Recently, Alternative Brides blogged about the elopement of my good friends, Jackee and Justin! I first met the couple as they were planning their wild and intimate ceremony in Passyunk between the singing fountain and the King of Jeans sign before it was to be taken down. Since then, they
We, at JPG, celebrate love every single day, but we take it to a whole new level when Valentine’s Day rolls around. As wedding photographers, we are often asked about the events we have around Valentine’s Day, but this year, I’m glad to say that I hope the JPG team
My birthday and Christmas came early this year- Philadelphia just won the bid to host the Democratic National Convention! Some of you know that I am an active member of the Democratic party; writing The FaithfulDemocrats.org blog, photographing now Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and, in 2012, spending the week in
Throughout Jodi and Doug’s wedding, I witnessed history being made and observed. It seemed important to the couple and their families that while they celebrate the present, they remember their pasts. Doug’s suite at the DoubleTree Hotel could have been a clubhouse as the guys hung out and reminisced about
I was thrilled to see that a national organization I belong to, The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), produced an important video this week about the necessity of professional photojournalists in order to understand our complex world. A proud member throughout my photojournalism career, I was excited to see this
When you’re someone with a disability, you make countless decisions in a day that others don’t typically have to think about, and when you’re a hearing impaired bride, you must find vendors who understand your needs. We were thrilled when Lesleigh’s mom, Ann, called about her daughter’s big day. Rebecca
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
Indian weddings are renowned for their vibrant colors, rich traditions, and elaborate ceremonies. As a celebration of not just the union of two individuals but also the merging of families, these weddings are a testament to cultural heritage and familial bonds. At JPG Photo & Video, we approach Indian wedding
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
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
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
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.