Posts Tagged ‘wedding’

Michele & Phil | Wedding in Lancaster PA

January 1st, 2012

Michele and Phil were married in the gorgeous Historic Saint Mary’s Church  in Lancaster PA.  They then celebrated with family and friends at The Inn of Leola Village in Leola PA.  I’d never been to either location before  and Leo Druker and I arrived in time to cover the couple and their fabulous friends get ready for the day.  Our coverage ended with a couple guests in the pool. I asked one of them how the water was and he said, “I’m not going to lie, it’s f’ing cold!”

The entire day was marked with pretty reminders that it was autumn, even thought it was so warm.  There was a subtle masquerade and  and travel theme throughout.  And one of the coolest cakes I have ever seen.

Many thanks to Michele and Phil and all of their family and friends for having Leo and I along and for making us feel so welcomed.

It was one helluva party!

 

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To view Michele & Phil’s Slideshow

Click here! 

Destination Wedding Photography | Benjie & Ken | Bangkok & Philadelphia

January 5th, 2011

So, first a note. It’s been ever-so-subtly stated that I need to blog more often. So, to that end, I am going to play catch up on some clients that I’ve shot over the past several months whose images I love for one reason or another. They’ll be a bit out of order, but I hope you’ll enjoy them nonetheless. I am going to blog a lot more, so hold onto your hat…. ;-)

I’m going to start off with a beautiful couple from an engagement session in Philadelphia. I already did a sneak peek of them before my leave. This is larger selection of images from that session.

When Benjie first contacted me she told me about their love story and that they’d known each other since they were small children. I spoke about that in the sneak peek post, so I’ll get onto the session. When we first met, at the Kimmel Center, in Philadelphia it was soon after Benjie had returned from her home in Thailand. She brought me back a beautiful scarf that has quickly become a favorite of mine. I was so touched by her thoughtfulness and that was just the start of a really fun day.

We shot the entire session in a 1 block radius with City Hall and Broad Street as our backdrop for several as well as the Kimmel Center (a place I love and use often for the way light plays in there and the architectural features). Both Ken and Benjie are avid photo enthusiasts and well I won’t lie… That makes things even more fun for me. Lots of ideas and spontaneity… A lot of laughter and wow, they’re just gorgeous.

My only regret of the day was not having more time with them. Seriously– I could shoot this couple all day long, easily.

So, OK, once again, Benjie and Ken…..

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They have a slideshow with more images here.

I got a note from Benjie during my leave that they will be needing to change their wedding date in Bangkok due to a family emergency. It was originally scheduled for March of this year. I Know how important family can be, so….

Benjie and Ken, whenever you two kids are ready to have that wedding day, I’m there for you (as long as I’m not already booked). I mean that. It would be my great honor. In fact, any old time you want to go out and play again, I’m there!

 

 

Wedding | Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, NJ | Brittany and Marc

June 17th, 2010

To say I adore this couple is an understatement.

From the moment I met them on that freezing cold day last winter, I knew I would.  You get to learn a lot about people when you spend a few hours in that kind of climate. #1- Their lips turn blue when they are cold.  #2- They are not complainers and #2 – Marc can make anyone, even me,  laugh with just one look and #3 – They are both  genuinely kind, gracious and just plain fun to be around. I feel incredibly honored to have been included in their wedding day and touched by how warm their friends and family were.  From the Ever-Enjoyable Father of the Bride to the little boy who danced dangling from my leg, I honestly enjoyed every minute of it.

They were married at high noon at the beautiful Tavistock Country Club in Haddonfield, NJ.    Reverend (Dr) Marks  did the honors and it’s always so meaningful when the officiant has known one of them their whole life. That was the case with Brittany.  He  was good for a few laughs and tender moments too.  I asked Brittany which things were most meaningful for her when I was preparing to shoot her wedding and she said, “Our family, especially  those who we don’t often see in one place together.” It was amazing for me too.    There is no doubt where Brittany gets her good looks and amazingly infectious smile.

