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Independence Seaport Museum Wedding Photographer: Erin & Bryan

Weddings like this one make me so very happy, I'm in love with it for so many reasons:) Erin & Bryan are sweet as can be, we were able to wander around Old City for portraits, and the ceremony took place on the water in Penn's Landing.....a perfect combination for any wedding day:) The weather was questionable at best when I started for the day, but by the time their First Look rolled around, the sun came out and gave us absolutely perfect weather for their wedding.

Another plus? Everything ran EARLY. Erin is a girl after my own heart - she thinks being on time means you're late. I couldn't agree more:) She made sure everyone was on time, which meant we actually ended all of the photos before the ceremony EARLY, giving me even more time to get some amazing shots of Erin & Bryan in the city. A wedding that runs on time means more photos, which I love! Here is the amazing team that made the wedding day happen:

Venue: Independence Seaport Museum
Florist: A Garden Party
Hair/Makeup: Chroma Hair Gallery
Cake: Felix's Caketeria

Here are some of my favorites from their day - to see even more photos, check out their SLIDESHOW!

 

Isn't Erin a stunning bride? She looked flawless:

 

I was so excited to work with my FAVORITE florist again - Mary and Dawn from A Garden Party! They always wow me with their creations:

 

Simply beautiful:

 

I was dying over the back of her dress - I've never seen anything like it!

 

Time for their First Look, my favorite part of the day!!

 

I love that you can find all of these little amazing spots tucked away in the city:

 

Love:)

 

One of my favorites:)

 

The light was to die for:

 

Another favorite!

 

Ceremony time, right on the water! I love this venue:)

 

The speeches were so sweet:)

 

We ended the night with a shot of the Ben Franklin bridge in the background:)

Erin & Bryan, thank you SO much for inviting me to be a part of your day! You two were a blast:) Hope you're enjoying your fabulous honeymoon in St. Thomas!

karlie lanza - June 4, 2012 - 2:50 pm

Omg! Erin you are absolutely stunning. I am in awe of your photos they could be in a bridal magazine; just gorgeous! On be half of everyone at Chroma thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of the most important day of your new life. Best wishes love everyone at Chroma!

Andrea - June 4, 2012 - 12:21 pm

I swear these need to go into a bridal magazine- Erin, you were picture perfect in EVERY photo- Congratulations to you both!

Dad - June 3, 2012 - 9:32 pm

Erin, you are as STUNNING in these photos as you were in person last Sunday. You and Bryan make the perfect couple. We join all of your family and friend in rejoicing in the great memories captured by these photos.

Michele - June 3, 2012 - 9:29 pm

Your wedding was absolutley beatiful. Erin you looked geoureous! We all had so much fun. Enjoy your honeymoon.

Shannon - June 3, 2012 - 10:38 am

The pictures are amazing! It was such a beautiful and fun wedding – you captured all of the perfect moments!

Ann - June 2, 2012 - 7:42 pm

Abolutely beautiful!

Carmela Lanza - June 2, 2012 - 2:35 pm

Thank You Erin for sending us your pictures. It looked like an amazing day, and you look Beautiful ! It was a pleasure having you and your party at Chroma and making us a part of this very special day. Best Wishes from everyone at Chroma Hair Gallery!

Aunt Susie - June 2, 2012 - 12:53 am

Perfect pictures of a perfect couple!

Mom - June 1, 2012 - 4:52 pm

My sweet Erin, you are so beautiful. Bryan, I am so glad you & Erin found each other! Georgeous pictures!

katie - May 31, 2012 - 10:53 pm

What a stunning wedding. The yellow made such a gorgeous statement and your photos are just beautiful.

Cait - May 31, 2012 - 8:49 am

Gorgeous! What a beautiful couple! Love the shots around the city and the back of her dress is to die for!!

Jess - May 31, 2012 - 7:55 am

Awesome pictures! There are some truly amzing spots hidden away in that city of yours. And I agree that the back of her dress is gorgeous!! Looks like a perfect day :)

Allison - May 30, 2012 - 12:21 pm

Gorgeous, Tina!! You did an incredible job capturing them – the locations and moments are so perfect! I’m loving her flowers :)

Amanda - May 30, 2012 - 11:03 am

They couldn’t be any cuter if they wanted to! I love the yellow details and all of their portraits. Beautiful work!

Dawn - May 30, 2012 - 10:18 am

Love it! You always capture such great shots!

