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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.

Remembering H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest

One of Philadelphia’s leading philanthropist, H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, sadly died Sunday, August 5 at the age of 88. I was fortunate to interact with him at multiple events throughout the city during the past 5 years. Some of my favorite images were at a Teach of America Gala. But I documented Lensfest and his wonderful wife, Marguierite, at

WWII Vet Gets Overdue Promotion at MOAR

The Museum of the American Revolution called JPG 48 hours before I had the honor of documenting one of the most meaningful ceremonies I’ve ever attended in my life. They told me about local Philadelphian John Edward James Jr., a 98 year-old WWII veteran who was denied his military commission due

The Picture Perfect Portrait Session at Longwood Gardens

As one of the most famous botanical gardens in the United States, Longwood Gardens is one of the first places that come to mind for “beautiful portraits outdoors complete with a garden in the background that I could pretend is my own but could really never have”. Don’t worry. We’re

Reasons to Come to Manayunk for Your Engagement Portraits

Manayunk is worth the trek. Full disclosure: we’re a little biased when it comes to talking up our neighborhood. We think the combination of bridges, tow path, trees, architecture and all the secret spots make it one of the best places to explore and take stunning engagement portraits. In case

The Opening of Opioid Recovery Center CleanSlate

Around 1,200 people died of opioid overdoses in Philadelphia in 2017, and a new center at 1500 S. Columbus Blvd., is now open to treat opioid addiction with buprenorphine or Suboxone. CleanSlate has a network of outpatient clinics, which received accolades from PA Gov. Tom Wolf’s office in 2015. Their

Museum of the American Revolution Grand Opening

The JPG team specializes in documenting high-profile and grand events, and we were honored to be chosen to document the grand opening of Philadelphia’s newest historical museum, The Museum of the American Revolution. On April 19, -7- JPG staff documented an historic procession through Philly to the door of the new museum at

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