JPG Photo & Video

e, he talked to me for over an hour about how he works and it was so obvious how much he loves what he does. We had a great engagement session with him and the day of the wedding, I was so happy to see him. We did not have a wedding planner and when Joe showed up, all of the commotion of the day became under his control- he was honestly like an extra bridesmaid for me and I was so happy to have him and his team as part of our day. If you choose to work with Joe and his team, any inconvenience of the day will be handled without skipping a beat. Rain? No problem, you’ll end up with gorgeous photos under an umbrella and they will be very creative to work with the weather or anything else that could go wrong. Makeup on your dress? Not a problem- one of the assistants will be there to clean it up right away. I could not have imagined a better entourage to have had with me on my way wedding day than this team. They are a very busy group, so don’t expect preview images like other smaller photographers often do and it’s a bit more of a process for the photos to be chosen and edited, but the photos are worth the wait. It was also great to have them there for both photo and video because it was the same team and they worked very well together to capture everything and make the day go seamlessly. We could not be happier with our photos and video and we hope to work with JPG again in the future!

ruly passionate about their work. The actions shots were our favorite, we feel like we are reliving our wedding every time we look at our photos. Joe definitely knows how to tell a story through his work! We absolutely recommend getting the highlight video. One word, AMAZING!! We hope you love JPG as much as we do!

se (mountain top) was beautiful on its own, but they managed to find even better spots and more incredible shots than we could have even imagined. What looked like an ordinary golf course and bench, for example, turned into this gorgeous fall foliage field. They experimented with drones, giving us these unreal artistic shots, but the heart of who they are was taking photos of our special moments -- tears, laughter, love, dancing and all. And they froze their butts off with us to get it done in unseasonably cold weather! Plus, damn, they are well-oiled machines, with such organization and precision to make sure we got all the photos we wanted without having to spend a lot of time away from the celebration. We could not recommend JPG Photo & Video enough. So many people have already commented that these are hands-down the most beautiful wedding photos they've ever seen. Kind, personable, organized, professional, creative and artistic.

of our cocktail hour. We had rain on our wedding but thanks to Justin’s knowledge of the venue and skills with a camera we came away with some amazing photos! On a sadder note we had a family member pass away only two weeks after the wedding, we reached out to JPG the day after we heard and asked if they could provide us photos of her for the service. They went out of their way to get them to us quickly and it meant a lot to us.

fessionalism, and especially the photos and video were all beyond what we had hoped. Our engagement shoot, ceremony, reception, and portrait photos all turned out with such amazing quality we can’t get enough of looking at them. I will highly recommend using Joe and JPG to anyone who needs a photographer for any life event and will definitely use him myself again in the future.

ures were the best that I've seen since 2010. His photos are of the highest quality, stunning, FULL OF EMOTION, and heartwarming! The candid photos are breathtaking! We have gotten so so so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. We could not be any happier with the pics and with Joe and Brandon! I often go back to look over all the pictures to relive our wedding day lol! They did a fantastic job...We love how many candid pics they took of our guests as well! Joe and Brandon have so much personality and were so fun to work with. I can be super awkward being in front of the camera and posing but Joe and Brandon made it so easy and comfortable for us. They were also so flexible and cool about taking so many unplanned portrait photos with my huge family. We really appreciated that! I don't think we can write enough to truly portray how awesome JPG is (the most artistic, professional, fun, genuine and kind)! Thank you Joe and Brandon for everything!!

We really have no idea how these guys get the ratings they do. We are crushed by the disappointment in their service. We not only cannot recommend JPG, we would strongly caution against using them. In spite of planning together with the photographer and being clear about our intentions not to photograph the prep, we had to wait for them to set up after we were long ready. The 14 weeks from event to actual pictures were astonishing. Even more so after getting them and seeing just how little thought and effort went into their editing and "organization". Also - be prepared to be referred to your contract repeatedly. They will hold it up anytime you ask for something.

