Saturday, December 13, 2008

Penn's Landing Wedding in Philadelphia with Deanna and Wes

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For all the good reasons, this wedding at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia looked and felt like a true October wedding. The leaves were great, the weather was brisk, and we had amazing colors all day to work with.

Deanna and Wes live in South Jersey (but we won't hold that against them) because they're true Philly fans at heart, especially the Phillies. They're such great fans that I got to go over their wedding schedule the week before the wedding while watching the Phillies win a playoff game in their beautiful Gloucester County home. Any couple cool enough to watch the game and talk weddings during commercials is AWESOME in my book.

That's why we HAD to shoot this at the wedding:
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The day of, the two of them didn't let me down. Totally relaxed. Totally cool, calm and collected. Just a pleasure. I got started with the dress shot above, had some great getting ready moments and moved on to a beautiful portrait of Deanna before we left.

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This is at the Hyatt Regency -- Penn's Landing. A great hotel!

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Then there was a beautiful ceremony at this beautiful historical church, St. George's UMC.

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Philadelphia PhotographerWe had some fun on Independence Mall after the ceremony!

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And then on to the great party at the Hyatt Regency: This place is beautiful. It was classy and had plenty of space and bars for a great party!

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Philadelphia PhotographerPhiladelphia PhotographerCongrats you two. We had a blast! you're love is amazing, and thanks for a classy day!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Union Station Engagement photos in Washington D.C. of Kate and Mike

Washington D.C. EngagementWhen a couple advises you prior to shooting that they 'TRUST' you, and want to do some non-traditional types of photos, you know it's a good day!

This Philadelphia photographer and photojournalist was pretty thrilled that Kate and Mike called me, explaining that they wanted to start at Union Station, but take time to focus on the trains because Kate has family who worked on the rails. Of course, we took time on the National Mall...but we didn't overdo it. Then we followed it up with ice skating at the Sculpture Garden which is part of the National Gallery of Art.

Honestly, if anyone wants to make me happy and get extra time shooting for free, I'm a sucker for ice skating. I love it. My mom instilled it in me when I was younger, and I used to know as many figure skaters as I did the starting lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies.

So Kate and Mike rocked, did everything I asked, and just had so much fun. It was frickin cold, but hey, we got out of the wind pretty fast, took time to get warm, and of course, enjoyed some hot chocolate. My assistant, Jason, also got some good shots, and we all had a great afternoon in our nation's capital.

Thanks guys. Congratulations!

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Enjoy their images on Pictage: www.pictage.com/598750

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Philadelphia engagement shots in Love Park

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Aanchal and Nitin are quite a couple. Besides being completely in love in the frigid Philadelphia temperatures, they're up for many of my wacky ideas! Boy were they in trouble. Don't trust everything this Philadelphia Photographer says!

Just kidding. These two were great. I only tempted fate for a second and had a pre-teen skateboarder jump over their head a Love Park. Killer shot!

This long distance couple is madly in love, and I'm proud to part of their story. He works in Philly. Her in North Carolina. Have to respect their love over that distance. Bec and I, as many of you know, have been long distance most of our relationship. So gave them some tips and wish them the best!

We also went to the Art Museum, and took advantage of SEPTA at Surburban Station. And of course, City Hall.

Great job guys. We're thrilled. Can't beat this Philly Skyline either!

Enjoy their images on Pictage: www.pictage.com/594683


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Philadelphia engagementGreat job you two! We had a blast!