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North Bowl Opens New Location in South Philly

The folks at North Bowl, and friends of your favorite photojournalists, are opening a new location of their award-winning establishment in South Philly. We have a great relationship with them and are preferred vendors at North Bowl. When they wanted photos of their family friendly and party ready venue, we

Celebrating Love During Black History Month

African Americans have a history of turning oppression on its head. During the slave trade, Africans were unable to be legally married because slave owners and politicians believed that granting them that right would hinder business. Marriage, however, was necessary as shipping humans from Africa had become costly and breeding

Tip Tuesday: Photographing in the Snow

As I pouted inside Saturday, dreading having to venture out into the frigid air for an engagement shoot, I couldn’t help but think about happier days in the snow. I have great memories–many in the snow. I’m glad I’m not with my dear friends Amanda and Mark and other past

The Mummers Mardi Gras Parade Rescheduled

The Mummers Mardis Gras Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday February 28th due to the projected forecast, but JPG’s famous photo booth will still  be there! Catch us on the corner of Main and Cotton in front of Manayunk Business Development. Have your photo taken with us from 9am-1pm and also

Priscilla & John’s Zimbabwean Soiree at Celebrations

The story of Priscilla and John begins before the pair even met one another. John’s mother met Priscilla first and was struck by the instinct that the young woman would become her daughter-in-law just moments after their introduction. Upon speaking to her son, she told John she had met his

Kelly and Daeen’s Fairmount Newborns

The day I set out to photograph Kelly and Daeen’s newborns was cloudy and rainy, but inside their Fairmount home, it was filled with natural light and the joy of the first-time parents. The twins were so small, and most of the time, they were fussy. Many photographers would wait

Behind the Lens: Crafting Authentic Wedding Stories with Pat Brogan

Every wedding is filled with moments—big and small—that shape the story of the day. Some are planned, some unfold naturally, and all of them deserve to be captured in a way that feels real. To get a closer look at how we approach wedding storytelling, we sat down with Pat

Pop-Up Weddings: Love in the Time of Trespassing

Pop-up weddings are shaking up the traditional nuptial scene, blending the surprise of a flash mob with the romance of a wedding. Imagine saying ‘I do’ amidst the everyday bustle of a coffee shop or between the shelves of a craft store. These weddings defy the norm, often foregoing formal

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Photographer Spotlight: Chloe

Chloe always finds something a little extra special in a session. Whether it’s silliness bursting out of a child in a moment of play with their parents, or the tenderness of a hug from grandma on a wedding day, Chloe always sees and captures it with a perspective that brings

How can I design an album?

I’ve always said that designing albums is my favorite part of my job. It lets me be a small part of someone’s story, creating something that they and future generations in their family will look at for years to come. I can’t help being a sentimental person! Even though having

Trend Alert! Unique Suits

When it comes to wedding-day style, much of the emphasis is put on gowns. Endless styles (a-line, mermaid, ballgown, etc.), endless fabrics (lace, chiffon, silk, taffeta, brocade, satin, organza…), and endless media dedicated to finding just the right dress, but almost no one talks about wedding day style for suit-wearers.

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