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Lauren and Jim’s Magical Addison Street Proposal
There is nothing more striking than a beautiful evening surrounded and illuminated by hundreds of lights delicately encircling numerous trees. Such is the setting of Lauren and Jim’s Magical Addison Street Proposal photo shoot in Philadelphia.
Addison Street in Philadelphia is primarily known for the 1799 Addison Lights, a holiday light display on a block in Rittenhouse Square. The tradition of the lights began eight years ago and is a popular spot for proposals and weddings. The lights are special-ordered and designed to be brighter and more energy-efficient. While the street itself doesn’t have a long, documented history as a major thoroughfare, it’s a well-loved part of the city’s residential landscape, particularly due to the festive light display. Addison Street is part of the larger Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, which is known for its beautiful homes, parks, and vibrant atmosphere. The Addison lights are a modern tradition that has become a beloved part of the Philadelphia holiday season. The lights are illuminated year-round and are a popular destination for special occasions. The lights were initially funded through a community fundraising effort and continue to be maintained with the support of local residents. Unlike some of Philadelphia’s more prominent streets, like Broad Street or South Street, Addison Street doesn’t have a long, documented history as a major commercial or transportation route. It’s primarily a residential street known for its charm and the festive lights.
As you’ll see from the photographs below, the lights add an intriguing nuance to what would be an otherwise simple and modest block in the heart of Philadelphia. The illumination create a cavalcade of tiny bright spots, almost like a gathering of specifically spaced stars. For all of these reasons it provides an ideal setting for a special event such as a proposal and engagement. The Lauren and Jim’s Magical Addison Street Proposal photo shoot is memorializing such a special event for these two young lovers.
The simple addition of numerous lights provides an archway over the couple, highlighting their movements as they follow the traditional approach – for this couple the man going on bended knee to officially present an engagement ring to his intended and hoping that she of course is impressed and says YES! From the smiles on both their faces I believe that the answer was indeed yes!
The use of the special features of this street were uniquely captured in the photographs. It allowed for the capture of a variety poses that show the beautify of Addison Street, the beauty of the couple, and the beauty of the ritual of the proposal. Each photograph conveys a particular mood through the use of lighting, backdrop, and shadowing. It’s almost mesmerizing when you gaze upon each of them so you can appreciate the feelings that they convey. You can feel the love between the couple without knowing them or hearing a word of conversation from or between them.
It’s compelling when viewing such photographs to think about this simple street and the magic that it can conjure up for not only this event – a proposal – but can serve as the backdrop for any event that a desired special effect would heighten the effectiveness of the occasion and the photograph. This couple has chosen wisely, and they will be fortunate to have a collection of photographs that captures this wonderful event that they can enjoy for many years to come.
