The Philadelphia Ballroom Wedding – I can say fate brought Jolene and Eric together. I can also say the same fate brought this sweet couple to us. I remember telling them during one of our initial meetings that I was already booked for their wedding date. Few months later, I called Jolene and told her the good news that my schedule just opened up for her day. I still remember her telling me that she almost screamed in excitement while at a shopping mall upon receiving that news. Since then, Jolene and Eric have been one of my favorite couples!

They tied the knot at Our Lady of Calvary in Philadelphia and had their wedding reception at the beautiful Philadelphia Ballroom. I had so much fun photographing them and their bridal party. And kudos to Jolene for putting so much effort into all the little details in her wedding. You will see what I mean when you look at the following images from their gorgeous wedding –

Jolene playing cop with Eric’s uniform before she put on her Maggie Sotero wedding gown. Eric is a very respected police officer in Philadelphia.

Jolene got her wish on her wedding day – to ride in her dad’s 1955 Chevy. Sweet looking car!

Love this photo we shot in front of her house with a pose imitating a picture when Jolene was a kid.

Jolene gets emotional as she walks down the aisle.

We had to do a guy version of this shot below….I think the expression on the groomsmen’s faces was a winner here.

When the bride photobombs the shot…

Wedding sunglasses, LOVE these!

Special thanks to some wonderful people who helped made Jolene and Eric’s wedding even more special –

* The Philadelphia Ballroom owned by P&P caterers. Staff are very helpful to us and to their guests…they make everyone feel so welcomed!

* Mike DoiNardo of Dinardo Brothers Entertainment. Mike was wonderful, he got everybody into the dance floor. He put out a great party!

* Carl Alan Event Creations for the gorgeous flowers.

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Congrats to Rachel and Eugene!

It’s going to be another gorgeous day for a Jewish wedding for Rachel and Eugene at the Vie in Philadelphia. Can’t wait to be part of the special day of this wonderful couple. I met Rachel and Eugene through the circle of friends of one of our brides from last year. It’s funny how our first meeting after they booked me over the phone was at their friend’s wedding.

Check out these images from their engagement session we did all around Philadelphia, including some cool pictures on Ben Franklin Bridge….

Thanks for stopping by to see their engagement photos. Please make sure to come back in a week to check out some Sneak Peeks from their wedding.

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Thank you once again to all our clients who made this happen…

We did it again…with the HIGHEST REVIEWS on WeddingWire.com. We owe it all to all our clients…You guys are part of this award!

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The results for the ISPWP Spring 2010 wedding photography contest are out! And we are proud to announce that out of my 5 entries, 3 placed in three different categories. Below are the winning images:

“Emotional Impact” Category winner –

We are proud to announce that one of my wedding images was picked as a WINNER in the 2009 Brides Magazine Photo Competition. This competition is one of the toughest competition out there. Thousands of wedding photojournalists from all over the world compete in this exclusive competition every year, and only the best of the best appear in their magazine. Check out my winning entry below. Thank you Brianne and Micheal for letting me capture this moment during your wedding.

Here’s what the judges has to say-

JUDGES COMMENTS: The viewer feels like they are there at the altar with the emotional bride during this intense moment in her life. You can see her struggling to fight back the tears.

Also, click on the image to see other winning entries from other great wedding photojournalists.

One of my winning images was chosen by the WPJA website to showcase the contest winners. That’s sweet!

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Here are the images that made it happen. Thanks to all my brides for giving me the opportunity to document one of the most memorable moment of their life.

Congratulations also to Franck Boutonnet of Lyon, France for winning the 2008 Wedding Photojournalist of the Year. Click on the images below to read the article.

Enjoy!