bridal dressing Justin had ever seen :). I cannot think of one time throughout the preparation, ceremony and reception where I saw a photo opp and did not immediately see Stacey or Justin pop in to capture that moment. They were present, but never overbearing. We were especially pleased to see how they handled impromptu pics. We did our best to give them a list of the group pictures we wanted at the reception. Unfortunately we were not able to anticipate all of the desired pictures (mainly from our parents). Stacey and Justin rolled with these punches with the upmost of ease. The pictures we were received were fabulous and funny and truly captured the magic of our New Years Eve Wedding. We could not be happier!

miling, and candid shots that everyone will really remember. From our very first phone call, we knew Joe was the right person for the job! Joe and his team made sure we always felt supported and in the hands of true experts. They would walk us through the logic of why they preferred certain shots or locations, they would joke around with us during the ceremony, and they constantly reminded us to have fun! I honestly can't imagine choosing anyone but JPG Photography; everyone we worked with there was a true professional and we never stop hearing about the amazing photos he took!

basis on a holiday weekend (booked 4-5 months in advance). Right from the start they provided a full contract and an invoice that clearly stated their costs and expectations, so we had no trouble preparing ourselves, and JPG, for our event. Whenever we had questions they responded in a timely manner. A few days prior to our event the photographer, Adam, coordinated some final details with us and he was very nice and knowledgeable. On the day of the event Adam showed up early, was well prepared, and immediately built a rapport with all of our family members and guests. He was excellent throughout the entire time he was with us, especially given how quickly everything moved along. We can't thank Adam enough for being a fantastic photographer and for his professionalism and friendliness the entire time! We chose JPG primarily because of the quality of their work from their online portfolio, and they definitely delivered for us! Our edited photos were beautiful just as we'd hoped and we bought a handful of prints. We definitely highly recommend JPG for any event.

us so comfortable on the wedding day and were also extremely fun to be with! The service provided and quality of their work is absolutely amazing!! Joe gave us a little preview of our photos and we were absolutely stunned at how gorgeous the shots are! We are two people who typically hate the outcome of our photos, but we were absolutely in LOVE with what we saw and it felt amazing to see! Many guests have been raving about the preview they saw too and how amazing the photos were compared to most wedding photos you see. If you want gorgeous photos done by creative, genius minds, JPG is 100% the way to go!! We could go on and on... we hope to work with Joe and his team again in the future!

Joe and his team were funny, warm and made us feel comfortable and calm during some of the most hectic moments. Our guests are still asking about the JPG team and where/how we found them, because they were so professional and upbeat. We consider Joe family now, and if you have been able book him or a member of his talented team-Get excited!!

Sneak peak pictures were released TWO days after the wedding! I am so happy we chose JPG!!!

they reached out to us about what we would like to see in our highlight film, which I thought was so important. My husband and I watch the video EVERY day because we just can't get over how it truly captured our magical day! We can't say enough about how happy we are with our JPG videos! (Shoutout again to Laura and Naomi!)

gement session was the most fun we've had with any of our "vendors" since we started this wedding planning process a year ago. We also aren't naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Joe made it a breeze! We cannot wait to continue working with Joe and to see what magic Joe and his team bring to life at our wedding in November 2018!

tion shots that made you feel as if you were reliving the moment. There is no other photographer that I have come across that is able to do this as well as Joe does! He also surprised us by having a handful of photos ready for us to view on social media the day after our wedding which was awesome! I can't say enough about the quality of Joe's work and am so excited to see more when our full photos come out.

away by the uniqueness and beautiful moments that they captured We have already recommended these guys to all of our friends and are still in awe of the amazing photos they were able to take to preserve the memory of such special days forever for us

I could not find another photographer who’s video quality was as high as JPG’s and knew I only wanted to work with one vendor because it was easier ( …The photo + video combo was also actually cheaper than getting separate photographer and videographer). Looking back, I initially thought the final photos and video were all that mattered from a photographer/videographer, but Joe + his team were so so incredible the day of the wedding. They really took the reins and orchestrated the logistics of the day (i.e. if it rains, here’s plan A and B, etc.) – totally flexible and open to any decision my husband and I wanted (i.e. ending photos early and going to the cocktail hour). Joe truly because a friend during the process – even my other vendors (hair + makeup + reception coordinator) and friends/family were so impressed with him and his team. We were truly overwhelmed with the final photo and video products once we received them – just stunning. JPG really added to our wedding experience being such great partners. They didn’t just show up – they took time to understand what meant most to us and what we really cared about capturing. I’ll never forget - Joe handing me a mint right before I walked down the aisle. That’s what you’re getting with JPG (…not to mention the beautiful photos and videos you’ll have to for a lifetime). Truly priceless. Couldn’t recommend more. P.S. He and an assistant traveled all the way up to NYC to take our engagement photos, just a month after he and his wife had their first baby!

