will make a stunning bride!!!

Meadow Is Number ONE!!!

June 17, 2009 – 4:48 pm

here are some quick portraits of meadow i shot this afternoon for her big 1st birthday.  i just love her.

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  1. mom mom & pop   -  

    MEADOW…HAPPY lst BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART…WE LOVE YOU!!!

  2. Pops and Peggy (G-G)   -  

    What a wonderful and exciting First Year!!! And what a little darling.

  3. Madeline Gussoni   -  

    Happy Birthday Meadow!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Amy Wolfe   -  

    Aww Happy Birthday!

  5. Sue Wilkins   -  

    Happy Belated 1st Birthday, Meadow!!! Can’t wait to see you!

  6. Kristi Grimley   -  

    She is so friggin cute!!!

  7. Rebecca Benson   -  

    Love it!!! Having fun YET???