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Bridget + Mike’s Richmond Hall Wedding

david — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:46:22 +0000

Bridget + Mike recently tied the knot on a wonderful Philadelphia day!

They had their ceremony at the wonderful Old St. Joseph’s. Old St. Joe’s is the oldest Catholic church in Philadelphia. It’s a beautiful church and really gave their day a sense of history and longevity.

They had their reception at Richmond Hall, one of the city’s more unique venues. The large open main room with its high ceilings and balcony made for some interesting lighting possibilities

Below are some of my favorites, and you can click here for the slideshow.

Melissa + Brian at Overbrook Golf Club

david — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:45:24 +0000

Writing about the weddings I photograph is actually one of the more difficult things I do, and for good reason. I’ve been so lucky to work with so many great couples that the pool of adjectives I can pull from usually doesn’t completely convey their unique awesomeness. Instead, I try to rely on my work to tell the story and convey their personalities. I’m a visual storyteller, not a verbal one.

Trying to write about Melissa + Brian seems like a fool’s errand, so I will simply say this – they are among the most wonderful and warm people I’ve had the opportunity of working with.

They had a fantastic day for their wedding. Jim and the crew at Overbrook Golf Club did an outstanding job making sure everything went smoothly.

This was also my first time getting to work with Jeffrey Stoner Video from Orlando, FL. Because of some scheduling and location changes, M + B had originally booked Jeffrey for a wedding in Florida. When they decided to move the wedding up here, he was kind enough to accommodate them, and I’m sure glad he did. He’s among the best videographers I’ve ever worked with. Besides being a really nice guy, we share similar styles, approaches, and philosophies. It was a pleasure to work with him.

(he also has a really wonderful travel policy so I encourage everyone to consider him along with all of the local talent)

Below are some of my favorite images from the day, and you can click here for the slideshow…

Kristin + TJ at the Dolce Valley Forge

david — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:03:48 +0000

This past weekend was the official kickoff of my 2009 season, and I can’t think of a better couple to help mark the occasion than Kristin + TJ.

I first met with Kristin + TJ after Jenn + Ed (who you may remember from such places as my portfolio section) recommended me. As soon as I met them – after a location snafu – I knew immediately that they would be an amazing couple to work with. I was right!

They had their ceremony at St. John Neumann in Bryn Mawr and their reception at the beautiful Dolce Valley Forge. Katie and the crew at the Dolce did an amazing job with both the reception and the beautiful poolside cocktail hour (the amazing weather helped too).

I also can’t say enough good things about the Rich Posmontier Band. This was my first time working with them and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. They are amazingly talented, versatile, and kept the dance floor packed.

Overall, it was a beautiful day with amazing people. You can check out some of my favorites below, and click here for the slideshow…

David Zaveloff’s Best of 2008

david — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:46:11 +0000

This is a special time of year for me. It’s the off season for weddings in this area, the holidays have just passed, we’re in a new year, and I finally have some time to think about and reflect on the previous year’s work.

2008 was a huge year for me. I photographed more weddings than previous years, shot in more unique venues, and most importantly worked with some of the most wonderful people I could imagine. Those wonderful people are why I do what I do. Documenting the most important day of their lives is an honor and a privilege, and I’m eternally grateful for that.

As a follow up to last year’s Best of 2007 slideshow (click here) I’m proud to present the Best of 2008! You can either view it below or click here for a larger version. It’s about 12 minutes long, so grab the popcorn and the tissues and enjoy!

Neely + Leon at the Hyatt Penn’s Landing

david — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Earlier this month Mark and I had the honor of photographing Neely + Leon’s big day at the Hyatt Penn’s Landing. It was such an amazing and interesting experience – full of emotion, culture, history, and great people – that I’m still finding new moments every time I look at the photos.

Check out the slideshow by clicking here. There was so much going on that the show is a bit longer than normal, but well worth it.