5 Alarm Romance
Billy is a Philadelphia Fire Fighter and has himself one red hot romance with his fiance Lauren. I can not wait for their New Years Eve Wedding!
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Head Over Heals
Tricia and Matt truly are “head over heals” crazy for each other and in general! We no doubt will have a blast come wedding day at The Knowlton Mansion in Philadelphia next year.
Must Love Dogs (and The Phillies)
The day after The Phillies became World Champions we were glad to see the city survived!
You Van Gogh Girl!
Glen and Michele tied the knot! They had a beautiful day at The Grounds For Sculpture. We had a blast inserting the couple into the artistic landscaped that surrounded us. This is also the location of Ratz Restaurant.
Go Phils!
I am sure Dan & Kathryn are watching the series while on their honeymoon in Aruba.
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A Philadelphia Wedding
Courtney & Scott had a beautiful day for their Philadelphia Wedding. We started getting ready at the Warwick Hotel and then made our way to the ceremony at Old St. Joseph’s church. I love shooting in my old neighborhood in town. My wife and I stayed at the Warwick for our own wedding back in 2002 and it always brings back great memories when shooting there. Courtney’s reception toke place at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. which is a classic Philadelphia landmark. The staff is great to work with and the space is simply unique. I truly had a great time working with Courtney & Scott.
DYN-O-MITE
I have known Glen since we both worked as uschers at the AMC Movie Theater in High School.
From “Indian Jones and the Last Crusade” to “When Harry Met Sally” that pretty much somes up Glen’s dating journey. He finally got it right with his fiancée Michele.
Michele is a sweetheart and what my mother would call “a keeper”. I am honored they asked me to capture their big day this fall.
“Last Night a Photographer Saved My Life…”
Kimberly & Jonathan could not have asked for a more beautiful day for their wedding at the Drumore Estate in Pequea, PA. The ceremony was held in the garden on the grounds under a blue sky. The cocktail hour was held on various patios and on a lawn surrounding the estate, with a live duo playing Irish tunes. The guests then make their way into the dining area. That is when someone turned to me and asked “Where is the DJ�?. Jonathan said they left numerous messages but had not received any response. Long story short, I pull out my powerbook and start making playlists. I turn to the Irish Band and they contribute their gear and next thing you know, I am now the impromtu DJ on the “wheels of steel�. I must say it was quite fun. I had a 70’s & 80’s section, and then a little “Swing�. But the most important song I happen to have on my computer was their first dance song. Talk about divine intervention! Based on the number of people I had dancing, I think my first gig as a DJ was a hit. I even started taking requests!
So there are two morals to this story. One, meet the actual people/vendors that will be on site the day of your wedding before you hire anyone. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for references from previous brides. All of my clients are family to me, and I love when there are interactions between my previous brides and stories shared. The second moral to the story is: hire me for your wedding and you will have no worries.
“Remember JC DOBBS on South”
All native Philadelphia folk have a shared history. You can tell a lot from a fellow based on the bars they visited or remember in the city that are not there anymore. One such gem we hit upon was J.C. Dobbs. This was one of the few places left in Philadelphia to hear live music from up and coming bands (Nirvana, Pearl Jam & Green Day graced this stage to name a few). Dobbs closed in 1996, and was replaced by The Pontiac Grille, but it was never the same.
Fast forward to 2008, Kathryn & Dan will soon have there wedding & J.C. Dobbs returns to South St. It is a hell of a year for love and the music scene in Philadelphia!
Say Brie!
We had a great Spring Day for our E-Session shoot. I first met Scott & Courtney (and Courtney’s Mom) last year when they booked me. Courtney & Scott are a great couple and I can not wait to shoot their upcoming wedding at The Racquet Club this summer in Philadelphia!
Fun effect on this last shot, Julio! Feeling is mutual on working with you. We couldn’t have asked for a better photog - professional and fun!