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wedding / November 27, 2017

Barley Sheaf Farm wedding of Natalie and Cliff

Wrapping up our 2017 season on a cold November day with a bang nonetheless. And I can’t say that Natalie and Clif’s wedding didn’t have anything to do with it. Even Arlo was there in spirit and on everyone’s yamakas, dancing the night away. 🙂 If you don’t know who Arlo is, you should head over here and meet him.

This was my second Barley Sheaf Farm wedding, and I’ve yet to go visit the poneys and cover all the cool places around the wedding venue. Let me show some of my favorite photos from this awesome wedding there. #natdigsclif

Engagement / November 7, 2017

Arlene and Jason’s engagement at Schuylkill River Trail

The early bird catches the worm they say. Well, this early Philly morning takes the crown for the most fun I’ve had before 8AM. Arlene and Jason had a lot to do with it and their doggie Marshall wasn’t a slacker either. After fooling around the Schuylkill River Trail we headed to Rival Bros where the coffee gods smiled upon us with delicious local brews. As a side note, the coffee that Jason recommended is bangin’, I am actually sipping on it as well speak. 🙂

wedding / November 6, 2017

Lucien’s Manor wedding of Christina and Ruslan

Are you ready to dive deep with me into our Puertorican Armenian fusion wedding at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin, NJ? Ok, hope your seatbelts are strapped in tight because otherwise, Ruslan might not take kindly to you. 🙂

I have met Christina at her sister Jessie’s wedding at City Hall in Philly a few years back and thanks to Jessie I ended up photographing this awesome wedding as well. Let me show you what I’m rambling about.

Our gorgeous bride wearing a stunning Allure Couture wedding dress.And our handsome groom awaiting the first look with his bride. Lucien’s Manor beautiful decorated gazebo for their ceremony. Bride’s Insane Wedding Dance For Her Groom took everyone by surprise! Thanks to the guys at LVL 13 cinematography we played with a smoke bomb. Hope you enjoyed Christina and Ruslan’s Lucien’s Manor wedding.

Engagement / October 20, 2017

Jackie, Chris and their doggie Gus fool around Longwood Gardens

No, unfortunately, we couldn’t take the little guy inside the gardens but we had a bit of fun right outside its gates. In Jackie’s words “we’re both pretty big goofballs that haven’t grown up” and “we also got engaged at Longwood Gardens”. I can safely say that was true because we had a bunch of fun inside, including mocking a wooden dinosaur – oh yea we went there.

At one point Chris got “pushed” in the lily pond to re-enact a childhood mishap Jackie was telling me about.

wedding / October 18, 2017

Roton Point Association destination wedding in Stamford, CT

My first time photographing a destination wedding in Stamford did not disappoint. Zahya and Joel made us feel welcomed and more importantly trusted us with their portraits by the rocky seashore. But you know already that I speak better in pixels than words so I will let you enjoy them colorful marvels. #dontstopbeallieving

wedding / October 6, 2017

Chester Valley Golf Club wedding | Courtney & Mark

This guy is one happy wedding photographer after partaking in this wonderful Chester Valley Golf Club wedding hosted by Mark and Courtney. A few years back I photographed Courtney’s sister wedding and their wedding set some high standards for this one. Well, I can tell you it was a true cake smashing – table dancing (looking at you Mark) – garter bitting – drinks a flowing – helluva wedding party! Don’t believe the hype? I was there taking tons of photos ↓

Check out their early morning engagement session in Valley Forge Park #itsaboutferkontime

wedding / September 29, 2017

Penn Oaks summer wedding | Lauren & Mike

From the moment I met with Lauren and Mike, I knew I wanted to be their photographer for their lovely Penn Oaks summer wedding.

Well it happened, and after having a great engagement session I couldn’t wait for their big day to arrive.

First we fooled around with the guys getting done up, then we had some fun with Lauren and the girls while they were getting ready. After capturing their beautiful church ceremony we came back to the golf club to play a bit with the awesome bridal party, and create a few portraits of our bride and groom.

Later the guys from Jsvevents entertained us with their wicked tunes and the party was ON!

