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10-12-11

Beat Street Station Wedding Photographer: Jess & Matt

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How lucky were all of the couples who were married this past weekend? I don't know about the rest of the country, but in Philly, it was absolutely GORGEOUS. It couldn't have been any better for a wedding weekend:) I was so happy that Jess & Matt had a perfect day - they're such a great, laid back couple, it was such a pleasure to spend the day with them. They're one of those couples who you can just feel they're meant to be together. Matt keeps Jess laughing all day long (in my opinion, one of the keys to a great marriage), and Jess is one of the sweetest girls in the world - it's weddings like theirs that make me love my job even more than I already do:)

Jess & Matt held their wedding at the Beat Street Station in Manayunk - the cool, artsy vibe totally matched their personalities, and was a perfect fit for their wedding. I headed to their house to document Jess getting ready, and it was one of the shortest commutes of my life - turns out they live 2.3 miles away from my house! Such a small world:)

Here are some of my favorites from the day, and make sure to check out their SLIDESHOW for more photos from their day!

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

This dress was perfection for Jess:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Jess had her mom's wedding band attached to her bouquet - I love when brides include sentimental details in their wedding day:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

This is one of my favorites - as her "something old" she placed this pin on the inside of her dress - it says "Firmans (Matt's last name) have more fun", and is from a family reunion of his way back when - so cute!

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Gorgeous.

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Love that they opted for a First Look, they're my favorite! First Looks calm nerves before the ceremony, and allow for a ton of time for photos:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

And you always get the best reactions:)

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture
I love that Matt gave Jess this book during their First Look:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

The Beat Street Station is right on the train tracks, so we made sure to get a ton of photos out there. See what I mean about Matt keeping Jess laughing all day?

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

The light was perfection.

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Next we headed under the tracks for some more amazing light:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

I just love these two:)

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

I love the way Matt's looking at Jess in this one:)

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Next we grabbed photos all around the inside of the station:

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

The "walking down the aisle" expressions are often my favorite of the day - I just love the excitement of feeling "we're married!!"

The Beat Street Station Wedding Picture

Matt & Jess, you guys are the best! Thanks so much for having me with you for your day, it was so much fun. I hope you guys are enjoying your fabulous honeymoon in Mexico!

Don't forget to check out Jess & Matt's SLIDESHOW for more photos from their day!

And a special thanks to Cait for shooting their wedding with me, as always!!

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Amy LeBorgne - October 28, 2011 - 10:25 pm

Beautiful memories captured for a lifetime!

Erin Baker - October 26, 2011 - 3:14 am

These photos are amazing! Jess and Matt, you guys look amazing and so happy. Tina and Cait, you guys managed to truly capture their personalities. I am so sad to have missed this wonderful wedding, but I feel like I was there when I look at these. Fantastic!

Andrea - October 18, 2011 - 7:39 pm

Love the pics! Tina and Cait, you are awesome! You captured the day perfectly!

Stacy Linsky - October 18, 2011 - 7:39 pm

Beautiful couple, Beautiful Day, Beautiful Pictures, Just Perfect!

Ann Marie Reiner - October 18, 2011 - 7:33 pm

Love, love, love them all!!! Everything looks gorgeous!!!! So sad I missed it

Heather Cumello - October 17, 2011 - 9:30 pm

Fabulous photos! I have so many favorites!!!!

Jen - October 17, 2011 - 9:27 pm

Tina – you and Cait are amazing photographers. Being Matt’s sister, I can say that you truly captured the essence of who they are – two people completely in love who can simply be themselves. You took advantage of the surroundings and captured even the tiniest of details – can’t wait to see all the pictures!

Jess - October 17, 2011 - 8:40 pm

Tina and Cait- they look great!! What an amazing day, thanks for being a part of it!!

Amanda - October 15, 2011 - 6:24 pm

I love this — she is beautiful and the location is so fun!

Gail - October 13, 2011 - 4:12 pm

Those bouquets! I DIE!

Matt - October 13, 2011 - 11:54 am

I love the pictures!!! Tina and Cait are the best!!!!!

Cait - October 12, 2011 - 9:35 pm

As usual – I JUST LOVE THEM! They turned out so gorgeously!! Perfection!!

Kari Foote - October 12, 2011 - 9:25 pm

Tina – amazing pics (as usual )!!! Jess – you look gorgeous!! congrats!

Maya - October 12, 2011 - 7:54 pm

His face seeing her for the first time = precious moment!

10-06-11

Columbia Station Wedding Photographer: Susan & Matt

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Ever since I met up with Susan and Matt for their engagement session in the spring, I couldn't WAIT for their wedding. They're two of the sweetest people in the world, so I knew their wedding would be a good one:) And with two fellow Penn Staters, how can you go wrong? There were so many things I loved about their day - their First Look (so emotional!), Susan's AMAZING dress from Kleinfelds in NYC (Randy from Say Yes to the Dress picked her veil out!), and their reception venue on the train tracks. Columbia Station is such a unique spot for a wedding, I absolutely loved it!

There was a threat of rain all day, but the skies held it in during our portrait time, I was so relieved! That way we could take advantage of all the awesome spots around Columbia Station. Here are some of my favorites! And to see even more from their day, check out their SLIDESHOW!

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

One of my favorite dresses EVER:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

Matt wrote Susan a sweet note:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

Which came along with some diamond earrings:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

While I was with the girls, Cait was with Matt getting shots of the guys getting ready:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

First Look! My favorite part of the day:)

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

I think Matt loved her dress:)

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

I love when the wind naturally picks up a veil like that:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

My favorite!