o did the work.There are so many small, sometimes intimate things that happen during the course of a celebration that one remembers long after. When some involve the photographers, and we had that, you know you’re working with a special group. On what was an incredible celebration of family and friends, Joseph and his team added to the night. Let’s face it, getting the pre-ceremony pictures done and done on time can be stressful. Racing to a 6:30 ceremony start with a number of family shots could have been rough, especially with folks on edge to begin with. Joseph and his team got us through all of that with a little prodding, a little humor and a touch that understood all that we were feeling before the wedding. All of us, JPG included, were all smiles when we just had the ceremony and party in front of us. I know Joe and his team were all over the ceremony and the party but only because I saw a few pictures afterwards. At the time, they were so unobtrusive as to seem invisible. We were left to be in the moment of both. These folks know what they’re doing, how to get it all done well and they had a relationship with our bride and groom that had them very comfortable. The previews shared have just been wonderful. While we can't wait to relive the night through their pictures and video, it was a pleasure to have them with us during such a special night.

, accommodating, prompt and professional. Ricky documented our wedding ceremony in May of 2017 here in Brooklyn, NY. He really brought of a lot of excitement and positive energy. His spirit made us want to take some outdoor pictures despite all the rain and wind. Ricky was forthcoming regarding his limitations of shooting in the rain, but we were up to trying and we were very glad that we did. He made the entire experience a lot of fun and the pictures we got back truly documented the experience and the essence our personalities. We are very excited and looking forward to working with JPG Photography on some more upcoming events as well.

ctures! Gustavo and Stacey were able to get our wild bridal party from location to location to get some awesome photos. They were so fun to hang out with during the day and made what could be an incredibly stressful few hours go incredibly smoothly. We already saw a sneak peek of some of the photos and Gustavo has a great eye! He was so attentive to details, making sure everyone's jackets were buttoned correctly and that my hair wasn't in front of my eyes. They were professional and yet really easy to be around and be comfortable with. Besides the getting married part, Gustavo and Stacey were one of my favorite parts of the day! Thanks so much!!!

for their engagements shoot, which resulted in absolutely breathtaking photos of them at all the key monuments in DC at sunset. For the wedding, they worked with us in Philadelphia. From the moment Joe arrived, I knew we were in good hands and it was going to be fun. He immediately put all of the girls at ease and we had a lot of fun during the preparation for the ceremony. He then coordinated with Gustavo, who was with the Groom and party, to meet in Rittenhouse Square for their 'First look' photos. From there, they went all over center city, including Reading Terminal before the ceremony and reception. That theme of fun and natural shots was exactly what the bride and groom wanted, and if the sneak peeks we've seen are any indication of the final results, we are going to be thrilled. An example of a unique shot included the bride and groom in reading terminal, and it's beautiful. I would HIGHLY recommend working with Joe and his team for any of your special events-you will not be disappointed.

n such a lighthearted, easygoing and fun way. By the time we finished hair and makeup and were leaving to go to the church, it felt more like you were an old friend. Thank you SO much for making an already momentous day that much more special, fun and memorable!!!

It was worth every penny, happy we went with JPG. Thanks for the memories. From the mom and dad of the bride.

l and provided me with a fantastic photographer and memories to last a lifetime. After receiving the photographs from our party, it solidified in my mind that Joe has established an outstanding team. From the moment Stacey knocked on the door of the room where I was getting dressed, she made the entire experience of being photographed seem natural. I had only had brief e-mail conversations with Stacey about the moments I wanted captured and she was able to capture them all beautifully. I didn't want any posed photos and was floored by the quality and sweet candid nature of the photographs. I was so impressed with the photos from the party that I returned to Joe's team for the photographs of my pregnancy, delivery and newborn. Again, Stacey was able to capture the informal elegance of my pregnancy journey. Stacey understood that I wanted to capture the good, the ugly and everything in between; the photos from the party, my pregnancy and post partum period are something I will always hold close to my heart. And all thanks to this guy who made me go dutch to the movies in 1998...