Gail - May 30, 2012 - 9:16 am

Tina, what a GORGEOUS wedding! Erin is so classically gorgeous–the back of that dress is stunning! And her groom is so handsome (he reminds me of someone famous, but can’t put my finger on who). Wonderful job!

55 Years

One thing I've always been really thankful for in my life is my grandparents. I'm really fortunate that I still have all four of my grandparents around today - I know many people who didn't even get to MEET their grandparents. They've always been role models in my life, and I can only hope that my marriage will end up like either of theirs down the road - respectful, steady, and joyful. This weekend we celebrated my grandparent's 55th anniversary. 55 YEARS people - can you imagine? They're such amazing people, and they've set such a wonderful example for what a good marriage should be.

I snagged this shot of them on our front porch this weekend:

 

Three generations - me, Grandma, and my mom. Yes, I know I look NOTHING like that side of the family:)

Happy Wednesday!

Rob Graf - June 3, 2012 - 9:02 pm

Erin, you are as STUNNING in these photos as you were in person last Sunday. You and Bryan make such a perfect couple. I’m thrilled for you and for all of us who love you both. These photos will bring back so many cherished memories.

Joan - May 25, 2012 - 11:01 am

Nice pictures Tina! Thanks again for a great weekend!

Amanda - May 24, 2012 - 5:52 pm

Amazing! I love that they “let” you take their photo too. Both Allen and my living grandmother’s are SO camera shy. have to get creative to sneak good shots of them :)

Sarah - May 24, 2012 - 10:34 am

Love this!! You are very lucky to have them.

And Happy 55th! That’s amazing :)

jess - May 23, 2012 - 8:16 pm

Yay! Happy anniversary G and G!

The Staianos

I just love this little family - they make the perfect family of three! Caitlin is my fabulous second shooter than comes with me to a lot of my weddings - she & I have grown to be close friends over the past year, and it's been so fun watching her family grow. We got together for a shoot since her son, Cooper, is going to be one year old this week - I can't believe it's been a whole year! It's crazy how time flies. We lucked out and did their shoot last week on a perfect, sunny, 70 degree day. Any time we have days like that in Philly, I always think, "this must be what it's like to live in California" - I can only dream!

Here are some of my favorites from their session:

 

He is such a cutie pie:)

 

If these pictures of Cooper laughing don't bring a smile to your face on this dreary Monday morning, I don't know what will:

 

Love!

 

I couldn't resist his scrunchy laughing face:)

 

This little guy loves his wagon:

 

I mean, come ON guys - does this photo not make you die??

 

Ack! Love this little guy:)

 

Cooper had enough of the shoot at that point, so I snuck in a few photos of Cait and Chas:

 

Favorite!

Thanks for asking me to document this milestone in Cooper's life! I was so happy to do it, I'm excited to keep watching your family grow over the years:)

PS - a HUGE thank you to Cait's sister Emily (aka Aunt Diva) for coming along to the shoot - she is the one that helped get those GREAT expressions from Cooper!

Jess - May 27, 2012 - 2:11 pm

Oh my gosh! He is the cutest little thing! Love all of these pics!

Pam Staiano - May 23, 2012 - 1:31 pm

Pictures are great. Can’t decide my favorite. Love them all!!

Chas - May 21, 2012 - 9:14 pm

They look awesome! Thanks so much Tina! My favorite is the one in the wagon where he’s looking up at you!

Sarah D. - May 21, 2012 - 3:34 pm

LOVE these! My two favorites are the last one of just Cait and Chas and the black and white shot where they are holding Cooper’s hands and he is in the osh kosh with his back to the camara!!

Angela - May 21, 2012 - 10:34 am

LOVE these pictures of the family! Cait is right, these are just perfect to hang in the house. Simply classic!

Cait - May 21, 2012 - 9:20 am

OH MY GOODNESS!! You’ve done it again! These photos are AMAZING. I can’t tell you how thankful we are! We just LOVE these and can’t wait to hang (ALL) them in our house!! You’re FABULOUS!

Rmily - May 21, 2012 - 9:15 am

Adorableee!! Love them!! Thanks for the shout out!!

Isabel - May 21, 2012 - 9:09 am

Cooper is seriously the cutest.kid.ever!

Gail - May 21, 2012 - 9:00 am

TOTAL cutie pie! And LOVE Cait’s dress!

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