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Tag: philadelphia

Colorful, Floral Wedding at Merion Tribute House | Marine + Hannah

September 21, 2023
Two marriers kiss at a Philadelphia area castle venue.

Working with a disabled wedding photographer So often, my brain likes to focus on the weddings I don’t book versus the marriers who trust me to document their day, and…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: disabled photographer, LGBTQ, Main Line, Merion Tribute House, philadelphia, queer wedding, wedding photographer

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 Zoo Engagement Session | Isabelle + Nicole

May 3, 2023
trans, engagement photos, Philadelphia, queer, neurodivergent, Autistic, at the Philadelphia Zoo

When Nicole and Isabelle reached out about wedding photography, they explained how they were looking for a queer photographer who has worked with folks with a wide range of body…

posted in: Engagement
tagged with: Autistic, engagement, engagement photography, engagement photos, engagement session, neurodivergent, philadelphia, Philadelphia Zoo, Philly Zoo, queer, trans, wedding photographer, wedding photography

Guide to Accessibility in Philadelphia Wedding Venues

March 3, 2022
Colorful illustration with pink, red, and blue of two people of color enjoying nature together. One person is in a wheelchair and wearing a skirt, while the other is pushing their chair and wearing a shirt and pants.

Written and edited by Shannon Collins Sensitivity reading and disability consulting provided by Sarah Wiener The image descriptions written in this post are focused on describing the atmosphere of the…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, ADA, disability, disability justice, inclusivity, Lenapehoking, marriage equality, pennsylvania, philadelphia, wedding venues

Schuylkill River Trail Engagement Session | Tyler + Jojo

September 14, 2021
South Street Bridge, Philadelphia, engagement, sunset, LGBTQIA+

Tyler and Jojo have been together for 7 years and wanted to celebrate their recent engagement with a photo session. We met up at the 18th block of Addison and…

posted in: Engagement
tagged with: Addison Street, Delancey Street, dog, engagement photography, LGBTQIA+ wedding, philadelphia, Schuylkill Banks, Schuylkill River Trail

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

The Punderson Family | Bartram’s Garden | Lifestyle Photography

May 5, 2021
Family session in Philadelphia at Bartram's Garden

I had the pleasure of being reintroduced to Betsy and Sarah last weekend, along with their newest addition, Cora and her grandmother, Montie. I’m so grateful when previous clients recommend…

posted in: Families
tagged with: Bartram's Garden, family, lifestyle photography, philadelphia, 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 Area Portrait Session | Liz + Andrew

February 17, 2021
Philadelphia portrait photographer, branding session with Liz, a Black woman who wears a red dress with black and white polka dot blouse

⠀ There is something special about being able to reconnect with my clients for portrait photography. More and more, I’m loving photographing branding and portrait sessions with like-minded folks in…

posted in: Branding + Portraits
tagged with: branding session, philadelphia, photographer, portrait photography

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