cairnwood wedding | devon + ken

Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Can I just say, I really love this wedding. Devon & Ken were married earlier this month, and were blessed with an absolutely spectacular day, gorgeous light, wonderful families, and, of course, with their wedding at Cairnwood, a simply beautiful venue, and one that has quite a bit of meaning for Devon’s family.

I really try not to put weddings into a cookie-cutter… moments that happen at one wedding may be different from what happens at another. Capturing those unique details and moments at every wedding is what I try to do every weekend… Devon & Ken’s wedding typifies that, so I’m pleased to finally be able to share these!

Final note — Steve Langdon joined me for the day. Steve is really a talented shooter, and it’s always a privilege to have him along. Some of these pictures are courtesy of his eye, so thank you for your great work Steve!

Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

Their first look.

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Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

The actual ceremony was at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral.

Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

A champagne toast outside the church…

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Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

LOVE this shot Steve got of Ken’s sisters!

Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

The family sang a song for Devon & Ken that they’ve been singing at every family wedding for years.

Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding
Cairnwood wedding

This really was the sort of day that makes me so glad to do what I do. Thanks for everything, Devon and Ken!

  1. Tina wrote: Wow, AMAZING light for those portraits! Love them all:) 29th Jul, 2010
  2. Shaun Yasaki wrote: Every shot of this wedding captures such a precise moment. fantastic. 29th Jul, 2010
  3. Ro wrote: what a gorgeous venue ! love the shots as always :) 30th Jul, 2010

union league wedding | jennifer + ken

Monday, July 26, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Wow… we’re at that part of the year when it’s weddings every weekend (sometimes two or three) and I’m trying my best to keep up! This one is from the end of June… Jen & Ken got married at St. Mary Magdelen in Media, and followed it up with a terrific party at the Union League in Philadelphia. What a great time!

Straight into the images!

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

Misty from Misty Dawn Photography joined me for the day as well… she grabbed this shot below on the right of Ken getting ready (as well as a couple more below). Thanks for your help, Misty!

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

We headed into Old City for some shots with the wedding party.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

The Union League looked spectacular, as always.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

I love photographing the toasts… there’s always such great emotion.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

They had a heck of a candy bar, too.

Union League Philadelphia wedding
Union League Philadelphia wedding

Hope you enjoy these, Jen & Ken. Thanks again for everything!

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downingtown country club wedding | diana + joe

Monday, July 19, 2010 Posted in Weddings

In June I had the opportunity to shoot Diana & Joe’s wedding at the Downingtown Country Club. This was definitely one of the more emotional weddings I’ve shot… such a beautiful couple, in more ways than one. I have a lot of images so I’ll get right to them, but first I must thank Joe, Diana, and their families for allowing us to be part of such an important, intimate, and — if I say so myself — quite splendid day.

Phil Mantas joined me, and as always, some of the shots below are his. Thanks, Phil, for your hard work and beautiful shots.

Diana had a picture on her bouquet in memory of Joe’s mother.

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

The vows.

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Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

Diana’s brother and Joe’s sister were in the wedding party. Apologies for posting the funny faces, J+D, but sibling goofiness is too good to pass up…

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

We had to work quickly on the portraits, but we found some great light and worked it!

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

Diana & Joe were so expressive and full of life!

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

A toast and remembrance of Joe’s mom. Not a dry eye in the house. These are the moments I’m so privileged to witness.

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Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

“How could you?!”

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

I don’t remember exactly what song this was, but I’ve got a dollar that says it was “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding
Downingtown Country Club wedding

A truly fantastic day. Thank you so much, J&D.

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