Engagement at Race Street Pier
A view from a waterfront area always invokes a mood of peace, tranquility, and general happiness. This couldn't be more true than being at the Engagement at Race Street Pier and the union of Lauren and Justin. This happy couple chose a special spot to memorialize their special event and a special photographer to capture their moments,
Fairmount Water Works Proposal | Will & Natalie
Surprise proposals can be a lot of fun - for both the person proposing and the person being proposed to! Will planned a surprise proposal at the Fairmount Water Works for his girlfriend - now fiancee - Natalie. Obviously and happily, she said yes! J & J Studios would like to share some of the photos we
BRIDAL PHOTOSHOOT
BRIDAL PHOTOSHOOT: HOLLIE Hollie's Bridal Photoshoot At J&J Studios, we know that every single bride-to-be has a different idea in mind for their wedding day. We have bridal sessions like Hollie's all the time, and we love it! Tailored to her tastes and preferences, it was the perfect way to get her pictures taken while still allowing her to
Philly Art Museum/Waterworks Engagement
Philadelphia is full of so many beautiful and unique backdrops that provide for photographers and couples the most impressive areas to memorialize special events. This includes weddings, parties, maternity acknowledgements, and engagements to name a few. In this case, the Philly Art Museum/Waterworks Engagement session the couple Lexi and Avi participated in along with photographer John Ryan
Wissahickon Valley Park Engagement
Alyssa and Justin hired J & J Studios to capture their Wissahickon Valley Park engagement photos. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorites from this Wissahickon Valley Park engagement photo session! About Wissahickon Valley Park Wissahickon Valley Park sits on nearly 2,000 acres of land in northwest Philadelphia, PA. The park offers visitors dozens of miles of trails
Engagement at Longwood Gardens
It's always breathtaking to walk the vast acreage of beautiful Longwood Gardens in the heart of Pennsylvania. However, couple that with an opportunity to capture the beauty of a special event such as an engagement, and you have an Engagement at Longwood Gardens that will begin the journey for a special couple to last a lifetime. An Engagement
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
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