Here is a full spread from an album we completed recently. Amy and Travis seeing each other for the first time before the ceremony!
Location: Penns Landing Hyatt-Philadelphia,PA

Another full page album spread of Kirstin and Casey “Getting close and enjoying a great time with Mike and Jana”
Location: Philadelphia Art Museum

We always get the question: If we see each other before the ceremony will we get better photographs and will it not be so rushed? In most situations the answer is yes. In recent years more and more couples are choosing to get all the necessary photographs completed prior to their ceremony. With the trend that more and more couples and parents want to attend their cocktail hour getting the photos done prior is really a great choice. I do still respect that tradition is very important and I would never make any couple or family do something that would not be their choice. I am just suggesting how great it is to do the pre ceremony shoot and how they can greet all their guests while attending their entire cocktail hour.

We have many couples that come in and fall in love our work, they truly connect with the couples in the photographs they see hanging in our gallery. Most of these images were captured BEFORE the ceremony when the couple was relaxed and when there was time to be creative. It is very hard to be creative when pictures of the bride and groom and families need to be finished in that hour or less, the time between end of ceremony and cocktails.

Congratulations to Kendall Brown of Eclatante Event Design for being selected by the brides of Philadelphia as one of the Best Event Planners in the Philadelphia Area! It is always a pleasure working with her and shooting her beautiful creations and design details. She always manages to keep a consistent theme with class and style. Complimenting Kendall’s vision was an original stationary design from the premier paper boutique: Two Paper Dolls We put together a few detail images from Julie’s Shapira and Nathan Slack’s wedding. The grand Reception held at PAFA (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts), Philadelphia on 3.24.07.

I wanted to thank all of The Knot readers “the knoties” for choosing me as one of the top photographers in the Philadelphia area. The results are published in the The Knot Magazine:”Best of Weddings 2008″ This is the national publication of The Knot. I am so honored that several of my brides took the time to post and that they let other readers know what a positive experience they had with our studio. We love hearing your feedback! WOW! This is awesome! We were given by you, a 3 star rating, which is a “Above & Beyond” rating. It is the highest star rating awarded!

Did you know MK Photo can create custom thank you cards for your special day?

WOW! What an amazing set of stationary that Vanessa and Amanda from Two Paper Doll’s created and designed for Ashlee and Tim’s wedding. There were so many pieces that all were carefully coordinated and that looked SO good together! Their work leaves an impression on you and the impact of their work is so strong! They are truely are one of the most original and quality conscious paper companies I have worked with. They are a true paper boutique! They also designed and printed our new heavy weight press printed business cards. Great Job! We were very fortunate to have been a part of Ashlee and Tim’s day. Their wedding took place this past fall at the scenic Rehoboth Beach Country Club in Rehoboth Beath, DE. It was just a perfect day. Mark from the Queen of Hearts was the event planner.
And a special thank you Vanessa and Amanda for choosing the stationary from Ashlee and Tim’s Wedding to be featured in your new full page ad in Philadelphia Wedding Magazine, Spring /Summer 2008. We are happy we could help.
Check out our favorite pics from Ashlee and Tim’s Wedding!!

Did you know we design and print custom “save the date” cards. We have in house designers that will create that one of a kind special card for you. Lots of choices. What a great way to use your favorite photos from your engagement shoot. And.. an awesome reason to do an engagement shoot! It’s the most important day of your life! Let the world know you are getting married! Call or email jana, jana@mkphoto.com 610.388.7808