't feel (and look) too posed. We could not be more happy with how our photos turned out. Stacey is the real deal and knew how to slow motion down, play with shadows and capture light in ways that make our photos look truly unique and awesome. I would recommend JPG Photography to anyone and would absolutely use them again for other photography needs.

engagement shoot and we were truly blown away with how amazing the pictures turned out. We received many compliments on the photos and JPG. We were even more excited we chose Joe and his team to be part of our wedding day after our experience during our engagement shoot. A wedding day can be quite stressful, but Joe was very attentive to us and made sure we were relaxed and enjoying the moment. Joe is so creative and goes above and beyond to capture the perfect shot. We are lucky to have had him capture our day and provide us with photos that will serve as memories for a lifetime. From the sneak peek photos and highlight video we've seen, we know the final photos and video will be one in a million. The preview highlight video Laura posted captured the essence we were hoping for in our video. We are so excited to see the full video. Laura rocks! We are so happy we chose Joe and the JPG team to be part of our special day. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a highly talented, artistic, professional, and fun photography group. We now have a photographer for life with Joe!

d seen online. When we finally met, they were on time and professional and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. By the end, we totally forget they were even there capturing the most perfect moments. If you're looking for photographers who will take candid, colorful and creative photos, then JPG is the group for you!

dding. They are worth EVERY cent. If you are looking for photos that look like they are straight from a magazine, I'd recommend JPG and specifically Stacey. She captured our day EXACTLY as we hoped with punctual, thoughtful VIP treatment. Stacey made us feel completely comfortable and natural - it's not always easy for me to just start kissing on command personally. : ) She is absolutely adorable and has the sweetest, fun personality. She is a true artist and a master of her work. Did I mention that she traveled with us to ITALY? Yeah!!! When we mentioned we were traveling Tuscany for our wedding to JPG during our consultation for our reception, they offered to come and document the day!!! YES PLEASE. Stacey hopped on a plane with her awesome and talented husband, Chuck, and the rest is history! Beyond being ridiculously talented, Stacey and Chuck are amazing people to be around. They are like part of the family whether they like it or not! Haha. Thanks Stacey for caring and understanding what was important to us about our wedding and for capturing those special REAL moments on the best day of our lives! We can't wait to hang with you soon and plan some future photo sessions for every special party and milestone we have in our lives!

ontract, the management office was quite receptive, reaching out if we had inquiries and checking in about date availability etc. Once we signed, the office was less proactive, and slower to respond to our emails. When we started communicating directly with the photographers, the flow of information was much smoother. For the actual photography, we loved our pictures. Since our wedding had 300+ guests, we had three photographers. Do take a look at Dave C and Stacey and pics on the JPG site. They are very talented, and we cannot say enough about our pictures. All of the pictures were fantastic, but we have to give special props to Dave and Stacy. Dave C did an initial shoot at Penns Landing. We were not used to taking many pictures. But it only took a few minutes, and we became relaxed and natural in front of the camera. From that point, we were 100% comfortable which helped create more authentic images and moments. JPG focuses on true, fun images. We had some very good portraits (and we wished we set aside more time). However, our most favorite pictures are dance floor pics. If you are looking for high quality photos, fun photographers and authentic images, we strongly recommend JPG (especially Dave C and Stacy).

