A Philadelphia Wedding :: Laurie & Andrew

As a wedding photographer, you never know where your next job will come from. For this wedding I have Stella to thank. I love referrals from past clients, but this one was a little different. Stella happens to be Laurie and Andrew’s adorable black chihuahua. Andrew’s sister found my pet photography website, FidoJournalism, and commissioned me for a photo shoot while Laurie and Andrew were out of the country. It’s so gratifying to capture important milestones in people’s lives – from pets to weddings to children and families – and I’m so happy they thought of me when they needed a wedding photographer.

I was even more excited when I heard about their ceremony and reception site – the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology. It was certainly a unique atmosphere, dining and dancing amidst the relics and artifacts. It was a perfect setting for Laurie and Andrew, who both happen to be classics scholars. It was a wonderful day. Congratulations Laurie and Andrew (and Stella)!

Handmade jewelry by Laurie’s friend..

I love this image of Laurie sneaking a peek at Andrew as she prepared to walk down the aisle.

The Museum of Archaeology was a beautiful and unique place for a wedding.

Andrew checks out his new hardware…

Stella couldn’t be part of the wedding ceremony, but she stopped by the cocktail hour!

Phoebe also came to give mom a kiss.

Dinner was in the Chinese Rotunda. Unfortunately pictures don’t do this massive room justice!

Dancing was in the amazing Upper Egypt gallery.

Paris was one of the best wedding bands I’ve seen in awhile. They rocked the classics and today’s hits.

Some details…

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Laurie - Stephen,
Speechless and in tears.
A very very grateful bride!June 15, 2009 – 11:03 am

Nancy Sweet - These are the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen! I can’t stop looking at them and crying. Thank you Stephen for capturing every moment of this beautiful day.June 15, 2009 – 11:10 am

Emily - Love them! Esp the ones with the dogs, the conga line, and the crazy girl (!) doing the splits!June 15, 2009 – 12:42 pm

Kate - These are gorgeous pictures! Congratulations again, L & D.June 15, 2009 – 7:07 pm

Lynn Kilker - Thank you so very much for allowing us to re-live Laurie and Drew’s magical wedding day. You have touched us deeply with your brilliant talent.June 15, 2009 – 9:45 pm

Kirk VanSwearingen - WOW! When I asked Lynne to send along photos, I had know idea how beautiful they are. Steven you are a true craftman. Do you travel to New York?June 16, 2009 – 7:07 am

Mar - you did such a wonderful job capturing the true happiness that just exudes from these two. I’m so happy Laurie and Drew will have so many wonderful photos to remember their big day with. I managed not to tear up at the wedding, but I’m certainly tearing up now. These are absolutely beautiful, and I’m glad you got Stella and Pheobe in on the action!

xo the red haired bridesmaid.June 16, 2009 – 8:39 am

Josie Morris - Fantastic!June 16, 2009 – 8:57 am

Jenny Sears - Simply Beautiful.June 26, 2009 – 4:31 pm

Jane Denault - These pictures are so unique! Laurie and Drew you both look lovely.June 26, 2009 – 4:33 pm

Matt Sears - The pictures look beautiful. It was a great day.June 26, 2009 – 4:35 pm

Bill Sweet - Stephen,
These are the best wedding pictures I’ve ever seen, and I’ve shared them with many friends who agree. Can’t wait to see the family photos.
-BillJune 30, 2009 – 7:27 am

Anastasia Nurre - I teared up looking at these pictures again. Your photographer captured your sheer joy. My favorite is Laurie sneaking a peak at Drew. Beautiful wedding.June 30, 2009 – 7:47 am

Jen - The photos are great–it must have been a really beautiful wedding!June 30, 2009 – 11:26 am

katy - Thank you for sharing the photos–I work at the UPMAA and wasn’t at the wedding, but I have never seen the place or the people look better!July 2, 2009 – 12:34 pm