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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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A couple poses for a photo in front of Russ & Daughter's Bagel Shop in the Lower East Side during a Manhattan engagement photo session.

Lower East Side Manhattan Engagement Photo Session at Golden Hour

Sarah & Jake are getting MARRIED!!!! And they frolicked around their favorite spots in the Lower East Side of Manhattan to celebrate 🥰

WOW did these two crush their photo session!!! Massive thank you to these two for just being adorable in general and also saying yes to all my crazy photo ideas. 🤪 We had the most fun running around NYC (and we were blessed with the PERFECT weather)! 🫶🏼 They love their little corner of the city so we highlighted some of their favorite spots during their engagement session!!

A Very Manhattan Engagement Photo Session

Katz’s Deli and Russ & Daughters were def high up on the photo list. I mean, it was a Manhattan engagement photo session, was it not?! The sun was SHINING and creating such beautiful pockets of light in these little walkways and mini parks around town. So we made quite a few sunshine detours along the way! We had planned to get some slow shutter speed photos as well, to capture the busyness of the city. And we hit the JACKPOT with a photo a yellow taxi driving behind Sarah & Jake as they were standing in front of Katz’s Deli!!! 🤩

Incorporating Activities Into Photos

We also visited a super cute bar, where they shared a drink (and some laughs)!! A very kind truck driver let us get a cool running shot in the street in front of the bar. Those through-the-window photos at the bar are some of my fav!

I love incorporating activities into engagement photos, especially if it’s something the couple loves to do. I know Sarah and Jake enjoy cocktails at cute bars – they actually met at Plough & The Stars in Philadelphia!! So making time in the session for them to do what they love already makes for some authentic images that feel true to them.

Rooftops & Dogs Are Always Good Ideas

The session ended on the roof of their building with incredible views of the city. But the best view of all was their cute pup, Roo!! She stole the show with her spunky personality and curious face 🥹 I had so much fun at this Manhattan engagement photo session and I can’t wait to get Roo’s parents married!

For more engagement session inspiration, check out Golden Hour Engagement Photos at Valley Forge Park and Rainy Engagement Photos in Old City Philly and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

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- kristen & jared

“Hiring Gabriella as our photographer was the single best decision we made on wedding day. Because we had an intimate elopement at town hall, it was important to us to capture the small details and intimate moments in a way that we could look back on our day and feel like we are reliving it. Well, Gabriella’s work does just that. She exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with our gallery. She gave updates and clear expectations along the way so that we were never left wondering what next steps were, and was timely with getting sneak peaks and the full gallery back to us. We are an introverted couple who is not used to being in front of the camera, and Gabriella was super patient and made us feel at ease throughout the whole day. Her communication style is to be seriously commended. She also went above and beyond to scope out of the venue and found the perfect spot for us to do our private vows in. We don’t have a single negative thing to say about our experience. If you are considering working with Gabriella for your special day, do it!!

"THE SINGLE BEST DECISION"

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- RYlie & ryan kelliher

We LOVED working with Gabriella for our Wedding photography! From our first video call, she made us feel totally at ease about the whole process, and it was clear she had a ton of experience. We do not consider ourselves very photogenic, but Gabriella got AMAZING pictures from our Wedding and an Engagement shoot. She’s fun, friendly, professional, and everything you need in a Wedding photographer (or for any other event). Cannot recommend her highly enough!

"SHE MADE US FEEL TOTALLY AT EASE"

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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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