oe immediately put me at ease and we had a great conversation discussing the journalistic style of JPG and exactly what we were looking to get from our pictures. Not having many “posey” shots was very important to us. I knew there was something extra special about JPG when I learned that they are deeply involved in volunteer work, something I also value, and a testament to the fact that JPG and Joe are truly great people. We chose to do an engagement shoot with Joe so we could get to know each other and get some amazing pictures at the same time. It was Joe’s first time shooting at Hershey Park, and you sure couldn’t tell that by the pictures! Every picture came out amazing and they were the exact style we were looking for. It was almost like he had been there a million times before and knew exactly where to go for the best shots. The night ended with lots of good conversation, laughs, and whoopie pies of course! We had the most incredible day playing around the park, and after that day/night we couldn’t wait to see Joe and his team again for our wedding. JPG was so organized throughout each stage of the planning process and the final photography checklist was super helpful. They work with you and make you think outside the box, so that your pictures are super original and speak to you as a couple. Choosing locations which have significance to you as a couple or describe your personalities is what made our pictures extra meaningful. On our wedding day I was immediately comforted when Joe and his team arrived. They really felt like friends/family and made the whole day even more fun. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to spend my day with. Tom (the second photographer) had a great time with the guys and he was also amazing. Throughout the day, ceremony, and reception, the JPG team was so unobtrusive, you barely knew they were there, even though they were capturing every detail. Joe made sure we got all pictures that we really wanted to take, and quickly took the formal shots so we could move on to the party. We also had a photobooth which was a huge hit. The open air booth and props were super fun and our guests had a blast. There are even some photos of my father running around the dancefloor with the bullhorns on! :) This brings me to the pictures. No words other than amazing. The turnaround time was super-fast and we are so in love with our pictures. There was some motion shots from our engagement shoot of a carousel and ride moving behind us, yet my fiancé and I are standing still in complete focus in the center of the picture. Super impressive shots which only a very talented photographer can capture. The creativity and eye that Joe has to capture the most amazing shots and angles is just awe inspiring. He really loves what he does and it shows in his work. Many photographers have shot at our wedding venue, however the pictures by JPG are above and beyond any I have seen. I am so lucky to say that my husband and I not only have the most amazing captured memories from our special day, but we also gained some lifelong friends in the process. Stunning pictures, great people – what more could you ask for. We love our JPG family!!

h photographers before the wedding so everyone felt comfortable, and I know they captured the fun and excitement of our day! I know for any future big events in our lives we will only have one place to look for great photos!

whole engagement, boudoir, and wedding photography far exceeded our expectations. Joe, Nicole, Gustavo, Sabrina, and Laura, I wouldn't change a thing and would do it all over again. No way are we done with JPG and are excitedly planning for the next time we can use this standout team!

istens to what his couples want and need. He was so aware of the family/bridal party dynamics and needs on our wedding day. You don't realize how important that is until you and your husband sweating/struggling in the middle of Broad Street after hours of smiling and posing in the sun! Joe really goes the extra mile to lighten up the mood in the tense moments that tend to occur surrounding weddings. When taking posed shots, he makes you feel comfortable and encourages you to have fun! Then he fades into the background of your ceremony/reception so that he can capture every moment without being noticed. We would recommend JPG to anyone who is not looking for stuffy, all-posed wedding shots. We also highly recommend using JPG's photo booth. It was a huge hit at our wedding!

ng them was the absolute best decision we made in planning our May wedding. We talked to Joe G more than any other wedding vendor throughout the process. Joe has this ability to make you feel comfortable about everything. He's so relaxed, easy-going, and incredibly thoughtful. As the bride, I can honestly say that my entire day wouldn't have been the same without Joe G there. JPG has completely surpassed our expectations for a wedding photographer. We highly recommend them for any occasion and can guarantee they will impress.

heir work is simply superb. Joe was able to capture the range of emotions that we were going through during the event and he created beautiful, artful, and unique images that I know we will continue to revisit in many years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend booking JPG Photography and Joe G for your special day!

ing day so special. He is attentive to what we wanted and understood us as a couple. He wanted to capture that throughout our day. It was amazing working with him and his team!

we decided it would be nice to have pictures of us NOT just in a white dress and suit/tux. Joe is all about doing "different" photos and locations; not to knock LOVE park in Philly, but that we wanted pictures somewhere not as typical and "posey". We went to the Race Street pier (ok not super different) and the Independence Beer Garden. The pictures turned out awesome, and having a couple beers to help relax for the pictures was a big help! We have really fun pictures of us doing what we like to do--hang out, have a drink and relax. We picked 3 locations and we got full rights to 60 pictures, and we got them so fast! I think we received them 6 days after our session. I would highly recommend Joe and his team if you like the photojournalism style and want pictures that are unique!

