Anyway, just as I suspected, we had a fun afternoon exploring some niches of Old City that are meaningful to the history of their relationship and you know how much I love that. And, as you’ll see, these two are positively FULL of laughter and smiles around each other which just makes my job ridiculously easy.

Congratulations again Kendra & Tom, wishing you a beautiful wedding and many years of happiness together. Thanks again for letting me capture your love together!

Kendra had mentioned that she LOVED brick walls, so you know I couldn’t resist this one.

The mirror image (below) was even featured on Going to the Chapel as a creative favorite mirror shot. I won’t deny it, I do love including reflections in my images.

Tell me this isn’t the most gorgeous, unique ring you’ve ever seen? I kind of didn’t want to give it back…. KIDDING, of course.

Time for a quick outfit change and…. voila!

We started out at an adorable little cafe in Northern Liberties sipping on coffee and then worked our way over the 30th Street Station…. but not without a clearing from the rain and a short bout in the park first. What I loved most was that we tried to make the session tell a little bit of a story. You see, when Joanna & Richy first started dating she lived in Philadelphia and he in NYC, so Joanna spent many evenings waiting at 30th Street for her train to go see him. Once he’d stolen her heart, she eventually moved much closer, but it wasn’t without weeks of travel first.

And, as they say, the rest is history…

Seriously, who doesn’t love swings?

Love these so much – Joanna, you are GORGEOUS.

And then on over to the hub-bub of 30th Street Station. I love how these two look like they’re completely wrapped up in their own world despite the hustle and bustle.

Hands down… FAVORITE (below).

And, their engagement session was no different. Plus, when they said they were up for (a) shooting wherever I wanted and (b) loved the idea of wandering Old City, I knew we’d have some fun. As usual, I loved exploring Old City – taking them both to some of my favorite little nooks and crannies as well as venturing out and exploring new ones together. Heck, we even made friends along the way (right Melissa and Jeff?).

We even hit up the epic Franklin Fountain for some amazing old-fashioned ice cream. To you non-Philadelphians, this is a place to visit if you ever come this way. Even the food channel says so… and they know what they’re talking about.

And, well, I’m totally pumped for their wedding NEXT MONTH. Can’t believe it’s already here. In the meantime, here are a few favorites from our day together.

Gayle and Sam are one of those couples…. one of the ones that complain that they aren’t “natural” in front of the camera and say they never like pictures of themselves – but then you meet them and they are as natural as can be. All I had to do was take a step back and tell them to pretend I’m not there and…. BAM, instant smiles.

They wanted to get in an engagement session done in Philadelphia before they moved to Singapore (!!) just a few weeks later since Philadelphia is where their love story began. And, since Philadelphia ultimately played a huge part in their relationship. Really, can you blame them? Even with an overcast day, I think you’ll agree that the University of Pennsylvania campus makes a perfect backdrop for the documentation of their love.

Here are just a few of my favorites from our afternoon together…

I don’t know if you guys will be as excited as I was about this, but UPenn campus has a MINIATURE LOVE SIGN. And it has a prettier backdrop than the real LOVE sign. Seriously!? I was beside myself! Of course, I couldn’t resist making them climb up on it.

Then we hit up Bartram’s Garden, which is right around the corner, for a few.

And for a little change of pace, we headed down to South Street for a few… have I mentioned how much I love South Street?

…and ending with one of my favorites. Tell me that isn’t love.

What about you? Are you doing something more fun than pointlessly standing outside for 45 minutes in the snow this weekend? Are you as anxious for spring to just get here already as I am?

Here are just a few favorites from our afternoon together. I think if you can tell anything from these images it’s that David makes her happy. Very happy. And I couldn’t love that about them any more.

And, since my posting of this session is epically late a bit belated, here’s a sneak peek from their October wedding in Savannah, Georgia. Cannot wait to share more of those!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist. But isn’t that tree amazing? Actually, Sam & Jesse’s session at the Villanova campus was pretty unreal, and features even more amazing trees. Just you wait!

And, the weather – and foliage – was pretty perfect for Halle and Dave’s shoot yesterday. Thus, with my hot apple cider in the morning and surrounded by leaves all shades of yellow, orange, and red in the afternoon, I was definitely feeling the Fall vibe by the evening.

We started out in the city, and then snuck out to one of my favorite’s – Bartram’s Garden – to snag a couple more. Stay tuned for the whole session and a peek at their adorable little white fluffy puppy, Georgie.

So what about you…. are you feeling Fall or did you skip right on over into winter and start playing Christmas music like me some people I know?

And, well, there are few things in Philadelphia as beautiful as Broad Street at night.