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Tag: elopement

Queer Philadelphia Elopement at The Woodlands| Nic + Whitney

September 14, 2023
Wedding portraits of a multiracial queer, couple in Philadelphia.

Nic and Whitney had a queer Philadelphia elopement under the shade of the trees at The Woodlands–joined by their two best friends; their 7-year-old; and goldendoodle, Honey. When I asked…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: blended family, elopement, genderfluid, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, microwedding, multiracial, non-binary, philadelphia, queer, The Woodlands, Wedding

Merchant Exchange Building Elopement in Philadelphia | Erwin + Danny

May 3, 2023
Eloped marriers at Philadelphia garden

I’m always thrilled whenever I have an opportunity to document a Merchant Exchange Building elopement. Erwin and Danny met in high school orchestra. Danny was a violinist and Erwin was…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: 18th Century Garden, Benjamin Rush Garden, Dock Creek, elopement, LGBTQIA, Merchant Exchange Building, philadelphia, photography permit, queer, Wedding, wedding photographer, wedding photography

Philadelphia Microwedding at Morris Arboretum | Kathy + Mike

May 5, 2021
photos from a microwedding at Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia

Kathy and Mike wanted to have an intimate microwedding at Morris Arboretum to celebrate each other. They picked the perfect day, when the cherry blossoms were starting to bloom and…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: elopement, microwedding, Morris Arboretum, philadelphia, wedding photography

Philadelphia Microwedding at Curtis Dog Park | Valerie + Marco

February 27, 2021
microwedding, portraits, Philadelphia, Curtis Arboretum

As a dog-lover, I appreciate when marriers are so welcoming to the pets in their life. Luigi joined Valerie and Marco for their first look, just outside of the Curtis…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: Curtis Arboretum, Curtis Dog Park, elopement, microwedding, philadelphia

Philadelphia Elopement at The Woodlands | Johanna + Mike

February 11, 2021
The Woodlands, wedding, Philadelphia, portico

Johanna and Mike planned an intimate, winter elopement at The Woodlands, a place that has played a special role in their relationship. They go there as a family with Mike’s…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: elopement, microwedding, philadelphia, The Woodlands, wedding photographer, wedding photography

Elopement at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | Kathy + Keiko

January 28, 2021
Kathy, a queer Chinese woman, snuggling with Keiko, a queer, disabled, mixed race Japanese person.

Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states that allows self-uniting marriage licenses. There is something undeniably intimate and beautiful about folks who want to celebrate their love in this…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: elopement, Fairmount Park, Flower Shop Philadelphia, intimate wedding, LGBTQIA, microwedding, Pavilion in the Trees, philadelphia, self-uniting wedding, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Elopement Photography at Awbury Arboretum | Oki + Adam

December 15, 2020
Oki holds Adam from behind, around his waist, with their flowers dropped low.

Oki and Adam eloped privately by signing a self-uniting marriage license with their two friends as witnesses. We met up at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia to capture portraits of them…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: Awbury Arboretum, couple portraits, elopement, intimate wedding, microwedding, ONLO Beauty, philadelphia, self-uniting wedding, Vault + Vine, wedding photographer, wedding photography

Microwedding and Elopement Photographer in Philadelphia | Anastasia + Nick

September 9, 2020
Philadelphia Museum of Art, elopement, Philadelphia, microwedding

After unexpected brain surgery last year, the experience led me to focus on what matters most to me. Apart from the obvious things like my family and health, I wanted…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: 18th Century Gardens, city hall, elopement, intimate wedding, microwedding, philadelphia, Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, photography, Vault + Vine, Wedding

Documenting weddings in the age of social distancing

April 21, 2020
social distancing, wedding, photography

When Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested it might be time to permanently retire the handshake, I started to wonder what weddings might look like in the future. While the repercussions for…

posted in: Education
tagged with: Coronavirus, COVID-19, elopement, intimate wedding, philadelphia, social distancing, wedding photography

Intimate Backyard Wedding in New Jersey | Casey + Matthew

February 13, 2020
intimate backyard wedding, New Jersey

Casey had a microwedding in her parent’s backyard to celebrate her commitment to Matthew with those closest to them. Casey’s mother, Patti, had recently been diagnosed with ALS, which meant…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: backyard wedding, elopement, intimate wedding, microwedding, new jersey, philadelphia, wedding photographer, wedding photography

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