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Best Philadelphia Engagement Story Contest

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

ENTER:    JPG Photography’s “Otherwise Engaged” Contest!

IT’S YOUR STORY?
We could tell you about our own STORY — how Joe interrupted an entire church service to propose to Rebecca — but we’d rather hear yours! So this month, we’re making a request for the BEST ENGAGEMENT STORY!

If you think your engagement moment is unique, meaningful, funny, or off-the-wall, then send your entry of less than 250 words to jpg@jpgphotography.com. Include a subject heading of “My Otherwise Engaged Entry.”  We Philadelphia Wedding Photographers are accepting submissions until the end of January.

On February 1st, we will select the best stories from among our submissions and post them on our blog, allowing our fans to vote. The winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day!

Prizes will be awarded:
1st place: $100 gift certificate to Franco’s Trattoria (Joe and Rebecca’s favorite romantic restaurant) and a 1 hour engagement shoot at the location of your choice
($275 value)
2nd place: $100 off any JPG Photography engagement shoot package
($100 value)
3rd place: Two free 8×10 enlargements with any JPG Photography package
($50 value)

PLEASE forward this information to any engaged friends or family.  The more entries we get, the more finalists we can choose from! The only rule is that you must be engaged, but not yet married.

We can’t wait to hear from you!  To check out one of our recent engagement shoots, scroll through our blog.


Philadelphia Water Works Engagement Photos with Nia and Bruce

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

About an hour before I’m scheduled to start shooting an engagement with Nia and Bruce at the Philadelphia Water Works, I get a call from the groom-to-be. He has some hesitation to shoot because it is an overcast day in Philadelphia. This Philadelphia Wedding Photographer practically jumped through the phone! “Are you kidding?!? Overcast is awesome.” He took some convincing, but we had some laughs in the process. Overcast at dusk is great. Just compose great and use a killer looking tree or landscape with character.

Rebecca and I usually do shoots for about two hours, but on Sunday, did nearly four! This is what happens when you give a creative photojournalist a beautiful couple who loves having fun, colorful drinks and no deadlines. I think we may have been shooting until Midnight around the city, except for the fact that Rebecca and I didn’t get a chance to eat anything since breakfast because we were meeting dozens of new couples at the very fun Great Bridal Expo at the Sheraton in Center City Philadelphia.

So, Nia and Bruce and us started shooting using the Schuykill River and Boat House Row around the Water Works Restaurant. Just gorgeous! Then we went on to this great restaurant I’ve been dying to try, Swanky Bubbles on Front Street. Wow, the manager, Andria, was so nice, she let us shoot and just take advantage of the entire restaurant. The place has killer drinks and sushi, and Nia and Bruce are big fans. Bruce joked that he has good and bad memories there because he got shot down and accepted, and I think it was all at the same table in the back corner.

Then we headed to the Bellevue Hotel for some staircase salivation and GQ moments. We ended up, of course, at the Art Museum for the classic skyline of this amazing City of Brotherly Love.

We had so much fun. Nia and Bruce, you’re awesome. We had a blast! Congrats, and good luck on your plans. We’re crossing our fingers for an awesome Bermuda wedding for you in June!

Best,

Joe G & (Bec)

Register now online at Pictage: www.pictage.com/605970

A South Jersey Bris for Sam

Monday, December 22nd, 2008


This was a first for me and JPG Photography, and yet a proud moment to share. A bris is not an easy ceremony for a man to be around. It is, how do I say, painful. (understatement) But I was moved by the tradition and spirituality throughout the event. You could tell how much this meant to the family, and yet at the same time, how difficult it is to put your newborn through. The range of emotions was smiles to tears. It was beautiful.

I had the pleasure of documenting this important Jewish tradition for the Schuster’s, and I work with the new dad, Alan, at the Courier-Post. The family was a complete pleasure, and even though the weather in Haddonfield wasn’t the best, you’ll see that Alan and I went out for a few shots with his son, Sam.

It was an honor. Thank you all for sharing your culture. You taught this Philadelphia Wedding Photographer a great deal. I’ll always remember being with you all with and for Sam.

Best,

Joe G

The event will be placed online soon at Pictage: www.pictage.com/602476

Penn’s Landing Wedding in Philadelphia with Deanna and Wes

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

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For all the good reasons, this wedding at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia looked and felt like a true October wedding. The leaves were great, the weather was brisk, and we had amazing colors all day to work with.

