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This Insane Idea Photography captures weddings in and around Freehold, New Jersey. Photographer Mark Edman promised himself many years ago that he would be intentional throughout his career. When he shot his first wedding in 2014, he immediately realized his passion for bringing these tender moments to life. His aim is to create timeless images that evoke the same emotions you felt on your wedding day for years to come.

Services Offered

This Insane Idea Photography takes an artistic yet candid approach to documenting your wedding. Mark is committed to taking pictures that are not too stuffy or overly posed, but which follow you naturally throughout your day. This professional treats every client like family and likes to create a sense of ease and comfort on photo shoots. He will map out a timeline ahead of the celebration so that you know where and when pictures will take place. He will also ensure that these don't take up too much of your time so that you can still enjoy the festivities.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of This Insane Idea Photography

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This photography team was praised as professional, organized, and responsive, putting couples at ease from engagement session through the wedding. Reviewers loved the natural, candid documentary-style photos and the team's quick adaptability in rain. Many said the photographers felt like family and highly recommended them.

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This photography team was praised as professional, organized, and responsive, putting couples at ease from engagement session through the wedding. Reviewers loved the natural, candid documentary-style photos and the team's quick adaptability in rain. Many said the photographers felt like family and highly recommended them.

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Mat C. Sent on 10/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

This Insane Idea!!!!

This Insane Idea…. WOW!!!! I’m sitting here with an opportunity to write something about a Photography Company I never thought would be more than amazing and more than the “above and beyond” standard. Prior to booking this company and Mark for our wedding. We had some conversations leading up to our day that were so joyous and positive assuring us that everything will workout perfectly. Assisting us with our wedding day timeline, and what options would work for us and what we wanted to accomplish on our wonderful day. To fast forward to our wedding day, my wife was getting ready for a few hours prior to me and my groomsmen. When I arrived at our meeting spot, I walked into my in-laws residence and I immediately saw a bright smile on Marks face and a warm welcome as he knew I was so happy for this moment. He gave me a brief rundown on how things would go, and right away got to work snapping photos left and right, moving me and my guys to great lighting locations for the perfect shot. Not to mention, while doing this as professional as possible. He made himself part of my family. Joking and fitting right in with everyone on site from my grandmother to my 1 year old niece who was crying just like a 1 year old should. Shortly after, Mark and Josh (videographer) captured everything we needed to prior to our ceremony. And let’s not leave out the amazing, and I mean AMAZING chance to partake in a first look. Some may not know what this opportunity is, and I really had only seen it once prior to actually doing it. However, as I was standing facing away from my soon to be wife, Mark was asking me questions about our relationship which made this moment so much more special. As you’re thinking about what your beautiful wife is going to look like when you turn around Mark is reminding you about some very key moments when you first met your wife. At the reception, Mark continued his amazing work. Walking around, laughing and smiling with family and friends and creating a memory I’ll never forever. To this day, and upon receiving my photographs I can tell you that these photos are impeccable, stunning and all around amazing. My family and friends have asked about who my photographer was, his contagious joy and his fantastic photography skills. Mark answers questions via text and email quickly and efficiently and sticks to what matters most, great service and excellent work ethic. In conclusion, my wife and I have gained a new friend. Someone we will most certainly go out to dinner with and keep in touch. And I can assure you, that Mark is my go to photographer for my families future needs. And I’ll be sure to spread around his name and business whenever the opportunity presents itself. There’s only 5 stars above. Mark and his team deserve 10 stars. Excellent job Mark! Much love, Mat & Tori
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Sarah Sent on 05/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Would Recommend Over and Over Again

We are about a month away from our wedding day and we cannot stop talking about how magical it all was! Mark, Brittany, and Tom were a dream to work with and were a big part in the day running smoothly. About a year prior to the wedding, we had our engagement session done by Mark and he makes you feel so at ease, especially since we had never had professional pictures taken of us like this. His documentary-style photography was exactly what we had been looking for. Throughout our year-long wedding planning process, this team was very professional, organized, and experienced. When it came to our wedding day, This Insane Idea was not even on our list of worries. They made sure we were comfortable and informed every step of the way. They were also very responsive. We had to make a game time decision to deal with potential spring showers and Brittany responded right away to help us decide on how to shift gears. On the day of, it was really important to us that we had some photographs of us outside and they worked with the small pockets of no rain to sneak us outside. They also had the experience to know how to expertly pivot to us taking photographs primarily inside and still capturing the sweet moments. They are first and foremost a photography company, but they have a deep knowledge of the wedding industry and took on roles outside of just photographing our day. They were not just our photographers, they were our sounding boards, our cheerleaders, our family wranglers. We cannot recommend them enough!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mark & his team are 10/10

I don’t even know where to start! From our very first Zoom call, my *now* husband and I knew Mark was the perfect choice for us. He immediately made us feel at ease and completely understood our vision. We wanted natural, candid photos that truly captured the essence of our day—and Mark and his partner, Tom, absolutely delivered!

Our wedding photos are stunning, and we couldn’t be happier. Mark’s wife, Brittany, was an absolute lifesaver. She was always two steps ahead, anticipating every need. Mark also introduced us to Kasey, who became our videographer and did an incredible job capturing all the special moments.

We can’t thank this amazing team enough! They felt like family on our wedding day and made everything so seamless. If you’re looking for a team that truly goes above and beyond, they’re it!
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Melanie Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best to ever do it!

There are so so so many things I could say but these people are truly the best. They are just excited for you as you are. They care about every single person they work with. I have not even seen my pictures yet and honestly i know they are gonna be absolutely perfect. But I think the way you feel so cared about from your photographers/videographers is truly amazing. They are an immaculate team.
Mark and Brittany I’m so excited I get to know you and got to have you with me on the best day of my life. Brittany even wore a red Christmas bow for me. I will forever want to know you & I just appreciate you so much.

