A Touch of Glass Photography

A Touch of Glass Photography We are a luxury wedding photography brand for couples who value emotion, elegance, and timeless storytelling.

We create refined, heartfelt imagery that preserves not just how your wedding looked—but how it felt—so your memories endure time. A Touch of Glass Photography’s page is designed to allow the end user, our existing clients and future clients, to get to know what our company is really about. To test our work via feedback, and juxtapose against today's photographic standards. We welcome feedback of

all kinds, constructive criticism and just down right criticism. We espouse the belief that the more people are aware of what you are doing, the more accountable you are to the people to your clients. Accountability, professionalism, painstaking care and industry acumen show in our work.

There’s something powerful about photographing a wedding at Newark City Hall. The architecture, the history, the quiet e...
06/07/2026

There’s something powerful about photographing a wedding at Newark City Hall. The architecture, the history, the quiet elegance of the space — it all becomes the perfect backdrop for two people choosing forever.

What made this moment special wasn’t just the location. It was the way these two looked at each other when everything else faded into the background. The calm. The confidence. The connection. That’s the stuff we chase as photographers.

And yes… sometimes the best images happen in between the poses. A quick adjustment. A shared glance. A photographer moving around the light trying to create art in real time. Those behind-the-scenes moments are part of the story too.

At A Touch of Glass Photography, we don’t just show up with cameras. We show up to preserve emotion, chemistry, and the feeling of the day exactly as it happened.

Newark City Hall gave us the canvas.
They gave us the love story.
We simply painted the picture.

A Love Story Written in Letters, Laughter, and ForeverSome weddings are grand. Others are intimate. But the most memorab...
06/03/2026

A Love Story Written in Letters, Laughter, and Forever

Some weddings are grand. Others are intimate. But the most memorable weddings are the ones where you can feel the love in every moment.

Izaiah and Sofia’s wedding at Stone Barn was exactly that.

From the handwritten letters they exchanged before seeing one another, to the quiet anticipation of their first touch around the weathered barn doors, every detail reflected a relationship built on friendship, trust, and genuine love. Before they ever walked down the aisle, they were already sharing their hearts.

The ceremony was beautiful, but it was the moments in between that told the real story. The nervous smile. The tears held back while reading a letter. The way they reached for each other’s hands. The look on their faces when they realized this was finally their day.

And when they shared their first kiss as husband and wife, surrounded by family and friends, it felt like the beginning of something even greater than the celebration itself.

As photographers, we often say that our job is to capture moments. But with Izaiah and Sofia, we had the privilege of documenting a promise—a promise to stand together through every season of life, just as they stood together on this beautiful day.

Congratulations, Izaiah and Sofia. Thank you for trusting us to preserve the memories of a day that will be cherished for generations.

May your marriage be filled with the same joy, tenderness, and unwavering love that we witnessed through our lenses.

❤️ Mr. & Mrs. Izaiah and Sofia

Computer Science. Class of 2026. Future Loading…This image is more than a portrait—it’s a declaration.Behind every degre...
06/03/2026

Computer Science. Class of 2026. Future Loading…

This image is more than a portrait—it’s a declaration.

Behind every degree is a story of long nights, difficult assignments, self-doubt, perseverance, and the courage to keep going when the finish line still feels far away. As she stands proudly in front of a board marked Computer Science 2026, she represents a generation of young women breaking barriers in technology, innovation, and leadership.

What stands out most isn’t just the confidence in her smile—it’s the vision behind it. She understands that success isn’t given; it’s earned through discipline, resilience, and belief in yourself when others may not yet see your potential.

For young Black women entering STEM fields, every achievement sends a message to the next generation: You belong here. Your voice matters. Your ideas have value.

The future of technology won’t just be built by code. It will be built by dreamers, creators, problem-solvers, and leaders like her.

📸 At A Touch of Glass Photography, we don’t just capture images—we capture ambition, purpose, and the stories that inspire others to dream bigger.

