Branon and Celeste holding hands in the aisle of Saint Monica Roman Catholic Church in South Philadelphia on their wedding day

Black and white photo of a bride in a full gown opening a pair of balcony doors in Los Angeles

Groom dipping the bride for a kiss in warm sunset light at Bishop Farmstead in Shamong, New Jersey

Bride tossing her veil in the wind while the groom smiles under a stormy sky at Bishop Farmstead, New Jersey

Couple sharing a quiet moment by a lake with fog-covered mountains behind them in Oregon

Engaged couple running hand in hand along the beach at sunset near Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey

Black and white silhouette of a bride and groom kissing on a sunlit street in downtown Los Angeles

Bride walking down an outdoor aisle between two men as guests film her in golden light at Bishop Farmstead, New Jersey

Couple embracing waist-deep in the ocean at sunset during their Cape May, New Jersey engagement session

Bride and groom on the steps of the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia above the reflecting pool and fountain

Bride and groom kissing on a hydrangea-lined path at Renault Winery in New Jersey

Couple kissing on a rocky cliff above the ocean at sunset in Los Angeles

Bride and groom leaning back to back under a starry night sky

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South Jersey wedding photographer: TWISTEDOAKS

Wedding & engagement photography

South Jersey · Philadelphia · Worldwide

Jay Cassario

I document real moments. The quiet ones and the loud ones. Every bit of your love story, just as it happens.

I'm Jay Cassario, and Twisted Oaks Studio is my wedding photography studio in South Jersey, near Philadelphia. I capture what really happens, then shape it through light and composition into photographs that feel like you. I'm also a film photographer, and film photography is available as an add-on to any collection. Nothing forced. Nothing fake. Just honest stories, beautifully documented.

Best Wedding Photography Studio 2023, Mid-Atlantic USA
Best of The Knot, 2015–2026
Top 100 Wedding Photographers, US & Canada
Leica Camera USA professional photographer

Meet Jay

Portfolio

Love, in every light

Celeste gazing through her sheer veil in dramatic light on her Philadelphia wedding day — Photo: Jay Cassario

WeddingsPhiladelphia, South Jersey & beyondView gallery

Engaged couple kissing beside a pottery wheel during a pottery class engagement session in Philadelphia — Photo: Jay Cassario

EngagementsBeaches, vineyards & city streetsView gallery

Bride and groom cheek to cheek in soft natural light, photographed on film by Jay Cassario — Photo: Jay Cassario

FilmShot on film, an add-on to any collectionView gallery

Recent favorites

Steve and Madison kissing in golden sunset light at their Bishop Farmstead barn wedding in New Jersey

Kind words

“Their work isn't just about taking pictures; it's about telling a story.”Camille · Bishop Farmstead

“They were much more than photographers; they truly became part of our family.”Daria

“They made the wedding morning very fun instead of stressful, which was huge.”Kathleen

Offerings

Ways to work together

Weddings

Full-day documentary coverage, photographed by me, with a private gallery, plus an engagement session and heirloom album if you’d like.

Collections start at $5,200

Engagements

A relaxed session at a place that means something to you, and a great way to get comfortable before the wedding.

Albums & prints

Sandi, my studio manager, designs your album with you, from pages and paper to finishes, so your story lives off the screen.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Twisted Oaks Studio based and where do you photograph weddings?

Twisted Oaks Studio is a wedding photography studio based in South Jersey, near Philadelphia. I photograph weddings throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and travel for destination weddings worldwide.

Who will photograph our wedding?

I do. I'm Jay Cassario, the owner of Twisted Oaks Studio, and I photograph every wedding myself. You will know exactly who is behind the camera before you book.

What is your photography style?

Documentary and editorial. I direct as little as possible, so portraits feel natural and the day is told as it unfolded. My philosophy: nothing forced, nothing fake, just honest stories, beautifully documented.

Do you offer engagement sessions?

Yes. Engagement photography is offered alongside wedding collections, and it is a relaxed way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day.

Do you shoot film?

Yes. I'm a film photographer as well as a digital one, and I offer film photography for weddings and engagement sessions. Film is available as an add-on to any wedding collection or engagement session, alongside your digital coverage, for portraits and moments with that timeless, true-to-life film look. Just let me know you're interested when we talk about your day.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes, I photograph weddings throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania and destination weddings worldwide. There's no travel fee for venues within an hour's drive of my home base in Waterford Works, NJ. For venues farther than that, the travel fee is $200. For destination weddings, travel is quoted based on the location.

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