Jewish and Proud.
Lover of fruit,
cardio & warm fuzzy socks
I like to say I have two passions in life
For me, the two of them go hand in hand.
Photography is the best way I can serve people. The best way I know how to love the amazing humans that enter into my
world and bring me so much joy and happiness. The best way I know how to live a life full of purpose, creativity and love.
Hey New Friend!
I'm Yael
people & photography
To be honest...
I don't have that typical Photographer story. I didn’t pick up a camera when I was five years old, in high school or even in under grad. I didn’t even know how to turn on a DSLR until I was 22 and looking for a hobby to distract me from my PR job that just wasn’t for me.
From the moment I stepped into that one hour photography class in DC, I knew that my life was changed forever. I knew that being a photographer was who I was meant to be. Capturing moments was how I was meant to live. Loving my clients was what I was meant to do.
My Story
from the beginning
After I decided what I wanted to do with my life, I needed to figure out how to get there. Like any good 20 something year old woman, I turned to Google. Searching things like "How to become a photographer" and "Best way to learn photography quickly." Soon enough, I found my answer... Hallmark Institute of Photography in Western Massachusetts.
Before I knew it. I was packing up my KIA SOUL, hugging Robert goodbye and heading to Millers Falls, MA for ten months.
Ten months of nothing but photography.
Ten months of studying lights, building my portfolio and learning everything I could about starting a business.
Ten months of realizing that it wasn't just a whim, it was my passion.
I did it!
I graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography in the top ten percent of my class and was ready to take the world by storm.
I was ready for my dreams to come true. I did the work. I wrote the business plans. I spent months falling in love with photography more and more each and every day. Don't even get me started on how excited I was to finally live in the same city as Robert!
The morning after graduating from Hallmark, I was back in my KIA SOUL, headed down to Philadelphia excited to start the next part of my journey.
and 10000s of photos later...
Ten Months Later
that's where you come in...
What makes A
I know that YP Brides are unique in the best of ways, that's why I work very, very hard to find them! I serve a very specific type of bride.
The type of bride who is more excited about her marriage than her wedding day.
The type of bride who only really cares about having her closest family and friends there as she marries her best friend
The type of bride who recognizes that if she wants bubbly, joyful and authentic portraits on her wedding day, then she needs more than just good pictures. She needs an amazing photography experience from start to finish!
Y P BRIDE
A
Look Back
2014 2021
2014
Graduated University of Maryland
Earned a B.A. In communication
Had a position in a PR firm right out of undergrad
complained to my best friend, Ayelet about the job
Went blond for a few months... what was I thinking!?!
was an aunt of five!
2015
Ayelet convinced me to go find a hobby
Googled "Best hobbies for 20- somethings"
Stumbled into a 1 hour photography class
Decided i wanted to be a photographer
Found Hallmark Institute of Photography
Applied & got in
Met Robert!!
moved to Miller Falls, Ma
my sister, shana, had twins!!
survived the western mass cold
Graduated from Hallmark instituted of photography
Officially started my business!!
Bought my first canon camera
worked my first wedding in Maine
Moved to Philadelphia to be closer to Robert
Second shot 32 weddings
2016
2017
Photographed my first five Ypp weddings
worked as a barista for la colombe on the side
hustled
hustled some more
Second shot over 40 weddings
Azarya was born making me an aunt of 8
road tripped to colorado with robert!
2018
photographed over 45 weddings
made photography my full time gig
my sister becca and her family moved to Israel
continued to learn all i could about photography
Robert and I went to paris
chaviva was born, making it 9 nieces and nephews!
Robert graduated from Law School & Took the bar
2019
Photographed my first international wedding
Robert officially passed the bar!
captured over 50 weddings
WENT TO ISRAEL WITH ROBERT
first time Rob second shot a wedding for me
became an aunt of ten when betzalel was born
2020
photographed four sessions in israel
adapted to the stay at home order and the pandemic
postponed 90% of all events
Fell in love with photographing micro weddings!
work hard to strive instead of just survive
participated in the closest presidential election
Bought our Lake house!!
WE GOT ENGAGED!!!!!
annual
Winter sessions in Israel
Our
are
just
the best!
apple photo!
Jewish New
This is when my life
began to change
I may
have been
the worst
barista ever
the extent
of my
photo
knowledge
at this point
My dreams
were coming
true!
how my dreams became my reality
- Can't
wait to see
what's next! -
xo
Years
Best moment of
my life : )
2021
We survived 2020...that counts for something!
Robert and I plan on getting married in 2021!
to be continued...
#1 quarantine buddy
Where?
From the busy City of Philadelphia to the hill tops of the Pocono Mountains all the way to your dream wedding on the beautiful sandy beaches of Tel Aviv, I would be beyond honored to be the one to capture your wedding day!
Philly + Jersey + Maryland + Destination
I vow to you, I will take the time to get to know you, take the time to listen to you and take the time to capture you as who you are. I vow to you, that your wedding day makes me as giddy as a school girl, seeing your beautiful dress makes me smile with joy and capturing your first dance brings tears to my eyes. I vow to you, I will photograph your big day with all my heart and soul!
My Vow as a photographer
What are you waiting For?!
Trust me when I say, I cannot wait to connect with you! I want to hear every last detail! Capturing love, joy and family is what makes me jump out of bed in the morning so don't hesitate to reach out!
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