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My mission as a wedding photographer in Philadelphia is to help happy couples celebrate life's biggest joys with high quality photos and a dang good time. I believe the experience is just as important as the photos and that you deserve beautiful, lasting memories.

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Why you should invest in your dream wedding photographer

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As soon as you got engaged (and maybe even before you had that ring), you probably started browsing Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Google, etc. for a wedding photographer to capture your big day in the most beautiful way possible. Or you had already started ~casually~ following some rockstar wedding photographers on social media. “Just to get ideas,” you may have told yourself.

I have a question for you: Why don’t you deserve your dream photographer?

(Hint: You absolutely do ;))

You’re drawn to their photos & their personality for a reason. You keep coming back to your page. Maybe you’re worried they’re just out of your budget or that they’re booked on your wedding day. My advice to you — inquire anyway!

There are SO many reasons why investing in a high quality, professional wedding photographer is a vital part of your wedding planning. Consider this: Besides your wedding bands, what tangible item are you going to take away from your wedding day?

Cake gets eaten, people go home, flowers die, venues make you leave and dresses get stored away. But photos/videos? Those last FOREVER.

Before I get into this, I want to be clear: you do NOT need to invest $8k in a wedding photographer to have a good experience & get quality photos. I’m not telling you to break the bank. I AM encouraging you to plan to invest in a great wedding photographer (whomever that may be to you) for reasons other than the fact that you like their pictures. Hear me out:

They’ve been there before. Is this your first time planning a wedding? Do you feel overwhelmed by just how much STUFF you need to do? All the details you’ve never even heard of before (what the heck is uplighting?!)? I have some good news for you — your dream wedding photographer you’ve been following on social media? Yeah … they’ve got this in the bag!! They’ve helped countless brides plan their weddings before and they can help you, too.

They’re reliable. Wedding photographers have inevitably experienced the common wedding day mishaps. Did it randomly start raining? They have umbrellas for you & your spouse. Did you forget to bring a nice hangar for your dress? They brought one just in case! Need stain remover? They’ve got you, boo.

Your photos are safe. Experienced photogs know how to store your photos and will have copies for safekeeping even after your wedding gallery closes. That being said — accidents happen, so it’s best to invest in a hard drive and save the photos for yourself as well.

They focus on your experience. Yes, the photos are important, but when you reminisce on your wedding day your memory will inevitably be tainted by how you felt. Great wedding photographers will be hyper-aware of your wedding day experience in addition to making sure they get fantastic images. There’s a bit of a selfish motive there — it’s easier to make genuine, joy-filled photos when there’s joy in the air — but I’d say that’s a pretty darn good detail to look out for!

It’s all about you!!! No, seriously, this is YOUR wedding. YOUR fairytale. YOUR dream come true. Why skimp on a sub-par photographer on one of the happiest days of your life?!

So what do you say? I hope I’ve gotten you fired up to find the professional wedding photographer you love and DESERVE for your super important day. Go get ‘em 😉

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- AARON & LYDIA

“Gabriella is the BEST photographer and we could not have asked for anyone better to capture our proposal! I had intentions of interviewing multiple photographers, but after seeing her work and talking to her over the phone, I immediately booked with her. Her passion for photography is so evident. She goes above and beyond to make your shoot about YOU. She does a great job of taking control and guiding you with poses that you will love, and her candid shots are unbelievable. She had a smile on her face the entire time and we felt like a close friend was there doing this for us. Would recommend her 100 times out of 100!

Gabriella was absolutely amazing. She made the photography session so easy and effortless. Her personality is so warm and inviting, she made us feel so so comfortable during these pictures. Gabriella went above and beyond for us and I’m so grateful my significant other found her as a photographer. I would highly recommend!”

"SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND"

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- ALEX & MIKE

“Gabriella is not only an amazing photographer, but she is an amazing person! She was incredible to work with and made everything from our engagement photos to our wedding day extremely easy. She really understands your vibe and does everything she can to help make that come true! My husband is extremely camera shy, but he was so comfortable with her and the photos were amazing!”

"SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON"

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- KEVIN & RIYA

“Gabriella is the BEST photographer and needless to say she went above and beyond our expectations! She was hired by my fiancé for our surprise proposal and she did a phenomenal job at capturing every single detail of it. She made our lives easy by understanding us, our personality, the way we wanted to be captured and she did just that! From showing us every beautiful inch of Longwood gardens to telling us about different poses to capturing the beauty and essence of nature! She made my dream come true with these beautiful pictures. We spent 2 hrs with her and there was sign of rush of ending the session and it was more like whatever we felt in the moment which is what I truly enjoyed. She sent us our sneak peak pictures the day off just several hours later and needless to say not only did our jaws dropped but every single person who viewed those pics while asking who the photographer was! We proudly share her information with every member of our family and friends because she truly deserves the best❤️ Thank you Gabriella for capturing the most beautiful and intimate moments of ours and We can’t wait to work with you again!”

"SHE MADE MY DREAM COME TRUE"

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- BRANDON & NASIA

“Gabriella captured our special moments perfectly! She photographed our proposal, Holud night before the wedding, and wedding day. She was very easy to work with and always communicative and responsive. She was able to handle a 300 person wedding with ease and always got the shot. I've only seen the sneak peek from our wedding weekend but I am already in love with the pictures. She truly captured the joy and happiness of the weekend through her photos, which I will treasure forever. She is also just a genuinely kind person, which makes working with her even better :) Highly recommend.”

"TRULY CAPTURED THE JOY AND HAPPINESS"

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- MELISSA & JOHNNIE

“Gabriella was absolutely amazing!!! Words cannot even describe how perfect she was, but I’ll try my best. Right from the beginning, I knew she was the one. She was so caring, calming, organized, and just a genuinely happy person. She made me feel even more excited for my wedding. She was so helpful throughout the entire process right down to the big day. AND THE PICTURES - OH MY GOD. They are absolutely breathtaking and she definitely tells the story of your day in the most perfect way. She captures every precious moment while having a smile on her face the whole time she’s with you. I can’t say enough amazing things about her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to have the BEST photographer for any occasion. We had such an amazing experience with Gabriella and we can’t thank her enough!”

"WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW PERFECT SHE WAS"

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