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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.

Not your Normal Wedding: Paintball Trash the Dress!

When a couple calls you up, and tells you they’re going to play paintball in their wedding attire, how could we say no?! Trash the Dress is a fun trend in wedding photography that daring and non-traditional couples choose for the pure art. It’s an awesome way to create meaningful memories

Kelsey & Ryan: A Philly –Flavored Engagement

My favorite engagement shoots happen when a couple isn’t just in love, but able to express that in fun and goofy ways. Last fall, I had the pleasure of shooting engagement portraits for Kelsey and Ryan. These photos were great because they were such a sweet couple that expressed a

MLB UMPS Care Charity and Non-Profit Photography

You might have guessed from previous posts, that I’m a huge Phillies and baseball (MLB) fan. Naturally, when we received a phone call from a former client asking if we would photograph the non-profit photography for the UMPS Care charity at CHOP, I eagerly agreed! The shoot was to document an

A Day in the Life: Family Photojournalism in Detroit

One of my favorite types of shoots is our “Day in the Life” family shoots. We aim to capture those seemingly insignificant everyday moments that make up a life together: sharing a meal, playing on the living room carpet, hosting tea parties, or even riding in the car. Sam and

Drone Photography for PHL Magazine

Last month, JPG was asked to document a new vision of a place already photographed millions of times. The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau asked us to utilize drone photography technology to capture a unique view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Photographing the parkway – which holds a great deal of historical

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