Tierney and Efi originally met in Boston through mutual friends but jobs in the editorial industry led them to venture together everywhere from Seattle to their current home in NYC. The two were together for 7 years when they decided to tie the knot.

Both laid-back friends, Tierney and Efi chose a down-to-earth (and I mean that quite literally) wedding venue, which they decorated with tons of adorable DIY details. Held in the beautiful Horticulture Center in Philadelphia, the setting for their wedding day seemed almost surreal. Gorgeous green plants filled the greenhouse interiors of the Horticulture Center, and just steps away outside, the area’s surrounding cherry blossom trees were nearing their peak. It was dreamy and a beautiful backdrop for their love.

Laughter and jokes were in abundance during both the couple portraits and bridal party photos, which made for a fun and lighthearted experience. 

An elegant and memorable excerpt from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (Love is a Temporary Madness) was read during the ceremony, as were the couple’s handwritten vows. 

This led into cocktail hour where guests were able to take-in all of the DIY details that Tierney and Efi helped to produce for the day. Adorable photos of the couple were strung along the guestbook on a table lined with roses. You’ll see Tierney and Efi dressed as Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog in one of them, two figures that also topped the “naked”, lightly-frosted wedding cake.

The remainder of the day led into the best kind of unabashed dance party - the kind where all of the girls quickly kick off their heels and everyone starts moving. Tierney switched into a short cocktail dress and her and Efi broke it down.

All in all, a beautiful night and wedding day to capture.

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Now NYC residents, Jule and Paul originally first met when the two were still in college at the University of Pennsylvania. It was here that we kicked off their engagement session, in front of one of the couple’s favorite buildings, the Fisher library. After a few photos and laughs, we wandered over to a field full of ivy, tucked not too far from our starting point. The couple waded ankle deep into the ivy for some rich, verdant shots. The ground was a little soggy, but Jule and Paul didn’t sweat it, which of course is my kind of couple!

Afterwards, our ventures took us to Old City, but not before driving by one of my favorite mural-lined parking lots (which just so happened to be mostly empty of cars!!). We pulled over quickly for some colorful captures, and then took another quick stop to Franklin Square, where an equally vibrant setting awaited us. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival was in the process of getting set up, which made for some bright and unique photos.

The day ended near Race Street Pier, where the trees were blooming and one of my favorite blue buildings lay in the background. We also stopped at Fringe Arts along the way, containing an outdoor beer garden that I’ve been had bookmarked to capture for some time now.

Full of laughs, ideas and an overall laid-back vibe, I’m looking forward to Jule and Paul’s wedding in September!

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We wandered around Old City after a quick visit to the LOVE statue in Dilworth Park for Danielle and Tim’s engagement session. It’s amazing what you can capture within just a four or five block radius, especially when you’ve got two lovebirds with you full of laughter and smiles. We got creative at some different spots, taking in both the urban setting that surrounded us and also finding ways to make Philly look like…well, not entirely Philly. One of the highlights, or at least funny memories, from the day was when Danielle accidentally hit the car alarm while her and Tim were doing a quick outfit change. “Hey everyone, we’re naked!” she joked after getting out of the car. Priceless.

Can’t wait till their wedding later this year, as I’m sure more lighthearted moments and laughter will abound.

I always love capturing other fellow healthy food enthusiasts - and Emily is definitely one of them! I was fortunate to try several of her delicious recipes, cooked up for the purposes of this shoot. Yum. Emily is a health coach and yoga teacher living and operating out of Philadelphia. On the side, she runs a food blog entitled Nourishing Matters. It was great to pull elements of all of these areas into one shoot. 

I always love lifestyle shoots and the opportunity to draw
out the natural emotion of the person in front of the camera. It’s always
a fun creative challenge to location scout and also to work within limited
spaces. This series was all shot near Waterworks in the Fairmount neighborhood
of Philadelphia. It’s incredible what you can learn to do with small natural
spaces in larger urban places. A shout-out goes out to Bina, who one would never guess has no modeling experience. A pleasure to capture. 

I always love lifestyle shoots and the opportunity to draw
out the natural emotion of the person in front of the camera. It’s always
a fun creative challenge to location scout and also to work within limited
spaces. This series was all shot near Waterworks in the Fairmount neighborhood
of Philadelphia. It’s incredible what you can learn to do with small natural
spaces in larger urban places. A shout-out goes out to Bina, who one would never guess has no modeling experience. A pleasure to capture. 

Does anything spell out love better than a picnic? Luke surprised Amber with a charcuterie and cheese plate for a great start to this engagement session. Afterwards, we wandered around to some iconic Philly spots, just steps away from where they had their first kiss by the banks of the Schuylkill River. I loved laughing it up with these two goofballs who are full of smiles and jokes. Congrats Amber & Luke - so excited for you two!

Pregnancy brings out radiance, which was so clearly true of Ashley. I loved the natural feel of this shoot, alongside the autumn backdrop which is just beginning to come into its prime. Wishing Ashley and Eric the best as they see their way to their expected delivery date in January.

Lindsay and Ari traveled from Brooklyn to be wed at the beautiful Terrain. Both were super laid-back, so clearly in love, and an absolute joy to capture. I loved sharing in their special day.

Florals were designed by Debbie Matlack and hair and makeup were completed by Emily Alice.

What I loved about shooting Leigh and Jared’s wedding was that the two weren’t afraid to get a little silly, and neither was their bridal party. Jokes, laughter, and funny faces overflowed, all in good spirits throughout the day and night. Leigh and Jared got married at Power Plant Productions in Philadelphia. Hair and makeup by Alexandra Jenkins of Taffeta Designs, and florals by Offshoots. 

Wishing Leigh and Jared all the love they expressed on their wedding day for years to come!

Emily & Anthony’s engagement session was a blast. Together, we wandered around Philadelphia, stopping off at some of their favorite spots like Rival Brothers (where Anthony ordered a yummy peach bourbon ice cream sandwich) and through the scenic city streets surrounding Fitler Square. As the session progressed, we ventured to the abandoned train tracks at the Reading Viaduct to snap a few early evening photos. It was here that Emily kicked off her shoes (without hesitation), and the courageous couple climbed up one of the Viaduct’s bridges. At the top, they shared in what may have been the most majestic kiss of the day. It was a fun session to shoot, and I can wait until this sweet couple’s wedding early next year at Terrain!