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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.

Make-A-Wish Charity showcases JPG’s photos

We received an wonderful surprise this week, as the national Make-A-Wish charitable organization has changed it’s dominant home page photo on Wish.Org to a portrait of mine last fall taken of an inspiring young man, Yangzi. He wished for a prosthetic blade after losing part of his right leg to a rare

Amanda and Mark’s Boston Baby Family Shoot

Bec and I scheduled a fun engagement shoot for Rebecca and Adrian in Boston, so we decided to see one of my best friends from college and a bridesmaid from our own wedding, Amanda, her husband, Mark, and their toddler, Georgia. After capturing wonderful photos in the warmth of their home,

Tip Tuesday: Documenting Pets

The hardest part about documenting pets is that it’s like herding cats. At my wedding Friday, Jess and Jerry brought their two adorable dogs. The wonderful Kimpton Hotel allows pets on their property and Jess and Jerry wanted their dogs to be a part of the festivities. My bride and

Featured Venue of the Week: Finley Catering

For years, Finley Catering has remained a family-run business offering elegant and timeless venues in the heart Center City Philadelphia. In some of the most historic buildings downtown, Finley Catering has placed The Crystal Tea Room, The Ballroom at the Ben, Union Trust, and The Clothier Room along the Mainline.

Colby and Chad’s Journalistic Words at the Crystal Tea Room

Colby and I bonded with words before we did with pictures. When we first met, Colby was a star at the Allentown Morning Call Newspaper. One of Pennsylvania’s best, her remarkable work caught the eye of editors at The Washington Post. A former political reporter myself, Colby and I shared

Tip Tuesday: Achieve Better Color

During my awesome wedding Saturday with Laura and Dom, this Philadelphia wedding photojournalist was pretty darn cold down by Waterworks. But while the wedding party was walking back to the Philadelphia Trolley Works bus, I saw the last of the vibrant sun cascading onto the art museum. The sun had already

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