No dresses were injured in the making of these images. Well not much.
This couple contacted me awhile back about some Post Bridal work I’d done at Eastern State Penitentiary. When Amber told me their story about how they’d gotten married in Niagara Falls and that their wedding photographer didn’t show, it broke my heart. I was more than happy to oblige their whimsical nature and rock that frock at ESP with them!
And that we did.
She met with my hair and makeup artist prior to our shoot and she looked stunning. I mean really stunning. Sam is one of those guys you instantly like when you meet. That was they case with me. He had me laughing the entire time we traipsed through Philadelphia. Our afternoon together started inside the prison then we meandered to some of my favorite corners to photograph subjects.
Eastern State Penitentiary always delights me with the way the light plays off the subjects and how it offers such dramatic views of this historical land mark. Closed in 1972 it remains as notorious today as it was when it was still a working prison. Famous prisoners included Al Capone and today you can see his cell, and just how the prison gave certain privileges to this oft idolized mobster.
Although ESP is not the first place some folks think of for romantic backdrops it always ends up being just that. Everyone leaves with the same feeling. There’s just something extraordinarily beautiful about a bride and groom celebrating their love amongst ruins.
I am tickled pink to share this most recent session with you. Please meet Amber and Sam. Congratulations you two crazy wonderful people! May your life always be blessed together and may you always find your love, even amongst the ruins!
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Tags: Amber, Eastern State Penitentiary, Haddonfield, PA, Philadelphia, photographers, Post Bridal, Sam, Trash the Dress, wedding
Wonderful job!! I think I love the 4th image best. Window light is awesome!!
Great Job Shari! I absolutely love how warm the photos feel — the shot of Amber staring out the window (3rd down) is amazing.
These are some really warm tones! I love it
Wow, awesome job! I love the warm lighting in these.. ESP makes for such amazing romantic photos (in a weird way).
Im digging the window image as well. What a great dress.
Great work, Shari. I like the one of her at the window (3rd down) a lot.
It breaks *my* heart to hear their original photographer didn’t show, and at Niagra Falls at that! Still, you’ve provided them with a fantastic visual remedy Shari!
Great work, I can’t wait to see more, keep posting images as they become available. Overall I like the first photo with the pillars with the Bride and Groom in a pose as if ready to dance.
Wow. Why did the photographer not show? That’s horrible.
At least they have some awesome photos of them in their wedding gear. Nice job.
The warm tones in the photos are a very nice touch, nice location, beautiful images. Well done!
Beautiful session! I love the one with her looking out sitting in the window!! Awesome!
You did an amazing job with these! The bride looks stunning and that location is awesome!!!!!
Very nice portraits of the bride and groom. I’m loving the warm tones and it especially works for the shot of the bride with her faced up to sun. I feel the warmth too! Good work.
I love all your work, not only this session. Your work is inspiration to lots of us.
Beautiful lighting and poses.
The one with the veil in the air is awesome, she just radiates sheer joy!
lovely~! I especially love the one where she’s sitting on the window sill and looking up. gorgeous!
Lovely! Very nice work.
Shari! Another excellent session. I just love her romantic and dreamy look in so many of the close-ups, especially the last which is my favorite!
You make that jail look amazing!! I would never think to shoot somewhere like that. How wonderfully creative of you!
Love the light! Wowza
Beautiful photography Shari, I love the fifth image down, the texture of the window frame and that cute little smile !!
What an amazing location. Love it. Your use of natural light is inspiring.
Shari, your use of light in these images is really brilliant. You really used that venue to its full potential. Beautiful work.
The third one of her sitting by the window is just stunning! Beautiful work.
Oh I can’t imagine anything more upsetting than having the photographer not show up to my wedding…well, perhaps my husband not showing up
But how completely heartbreaking.
You’ve created some truly stunning images for them here, though, Shari, I imagine they’re delighted with them!
simply beautiful shari! that 3rd one takes my breath away
Beautiful Shari! What a lovely couple you captured here.
Wow these photos are great. I love the locations you found for them. Well done!
GORGEOUS! Doesn’t look like Philadelphia. Looks like somewhere in Europe!
Awesome work! Awesome locations!
As usual Shari amazing session!! Your work is simply amazing!
Great site, great images. Love the lighting! Just gorgeous.
Gorgeous shots. Love the lighting in the very last one!
These look fabulous – great use of focal length, light, and posing.
Absolutely stunning, beautifully composed shots!
Love the warm tones in these wedding photos. Nice work!
Beautiful light, lovely feel to all the images – nice work!
These images are absolutely stunning! I love the look and feel – really set the mood of the day!
Very pretty light in these!
Your style is very different, awesome work
Great session, lot of love and so warm
I would so like to do a trash the dress session. It looks so fun.
Wowzers! Nice photos.
Just breathtaking images. You are a truly gifted photographer, bet your clients just love these images.
What a cool idea. Awesome stuff.
ooh, that third image is beautifully lit… really lovely
I love untitled-4. I truly think it pops and works well dynamically with the picture above it! You have great work!