ay of the wedding we asked that all our other shoots be candid and fun. Nothing posed. Dave captured every moment, it was really fabulous looking back at all the pictures of everyone just enjoying the evening at our home. Dave's pictures turned out exactly as I planned. I'm very glad I choose JPG, and Dave was our photographer. I would highly recommend!

nto preparing each detail for your day is so special and important to making the event your own. Then the day comes and it flies by so fast. Even if you try to be mindful of each feeling and absorb as much as you can, it’s impossible to remember it all. But having JPG Photography document your event means you can relive each kiss, each guest, each song…it is that moment in time that you can have forever. Looking at the photos gives you all of those feelings back. It also gives you the chance to see the wedding from the eyes of each guest. There is nothing more precious than that. Thank you JPG for your professionalism, knowledge and talent. You made us feel like part of your family and we cannot thank you enough for the memories you have captured.

owever, I must say that if you are interested in a photojournalism style to your wedding shoot, there is no better photographer in the Philadelphia area than JPG. They are the best!

and represent who you are. Most of the day you don't even know they're there! We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

d when the day is over and your life begins, these gorgeous photos are all you have left so get the best team in the city. It's been a year and my friends and family STILL rave about my photos. They were so incredible that we flew them to SC just to make sure they could shoot our wedding. Call them and book! And if that's not enough, they're pictures have gone viral several times from Cosmo to MTV to Discovery channel. They're photos are featured in magazines for Petes sakes!! Did I say call them and book? Oh yea, call them and book!

re doing, and they make the wedding planning process that much more enjoyable. Sit back, relax, and just be yourself...it's that easy...JPG Photography will be sure to capture every moment you want without even telling them!

ng down Broad Street during the naked bike race. We were sold! I thought to myself anyone who has an eye for something so crazy and out of the ordinary is totally for us!! The last thing we wanted was boring engagement & wedding photos! Luckily for us this is the last thing that JPG wants too. From moment we met with Joe, we were very comfortable and confident in JPG's work. We wanted our photographs to actually tell the story of our wedding not just preserve a moment. We couldn't be happier with the results. Joe was our photographer and he was truly amazing! He was pretty much one of my best friends that day and helped keep me, well us, calm and collected all while taking amazing pictures. We didn’t even see any of the JPG staff at my ceremony or my reception. Which was great because they were there getting the best shots of every moment without being intrusive. We can’t begin to thank Joe and the JPG staff enough for everything thing!

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mmer camp, where they could self cater, BYOB and all of their 130 guests could sleep over all weekend long, everything starting coming together....except someone who could take the kind of photos that they REALLY wanted. They didn't want just regular photos of table settings, cake and standing uncomfortably with relatives. No way Jose. (It is a known fact that no one ever looked back at photos of their table settings, years later, and got teary eyed. Probably.) They wanted BLOW-YOUR-MIND-AMAZING-MOMENT-BY-MOMENT-CAPTURING-OF-EVERYTHING-THAT-MADE-THEM-AND-THIER-BIG-DAY-UNIQUE. So upon obsessive web research, they hired JPG Photography. Naked bikers riding past wedding parties? Crazy action shots of dance moves? YES PLEASE! JPG worked within their budget and when they heard the crazy wedding ideas, JPG owners Joe and (his lovely wife) Rebecca were just as excited as the bride and groom were. Flash forward to the big day. Joe and Rebecca drove all night to make it to the event, several states away. They wiped the bride's happy tears, got soaked in water balloon fights, ran after pick-up trucks full of groomsmen, scouted CRAZY photo locations to whisk the newlyweds away to, made a slideshow for the reception, kept popping in to show the couple crazy pics of what the guests were up to while the bride and groom got ready, arranged the hectic family shots like a BOSS (seriously, it was like herding cats), and so so much more. The blissful bride doesn't want to give too much away, but JPG surprises their newlyweds with the most thoughtful, amazing little sentiments throughout the day. (Which made the blubbering bride cry her happy tears even harder.) When the day was done and the guests all walked the torch-lit paths back to their cabins, the bride and groom knew that one of the best decisions they made for their wedding was hiring JPG. The photos were just as badass as the newlyweds, capturing all the cool and quirky everything that made this wedding, different from every other wedding. And they all lived a very badass happily ever after. The End.

