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Philadelphia Wedding Photographer JPG Photography earns 7 awards for wedding images by ISPWP

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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WOW! I was totally blown away this week to learn that I had placed 7 images in the exclusive ISPWP international image competition. The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers held its quarterly contest for images from 2009, and this Philadelphia Wedding Photographer and Photojournalist placed two images in the humor category, along with family love. I also had images place in emotional impact, kids being kids and bride and groom portrait. I’m honored that such a distinctive group would think so highly of my work.

What is the ISPWP?

The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers is an organization of the best wedding photographers in the world. It was created by professional photographers to raise the standards of the wedding photography profession.

We are a resource for wedding clients who know they want to hire the best and the brightest for their wedding. We provide assurance and peace of mind that they are hiring the most respected, most ethical, most professional and most talented wedding photographers in the industry.

It’s no secret there are many online directories of wedding photographers. Some of them have hundreds, even thousands of photographers. That SOUNDS great because there are so many to choose from! But most of these directories have little or no criteria for membership, they are simply link farms that oftentimes include photographers with zero experience and unknown backgrounds.

When you hire an ISPWP member, you can be sure they have passed a rigorous application process and are recognized by their peers to be at the top of their field.

THANKS SO MUCH!

Best,

Joe G

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Ann & Anthony’s fall wedding classic at Commonwealth Manor in Horsham, PA

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Commonwealth Manor, Horsham, Pa.

This Philadelphia wedding photographer first got to know Ann and Anthony at their engagement shoot in Philly where we hung out on the Moshulu at the Delaware River waterfront, sharing mixed drinks and laughs. These two have already been through a lot together, and I knew their wedding day would be one of meaning and emotion.

Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Commonwealth Manor in Horsham, PA. Ann got ready in the bridal suite of the 18th century fieldstone farmhouse with her mom and sister. Then, we set up a private meeting space for Anthony to see her for the first time. My second photographer climbed up to the top of the veranda overlooking the golf course, and I ducked behind some trees so as not to interrupt the moment.

Couples often ask us if it is better to see each other beforehand or not. In Ann and Anthony’s case, I can tell you that the moment was just a special, if not more so, than it would have been had it taken place in the ceremony. When Anthony first saw Ann walking down the garden path in her Bridaltown Couture gown with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from the Rhoads Garden, the tears began to flow. I was so glad that these two had some time together, free from the stresses of the wedding day, free to just enjoy each other’s company.

At the reception, guests left handwritten messages for the couple on a wishing tree. My favorite one, scrawled in a child’s handwriting, read “happy wedding. love, kylie.”

Ann and Anthony returned their own gesture of affection to their guests through their wedding favors — the most delicious chocolate covered pretzel sticks! The pretzels came in a pair — one with chocolate molded like Anthony’s Men’s Wearhouse tux and one with white chocolate molded after Ann’s dress.

Clearly, this is a couple who is loved, and who loves in return. Whether they were dancing to DJ-ing styles of the East Coast Event Group or sharing a laugh over a glass of wine, Ann and Anthony adored every minute.

Ann and Anthony, thank you for inviting us to share in your celebration. May you continue to embrace life and carpe diem.

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The entire event is viewable online at Pictage: www.pictage.com/729097

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Classic Fall Wedding for Melissa & Matt at Maryland’s Grey Rock Mansion

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Grey Rock Mansion, Pikesville, MD.,

Grey Rock Mansion, Pikesville, MD.

Grey Rock Mansion, Pikesville, MD.,

October served up many picture perfect days for this Philadelphia wedding photographer, and Matt and Melissa’s wedding was no exception. The folks at Grey Rock Mansion in Pikesville, MD did an exquisite job hosting the ceremony and reception. JPG Photography absolutely loved their team, including Simply Elegant Catering and Artistic Desserts, both of whom provided the delectable food. From the start, we used every inch of this Maryland venue. Before the ceremony, we set up a special moment for Melissa and Matt to see each other for the first time at the mansion’s entrance. Hey, if your reception place is a mansion with a classic red door and white pillars, we’re going to use it!

From there, we walked over to some of the grounds, wedding party in tow in tuxes from Men’s Wearhouse and dresses from B2. It was the quintessential fall day — a little rain earlier, but a magnificent sun peaking through the clouds. The flowers from Flowers and Fancies looked amazing against a blue sky backdrop. Melissa and Matt enjoyed a little baseball and then one of JPG Photography’s favorites — a leaf fight!

Needless to say, everyone was jazzed for the wedding. Beginning with the ketubah signing, Melissa and Matt really made this day their own. The background of the ketubah featured one of their favorite places to hike together. Their Jewish ceremony contained traditional elements of sharing the cups and breaking the glass, but also personal readings from close family and friends.

We snapped a few great sunset shots with the happy couple and then proceeded to a killer reception, powered by Anthony Simpson at Mydeejay.com. There was laughter, dancing, and many-a-chair raising. In fact, one of my favorite shots of this couple is one of the last frames I took of the evening, when Matt and Melissa posed for the camera like Snoop Dogg and showed me some attitude.

These two have personality, and this Philadelphia wedding photographer had a blast capturing their intimate moments, as well as their fun ones. Melissa and Matt, may you have many happy years together!

Best Wishes,

JPG Photography, Philadelphia, PA