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I love ALL love stories, so I can't choose favorites, but check out some of my most recent ones!

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“I don’t have shoes on and it’s freezing outside” one of the Rebecca’s Bridesmaid said as we walked over to the first-look. “Do you want to go get some shoes?” I asked, concerned about her bare-feet… “No!” she said, “I want to see this! I need to see this!” And with that, the girl gang […]

Weddings, YP Life

January 3, 2019

A Hilton Philadelphia, City Ave Wedding: Rebecca & Ben

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There are not many things in this world that can make me happier than photographing a wedding (besides my family, friends and my Robert). So on Saturday, when I checked my phone after the bride and groom portraits and right before the wedding ceremony began, I didn’t think I could get much happier, but then […]

Couples Portraits, Engagements, words of the week

November 16, 2018

Rittenhouse Square, Engagement Session: Lilly & Juan

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” We have been together ever since…” Sarah said with a huge smile on her face. As we walked away from the Starbucks, the place they went on their first date, I couldn’t help but thinking about Sarah and Ron eight years ago. I couldn’t help but think about the adorable and lovely University of […]

Couples Portraits, Engagements, YP Life

November 6, 2018

A Fall Georgetown, DC Engagement: Sarah & Ron

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“Hey! Do you want to open your present?” Logan asked as he crouched down next to his nephew, Levi. The little boy, all dressed in his adorable red tie, grey suspenders and baller kicks just stared up at him with these big eyes. “I’ll be right back” Logan said as he ran into the Groom’s […]

Weddings, words of the week

October 25, 2018

A Beautiful Fall Brandywine Manor Inn Wedding: Cassie & Logan

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“Sean came up to me the other day and said that he could never thank me enough for hosting his wedding here on my property.” Mike paused and looked at Sean and Julie sitting at the sweetheart table. Every guest was quiet as they were waiting for Mike to continue…”But, in all honesty, I cannot […]

Weddings

October 18, 2018

A Gorgeous Backyard Wedding, Philadelphia PA: Julie & Sean

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As Heather pulled out the two handkerchiefs from her black bag with such grace and care, both of our eyes began to water. Heather was still in her white robe and I was set up on the Hotel Alcott terrace photographing the rings and invitations. She handed the handkerchiefs over with such delicacy and love, […]

Weddings, words of the week

October 4, 2018

An Intimate Hotel Alcott Wedding, Cape May, NJ: Heather & Billy

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As Sarah walked up behind Al, you could see the excitement in his eyes. He was ready. He was ready to see his beautiful bride. They have been planning for months. They have been waiting for months. They have been talking about this wedding every day for over a year. And now, it was finally […]

Weddings, words of the week

September 13, 2018

An Old Town Alexandria, VA Athenaeum Wedding – Sarah & Al

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“I love Excel” Robert said as we were sitting on a bench in Rittenhouse Square. We were waiting for our table at the Italian Restaurant for our very first date and someone ended up talking about spreadsheets and key functions. “You have to know how to use excel!” At the time, I thought it was adorable. […]

Yp wedding tips

September 11, 2018

Yael’s tip of the Week Vol. 2

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Everyone stood. Ciaran had the most electric smile I have ever seen as his attention was focused on the Brigalias’s big chapel doors. And then there she was… Brittany looking stunning and angelic all in one, walked down the aisle with her lovely, strong and incredible mother, Lisa. It was quite a vision. Watching a […]

Weddings

August 23, 2018

A Beautiful Brigalias, South Jersey Wedding

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One new message. When I opened up LinkedIn to see who messaged me, I smiled immediately; it was Sarah. Sarah, was the first person to really give me a chance as a college intern. She was the first person who took interest in helping me refine my skills and make me a better, more attractive […]

Couples Portraits, Engagements

May 13, 2018

Sarah & Al

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