requested, which was pretty mind boggling given the size of our wedding. Finally, we received our pictures extremely fast, which seems to be almost unheard of in the world of wedding photography. We strongly recommend JPG photography.

ent shoot and the gorgeous and fun pictures we received to the INCREDIBLE time we had at our wedding with Joe, Tom, and Laura - everything was more than I had expected. On the day of the wedding, Joe and his team arrived early and put this stressed out bride at total ease - making me laugh, reminding me to drink water (with thanks to the straw and other gifts they gave me!), and have a great time! Joe was also on-hand to help fluff my dress to get me some air on our 80 degree day in late September :-) At the reception, the team set up a laptop showing us a sneak peek of some of the GORGEOUS photos from the day! When we received our video montage (that Laura made) I was at work and nearly leaped out of my seat out of pure joy. It perfectly captures the feelings and amazement of the day! Additionally, the photos we have are amazing - the colors, light, shading - all STUNNING! I am SO SO SO GLAD we made the decision to use JPG for our wedding and engagement photos, and I am SURE that we will use them in the future for whatever life brings us :-) This team has become a part of our family and we are so glad to have had them be a part of our very special day. Thank you ALL at JPG (an additional shout out to Ashlee for putting up with my calls and emails, to Stacey for doing an amazing job on the editing of our photos, and to Gus for being the second shooter for our engagement photos!).

go off without a hitch. Joe, Tom and Laura helped me and my bridal party feel relaxed and take the best photos we could. The pictures turned out great and I am obssessed with my wedding video!

ss JPG at an off-beat wedding expo - the Lovesick Expo. JPG was actually the last photography booths I stopped at after drudging through countless other samples from other photographers, unimpressed by what I'd seen & searching for someone who wasn't afraid to take risks to ensure we got what WE wanted out of our photos. What initially grabbed my attention was a video that was playing at their booth. I was adamantly against having a wedding video. There was no way that I, my husband or any of my friends were going to sit through a 5 hour wedding video - EVER. So when I saw what they did with the highlight video, I knew I wanted one. It was the perfect synopsis of our monumental day. We called later that week to book them. When booking JPG, we initially dealt with the owner Joe, who asked us (what we thought at the time) was a lot of unnecessary information, in the form of a lengthy questionnaire. But we filled it out as requested and during our next conversation, realized that Joe, through this process, had matched us with our ideal photographer - Dave. Dave loves pizza and beer - how could you NOT love Dave back? From then on, we dealt with Dave. We talked back and forth about the style we wanted, who we were, likes & dislikes.. yadda yadda yadda. When it came time to do our engagement shoot (which I was also very against doing, but it was included in our package so, what the heck!), we knew we wanted to do something different. We chose to take our photos at two locations in Philly: Yards brewery & Paines Skatepark. Dave was ON BOARD from the very start - loved our ideas, was pumped to start shooting. He set everything up. Dave was just the right level of pushy when it came to getting the shots we wanted at both locations. He persuaded the Manager at Yards to allow us to shoot in the brewery after tours had ended, without a guide. When we arrived at Paines, he persuaded several skateboarders to assist in our photos by skating around us and doing various tricks. It was awesome. When it came to our wedding day - we were equally impressed. The crew showed up three people deep (Dave, Ashley & Laura). Dave stayed with me while I got ready and Laura stayed with my husband, while the videographer Ashley split her time between the two of us. Everyone was SO comfortable with them around, and they just fit in with us so well it felt as if they were just a part of our crew. They were EVERYWHERE throughout the day - getting every possible angle on every single shot. I had guests tell me how wonderful they were because they were all over the place! They were amazing. When we got our photos & video back (sooner than expected I might add), we were blown away. They captured every bit of us flawlessly. The video though, was my favorite part. It was beyond anything we had expected. It captured the best parts of our day. We knew what we wanted when searching for a photographer. We got exactly that with JPG!! Dave, Laura & Ashley - you guys are amazing!!!!

