Nat & Lance’s Laid-Back Garden Bash in Philly
Nat and Lance threw one of the most effortlessly cool backyard weddings I’ve ever seen. It all went down in two connected yards in Germantown suburb of Philadelphia—one for the ceremony and cocktail hour (complete with a pool!), and the other for dinner, dancing, and some seriously fun games. These two are incredibly artistic, and you could feel their style and personality in every detail….
Nat and Lance threw one of the most effortlessly cool backyard weddings I’ve ever seen. It all went down in two connected yards in Germantown, PA—one for the ceremony and cocktail hour (complete with a pool!), and the other for dinner, dancing, and some seriously fun games. These two are incredibly artistic, and you could feel their style and personality in every detail—from the vintage vinyls and funky decor to the colorful florals and Nat’s amazing jumpsuit. The whole day felt super homey and relaxed, like the best kind of garden party with your favorite people. Add in a laid-back pup, good food, great music, and lots of laughter, and you’ve got a wedding that felt like pure magic.
Adam + Amanda / Maternity + Proposal Session
It was such a treat to witness this proposal of Adam to Amanda! Johnson's Locust Hall Farms in Jobstown, NJ was a perfect setting for our afternoon session. Walking through sunflower patches felt like it was still a summer and it was a great way to celebrate the anticipation of this new life. Adam told us about the proposal ahead of the session and we all were anxiously waiting for the moment when he dropped on his knee…
It was such a treat to witness this proposal of Adam to Amanda! Johnson's Locust Hall Farms in Jobstown, NJ was a perfect setting for our afternoon session. Walking through sunflower patches felt like it was still a summer and it was a great way to celebrate the anticipation of this new life. Adam told us about the proposal ahead of the session and we all were anxiously waiting for the moment when he dropped on his knee…
Quick fact: none of us brought this sign….
And here is something special, our mutual friend Juan at Redd Pen Media have beautifully captured the whole thing on video. Enjoy!
Photographer: Gene of Smirnov Weddings
Cinematographer: Juan Ortiz of Redd Pen Media
Location: Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm in Jobstown, NJ
Anush and Gina's love in Fairmount
The first time Gina and Anush met was by chance. It was early in the morning during a tough workout of 100+ people on the steps of Art Museum. That's where it all started and I've happened to be there while capturing that event for Philadelphia Magazine about 5 years ago. I've only met them recently for the first time and it was pretty amazing going back and finding Anush in the sea of dedicated people. Green shirt first row….
November Project at Art Museum of Philadelphia
The first time Gina and Anush met was by chance. It was early in the morning during a tough workout of 100+ people on the steps of Art Museum. That's where it all started and I've happened to be there while capturing that event for Philadelphia Magazine about 5 years ago. I've only met them recently for the first time and it was pretty amazing going back and finding Anush in the sea of dedicated people. Green shirt first row. The ways of the universe.
Gregor and Yoko's wedding in Manhattan, New York.
Two beautiful people from Brooklyn had a lovely idea for their wedding. Dress up as much as possible, then jump on a subway from Brooklyn to Manhattan and go to the infamous City Hall where people of all walks of life say "I do!" every day. And so they did, in a company of their best friends. Yoko and the girls wore kimonos and most of the guys wore tuxes.
A couple is holding hands on the subway.
Two beautiful people from Brooklyn had a lovely idea for their wedding. Dress up as much as possible, then jump on a subway from Brooklyn to Manhattan and go to the infamous City Hall where people of all walks of life say "I do!" every day. And so they did, in a company of their best friends. Yoko and the girls wore kimonos and most of the guys wore tuxes.
Guys getting ready for the wedding
Bride is preparing her bouquet
Bridesmaids in kimono
Anticipation of the wedding
On the way to get married
Flower detail and a ticket number
Happy couple
Marriage at in New York City Hall
First kiss
Cheering friends
Bride and Groom on the subway
New York subway scene
New York subway scene
Smiling groom after tying the knot
Brooklyn view on NYC
Brooklyn rooftop
Carrie and Frank's engagement in Ambler, PA
It's spring time, the trees are blooming, the birds are chirping and April is by far the best time of the year to take engagement photos. Ambler, PA provided us with a beautiful canvas for an engagement shoot.Carrie and Frank were brought together by the love of music when they were regularly going to festivals to see Phish, Grateful Dead and other bands. They had many overlapping circles of friends but their timelines would never work out. Eventually, they've met outside of the festival scene and one day found themselves on a beach, falling in love.I'm looking forward to their wedding in September in Valley Forge.
