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ISPWP awards Philadelphia Wedding Photographer, JPG Photography, Naked Biker’s Moment

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Philadephia Art Museum Naked Bikers

Philadelphia Wedding Photographer, JPG Photography, was thrilled to learn Monday that one of our Naked Biker images at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with Kim and Nate (see below post), was chosen as one of the best bride and groom portraits of the quarter by, The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers. The judge’s comment was simply “Oh my!”

This was the first time JPG Photography entered the contest, and we celebrated the good news this morning with a group hug! We’re so glad to be in Philadelphia!

Thanks to Kim and Nate for being up for pictures in the City of Brotherly Love, being such great sports and running down the Rocky Steps at the museum when we saw the naked masses cycling by!

Best,

Joe G & Rebecca, JPG Photography

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Philadelphia’s Naked Bikers Infilitrate Kim & Nate’s Wedding Shoot at the Art Museum

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Narberth Presbyterian Church

Philadelphia Art Museum Naked Bikers

Philadelphia Art Museum

While this Philadelphia photojournalist would have been happy to travel to Los Angeles for Kim and Nate’s wedding (where they both live and work), I was equally thrilled to have this great couple return to the Philadelphia area to celebrate their marriage.

This Philadelphia wedding photographer has known Nate for quite some time. Years ago, we attended the same church, and when Nate went to Nicaragua to work with the medical outreach organization, Provadenic, Bec and I got a chance to visit him.

We kept in touch, even when Nate moved to the west coast. One Sunday, on a return visit to Philadelphia, he brought his new girlfriend, Kim. Bec recognized Kim from her time at Eastern University, where they graduated together. It’s a small world.

Kim and Nate are both “PK’s,” (Pastor’s Kids) so it was an especially moving ceremony at Narberth Presbyterian because both of their American Baptist fathers officiated. The talented Kim crafted all of the beautiful bouquets, with flowers purchased from Produce Junction (the same place, coincidentally, where we (Bec and Joe) got our flowers for our wedding!).

Before heading to the reception, we grabbed Kim and Nate and headed to the Philadelphia Art Museum for some intimate shots of the newly married couple. On the way there, we chatted about the rumors circulating throughout the city, namely that a bike ride for environmental awareness was in the works for that very day. No one knew when or where the bike ride would occur because…well…the bikers were naked. That’s right, naked.

As we clamored up the art museum stairs, for the first few shots, we heard a crowd gathering below and lots of yelling and whooping. Bec and I looked at each other. It couldn’t be! THE NAKED BIKERS!

Kim and Nate were great sports and allowed us to drag them down Rocky’s Art Museum steps toward the commotion. We arrived just in time to see a final swarm of about 400 people in various levels of undress riding their bikes down Ben Franklin Parkway. Kim and Nate could not stop laughing as we had them kiss in front of the bikers. They got cheers and congratulations from nearly everyone who passed by, including a man wearing only a Superman cape. Nothing could have better matched Kim and Nate’s playful take on life.

These belly laughs continued throughout the reception at Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant, especially throughout the slideshow of the two of them growing up and the toasts from two very humorous siblings. Everyone had a great time dancing to DJ Robert’s mix, and no one wanted the night to end. Finally, Kim and Nate cut the cake and donned some adorable “Bride” and “Groom” aprons to serve their guests.

Always serving others, always laughing together, this couple is sure to last a lifetime. We wish you both years of humor and love. It’s been awesome to celebrate the beginning of your life together. We love you!

Best,

Bec & Joe, JPG Photography

The full event is available online at Pictage: www.pictage.com/704102

Narberth Presbyterian Church

Philadelphia Art Museum

Philadelphia Art Museum Naked Bikers

Manayunk Brewing Company

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Fun Colorful Outdoor Summer Pennsylvania Wedding for Katy and Matt

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

John J. Audubon Center, Audubon, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County

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John J. Audubon Center, Audubon, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County

When Old Dominion University lacrosse great Katy Heaney and outdoor enthusiast Matt Heaney met, they knew there would never be dull moment in their relationship. And as soon as they asked this Philadelphia wedding photographer to document their wedding, I knew it would be a day full of nonstop activity and fun.

Often, we, as Philadelphia wedding photojournalists, can be found saying a few Hail Mary’s and doing a special rain dance to ensure good weather at his clients’ ceremonies, but at Katy and Matt’s wedding, there was no need. Apparently, they already had the divine on their side.

Their festivities were held at the beautiful John J. Audubon Center, and just like with Christina and Jake’s wedding the week before, the sun was shining. Katy and Matt had fallen in love with the Coldplay song on our Web site, and their groomsman, Ty Smith, played his own version of “Strawberry Swing” as Katy walked down the aisle. It turns out that Ty is a very talented musician, and his acoustic take on this unique song was a much welcome diversion from “Here Comes the Bride.”

Just as the ceremony ended, and Katy and Matt took their last steps down the aisle, the sky opened up, and the rain began. Almost nobody noticed, though, because cocktail hour was held inside the 19th century bank barn at the Audubon Center. After drinks, the rain stopped again, allowing guests the perfect night of dancing in the Audubon’s partially-exposed pavilion, surrounded by the acres of trees and hills that Audubon is known for. Catering was provided by Jeffrey Miller.

Besides the brightly colored bouquets from Brambles Florist, the self-proclaimed “creatively deficient” Katy made the rest of the decorations, and she did an awesome job!

With the weather’s impeccable timing, Katy and Matt shared some romantic moments under my oversized umbrella. Katy’s adorable nieces and nephews were the life of the party, posing with parasols and giggling with just about everybody at the reception.

Katy and Matt, we wish you many years of joy and beauty as you enjoy the great outdoors together. Congrats!

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