Wedding photojournalism at its finest and funnest

What a blast we had with these two! I knew the ever-effusive Mr. and Mrs. Wade were my kind of folk when I did their engagement shoot back in August. It was pouring rain when we were supposed to start the shoot in Great Falls State Park. Were they bummed? Hardly, we just shifted the venue to the Museum of Natural History to get some face (fossil, really) time with one of Pam's passions: dinosaurs.

The wedding was no different. They were relaxed and oh-so-fun. Both of them are seasoned performers -- they met in the a capella scene in college -- so camera shyness was never a threat.

Some of their extremely talented friends performed during ceremony at the gorgeous St. Aloysius church, and the reception at the Meridian House was stunning. Very classy.

It's hard picking favorites from such a beautiful wedding, but here's a quick take of a few that struck my fancy.

Congratulations guys!
- Dan


Yep, that's Pam's mom and dad in the background there.


The Meridian House had this snazzy courtyard area. Couldn't resist it.


That mirror is a family heirloom.


Nerves of steel on this fella.




Funny thing is, the baby Jesus in that stained glass at the top looks like he has a beard.








I didn't catch this guy's last name, but I'm pretty sure his first name is Stud.

Phillies World Series Parade in Philadelphia Oct. 31, 2008

I had the privilege to photograph the Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade yesterday for my newspaper, the Courier-Post.

I nailed some killer photographs on the parade route. I had all the turf between 20th and Market and Philadelphia City Hall. I often became part of the show during the 3 hours prior to the start of the parade as I helped toss beach volleyballs and tennis balls, back into the crowd. I also got cheers, boos and a couple cat calls as people were trying to get me to shoot some shots of them. I ended up shooting 14 gbs of cards and about 900 shots. I still haven't gone through all of my wide angles, but here a some of my favorites:

Hold that trophy proud Mayor Michael Nutter


I love this one with the Comcast Center in the background:















As a lifelong Phillies lover, and baseball fan (MLB), it was an opportunity I would never have passed up. I felt like I was part of history, and I so proud of my team. In one fell swoop, they turned Philadelphians into winners. Thanks Phillies! We're behind you forever!

Best,
Joe & (Bec)

Delaware Wedding Photographs with Jenn and Jimmy

Take a beach, a bar and tons of fun people, and you get a party. That's what Jenn and Jimmy lined up last month in Delaware, and I was able to shoot some killer Delaware wedding photographs. These two have had a heck of a time between Jimmy being a big-time video production guy for NBC sports. He was sent to China for the Olympics one month before the wedding. Talk about long-distant planning. And Jenn had duel responsibilities between her great job working for kids, and putting the finishing touches on the day.

While they could have chosen a day in the summer for this beach, bar wedding, they chose September, and I have to say, killer decision. Beautiful weather. Absolutely stunning sunset. Great location at the North Beach Restaurant, too, right on the water. But hey, if you don't believe me, see below:













We had such a great time you two! Congrats. We were thrilled to be there. Love the surfboards!

Best,
Joe & (Bec)