Two people share a joyful laugh while standing outdoors on a sunny day.
A series of hands showing off engagement rings and wedding bands against a dark background.
A couple shares a tender kiss in warm sunlight while leaning against a wooden railing outdoors.

"Love — is anterior to Life — Posterior — to Death — Initial of Creation, and The Exponent of Breath ."


Emily Dickinson

Setting:

30th Street Station, Philadelphia PA

 

It was a cold and windy early spring day for Leah and Jess’s photoshoot; therefore, an indoor location open on the weekends was ideal. After entertaining options like greenhouses, museums, and even arcades, they landed on the historic 30th Street Station with its stone pillars and timeless features.

I took the train from my town directly into the station, arriving about an hour early to scope out key locations. You wouldn't know it from the photos, but much of the main hall was filled with construction scaffolding. I relied on my creativity and knack for adventure to find the perfect solutions.

A series of sepia-toned photographs showing intimate moments between two people on wooden stairs.
People celebrating and dancing together at a dimly lit indoor event or party venue.
Two people share an intimate moment while sitting on a train platform bench.
Two people share an intimate moment in a sunlit corner, with one gently touching the other's hair.

The Couple


Leah and Jess are truly a down-for-it-all couple who exude the joy that they spark in each other. As soon as they arrived and I laid out the plan, they were trusting of the process and jumped right in. It was so much fun to see them interact with each other and put their love on display in the most gorgeous way.

Two people in brown outfits share an intimate moment against a stone column in dramatic lighting.
A romantic couple embraces and kisses in a dimly lit room with reflective surfaces creating multiple silhouettes.
A romantic couple in vintage attire share an intimate kiss while sitting on a marble bench in a historic building.
A sequence of dance movements showing a person in brown dress spinning and moving gracefully near large windows.
A couple in dark clothing embrace against a wall in a series of progressive romantic poses.
Two people in casual attire standing in an elevator with reflective metal walls.
Two people in stylish winter outfits holding hands and smiling on a porch with green lanterns overhead.
Two people in business attire having a conversation in a bright office hallway near windows.

The big day


I am so excited to be Jess and Leah's photographer for their wedding day in June at Rose Bank Winery! It was a pleasure to capture this session for them and all while having fun in the process.