More Photos – Bartram’s Garden Wedding, Philadelphia

Here are some new favorite photos from John and Kathleen’s wedding at Bartram’s Garden here in Philadelphia.  I’ll be posting additional favorites, so check back soon to see more.

Kathleen's sister helps her put on her wedding dress

John, Kathleen, and John's best man walk to see family for the first time at Bartram's Garden

Kathleen's dad sees her for the first time on her wedding day

Guests watch the wedding on the lawn at Bartram's Garden

Kathleen and John talk and celebrate with guests after the wedding ceremony

The grounds at Bartram's Garden were great for portraits of Kathleen and John after the wedding. They were also very adventurous, which made for a great portrait session. I'll be posting more of these very soon!

Every detail of the wedding was very personal, creative and beautifully designed - including the hanging table assignments.

The night ended with a big sendoff featuring lots of sparklers...

Julia and Tony’s Engagement Session – Old City, Philadelphia

I’m really excited to photograph Julia and Tony’s wedding next weekend at the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, PA.  For their engagement session, they chose to spend some time in Old City here in Philadelphia.  We started in the historic Elfreth’s Alley, then moved on throughout the small cobble stone streets in search of good photo spots.  They were a lot of fun to work with, and had a very adventurous attitude despite the upper-ninety degree heat.

Tony and Julia outside The National building on 2nd Street

An alley between 2nd and 3rd Streets

In addition to the shadows, I really like the vines on the wall in this shot...

Outside an old machinery company building on 3rd Street

Walking down Quarry Street

Tree climbing...

They even tried on their wedding outfits for one shot!

Theresa and Dave, Valley Green Inn Wedding – Philadelphia, PA

Here is my first post of photos of Theresa and Dave’s wedding at the Valley Green Inn here in Philadelphia.  I’ll be posting photos as I work through them, so please visit soon to see more photos.  For now, a themed selection of some fun family shots throughout the day.  I know Theresa from our local coffee shop – The High Point Cafe - where she works with Dave.  Theresa, Dave and Ari are a great family, and I was so happy to have the opportunity to photograph their big day.

Theresa and Ari waiting to head out for some photos before the ceremony

Theresa, Dave and Ari walking along the Forbidden Drive

Ari !

Congratulations for Theresa and Dave after the wedding ceremony

Theresa celebrating with family during the reception

Ari and a friend playing outside the Valley Green Inn while other guests dine...

Theresa dances with her dad, who had a blast on the dance floor all night long

Dave and Theresa's dad get down...

Christina and Mike’s Engagement Session

I’m very excited to be photographing Christina and Mike’s wedding at Kings Mills this fall; they were both very adventurous as we explored cool photo locations starting at Schuylkill Banks and all across west Center City.  This is what I like best about engagement sessions; agreeing on one or two locations, then taking some time to explore and discover great backdrops for spontaneous and fun photos.

Christina and Mike behind a sculpture on Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia

Christina and Mike by the river along Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia

Some steps we found to a small alley off Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Some steps we found to a small alley off Walnut Street, Philadelphia

I love random signs and graffiti; luckily Christina and Mike have a great sense of humor...

Outside Erawan Palace, a little Thai place that smelled great...

Outside some cool red doors

A Bartram’s Garden Wedding

I’ve been looking forward to John and Kathleen’s wedding for more than a year now; mostly because they are an awesome couple, but also because I could not wait to shoot at Bartram’s Garden.  I have a lot of exciting photos to share from last Saturday, and I’ll be posting them here as I work through them.  For now, two photos: John and his Grandma, who came all the way from Wisconsin for the wedding; and Kathleen approaching John before they first saw each other on the wedding day.  Many more to come…

John and his Grandma

Kathleen approaches John for their first meeting, Bartram's Garden