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
Nighttime Addison Street Proposal
With summer months approaching, more and more people are exploring Philadelphia. If you are looking for something to do, one of J&J Studio's top recommendations is to take a stroll down Addison Street. This gorgeous street is a hidden gem in the bustling city of Philadelphia. In fact, our clients love it. We recently photographed a beautiful
Rittenhouse Square Elegant Engagement
Engagement shoots are a versatile type of photo shoot. They can be whatever the couple wants them to be. They can be casual, fun, romantic, or glamorous. It all depends on what it is the couple wants and who they are! Heather and Hugo went with an elegant engagement photography session in Philly’s ritzy Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
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
Parque Engagement and Family Session
As some of our readers know, J&J Studios has a big interest in gorgeous buildings and architecture. That is why the Parque Ridley Creek venue is one of our favorite places to photograph clients. When we were hired by a wonderful family to capture their Parque engagement and family session, we were thrilled. In this article, I
LOVE Park Proposal – Taylor & Brian
What is a more perfect place for a proposal than the LOVE Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? J&J Studios cannot think of many other places that signify how much you love someone and the reason behind your proposal. That is why the LOVE Park is one of our most recommended photo shoot locations for couples. Throughout this article,
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
ADDISON STREET PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER
THE BEST ADDISON STREET PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER IN PHILADELPHIA Addison Street Proposal Photographer (J&JStudios) We love a good wedding proposal photoshoot! I mean, come on! Who doesn't love seeing the "Will you marry me" shot where it's a ring in the middle of nowhere on a gorgeous landscape? There are hundreds of photographers out there taking engagement shoots, but it
