Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wedding and portrait Photography

Katie and Andrew’s Pump House B&B Wedding

Published on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Bloomsburg Wedding Photography

bride nd groom stand in the woods in the rain at their wedding at pump house b&b in bloomsburg pa

A rainy morning at Pump House B&B in Bloomsburg, PA, set the stage for Katie and Andrew’s spring wedding. What would a wedding in the woods be without some fresh dew making the colors so lush? This was NOT the original date planned for Katie and Andrew, or even the original reschedule, but thankfully, the day was simply meant to be. Married in the woods with their closest friends and family, Katie and Andrew celebrated as though they hadn’t been able to party in a year (hehe…..because it’s true….thanks Covid).

The bohemian flair perfectly mixed with the old pumping station of bricks and metal. Katie and Andrew spares nothing when it came to detail. Feathers and glass and gold- every detail was immaculate.

Continue reading →

The Survival of Weddings

Published on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Wedding Photography Survives the Pandemic in Philadelphia

It has been a while. A very long while. I am not going to spend any time revisiting the last 18 months, because we all lived it. We need no additional reminders, as we are STILL living it.

Through it all, the uncertainty and pain, weddings have survived. They are back, and yes, they may not look exactly the same, but the love, the joy and happiness—- it is alive and well! I photographed a few weddings last year, mostly tiny weddings or elopements, and I am now back to shooting every weekend. I have much to share, and will do so, hopefully regularly. But today—- well today I just wanted to say hello. I am back, we are back, and weddings are back.

Continue reading →

The Manor at Prophecy Creek Wedding | Gabriella and Jack | Montgomery County Wedding Photography

Published on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Ambler Wedding Photography

The day before her wedding at the Manor at Prophecy Creek, Gabriella watched as intense storms hit the area and swept away some of the remaining leaves. She joked about hot gluing the leaves back on branches, worried the color she was so looking to capture would be gone. Prophecy Creek grounds don’t need any leaves to create beauty- there is beauty in SPADES there. Nonetheless, we were lucky to find many trees were still popping with color on the day. And the autumn sunshine cast a glow on everything.

No matter the weather, and it was beautiful, by the way, there was nothing that could take one ounce of joy from Gabriella and Jack. Goodness if they didn’t make EVERYONE cry several times. You can’t help but tear up when you see them together.

Gabriella and Jack have a way of making everyone they meet feel like family. They had one of the biggest guest lists I’ve seen! Their day was celebrated by so many who have loved them over the years, and I could see just how special this day was for everyone involved. The gorgeous autumn weather, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere, made this a wedding I won’t soon forget!

Every detail Gabriella and Jack created helped make their day unforgettably stunning. Check out some of my favorites—- and trust me it was hard to choose!

Continue reading →

Longwood Gardens Engagement Photography | Hunter and Alyssa | Pennsylvania Engagement Photography

Published on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Give me all the sunrise sessions. Morning is my favorite time of the day, and when you throw in an engagement session at Longwood gardens with two wonderful people, I’m not sure it can get any better!

I was so excited to hear that Hunter and Alyssa would be in town for Alyssa’s cousin’s wedding (which I photographed!). We were able to arrange our schedules for a sunrise engagement session, and not only did it fit in perfectly before their flight, but it gave us a couple of uninterrupted hours at Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is vastly popular and it’s so hard to find a quiet nook before the holidays. Hunter, Alyssa and I practically had the place to ourselves on that Sunday morning. There was a slight chill in the air, but the sun was out and the autumn colors were hanging on.

Hunter and Alyssa were two of the easiest people to work with. They both share my passion for travel, and I was able to hear of their travels to some of the places on my bucket list. I’m sure they were imagining being someplace warm while we were outdoors, but trust me when I say that it was worth it!

I am so excited for their wedding, which will be here before we know it (and much warmer mid summer!!!).

engaged couple celebrate at longwood gardens during their engagement session

Continue reading →

Grace Winery Wedding | Amy and Matt | Glen Mills Wedding Photography

Published on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

bride and groom embrace in the vineyards at Grace Winery after their wedding

In the thick of winter, nothing makes me happier than sharing some sweet memories of Amy and Matt’s Grace Winery Wedding. It’s one of the only weddings I shot hybrid, both digital and film, and I am so proud of that fact. Film is stunning, albeit a bit scare (hello where is the preview screen?? Oh… Right…), and I knew Amy and Matt would be the perfect couple to incorporate film with. You might not even be able to tell which photos below are film and which are digital…. and that’s the goal!

This was my first time shooting at Grace Winery, and it was everything I could have dreamed of! Not only are the old stone buildings and red barn full of charm and history, but the staff were all incredibly warm and helpful. And don’t get me started on the food! Amy and Matt had their ceremony in a grassy knoll behind the barn. It almost reminded me of an outdoor theater, with benches built into the earth. Matt built the wedding arch, and all of the florals….well…. that was Amy and Matt!

For me, one of the highlights of the day was sunset portraits in the vineyard. We somehow hit the vineyard at the perfect time and soaked in all of the orange sunset goodness. More than anything, I love how Matt and Amy’s joy is so perfectly captured. If you ever get a chance to meet them, they’ll become your favorite people 🙂

For sure one of my favorite weddings of the year!

handmade wedding arch at Grace winery in glen mills PA

Continue reading →