Deanna and Wes live in South Jersey (but we won’t hold that against them) because they’re true Philly fans at heart, especially the Phillies. They’re such great fans that I got to go over their wedding schedule the week before the wedding while watching the Phillies win a playoff game in their beautiful Gloucester County home. Any couple cool enough to watch the game and talk weddings during commercials is AWESOME in my book.

That’s why we HAD to shoot this at the wedding:
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The day of, the two of them didn’t let me down. Totally relaxed. Totally cool, calm and collected. Just a pleasure. I got started with the dress shot above, had some great getting ready moments and moved on to a beautiful portrait of Deanna before we left.

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This is at the Hyatt Regency — Penn’s Landing. A great hotel!

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Then there was a beautiful ceremony at this beautiful historical church, St. George’s UMC.

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Philadelphia PhotographerWe had some fun on Independence Mall after the ceremony!

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And then on to the great party at the Hyatt Regency: This place is beautiful. It was classy and had plenty of space and bars for a great party!

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Philadelphia engagement shots in Love Park

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

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Aanchal and Nitin are quite a couple. Besides being completely in love in the frigid Philadelphia temperatures, they’re up for many of my wacky ideas! Boy were they in trouble. Don’t trust everything this Philadelphia Photographer says!

Just kidding. These two were great. I only tempted fate for a second and had a pre-teen skateboarder jump over their head a Love Park. Killer shot!

This long distance couple is madly in love, and I’m proud to part of their story. He works in Philly. Her in North Carolina. Have to respect their love over that distance. Bec and I, as many of you know, have been long distance most of our relationship. So gave them some tips and wish them the best!

We also went to the Art Museum, and took advantage of SEPTA at Surburban Station. And of course, City Hall.

Great job guys. We’re thrilled. Can’t beat this Philly Skyline either!

Enjoy their images on Pictage: www.pictage.com/594683

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15 minutes of photojournalistic family portraits with the Townley’s

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Phillies World Series Parade in Philadelphia Oct. 31, 2008

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

I had the privilege to photograph the Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade yesterday for my newspaper, the Courier-Post.

I nailed some killer photographs on the parade route. I had all the turf between 20th and Market and Philadelphia City Hall. I often became part of the show during the 3 hours prior to the start of the parade as I helped toss beach volleyballs and tennis balls, back into the crowd. I also got cheers, boos and a couple cat calls as people were trying to get me to shoot some shots of them. I ended up shooting 14 gbs of cards and about 900 shots. I still haven’t gone through all of my wide angles, but here a some of my favorites:

Hold that trophy proud Mayor Michael Nutter

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I love this one with the Comcast Center in the background:Philadelphia Phillies World Series ParadePhiladelphia Phillies World Series ParadePhiladelphia Phillies World Series Parade
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Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

As a lifelong Phillies lover, and baseball fan (MLB), it was an opportunity I would never have passed up. I felt like I was part of history, and I so proud of my team. In one fell swoop, they turned Philadelphians into winners. Thanks Phillies! We’re behind you forever!

Best,
Joe & (Bec)

Phillies World Series Parade in Philadelphia Oct. 31, 2008

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

I had the privilege to photograph the Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade yesterday for my newspaper, the Courier-Post.

I nailed some killer photographs on the parade route. I had all the turf between 20th and Market and Philadelphia City Hall. I often became part of the show during the 3 hours prior to the start of the parade as I helped toss beach volleyballs and tennis balls, back into the crowd. I also got cheers, boos and a couple cat calls as people were trying to get me to shoot some shots of them. I ended up shooting 14 gbs of cards and about 900 shots. I still haven’t gone through all of my wide angles, but here a some of my favorites:

Hold that trophy proud Mayor Michael Nutter

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
I love this one with the Comcast Center in the background:Philadelphia Phillies World Series ParadePhiladelphia Phillies World Series ParadePhiladelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Parade

As a lifelong Phillies lover, and baseball fan (MLB), it was an opportunity I would never have passed up. I felt like I was part of history, and I so proud of my team. In one fell swoop, they turned Philadelphians into winners. Thanks Phillies! We’re behind you forever!

Best,
Joe & (Bec)