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

I loooove grand exits - they're always so fun! You get the best expressions during the exit too - while I was standing above:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

Cait was standing below:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

We had to take advantage of the train tracks at Columbia Station:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

The bridal party even has a private cocktail hour in a caboose outside:

Columbia Station Wedding Picture

Thanks guys, I had SO much fun at your wedding! I hope you're enjoying the amazing-ness that is Hawaii:)

For more pictures from Susan & Matt's wedding, check out their SLIDESHOW!

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Brad - October 20, 2011 - 10:39 am

You Look Good! I made the pictures…I am the creepy guy in the back. Good Times! Glad you’re back! BB

Susan Bierly - October 19, 2011 - 5:39 pm

What lovely pictures! Perfect day –no doubt.
Best wishes to the bride and groom.

Martry Julias - October 19, 2011 - 3:31 pm

Awesome wedding, Susan! Love the pictures.

Dan - October 19, 2011 - 12:32 pm

These pictures are awesome!!!!! What a day! We had the best time! Love you guys-Dan

Amechi Osime - October 18, 2011 - 12:33 pm

A classic black & white grand exit photo; a princess with her prince..cheers !

Will Desabris - October 18, 2011 - 10:52 am

So beautiful! I love the B&W pic of you two walking away on the tracks. Timeless!!!

Thanks again for having us.

Will & Dan

Meghan - October 18, 2011 - 7:54 am

Lovely pictures!

Christine - October 17, 2011 - 11:24 pm

These are so fabulous it made me tear up. You two look so happy! Matt, Susan is soooo gorgeous!

Nicole - October 17, 2011 - 9:23 pm

What great photos. I love the black and white ones, so classic! Congrats Susan and Matt!

Meredith - October 17, 2011 - 7:36 pm

Beautiful Pictures!!! Such a wonderful wedding!!!!!!!

Diane Schaffer - October 17, 2011 - 5:45 pm

OMG, I loved every picture, you guys look soooo happy, congratulations

James L. - October 17, 2011 - 4:36 pm

OMG those pictures are amazing – so happy for you both – what a beautiful day

Fish - October 17, 2011 - 3:19 pm

All going on my fridge

Dad G - October 11, 2011 - 9:22 pm

Tina (and Cait), Amazing and beautiful. Your photography really lets everyone “feel” those moments you captured in a day that flew by so fast. Poetry through a lens. Thank-you so much from a very proud dad and now in-law too.

Michael-Ann - October 11, 2011 - 5:40 pm

Beautiful Photos. Beautiful Couple.

Aunt Denise - October 10, 2011 - 12:58 pm

The most wonderful day. Awesome! Looking at the pictures you can see the love. Great job!

Mario Cocci - October 8, 2011 - 5:04 pm

A perfect day, a Great time, a truly Wonderful couple. Tina- thank for a Tremendous job capturing it all.

Popsi

Janet S - October 7, 2011 - 2:07 pm

Beautiful!!! Congratulations — hope to see you again soon. JS

jenn finerty - October 7, 2011 - 12:54 am

how cool is that dress hanger idea? love it! also, great call on the train track photos.

kristen - October 6, 2011 - 9:41 pm

great photos! i LOVE her dress & LOVE his reaction during the first look:)

Beth - October 6, 2011 - 8:29 pm

Tina your pictures & slideshow brought tears to my eyes! You did a perfect job capturing this couple & their perfect day…FABULOUS, PHENOMENAL job, thanks so much for being there for my sister’s day!

Aaron - October 6, 2011 - 8:15 pm

Awesome pics. Glad I could celebrate a great day with you guys.

Caitie - October 6, 2011 - 8:11 pm

The most gorgeous bride EVER!!! the couple was captured perfectly and the smiles that everyone at this wedding shared are seen through these photos

your favorite asian! - October 6, 2011 - 7:55 pm

What a gorgeous couple! STUNNING photography Tina, you really captured the moment perfectly!

Mom G - October 6, 2011 - 7:28 pm

This day was a moment in time. Thanks for capturing it so beautifully!

Mom - October 6, 2011 - 1:09 pm

TINA….you are a gem!! SO many great ideas and perfect pictures!

Cait* - October 6, 2011 - 12:42 pm

I just LOVE this wedding! What a great couple! And such great shots of them! LOVE it!! Awesome job Tina!

09-14-11

Welkinweir Wedding Photographer: Theresa & Dave

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I absolutely adored Theresa and Dave's "love bird" theme at their wedding this weekend - SUCH a cute theme, I loved all of the little details:) There was a threat of rain all day for their wedding, but we were lucky enough to have some gorgeous sunlight during their portraits....thank goodness we did, that way we were able to take FULL advantage of Welkinweir's grounds....it's gorgeous! The old, rustic feel of the venue was perfection:)

Theresa & Dave, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day - I loved every minute of it:) Theresa, you're one of the most laid back brides I've ever met, thanks for being so amazing all day! Here are some of my favorites from the day, and for even more images check out their slideshow

Welkinweir Wedding Photo

LOVED the headband she wore in her hair:)

Welkinweir Wedding Photo

And many thanks to Cait for capturing the guys: Welkinweir Wedding Photo

Theresa & Dave opted for a first look so they could fully enjoy their cocktail hour with family and friends - first looks are my favorite time of the day!
Welkinweir Wedding Photo