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Tag: wedding photographer

Merchant Exchange Building Philadelphia Elopement | Erwin + Danny

May 3, 2023
Eloped marriers at Philadelphia garden

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.…

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

Managing Meetings in the Wedding Industry

February 22, 2023
Interracial newlyweds hold hands with their wedding bands.

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…

posted in: Education
tagged with: ableist, accessibility, Autism, Autistic, burnout, couple, disability justice, marriers, meetings, neurodivergent, Wedding, wedding industry, wedding photographer, wedding planning, wedding vendors, Zoom fatigue

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 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

When First Looks Become Habitual: Rethinking Wedding Norms

May 21, 2020
first look, inclusive, wedding photography, alternative

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,…

posted in: Education
tagged with: education, first look, inclusivity, LGBTQ, philadelphia, photo timeline, pre-ceremony portraits, Wedding, wedding industry, wedding photographer, wedding photography

Fleisher Art Memorial Wedding | Marietta + Daniel

March 8, 2020
Bella Vista, South Philadelphia, wedding, photography, portraits

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…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: Bella Vista, Fleisher Art Memorial, sanctuary, South Philadelphia, Wedding, wedding photographer, 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

Terrain at Styer’s Winter Wedding | Sami + Joshua

January 31, 2020
Terrain, wedding, fire pit

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…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: BHLDN, glen mills, Naruto, philadelphia, Terrain, Terrain at Styer's, wedding photographer, wedding photography, wedding temple, winter wedding

LGBTQ Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Frank + Will | Power Plant Productions

October 4, 2019
Race Street Pier wedding, photography

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…

posted in: Wedding
tagged with: inclusive wedding photographer, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Philadelphia wedding, LGBTQ wedding, old city, Power Plant Productions, Race Street Pier, same-sex wedding, wedding photographer, wedding photography

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