It felt good going back to some sort of normality during this crazy pandemic. Victoria and Steven planned the perfect backyard wedding with only the closest friends and family and it turned into a beautiful celebration. Who says you need to have 300 guests to have fun?!
You know what they say about the early bird; something about worms and being early. Anyway, one thing’s for sure, Jamie and Steve are not afraid of early mornings! Although not caffeinated enough I braved the morning and had a bunch of fun with these two. We caught a stunning sunrise over the water at Spruce street Harbor and walked to the Merchant Exchange Building through the cobblestone alleys of the Old City.
Not photographing my couples for three months was definitely not the easiest thing during these crazy times of the pandemic. But with the easing of restrictions in Philadelphia we managed to start again with small sessions like engagements and boy does it feel good to have some kind of normalcy back. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their Race Street Pier Engagement!
It was a given ever since I met Valerie and David that their wedding at Collingswood Grand Ballroom is gonna rock! They are such sweet, genuine peeps and it showed on their big day. I loved everything from everyone’s colorful outfits and flower bouquets all the way to the board games and the amazing West Philadelphia Orchestra. (Balkan Brass band in Philadelphia)
Oh yea, and we beat this darn COVID19 virus by a week or two. #winwin
You just have to play this song in the background while you scroll through the photos. 🙂
I seem to photograph more and more Winter weddings lately. And if you are to have a Winter wedding in Philadelphia, Valley Green Inn is one of the best places to host it at. It offers a secluded venue along the Fairmount Park trails, with beautiful river views and icicle walls, if you’re lucky. You can also break out the marshmallows by the fire if that’s what floats your boat. 🙂
Photographing in the subway(metro for you Europeans) a first for me, but I had a ton of fun with Simona and Chris. We rode the Pattison line to Dilworth Park and then Love Park for a few shots with the famous sign. Can’t wait for their 10.10.2020 wedding! The easiest wedding date to remember. 🙂
From Simona: “The date 10/10/20 is a big deal for us! It’s the 10th day of the 10th month and 10+10=20! 10 has been a nickname for Chris growing up. During our time of dating, he always referred to me as being “perfect” and later develop Perfect 10 Fitness, his personal training business. So I guess you can say it’s his number I adopted it lol.”
By now I’m sure you recognize Penn Oaks Golf Club from all the blog posts I wrote. 🙂
Dominique and Marcelino’s wedding was my first 2020 event and we made it an unforgettable one! A foggy day is the enemy of iPhone photos, as one guest begrudgingly mentioned it, but for me equals mysterious and romantic photos, and their day was no different. We had a blast from morning portraits until their reception party!
What better place to photograph your engagement session than the famous Philadelphia Addison street?! Janelle and Greg were such troopers on a fairly chilly December day.
From their Spring engagement session filled with wildflowers to their Old Mill Inn wedding seemed like a short hop skip and a jump. And these two made it look that easy, enjoying every moment of the day with no frills. Enjoy!
I love seeing my wedding couples build a family and having me document their expansion is just an honor. Jen and Jay are expecting a baby girl soon and these photos will be sweet memories down the road for when she will grow up. We photographed their maternity photos at Ridley Creek park, specifically at Hunted Hill Mansion.
Joe planned the perfect surprise proposal for his girlfriend Kristin at the Waterworks Promenade and Gazebo overlooking the iconic Boat House Row. It was a big yes and we got some great portraits done for their engagement as well.
When I first met with Emily and Chris to plan their wedding timeline they had me at “we wanna take our photos inside the Philadelphia Flyer Wells Fargo stadium”.
The rest is history, and this past week we had a blast on ice with the two of them. I must admit I barely kept up with the love birds but in my defense, I was not skating and was pushing around my light stand as well. 🙂
The hockey puck is gonna reveal their wedding date as well as the awesome wedding ring Emily is wearing.
I had high expectations from David and Brian and I was not let down. They booked Artesano Gallery for their wedding reception and the guys there could not have done a better job decorating the space and getting ready for the awesome party that unfolded. Side note; the food at Artesano: Next Level!
PS. Thank you for all the help planning, Melissa! @INITIATIVESEVENTS
I’m not gonna lie when I say Fall is my favorite time of the year for engagement photos, and that resonates with my couples as well. Alexandra and Jon were a pleasure to photograph and it shows.
You know when the photography gods are smiling down on you because everything comes together perfectly. And I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to photograph on this stunning fall West Chester fall wedding, other than Rachel and Dane. We had a great time throughout their getting ready, emotional private vows and later portraits with their bridal party. We even popped a purple smoke grenade for effect during the sunset. Check out their story!
I know I sound like a broken record when I say I get to have fun with the best couples, but it’s true and it merits a mention, or two hundred. Katie and Keith chose a beautiful venue for their fall wedding and they were so joyous from morning preparations all the way into the deep of the reception party. And guests were definitely entertained by a mobile casino room where they could learn the tricks and trades of Blackjack or Roulette.
This time I had to show my red allegiance to a fellow football(soccer) fan(although the wrong team) still red flaunting, by some cool night photographs by the famous Penn Oaks tree. #gunnersdontwalkaloneeither 🙂
Oh and there might be some Star Wars fighting going on with the bridal party as well. 😉
Check out Katie and Keith’s engagement session at Bellvue State Park
A few weeks ago I was getting impatient and couldn’t wait to join Jessica and Ben for their Curtis Arboretum wedding. And boy was I in for a treat! The grounds were stunning, the weather just perfect and the couple was ready to rock as soon as I got there. A picture-perfect wedding!
The long and hot days of summer are dwindling down slowly and September couldn’t have been any kinder to Alexis and John at their Brantwyn Estate wedding. We had a blast basking in the sun for their beautiful outdoor ceremony accompanied by a Scottish bagpiper and later for the bridal party portraits around the grounds of this stunning historic estate that once served as the du Pont family’s home.
To say that Alyssa and David are a genuine couple would be a big understatement. Ever since we’ve met and had their engagement session with the sweet doggie Kent, I was convinced their big day will be a wonderful one. I’ll let the photos speak to that truth.
Their Franklin Commons wedding catered by Drexelbrook with beats by Eclipse Entertainers rocked!
Check out Alyssa and David’s Engagement photos!
I knew from the moment I met Faith and Kevin for their engagement photos, on that chilly January afternoon, that their wedding is gonna be a blast. Fast forward a few months later, my predictions came true and more. And they couldn’t have chosen a better venue for their wedding other than The Palace Catering.