Sometimes it’s not about the money. Sometimes it’s about purpose.Our assignment was simple: capture a breast cancer awar...
06/02/2026

Sometimes it’s not about the money. Sometimes it’s about purpose.

Our assignment was simple: capture a breast cancer awareness event through our lenses. What we didn’t expect was for the event to capture us.

As we listened to the stories, witnessed the strength, and shared in the emotions of the day, we found ourselves reflecting on more than just the participants’ battles with cancer. We were reminded of our own family struggles, our own fears, and the loved ones who have faced challenges that changed us forever.

Photography often places us on the outside looking in, but on this day, there was no separation between photographer and participant. We laughed, we reflected, and at times we fought back tears. The courage in that room was impossible to ignore.

The images we created tell part of the story. The rest lives in the hearts of the people who shared their journeys with us and in the gratitude we carry for having been there to witness them.

Some assignments pay a bill. Others leave a mark on your soul. This was one of those days.

There’s something powerful about watching a dream walk across the campus that once only existed in someone’s imagination...
05/23/2026

There’s something powerful about watching a dream walk across the campus that once only existed in someone’s imagination. Reece didn’t just graduate from Yale University — she earned her Master’s degree from the Yale School of the Environment, carving her place among some of the brightest minds in the world through discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and purpose.

As I photographed her throughout Yale’s campus, I wanted every frame to feel intentional. The architecture, the light, the historic stone walls, and the School of the Environment itself all became part of the story — not to overshadow her, but to frame the accomplishment of a young woman who earned every single moment.

What stood out most to me wasn’t just the degree. It was the confidence. The joy. The quiet understanding that she had become the answer to prayers spoken long before this day arrived. You could see it in the way she stood, the way her mother looked at her, and the pride carried in every step across that campus.

And that sweatshirt said it all:
“Melanated and Yale Educated.”

That isn’t just a slogan. That’s legacy. That’s representation. That’s proof that brilliance belongs in every room.

Reece, congratulations on earning your Master’s degree from the Yale School of the Environment. The world needs your vision, your intellect, and your voice.

There are moments in life when hard work becomes visible. When years of sacrifice, late nights, pressure, discipline, an...
05/23/2026

There are moments in life when hard work becomes visible. When years of sacrifice, late nights, pressure, discipline, and belief finally stand still long enough for the world to celebrate them. Photographing Isabella’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania was one of those moments.

As we walked through Penn’s historic campus, there was a quiet confidence about her — the kind that only comes from earning your place in rooms many only dream about entering. From Penn Carey Law to the cathedral-like architecture surrounding campus, every backdrop felt symbolic. Not just of prestige, but of legacy, perseverance, and possibility.

What I loved most about this session was the balance between elegance and authenticity. One moment she stood poised beneath towering stone arches, the next she was laughing with family in front of the LOVE sculpture, soaking in a moment they’ll remember forever. That’s what graduation really is — not just academic achievement, but the celebration of everyone who walked beside you to get there.

You could see pride in every frame. Pride from her family. Pride from her friends. But most importantly, pride within herself. And she earned every bit of it.

The University of Pennsylvania now becomes part of Isabella’s story — but this is far from the final chapter. Next up: law school at Penn Carey Law. Another mountain to climb, another dream to pursue, and knowing Isabella, another goal she’ll conquer with grace and determination.

Isabella, congratulations on your graduation from the University of Pennsylvania. Your future is bright, and it was an honor preserving this chapter of your story.

05/16/2026

People see the final image.
What they don’t see is what I see through the viewfinder while creating it.

As a photographer, I’m not just pressing a button. I’m studying light, expression, posture, emotion, background separation, reflections, movement, and timing—all at once. While the world eventually sees a polished portrait, I first see focus points locking onto a face, subtle shifts in confidence, the way light wraps around skin, and the exact moment a person stops “posing” and starts becoming themselves.

That little focusing square on the screen may seem insignificant to most people watching the process, but to me it represents precision, trust, and intent. It’s the camera confirming that in a fraction of a second, I found the soul of the frame. Every movement of that square is me tracking emotion in real time—making sure the eyes are sharp because the eyes tell the story.