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To Marc and Brittany,  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful love story.    I was truly touched by watching your grand parents together at your wedding and was left hopeful that one day you two will be dancing at your own grand daughter’s wedding.  They remind me of something I heard once about great love and how it never grows old.  Such a beautiful thing to see!

Wishing you great love….

Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Shari DeAngelo | Modern Bride: Vintage Couture

March 31st, 2010

Last month I had this crazy idea to put together a group of extremely talented hair and makeup artists, about 9 models and some vintage couture loaned to us by the amazing Charyl Burly of Art Deco and here’s a handful of images from that day.  I’m hanging onto some of the images for a magazine spread that I’m hoping to be able to share with you by the end of May.

Despite three feet of snow falling in Philadelphia 2 days before and a Wardrobe Stylist stricken with the stomach flu we managed to have a really great day and produced hundreds of images.  Many thanks to The Sofitel Hotel and all the staff members for graciously allowing us to us use of their hotel and greeting us with their wonderful hospitality.

In my next blog post I’ll share some images of their newly remodeled ballroom.  It’s really beautiful!  Oh and food… glorious food!

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I cannot thank enough the people who donated their time and talent or garments to this project.  I love every one of them for trusting me with this crazy idea.

Lead Makeup Artist: Andrea Martini

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Wardrobe on Loan from Charyl Burly and Alicia DiBlasio

Zoey and Ike | Backyard Wedding | Macungie, PA |Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

November 5th, 2009

First I just have to say, I love backyard weddings. There’s something very special and intimate about a family coming together in their home to celebrate one of the most special days we know. It’s the merging of two families, becoming one. It’s the beginning of everything that many of us hold so dear. It is our family. Our beautiful, undeniable and enduring family. To have and to hold.

From this day forth.

I really love a good love story, so when I got the call from Mike McNett about this wedding I jumped at the chance to join him as his second. I love the way Zoey and Ike wove together the traditional aspects of the Nigerian and American cultures and how they honored their families, and most importantly the mothers.

They opted to have a very private moment to see each other (commonly referred to as the “first look”) prior to meeting each other in front of everyone and walking down the aisle together. There was such an amazing and intense moment between the two of them that Mike and I were both fighting our own tears. It was so pure and so beautiful that it reminded us why it is important to take these little moments. We remember all that is behind them and took look forward to the future.

Together. Forever.

This wedding was so romantic and touching that as I put together this blog post, I got choked up all over again.

Those who know me will know that I have a particular weakness for shoes. I was like a little girl squealing when I saw Zoey’s red shoes. So, you know I had to take a shot of those and the ever lovely Zoey granted my whimsical nature with it.

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To Zoey and Ike, thank you for having me along and may the best days of your past be the worst days of your future and may you always experience the kind of beautiful love I witnessed that day. Oh and Zoey, can I borrow your shoes now? :-)

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.

Amber and Sam | Trash the Dress | Philadelphia, PA

October 15th, 2009

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!

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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.

Mary and Zach’s Wedding Day Slideshow | NJ Wedding Photography

August 24th, 2009

From July… Instead of adding this to their old blog post and it getting buried, I thought I’d start a new post with only their slideshow. I’m still playing with slideshow options for my clients to view a selection of their images. This is from Animoto and I’m still a bit on the fence with them. I wish there was an option for “Less animation” but it’s pretty easy to use. Anyway, without further adieu…

Mary and Zach… July 11, 2009.

Mary and Zach | NJ Wedding Photographer

July 22nd, 2009

I have been so behind in sharing images on my blog, I thought it was high time to play a little catch up with some teaser images from Zach and Mary’s wedding. Miraculously the rain held off until after we were all inside. Mary was so worried. ( See I told you, we special ordered a dry wedding for you, Mary!) Everyone looked amazing and the ceremony and reception pictures are beautiful. A very fun day!! Thank you to both the bride and groom and their families for so graciously allowing us to be a part of your day and making us feel so welcome. I can’t wait to build the slide show for this one.

In the meantime… a teaser…

Many thanks to Mike McNett for second shooting and to Vida Carson for pinch hitting as my assistant for the day.

 

 

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