Change of Pace

New website, new Blog

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Matt & Marianne {Philadelphia Wedding Photography}

Matt and Marianne's wedding was a day full of family and laughter that not even a random and unforeseen downpour could hold back. Thanks for having me be a part of your day, you two :)

Rachel & Mookie {A Chadds Ford Wedding}

Rachel & Mookie's wedding was fun, vibrant and FULL of detail! When I met Rachel and Mookie (it seems so long ago!) I knew we were going to have a great time. Not only are they adorable together, they're funny and warm people who genuinely love each other. What more could you ask for?

Rachel & Mookie, 

It's been a complete blast getting to know you both. I was truly honored to be welcomed into your families for the day, and I wish you both the best of luck from here on out :)

Special thanks to the wonderful vendors involved in this colourful, fun-filled celebration!

Floral: Sweet Peas of Jennersville

Ceremony Venue: New London Presbyterian

Reception Venue: Pennsbury Inn, Chadds Ford

Catering: John Serock

My super awesome fantabulous second shooter? Claire Bunn! A few of her beautiful captures are mixed in below.

I Am a Person

Not a robot.

Connections are more important to me than anything else. When you meet someone new, what makes you want to spend more time with them? The connection, right? You had a great conversation, you laughed at each other’s jokes, you got each other’s quirks. You want to spend time with them again. To me, this is--hands down--the most important thing when booking a client.

I often get email inquires that say “what packages do you have available”? That’s it... And I get it. I know it’s hard to email a photographer and “know what to ask”, so I look at this question as a door opener, not a slammed window. My response 99% of the time is “why don’t you come in for a consultation and we’ll discuss your wedding and then talk about what you’re looking for in your package”. Why? Because I want to meet you! I want to chat, to laugh, to see what you are like and what I can do for you. Why would you want someone with you for 10 hours on the most important day of your life who you don’t understand, or don’t enjoy being with? 50% of the time, I don’t hear back from the person who has inquired with that question...because they aren’t interested in who I am and what I have to offer; the bottom line is more important. And that’s fine. There are a lot of photographers who are okay with that.

I’m just not that photographer.

I am not a robot, I am a person. I am in love with people; making people happy is what makes me do what I do...and strive to be a better artist. Without a connection you have a flat image, an unmemorable experience, and wasted money. With a connection, you have images that come alive; images make you relive what the air smelled like, what you were thinking about, how you felt while they were being taken. You remember everything about the experience of that image that you now treasure.

I’m writing this for all the brides unsure of where to start, for the photographers who are afraid to say “no” because they need the money, and for myself...because in this industry it’s sometimes easy to feel removed from people because of those who are not valuing you as a person, and just solely as a commodity to take advantage of. Look for connections, and remember you’re not a machine.

Ashley & Steve

June 16th was a beautiful day. The weather was perfect, and the wedding I had the honor of photographing was just as gorgeous. On June 16th Ashley & Steve were married at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, PA.

Ashley & Steve, 

Thank you so much for being such a fun and amazing couple! I had such a blast getting to know you guys and wish you the best in your new life together.

Love this shot below by my awesomely fantastic second shooter, and sister, Sarah!










Cooling off before meeting her man in their First Look...