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

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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” →

Rose Bank Winery Wedding | Newtown PA Wedding | Steph and Nick

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bride and groom share romantic kiss in front of pine tress at rose bank winery photographed by allie skylar photography

Labor Day weekend is meant to be spent at a Winery celebrating love!  This past Labor Day weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph Steph and Nick’s beautiful wedding at Rose Bank Winery in Newtown, PA.  Being a Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer, I am always amazed with the rustic charm of wedding venues scattered across the state, and Rose Bank Winery did not disappoint! From the sweeping vineyards, to the rustic wood details, to the scattering of eucalyptus, as the sun sank low behind the vines, I couldn’t imagine a place I would rather be.

Steph and Nick were married in the lawn under an old oak tree, with curious goats watching from their pens at the rear.  As the party moved inside (and I do mean party—- a wedding that starts off with the bride and groom shotgunning a drink is definitely going to be a good one) and the dancing began, Nick and Steph were beaming surrounded by their favorite people.

Here are some of my favorites! Continue reading “Rose Bank Winery Wedding | Newtown PA Wedding | Steph and Nick” →

Tana and Bart’s McCloone’s Pier House Wedding | Long Branch Wedding | Allie Skylar Photography

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light and airy NJ wedding photography at ocean place resort and spa

All in all, 2017 was amazing.  I had some of the best weddings, worked with the most amazing couples, and grew in a way I never thought possible.  The end of the wedding season was an all out sprint, with the addition of family sessions and trying to balance some sort of personal life (hahaha yeah right…).  I can’t imagine a better place to spend the last wedding of the year than the beach.  Sure, maybe not when it’s freezing, but as far as a state of mind, it was the ideal place to wind down.  So thank you Tana and Bart…. not only for being two of the kindest people, but for giving me the opportunity to enjoy the magic that only the ocean can give.

Due to the early cold that hit the shore in November, Tana and Bart opted (wisely) for an indoor wedding, portraits and all.  Their first look was in the Ocean Place Resort, on the Mezzanine high above onlookers.  We roamed the halls of the resort and found tucked away spots for portraits, never lacking any light on the gloriously bright day.  I’m not sure if I have ever seen two people so effortlessly happy!  Looking at their photos, I can almost hear Bart and Tana giggling.

After portraits, we hopped down the boardwalk (hopped…. haha….. battled the gale force winds!) to McCloone’s Pier House for the ceremony and reception.  McCloone’s Pier House in Long Branch is one of my favorite wedding venues!  It sits out over the sand, reaching towards the Atlantic, surrounded by some of the nicest strip of boardwalk New Jersey has to offer.  They have an effortless way of bringing the beach indoors, down to the littlest detail.

I’m pretty sure the glass windows were vibrating as Tana, Bart, and their loved ones danced and celebrated.  A nightcap with pizza and faces tired from smiling, and the last wedding of 2017 is going down as one of the best.

Here are some of my favorites!

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Holiday Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life

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‘Tis the season of giving!  It’s always nice to spread some holiday cheer to people who are especially dear to you, like your photographer!  While you might be tempted to send them a photo album of the photos they took for YOU, or reminders of due dates, here are a few better ideas.

 

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The Grove NJ Wedding | Tara and Greg | Allie Skylar Photography

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bride and groom embrace under a chandelier at The Grove NJ

Tara and Greg, what can I say.  Everything about this wedding was magical!  I was lucky enough to tag along with my dear photographer friend, Elizabeth Mae Photography, and we traveled up to Northern NJ for our last 2 weddings of the year.  It’s pretty amazing working with someone the way we do; she assists me, I assist her.  We share a brain and a love for coffee.

Anyway, Tara and Greg were a perfect second to last wedding of the season.  Theirs was the first strictly night wedding I have been lucky enough to photograph, but since their wedding was at The Grove, we had no shortage of amazing indoor spots for photos.

Their lavish Huppah, adorned with delicate white flowers and hanging glass candles, was the perfect stage for Tara and Greg to exchange rings, vows, and the most romantic kiss.  And let me just tell you about their dancing…. Oh. My. goodness.  NEVER have a seen a group of people who knew how to dance with such celebration!  It was quite dangerous at times.

I am so happy to have been able to share in this beautiful New Jersey Wedding.  It is certainly not one I will forget! Continue reading “The Grove NJ Wedding | Tara and Greg | Allie Skylar Photography” →