Maddy & Brendan at Graffiti Pier

From the minute I met up with Maddy and Brendan, I knew this was going to be a fun one. We shot at Philly’s Graffiti Pier—one of those places that’s rough around the edges in the best way. It’s covered top to bottom in layers of graffiti art, and somehow still feels quiet and tucked away. Totally fitting for these two.

They didn’t need much direction—just let loose, laughed a ton, and made the whole thing feel effortless. You can tell they’re best friends first, and that kind of connection is always amazing to shoot. Between the bold colors, the soft light, and the way they looked at each other, this session was easy all around.