Eleri and Jamie threw an engagement party in NYC. Their closest friends and family joined to celebrate with a decadent meal. These engagement party photos are a great example of why it’s worth preserving every milestone on the road to your wedding. An Energetic Engagement Party in NYC Eleri and Jamie held their NYC engagement party at American Brass. This Queens restaurant specializes in New American cuisine. The restaurant’s interior is cozy, modern, and has a distinct character. It was open enough for people to mingle – ideal for an engagement party. The restaurant also has an amazing view o ..read more

When Michelle and Kyle set out to find a glamorous wedding venue, they landed on Hotel Du Pont. After photographing their Hotel Du Pont wedding, it’s easy to see why. This Gilded Age gem is so beautiful. It turned out to be the perfect setting for Michelle and Kyle’s fun, beautiful wedding. A Hotel Du Pont Wedding Hotel Du Pont is located in a historic building in downtown Wilmington. The DuPont Company built it at the turn of the twentieth century, and it features incredible Gilded Age details inside and out. This hotel and wedding venue really does have all the glamor you could hope for. A m ..read more

As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen just about every style of wedding from big to small. My now-wife Julia and I knew we wanted to have a small destination wedding. At first, we considered a micro wedding in Italy. We realized it would be easier to get all of our guests to California where we could still enjoy wineries and rolling hillsides. We chose Super 8 for our destination wedding videography because we knew it would capture the intimate, lighthearted experience of our celebration. Destination Wedding Videography on Super 8 Film photography and videography are actually a big part of Juli ..read more

Located between multiple major East Coast cities, Delaware is a great place to get married. Between the natural beauty and convenient location, it’s worth exploring all the amazing venues here when you’re planning your wedding. Winterthur is a beautiful Delaware wedding venue with historic charm. Amanda and Klaus’s elegant nighttime wedding here was unforgettable. Winterthur: Elegant Delaware Wedding Venue This Delaware wedding venue shows just how beautiful our little state can be. The amazing grounds are in full bloom with cherry trees and gardens in the summer and alive with fall color in t ..read more

What if you could design a wedding day that felt and looked as unique as you? As a wedding photographer, I often find that my creative clients want to infuse their day with their own personality and style. Dorie and Derek’s celebration is a perfect example of how you can create a wedding style that evokes your own personal style. Take a look at some of the creative decisions they made to design a one-of-a-kind wedding, and get some inspiration for your unique day. Turning Artistic Talent into a Unique Wedding Style Some marriers choose a very hands-off approach to designing their wedding. Dori ..read more

A rehearsal dinner is a great way to settle into your wedding weekend. You can connect with loved ones and breathe in a more low-key moment before getting pulled in different directions on your wedding day. These documentary-style photos of Jessica and Will’s rehearsal dinner at Barbuzzo shows that this event is worthy of being part of your wedding story. Barbuzzo: A Rehearsal Dinner Venue in Center City Barbuzzo is a Mediterranean restaurant in Center City Philadelphia. It was a great venue to kick off Jessica and Will’s wedding weekend. This restaurant specializes in wood-fired pizza and pas ..read more

No matter how excited you are for your wedding, a lot of people find they get nervous about wedding portraits. When you invest in professional photography on such an important day, you want your photos to reflect the day’s energy and your relationship as it really is. I’ve rounded up five of my favorite tips for cool candid wedding photos that feel like you. As a Philadelphia wedding photographer, I find that these tips help even introverted marriers get comfortable enough for authentic wedding portraits. 5 Tips for Wedding Portraits You’ll Love 1. Be present with each other. We sometimes get ..read more

Sometimes you just know where you want to get married. For Sarah and Rob, their lake house on the Eastern Shore of Maryland is their favorite place to read and relax together. Rob even proposed there on a joyful trip with family and friends. For their lake house wedding, they skipped the traditions that didn’t resonate and focused on creating a cool, relaxing, and decadent experience for their family and friends. Sarah and Rob’s Lake House Wedding If you’ve landed on this blog post, you might be deciding between having a wedding at a lake house or a traditional venue. There’s a lot to be said ..read more

When you get married, it’s easy to get caught up in all the details you could include in your day. Some people are taking a more laid back approach. Gillian and Bradie had their minimalist wedding at the BOK Building in South Philly. They took the wedding traditions they love and left the rest. The result was a moving, high-energy celebration where connection took center stage. A Minimalist Wedding for Gillian and Bradie I always ask my clients about their hopes and dreams for their wedding day. Here’s how Gillian and Bradie responded: “We want a non-wedding wedding. Major dinner party vibes ..read more

Feeling a little overwhelmed at the idea of finding your Philadelphia wedding cake? I’m a Philadelphia wedding photographer, and I’ve photographed some really unique, artistic weddings. These are six of the coolest bakeries I’ve encountered at weddings.  Finding Your Philadelphia Wedding Cake The perfect Philadelphia wedding cake has the right combination of aesthetics and flavor. You want it to be as fun to eat as it is to look at. I’ve organized these recommendations according to theme, but you can trust that all of these cakes would be a delightful indulgence at your reception. 1. For ..read more