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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.

Lori and Tom at the Manor House at Prophecy Creek

[column] The historical Manor House in Prophecy Creek is an ideal spot to document a fall wedding in Pennsylvania. When Lori and Tom hired JPG to document this day, we couldn’t wait to use the foliage and grounds. On the way to the venue, Lori and the ladies were perfectly lit

Vanessa and John’s Royal Wedding at Stokesay Castle

[column] At JPG we get excited about venues that inspire our imaginations. When we learned that Vanessa and John were to be married at Stokesay Castle in Reading Pennsylvania; anticipation for adventure mounted. Stokesay is among some of the historical icons of Reading, Pennsylvania. Modeled after the original thirteenth century

Amanda and Derek’s Jersey Shore Wedding

[column] Beach weddings bring me back to where we first started in Virginia Beach VA. The sound of crashing ocean waves brings a sense of relaxation and tranquility to any day. Normally I write a day chronologically but for this wedding we have to start with the most memorable bridal

JPG Brings Visual Life to UPenn Research Study in Education

We were thrilled to find out this week that the work we did with former client Dr. Shaun Harper was published in The Penn GSE Alumni Magazine. It was wonderful seeing a glimpse of the final project knowing the effort that went into its completion. Dr. Harper, gathered a team

Brent Celek’s Turkey Day Give Away: Operation Thanksgiving

We were thrilled to be called back to document the good work that one of our star Eagles is doing. Partnering with ACME Markets, Brent Celek’s Take Flight Foundation gave out over 200 thanksgiving meals to philadelphia families of critically ill children. That evening, President of ACME Jim Perkins, and

Teach for America Celebrates 10 Years in Philadelphia

Working in areas where poverty and injustice are commonplace, Teach for America strives to close the education gap, in hopes of giving children a fair start. Teach for America has served the greater Philadelphia School System for a decade thanks to dedicated leaders passionate about improving education. JPG was asked

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