There’s something about a Philly elopement that feels… right. Maybe it’s the mix of grit and charm, or maybe it’s just the fact that there’s no set way to do things here. You don’t need a ballroom or a 12-piece band. You just need a little intention, a solid breakfast, and a partner who’s on board for an honest, no-frills kind of day. Over the years, I’ve photographed couples in alleyways, on rooftops, in diners, at libraries, and once on a SEPTA platform. It’s always different. It never feels forced. And when you strip away the pressure and expectations, you’re left with something that’s worth remembering.
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Brooke and Nick’s day is exactly why we love an elopement in Philadelphia. They met their parents at the Ritz Carlton, signed their marriage papers, and celebrated with cocktails before heading out for portraits. No big guest list, no months of planning, just a handful of people, a little paperwork, and the whole city as their backdrop. If you are thinking about eloping in Philadelphia, it can be as simple and beautiful as this.
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Elopements and city hall weddings are my new favorite thing. The intimacy, the subtle excitement, the fact that I’m sometimes the only witness. All of the extraneous details have been stripped away to leave raw emotion and honestly, just a really lovely, no stress day. It doesn’t hurt that Philadelphia has the prettiest City Hall […]
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Can I tell you how much I love a City Hall wedding? The buzzing excitement of a couple eloping? If you need a pick-me-up just go hang around the NE corner of City Hall on a Thursday at 3:00 pm. It’s like electrons are in the air. You see the anticipation, the looks exchanged with […]
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Aloha! Dutch and I are in Hawaii photographing a wedding (I know, it’s a rough life). Between lounging on the beach and stuffing ourselves with papayas and poke, we finally sat down at the computer to put together a few of our favorite moments from 2016. It was an eventful year for us, full of […]