Thank you so much ! I am gonna go leave you 5 star reviews everywhere I can ! ❤️
Brett
Brett Sent on 12/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mark and Tom are the best!

We first met Mark when he shot our engagement photos, and he immediately put us at ease. While taking our photos, we felt incredibly comfortable with his directions, and we had fun throughout the entire process. When we received our engagement photos, we loved them. Mark not only made my wife look beautiful, but he also captured the scenic location around us.

One year later, Mark and Tom photographed our wedding. Once again, we had a great time with Mark and Tom. Our bridal parties had fun with both guys, and their direction made it easy to take photos before our wedding. Mark kept us on schedule, but we never felt rushed or frantic as we took photos with our friends and family. My wife and I were particularly happy with the location of our first look. Despite the rain, Mark and his team set up the location perfectly, and it was a special moment that we’ll never forget.

During our ceremony, Mark and Tom flawlessly captured the look we desired. Their photos were intimate without being intrusive. My wife and I were able to enjoy the moment, and we felt confident that their team would preserve anything we missed. We particularly loved how Mark shot our first look of our reception room and our cake-cutting. Again, Mark took photos in a way that captured the elegance of our decor. Our cake-cutting photos were particularly beautiful, and now we have photos that remind us of the perfection of that private moment.

Once the party got started, Mark and Tom were on the dance floor the entire time with our guests, and our band and DJ. Their photos let us see how much our guests enjoyed our wedding and confirmed our decision to hire This Insane Idea Photography. If you hire Mark and Tom, know that you’re getting two professionals who not only will perfectly photograph your wedding, but do it in a way that allows you to thoroughly enjoy your special day.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING!!! Highly recommend!!!

Mark is beyond talented! We won a giveaway that he did for a complimentary engagement photo shoot and instantly felt so comfortable. He doesn’t stage his pictures, he captures true moments. Once we got our pictures back we fell in LOVE with the way all of them looked. After reaching out to many other photographers we found mark and his team fit us best in what we were looking for, price wise & honestly how comfortable we felt at our engagement shoot. We felt like we have known him forever when in reality we just met him. We are beyond excited to have him shoot our wedding in May 2025!
Paige
Paige Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

It’s been a joy to zoom in on the photos and appreciate the details of the day

A dear friend of ours, who happens to be a photographer, recommended This Insane Idea Photography to us for our wedding. We had been shopping around for photographers, but hadn’t found anyone offering the style and quality we wanted in our price range. When we looked through Mark’s website, we knew “that’s exactly what we want”.

We made our interest known and had a quick initial chat with Mark - his charisma and openness were abundantly clear and made us comfortable being ourselves (important for candid photos!). He answered all of our questions, including his strategy for capturing our diverse crowd of guests coming to our wedding.

A few months prior to our wedding, we had an engagement shoot with Mark on Princeton’s campus. He made us feel comfortable and close and had a constant stream of suggestions for poses and shots to take. We loved our Hogwarts vibes engagement shoot and getting to know Mark.

On our wedding day, This Insane Idea showed up in full force with Mark, Brittany, and Tom. They were on time and high energy and knew exactly what they needed to do. We weren’t expecting to get close to our photographers, but they are simply great people and we felt like friends by the end of the day. The photos are gorgeous, candid, and true to life. We keep reviewing them to relive our wedding from a million perspectives we didn’t get to see on the day of. It’s been a joy to zoom in on the photos and appreciate the details of the day, and the expressions on our guests' faces. We will treasure these photos and the experience forever. We can’t recommend This Insane Idea highly enough, do it!
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Caraugh Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best!!

We cannot say enough about how wonderful Mark and his team were before, during, and after our wedding. Mark (and Tom!) are lovely, professional, funny, creative, and talented photographers- our goal was to have natural moments and emotions captured throughout our day and every time we look at the photos we still have our breath taken away as they did just that. We cannot wait to hire Mark for all future events- he is absolute necessity for your wedding day!
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Sarah Sent on 02/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

I cannot recommend Mark highly enough for anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer. He was an absolute joy to work with, and his photos perfectly captured the magic and emotion of our special day.
From our first conversation, I was impressed by his attention to detail and their dedication to creating a personalized and unique experience for us.

On the day of the wedding, Mark was a calming and reassuring presence, seamlessly capturing every moment without being obtrusive or interrupting the flow of the day. He made us feel comfortable and at ease, and the resulting photos were absolutely stunning. His ability to capture the little moments and the big emotions was truly impressive, and we are so grateful to have these memories to cherish for a lifetime. His turnaround time for delivering the photos was also incredibly fast!

Overall, I cannot recommend Mark - This Insane Idea Photography enough. If you want a photographer who is professional, creative, and dedicated to making your wedding day unforgettable, he is the one to choose! Thank you again for the incredible photos and for being such an important part of our special day.
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Aury Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mark & tom are the best!

Mark & Tom were AMAZING !!! From the beginning when I found Mark he reached out to me and we did a tentative timeline. Whatever questions I had before the big day he was there and responded quickly. The day of the wedding as soon as they arrived they got to work. We got our pictures back super fast and I AM IN LOVE !!! They captured the whole day perfectly exactly how I wanted them to. From getting ready to first looks, ceremony, reception, bridal portraits they did an amazing job. There was so many surprises that I wanted captured throughout the day and they caught them all. I 1000% recommend them and their team. Thank you so much Mark & Tom everything was Perfect!!
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This Insane Idea Photography frequently asked questions

This Insane Idea Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
This Insane Idea Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
This Insane Idea Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
This Insane Idea Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
This Insane Idea Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
This Insane Idea Photography is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
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