Mike is rocking a Joseph A. Banks Suit Lauren is wearing a gorgeous Martina Liana Wedding Dress #happilyfenderafter

wedding / September 13, 2017

Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Wedding | Yinan and Stephen

Yinan and Stephen hosted a beautiful and modern Hotel Monaco Philadelphia wedding, complimented by a traditional Chinese custom of tea ceremony. After their getting ready in the hotel, we sneaked onto the roof for the first look or as some of you might know it, reveal. When it was time for their portraits, we roamed around the Second Bank of Philadelphia which is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. These marvels of architecture always make for the best environments and backgrounds for photos, and they represent perfectly that Philadelphian city charm.

Later we were back at the elegant Hotel Monaco (a Kimpton property) where Yinan and Stephen had their ceremony and reception party.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the awesome team that brought all this together. The girls were thankful for their beautiful makeup done by Monica. The amazing Anthony of Be Films made sure nothing will be missed from their story later on. Floral arrangements were brought to you by Carl Alan. And of course, the party wouldn’t have been as much fun if it weren’t for the talented musicians from Philadelphia String Quartet.

Thank you for letting me be part of your special day Yinan and Stephen!

Our dapper groom sporting a custom Enzo tux. Bridesmaids helping Yinan with her elegant dress by Mikaella Bridal Check out Yinan and Stephen’s engagement photos here.

wedding / August 16, 2017

American Swedish Historical Museum wedding | Erin and Kael

This August I was back at one of my favorite places for the American Swedish Historical Museum wedding of Erin and Kael. It turned out to be one of the most laid back weddings. And I wouldn’t have liked it any other way. Below are some of my favorites from their celebration.

Erin getting ready at Logan Hotel rocking a gorgeous dress. Ah, the excitement of the first look Kael had before seeing his bride.

We almost rented some fun wheels, but had to keep the celebration going with the reception party.

How handsome are these two?

wedding / July 6, 2017

Jackie and Ty’s wedding at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Have you ever been to a wedding where the body language of the couple is so obvious, that even without words you would understand perfectly all the happiness they’re living and the love that surrounds them? Jackie and Ty’s wedding at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania was one great example of that. And it only made our job easier, to photograph them having the time of their life. Let me explain in photos below.

And our handsome groom, Ty in a Joseph Abboud suit. Jackie is rocking a Pronovias wedding gown. Bubbelicious exit from the church Jackie and Ty’s first dance. Check out Jackie and Ty’s engagement photos!

Engagement / June 21, 2017

Point Pleasant engagement with Samantha and Nathan

Around the year 1500, the area that included the future Point Pleasant was the ceremonial meeting place of the Lenape Native Americans, who called it the “Land of Tall Timber”. In approximately 1665, the first European settlers arrived in the area, mainly fishermen, farmers and boat builders. Samantha and Nathan are neither, but they did get engaged on the beautiful Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, lanterns and all. Here are a few photos from their eerie Point Pleasant engagement session last week.

We even chased seagulls at one point.

wedding / June 20, 2017

Jessica and Jeff’s Spring wedding at Penn Oaks Golf Club

The trend is real people – more and more couples choose Spring and Fall for their weddings in the Delaware Valley. Jessica and Jeff were blessed with one such gorgeous day for their Spring wedding at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester. I always look forward to Carina’s golf cart joyride around the course. I know, I have a speed problem, but more on that later.

Check out Jeff and Jessica’s engagement session on Ben Franklin Bridge.

wedding / June 11, 2017

Union Trust Wedding by Finley Catering | Nadia and Andrew

How can one top a beautiful Spring afternoon in the city, other than spending it in great company, sprinkled with tears and laughter throughout? I’ll tell you how. You take two people in love, walk them from Morris House Hotel through Washington Square Park’s busy alleys, all the way to their Union Trust wedding, and take photos in between, preferably. I call that my wedding day recipe, Nadia and Andrew being my main special ingredients. Enjoy!

Nadia is wearing a gorgeous Maggie Sottero wedding dress. Andrew waiting to see his beautiful bride for the first time. I can’t say I wasn’t warned about Andrew’s dance moves! He didn’t disappoint! Check out Nadia and Andrew’s engagement session at Longwood Gardens!

wedding / June 1, 2017

James and Stacey’s Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel Wedding

While I did not have the chance of photographing a Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel wedding before, James and Stacey’s was a blast for a first. Ashbury Park is definitely making a comeback and lots of couples choose it for a destination wedding. Enjoy their story!

