A Merchant Exchange Building proposal can create a memorable setting for one of the most exciting moments in a couple's relationship. Located in Philadelphia's historic Old City, the Merchant Exchange Building offers an elegant backdrop for a surprise proposal and beautiful opportunities for professional photography. At J&J Studios Philadelphia, we believe proposal photography should capture more than the
Best UPenn Senior Portrait Ideas for Graduation Photos
Christopher’s UPenn senior portraits celebrate the end of a meaningful law school journey — a chapter filled with dedication, growth, and resilience. His session highlighted not only his academic achievements but also the personality that makes him unique. From the moment we began, Christopher carried a calm, thoughtful energy that shaped the entire shoot. Known for his
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
The Lakehouse Inn Wedding: Emily & Josh
J&J Studios recently was given the opportunity to photograph one of the most beautiful weddings of our photography career, The Lakehouse Inn Wedding. Josh and Emily's wedding turned out to be absolutely breathtaking, and we can't wait to share with you the photos and details below. First Looks Before The Wedding Emily planned several first looks before the
Reading Terminal Market Wedding: Jillian & Josh
One of Philly's greatest treasures is the Reading Terminal Market. It is a food lover's paradise, and J&J Studios recently had the privilege of following around Jillian and Josh through this large indoor market in Center City, Philadelphia. In this article, I will share with you a few photos from the Reading Terminal Market wedding photo shoot,
Philadelphia Cricket Club Wedding
J&J Studios loves to photograph couples at new places. Over the summer, Rachel and Nick invited us to photograph their lovely wedding at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. This venue is a beauty, and we hope more of our clients will consider having their wedding at this location. It was one of our favorite weddings to document, and
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
Philadelphia String Quartet Photographer
As artists ourselves, the photographers of J&J Studios loves the opportunity to photograph other types of artists. We were recently hired to photograph a string quartet, which we are excited to share with you. In this article, I will show you the images from this photo shoot, tell you what a string quartet is, and explain why
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,

