Historic Old City Philadelphia Engagement Session | Maria and Kevin | Allie Skylar Photography

bride and groom to be engagement session in old city philadelphia

When Maria and Kevin emailed me and told me they would be visiting Philadelphia and wanted to book an engagement session, I was only too happy to show them around my favorite city.  We explored Old City, walking miles through rain sprinkles, capturing the love these two share.  Philadelphia in the rain is quiet and calm, and we we uninterrupted as we strolled by the Merchant Exchange building, through Carpenter’s Hall, and past the Liberty Bell in Independence Hall.

Maria let me know at the start that they were both a little nervous and had never really had photos taken before.  I say it all the time– my couples are normal, everyday people. No modeling expereince is required!  Part of the process of an engagement session is becoming comfortable with the camera and with the directions I give.  I’d say that Maria and Kevin knocked it out of the park!  By the end, they were posing all by themselves and radiated with confidence.  I mean, just look at them!  Pure joy and beauty.

I am so happy we were able to spend this time together!   Continue reading “Historic Old City Philadelphia Engagement Session | Maria and Kevin | Allie Skylar Photography”

Old City’s Washington Square Engagement Session | Chelsea and Travis | Philadelphia Engagement

engaged couple stroll through the streets of old city philadelphia during their engagement session

 

Philadelphia truly is a city of love.  I know, I know, it’s super cheesy to say, but just ask Chelsea and Travis!  As they strolled through Old City and Washington Square Park during their engagement session, there was nothing but love in the air.  An evening riddled with traffic (thanks to a visit from the VP) and the threat of storms ended up being the quiet, romantic night these two deserved.  As we walked through Old City and circled the Liberty Bell, the few people on the streets jumped out of our way or offered congratulations.

I’m beyond excited for Chelsea and Travis’ wedding this fall.  With Chelsea’s amazing sense of style (hello, all Anthro girls have impeccable style), and Travis’ ability to make Chelsea scrunch her nose when she laughs (seriously, the cutest), it’s bound to be one for thee books. Continue reading “Old City’s Washington Square Engagement Session | Chelsea and Travis | Philadelphia Engagement”

The Farmhouse at Peoples Light Wedding | Carolyn and Nick | West Chester Wedding Photography

bride and groom run through the streets of west chester pennsylvaniaIt was supposed to rain…. like torrential downpours, all throughout West Chester and the Philadelphia Suburbs.  Carolyn, Nick, and I prepared for their summer wedding with umbrellas and boots, discovered covered areas for wedding portraits in downtown West Chester, and said a prayer or two.  As the morning of their wedding dawned, blue skies could be seen for miles.  To our amazement, the day was dry and overcast, and the rains came at the exact time the reception ended.

Honestly, rain on a wedding day isn’t the worst thing.  It’s inconvenient and bothersome, but there are plenty of ways to work around it!  And with the right attitude, it’s magical.  Carolyn and Nick brought their own blue skies with them.  Their joy was infectious, and I think Mother Nature caught it.

West Chester is one of my favorite places to shoot in general.  I’ve shot at Saint Agnes Parish before, and adore the high dark ceilings and moody stone steps.  There’s nothing quite like photographing a 20 person wedding party on a main street, but West Chester is one of the places to do it!  Motorists and pedestrians are only too happy to share in the festivities.

Carolyn and Nick celebrated with their friends and family at the Farmhouse at People’s Light and Theater.  The Farmhouse offers the perfect marriage of rustic charm and elegance.  Surrounded by fields and lush trees, there is never a shortage of photo locations.

Honestly, this blog post has taken me FOREVER because it has been so hard to narrow down photos.  The photos I take are more than just photos— they’re memories of time spent with people who are incredibly important to me.  There aren’t enough photos or words in the world to show my love for my couples!  Here’s a preview of this most wonderful day! Continue reading “The Farmhouse at Peoples Light Wedding | Carolyn and Nick | West Chester Wedding Photography”