Bridesmaids acting as dress fluffers.

Stacey is wearing a beautiful Allure Couture dress. A perfect location, with perfect lighting for a bride and groom first look.

Bridesmaids dresses by Bill Levkoff

The boardwalk in Ashbury Park offered beautiful backdrops and fun photo opportunities for the bridal party portraits.

Groomsmen having fun with it.

Meet Videlle, the sweetest Havanese doggie. She gets jealous too, for kisses. 🙂

Our little flower girl Serin, made a special appearance as well, playing the violin, for everyone’s enjoyment.

Oh, and guess who else took over the stage? That’s our groom, James, and his band.

Check out Stacey and James‘ engagement photos as well!

wedding / May 26, 2017

Warrington Country Club wedding | Casey and Sean

It was almost two years ago when we photographed Casey and Sean’s engagement, right before Sean got deployed. And here we are today, celebrating with these two awesome people their Warrington Country Club wedding. Emotions ran high, tears were shed, laughter was heard piercing through the sick beats that DJ Eric was spinning all night.

“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.” read one of the easel displays in the cocktail hour room, and it could not have been truer.

#FinallyFinley

Matrix style bridal party posing #teamgoals

Casey warned me beforehand that Sean’s got some moves on the dancefloor, but she did bring it as well. 🙂

Engagement / May 8, 2017

Yinan and Stephen’s Engagement photos at Valley Forge Park

Definitely a weird Spring day, with showers and sun made for a colorful photography backdrop for Yinan and Stephen’s engagement. Nobody was more excited to roam around the green vast that Valley Forge park offers on a calm Sunday afternoon than Puddles, their super cute doggie. Enjoy the photos!

Check out a morning session at Valley Forge Park.

wedding / May 6, 2017

Solomon and Neena rock their Philadelphia Marriott wedding

Weekends are for making memories, and memories we made this past Saturday. Solomon and Neena planned their Philadelphia Marriott wedding so well, that many professional planners would envy them. But it always helps to have super helpful and loving families, lend a hand on such a big day. We started our little storytelling journey in New Jersey, at Neena’s parents’ home, while my buddy Ryan, captured Solomon getting ready at his parent’s home in Philly.

Solomon looking sharp in a Men’s Warehouse tux.

Before our bride Neena slipped into her gorgeous Ysa Makino wedding dress.

Neena’s parents home, where she grew up.

Groomsmen having fun before the ceremony.

Bridal party setup a bubble exit for the newlyweds.

After bumping into two other bridal parties at Philadelphia City Hall we had some fun.

The Marriott staff took us to the top of the building for some breathtaking views of the city.

Beautiful reception decor by Abhishek Decorators. Later DJ BK spun some sick beats to everyone’s delight.

Check out their engagement session images.

wedding / May 3, 2017

Dana and Daniel’s wedding at Pomme | Peachtree & Ward Catering

According to Wikipedia “In the context of relationships, chemistry is a simple “emotion”^[1] that two people get when they share a special connection. It is not necessarily sexual. It is the impulse making one think “I need to see this person again” – that feeling of “we click””. Daniel and Dana share that deep chemistry, and it made my job photographing them so much easier during their wedding at Pomme, and inherently their engagement session. Enjoy their story!

Engagement / April 10, 2017

Old City engagement with Dana and Daniel

Dana and Daniel’s wedding is knocking on the door already, but we managed to play for their engagement portraits on a beautiful spring afternoon in Old City part of Philadelphia.

Stay “tuned” for their April wedding!

Engagement / February 8, 2017

New Hope engagement session with Natalie and Cliff

What better town to start a life together than New Hope? I can’t think of any.

Maybe I should’ve started with – It was a cold winter morning and I was rushing on 95 to get to New Hope, where I was to capture the love of two beautiful people, Natalie and Cliff. Yea, that sounds better. Now, I’ll give you fair warning there’s a ton of cuteness below, old trains and smoke, and these are just a few of my favorites.