Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Photographer – Nyapaula + Shante
Diversity is an important consideration in many if not all of our interactions, be it at work, at play, or a special event. It also is an important consideration in various occupations and service industries. Photography is no exception, and it's important for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be able to engage someone who is a
PHILLY’S LGBTQ FRIENDLY PHOTOGRAPHER
PHILLY'S LGBTQ FRIENDLY PHOTOGRAPHER Philly's LGBTQ Friendly Photographer Love knows no boundaries, and that's exactly what Maria and Brianna's engagement at the John James Audubon Center represents. These two lovely ladies have found their soulmates in each other and are embarking on a journey of love, commitment, and togetherness. As photographers from J&J Studios, we had the pleasure
CEDARBROOK COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING: AUDREY & RHIAN
CEDARBROOK COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING: AUDREY & RHIAN Cedarbrook Country Club Wedding Audrey and Rhian's love story is one that is sure to melt your heart. The two women met in 2019 and have been inseparable ever since. As their love grew stronger, they knew that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Therefore, they
Kim + John: A beautiful Philly Wedding Chapel Elopement
Sometimes an eager, loving couple who have reached a serious point in their relationship decide they are ready to move on to the next level and move on to officially cementing their relationship by getting married. However, not all Brides and Grooms wish to go through the more elaborate planning process. This may be due to expense
Headshot Photography for Bethlehem, PA
When you hear the name Bethlehem, most people immediately think of a city near Jerusalem, the religious affiliations tied to that part of the world, along with the Christmas season and holiday events associated with it. However, that is not the only Bethlehem! There is also a popular city known as Bethlehem right in Pennsylvania, and the
One of LGBTQ+’s Favorite Wedding Vendors
Imagine it - a couple has finally reached the point where they have reached the point in their relationship where they have decided the time is right to declare their love and fulfill their commitment to each other by moving beyond engagement and planning the next step - their wedding. This is even more poignant when the
Vendors and the LGBTQ+ Community
With the emergence of a more forceful LGBTQ+ community, coupled with efforts to expand and secure the equal rights members of this community are entitled to, there continues to be a focus on ensuring the LGTQ+ individuals are not excluded from securing the services they want or need due to discrimination. Vendors and the LGBTQ+ Community need
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Planning Ideas
Okay! Many of the previous blogs were some background knowledge on terms you may want to know, the way we use language, and LGBTQ+ allyship in action. So, they were more geared towards education and vendors. But let’s have some fun with LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding planning ideas! Here's a little back story about me. I started planning my
Photographing and Posing LGBTQ+ Couples
As photographers, many of us have probably searched for all different types of posing ideas from cute, to elegant, to unique. But we've also constantly seen examples of hetero-normative photographing and posing, rather than with LGBTQ+ couples. Which then has also led to some…interesting questions. No doubt, some of these questions are well meaning, but clunky nonetheless.
Allyship Through Learning and Language
There is SO much information that can be given about becoming inclusive and affirming, and there are so many resources about it. But before continuing on with some ways you can be inclusive, many people like to know some of the most commonly used terms. I’m going to share terms and definitions that you are likely to