The audience sees the final photograph.
I see the layers that created it.

I see the hesitation before confidence appears.
I see the posture change when someone finally relaxes.
I see light bending across the face like paint on a canvas.
I see moments before they become memories.

That’s the difference between taking a picture and creating one.

At A Touch of Glass Photography, the process matters just as much as the final image because the camera doesn’t just capture appearances—it captures energy, emotion, and presence.

Give me a camera, and I’ll paint you a picture.

Regarding the words of his mother, I’m reminded why I approach photography the way I do. Anyone can press a shutter butt...
05/14/2026

Regarding the words of his mother, I’m reminded why I approach photography the way I do. Anyone can press a shutter button, but true photography is about creating emotion people can revisit over and over again. It’s about understanding people, guiding energy, building confidence, and preserving moments that become part of a family’s history.

The greatest compliment we can receive isn’t just that the photos looked beautiful—it’s hearing that the images brought tears of joy. That means we captured something real.

That’s the process. That’s the purpose. That’s why we do what we do at A Touch of Glass Photography.

Derrick’s graduation photoshoot was about more than celebrating a degree—it was about documenting evolution. A moment wh...
05/10/2026

Derrick’s graduation photoshoot was about more than celebrating a degree—it was about documenting evolution. A moment where preparation, sacrifice, discipline, and identity all met in one frame.

From the beginning, I wanted the images to feel cinematic and intentional. The architecture, curved lines, glass, and natural light created an environment that mirrored the transition Derrick is making in life—moving with purpose toward something greater while still reflecting on the journey behind him.

What stood out most about Derrick was his composure. There was a quiet confidence in the way he carried himself. He didn’t have to force the moment. My role was simply to bring that energy to the surface and shape it visually. Every adjustment mattered: body positioning, eye direction, posture, hand placement, and movement through the frame. Those small details are what separate taking a picture from creating a portrait with meaning.

Technically, I used the environment to frame him naturally while keeping him isolated through shallow depth of field. The soft window light wrapped around his face and suit in a way that felt clean, timeless, and cinematic. I wanted the viewer to feel the emotion without distraction—to immediately understand that this was a young man stepping into a new chapter of life.

What I love most about shoots like this is the collaboration. Photography is energy transfer. The more trust and confidence a subject feels, the more authentic the images become. By the end of the session, Derrick wasn’t just posing for photos—he was owning the space.

These images represent achievement, growth, and the moment a young man begins to fully see himself becoming who he was always meant to be.

Derrick’s graduation photoshoot was about more than celebrating a degree—it was about documenting evolution. A moment wh...
05/08/2026

Derrick’s graduation photoshoot was about more than celebrating a degree—it was about documenting evolution. A moment where preparation, sacrifice, discipline, and identity all met in one frame.

From the beginning, I wanted the images to feel cinematic and intentional. The architecture, curved lines, glass, and natural light created an environment that mirrored the transition Derrick is making in life—moving with purpose toward something greater while still reflecting on the journey behind him.

What stood out most about Derrick was his composure. There was a quiet confidence in the way he carried himself. He didn’t have to force the moment. My role was simply to bring that energy to the surface and shape it visually. Every adjustment mattered: body positioning, eye direction, posture, hand placement, and movement through the frame. Those small details are what separate taking a picture from creating a portrait with meaning.

Technically, I used the environment to frame him naturally while keeping him isolated through shallow depth of field. The soft window light wrapped around his face and suit in a way that felt clean, timeless, and cinematic. I wanted the viewer to feel the emotion without distraction—to immediately understand that this was a young man stepping into a new chapter of life.

What I love most about shoots like this is the collaboration. Photography is energy transfer. The more trust and confidence a subject feels, the more authentic the images become. By the end of the session, Derrick wasn’t just posing for photos—he was owning the space.

These images represent achievement, growth, and the moment a young man begins to fully see himself becoming who he was always meant to be.

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