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
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
Cescaphe Ballroom Wedding
There are so many components that are considered, researched, and decided upon as a young couple who has moved along in their relationship journey prepare to solidify their union through the official ceremony, joining themselves in marriage. One key consideration is where they will hold their wedding reception. Where would the most ideal venue be which would
Philadelphia City Hall Engagement: Brieann & Frank
J&J Studios made our way back to Center City for Brieann and Frank's engagement session, which was a blast. This couple contacted us in hopes that we could capture their engagement photos before their wedding day, and we could not wait to do this for them. Below, we will share photos of their Philadelphia City Hall engagement
VIE BY CESCAPHE WEDDING
VIE BY CESCAPHE WEDDING: JULIETTE & VAHAN Vie By Cescaphe Wedding When Juliette and Vahan approached us at J&J Studios, we were excited to do their Wedding photoshoot at The Vie By Cescaphe. We have been working in the wedding industry for a while now and have already done some amazing work. But this Wedding photoshoot was going to
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.
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
PHILADELPHIA WEDDING CHAPEL WEDDING
PHILADELPHIA WEDDING CHAPEL WEDDING: DAYANA & MATT Philadelphia Wedding Chapel Wedding Celebrating the love between a bride and groom can be done in so many different ways. A lavish ceremony, stunning decor, and an amazing wedding dress all play a vital role in creating a memorable day. Dayana and Matt chose to have their wedding at the Philadelphia Wedding
Philadelphia City Hall Christmas Proposal
Many would say that the most magical time of the year is around Christmas time, and Michael's City Hall Christmas proposal was no exception. In the middle of December, J&J Studios was contacted to photograph a proposal in the center of Philadelphia, and we think that it turned out great. In this article, we will be sharing
A Rocky Steps Proposal – Kate and James
Philadelphia has a plethora of special settings for any special event you can imagine. One of those special places and very well know are the Rocky Steps. And in this case, the setting served as an excellent backdrop for a Rocky Steps Proposal for couple Kate and James. The 72 stone steps leading up to the entrance of