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
MANSION ON MAIN STREET WEDDING
MANSION ON MAIN STREET WEDDING: DELILA & CHRIS Mansion on Main Street Wedding We've been told that every wedding is different and memorable in its way, but Delila & Chris' wedding at The Mansion on Main St was truly an unforgettable experience. Everything was done with great care and thoughtfulness, from the decorations to the food to
DEAUVILLE INN WEDDING
DEAUVILLE INN WEDDING: HEATHER & HUGO Deauville Inn Wedding When Heather and Hugo approached us at J&J Studios to do their wedding photoshoot, we were excited. Their wedding was going to be held at Deauville Inn. The theme of the wedding was to be something beautiful, elegant, and timeless. It was our job to create a series
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
Being an ally for LGBTQ+ Community
We are all living in a world today that truly defines what that words like diverse, unique, different have taken on a whole new meaning. This is no more true than those individuals, such as myself, who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. This community has always been with us and I'm happy to say it continues
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
What Is an LGBTQ+ Ally? Why Be an Ally?
In 2022 we are happy that the LGBTQ+ community has made a lot of progress in positive visibility and protections in the past few decades. However, we are also well aware that not everybody is supportive, let alone affirming. In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states with the court ruling Obergefell
