Amber and Sam | Trash the Dress | Philadelphia, PA

Shari DeAngelo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:01:14 +0000

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.

Danielle | Bridal Photography | Eastern State Penitentiary

Shari DeAngelo — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:28:57 +0000

Danielle and I have worked together before. She’s a wonderfully talented dancer, actress and model and I’ve always enjoyed working with her. That said, she thought I was completely nuts when I suggested that doing a bridal session at Eastern State Penitentiary was a good idea. She later admitted that she thought weddings or anything bridal just didn’t seem like a good mix with a prison that is quite possibly more notorious today than it was when it was opened. But I needed to prove a concept and I really thought she was the right person to help me do that. Thankfully she trusted me. All in all we ended up with hundred of good solid images and I’m hoping my future couples see these images and…well… trust me to do their bridal portraiture there in the future.

I can’t take full credit for this idea. It’s not original. In fact, I joined Cliff Mautner there during his Lighting Bootcamp last year. I have now been there about once every two months or so since. Some of the images that scroll at the top of this blog are from there.

If you are one of my couples and are interested in booking your engagement, bridal or “Trash the Dress” session at ESP, please get in touch with me right away. Every time I’m there I see new and interested spots to use. The texture and light is simply amazing.

Trust me.

Shari DeAngelo | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.

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Amber and Sam | Trash the Dress | Philadelphia, PA

Danielle | Bridal Photography | Eastern State Penitentiary