On a Winter’s Day.
As the temperatures begin to fall (pun intended) here in the Mid-Atlantic region, it’s a reminder that cooler weather doesn’t dampen wedding plans. Many couples prefer the coziness of an...
Category: Weddings
The Color of Beginning.
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“Red is the first color of Spring. It’s the real color of rebirth. Of beginning.” – Andie Condie Red is a color so prominent, so vital in our lives. On...
Barefoot in the Park.
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The Vines Family were so wonderful to photograph, as we captured some new summertime memories of the entire family. Their youngest definitely exhibited an array of facial expressions, which gave...
Past, Present & Future.
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As studio manager, I don’t always get to meet the couples whose images I undertake a great amount of time to keenly process. More often than not, my exchange is...
Love in Bloom.
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Laughter capitalized Dina and Chris’s special day, as the giddy pair embarked on their days long celebration into husband and wife! The couple chose to have a private ceremony at...
We’re Having a Heat Wave.
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{Meghan + Frank} The Caribbean. If you’re anywhere along the East Coast, USA this week, you’ll be enjoying a genuine thawing out! Well, we hope you are enjoying it at...
Out of the Blue.
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{Rose + Karl} Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, NJ. First Looks are supposed to be a surprise; that moment you knew was coming, but not necessarily the exact moment in...
Isn’t it Grand?
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{Meredith + Bradley} Baltimore, MD. The wedding of Meredith and Brad is stunningly exquisite! But don’t let the opulence of their day fool you: they are some of the most...
Blended.
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{Heather + Joseph} Hudson, NY. Heather and Joseph’s wedding included so many quintessential fall elements: the yellow, orange and reds of changing leaves, rustic touches in the barn reception with...
Cake by the Ocean.
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{DNCE pun intended} Avalon Beach, NJ. If the weather where you are is the dreary, damp and blah of the east coast right now, let us give you some sunshine...
It’s All in the Details.
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{Alexandra + Daniel} Four Seasons Hotel at the Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA. As the title suggests, this post is saturated in the details of Alexandra and Daniel’s wedding! The day...
Love is Love.
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{Elizabeth + Nicole} Onteora Mountain House, Boiceville, New York. It’s taken for granted by so many that when they grow up, they can get married and that’s that. No red...
Fort Dix “I Do’s”.
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Haliema + Sam, July 7, 2018 Fort Dix, New Jersey. This couple, in particular, are simply salt of the earth. Hailema and Sam are effortlessly genuine and the epitome of...
Kimmel Center Nuptials.
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Jackie + Adam, November 2, 2019 The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA. There are several reasons to highlight this particular wedding, not just because it is one of our favorites, but...
Intimate Fall Wedding at Hunting Hill Mansion.
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Dawn + Brian, October 18, 2019 Hunting Hill Mansion at Ridley Creek State Park, Newtown Square, PA. The close relationship between mother and daughters was evident throughout the day, but...
The Barnes Foundation Wedding of Gillian and Alexander
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First impressions with the Nikon D5
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After just a few short weeks of shooting the Nikon D5, I wanted to share my impressions. I want to be extremely clear that as a Nikon Ambassador, I have...
Glen Foerd Mansion Weddings- Hailey and Tim
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I’ve done many, many Glen Foerd Mansion Weddings over the years, and it continues to be one of the best places to shoot. The grounds are beautiful, and there are...
Engagement Session in Philadelphia
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When Dina asked me to do her engagement session near the Valley Green Inn in Wissahickon, I was skeptical because I was pretty sure we wouldn’t have light. So, we...
XIX Restaurant at the Bellevue Weddings
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Crystal and Justin wanted something small, yet elegant. If you’re looking for a lovely, intimate wedding, look no further than XIX Restaurant at the Bellevue in Philadelphia. It’s truly one...
Franklin Institute Weddings-Jessica and Noah
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Weddings at the Franklin Institute have been among my favorite events to document over the course of my career. I’m a science and history buff, and few venues pack in...
Roundhouse at Beacon Falls Wedding
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Alexandra and Matt had a gorgeous wedding at the Roundhouse at Beacon Falls. Alexandra not only styled the event herself, she designed and manufactured her gown as well. This beautiful...
Bride and her horse-Bellevue Wedding
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I’ve been asked about other images I entered in the WPPI print competition besides the image that won the grand award for photojournalism. Sometimes, deciding upon what images to enter...
Nikon CNN Tech Hero on Global Website
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A few months ago, CNN Tokyo reached out to me to ask if they could do a feature on me for their “Tech Hero” section. I’m the 10th CNN Tech...
My Brief Guide to the WPPI International Convention in Las Vegas
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It’s that time if year. The Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International convention begins this weekend, and 10-15K wedding photographers from around the world will converge on Las Vegas for...
How to Create Timeless Photos
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For those who may visit my blog frequently, you may notice that this is brand spanking new! My entire website is now new, and I hope it will help showcase...
Prospect House Wedding at Princeton University
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I posted a preview of this beautiful couple’s event a few weeks ago. We began the day at the Westin in Princeton NJ. Yuna and Travis were married at the...
What’s Important to YOU?
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I’m incredibly fortunate to shoot a ton of weddings. 45 so far this year, and another 7 to go. My students, and even some of my brides ask me “how...
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Nikon Behind the Scenes Video #1
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I’ve been a professional photographer now for 33 years. Yeah, it’s a long time. Insert age joke here(I’m still kickin it out week after week). One of the things I’m...