Erwin and Danny met in high school orchestra—Danny was a violinist and Erwin was a double-bassist. They shared how much they like that the other person is the stark opposite.…
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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…
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Early in my wedding photography career, I thought I had to meet with potential clients in-person to get to know each other and showcase albums. This evolved into letting folks…
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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…
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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…
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This pandemic has led to me having more time in my head, which is admittedly a huge privilege. My weekend was spent mindlessly weeding the backyard, noticing new bird calls,…
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tagged with: education, first look, inclusivity, LGBTQ, philadelphia, photo timeline, pre-ceremony portraits, Wedding, wedding industry, wedding photographer, wedding photography
I always have such an incredible time shooting weddings at Fleisher Art Memorial. The South Philadelphia venue is the country’s oldest community art center, dedicated to making art accessible to…
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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…
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These two incredible humans got married last month. It was my first shoot post brain surgery, so I was nervous about pushing myself too hard. I lucked out because Sami…
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Frank and Will have the best how-we-met story I’ve heard in ten years as a Philadelphia wedding photographer because they fell for each other at Giddy Up Philly‘s free line…
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