G's website and their commitment to customers was clear from our very first conversation with Joe. We worked together to come up with a price/package that met our needs and chose Matt Bender as our primary photographer. Our engagement session gave us a chance to get to know Matt and for him to know us. When the big day came, we felt very comfortable with him and he (along with 2 other photographers) did a great job managing our family and bridal party for group shots. Many guests commented that our photographers were awesome throughout the evening. This skill should not be overlooked when you are evaluating a wedding photographer! In the end, we were thrilled with the quality and variety of pictures. The photo journalistic style captured the true essence of the day and there were a lot of really fun shots. To top it off, all of JPG's wedding packages include a DVD or thumb drive of high-res images with personal use rights - which means you have full flexibility when it comes to albums and prints. Bottom line: JPG brought the style, quality, and personality we were looking for at a competitive price. They were easy to work with from start to finish and we could not have been happier with the results.

m super unphotogenic, but my photos turned out natural and beautiful! It was the first time I had so many to pick from! Big thanks to the JPG crew for making that experience just as fun and memorable as it should be. :)

ment shoot the week of the wedding, which was a bit hectic but Joe and Danette made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The pictures came out beautifully and our session really set the tone for how relaxed and enjoyable the wedding day would be. Joe and Danette arrived at our hotel while we were getting ready and took some amazing "getting ready" shots. The entire time, they were goofing around with us and making sure that we were happy with everything. From there, we took some pre-ceremony shots at an off-site location then went to the ceremony. They made sure to get my husband and I, our families, friends and other guests in the pictures, which was great. They captured every moment of the entire night and it was so nice to relive it all once the photos came back. We also hired a photographer for the photo booth, which I also 100% recommend. Our guests LOVED it and had so much fun. Long story short- hire them. They're friendly, fun, creative and so talented. They will make sure that you remember all of the special moments from your wedding day.

msmen. She was so flexible and passionate about what she wanted to do that her positivity rubbed off on us. Our pictures turned out excellent - a good mix of classic, fun, and eclectic - but always capturing the moment perfectly. We would highly recommend JPG and Danette for your wedding and will definitely look for ways to use her again.

To give a bit more "specialness" and meaning to the day, we decided to hold the ceremony in front of the Passyunk fountain - a place that has great meaning for both of us. We picked the date, June 12th, in September, which is when we brought JPG on board as our photographer. From the very beginning, they were the friendliest, coolest people to work with. I talked to Joe a bit about the "vision" of my wedding day and pictures (small, intimate, and South Philly) and a bit about our budget. Joe set us up with a contract and package that worked for us, so we went ahead and booked, and I spent many months stalking their website, getting excited for our turn in the spotlight! We picked mid-June thinking it would be the best time of the year weather-wise. As you can imagine, I was somewhat crushed waking up the morning of my wedding ceremony to showers and thunderstorms, and a forecast that basically said it wasn't going to get any better throughout the day. True, my ceremony was only going to last 15 minutes, but we planned on a very outdoors-heavy day of shooting. I was afraid we would have to cram everyone into a last minute "indoors" plan B. I was stressin'. My poor husband tried his best to cheer me up and keep my spirits up. From the minute Joe and Stacey arrived for our ceremony, their energy and warmth reinvigorated the whole scenario. They patiently shot our ceremony and formal shots with my stepchildren while maneuvering SEPTA buses and trash trucks (I forgot Thursdays were trash day in Bella Vista - oops!) And then the real fun began. Joe & Stacey could not have been cooler or more on board with our somewhat non-traditional shooting locations and picture requests. They have an incredible eye, and we felt totally comfortable with them right away. After spending 3+ hours shooting with them, they began to feel more like friends than the people we hired to take our wedding pictures. They are also ridiculously awesome in that they were not one bit deterred by the rain - Joe even going so far as to lay down in puddles if necessary to get the shot we wanted. I am thoroughly convinced that had we hired anyone else, our day could have been very disappointing. With Joe & Stacey, not only did they literally brush off the downpour, they turned it into fun for us. And from what I can see of the sneak peeks of our pictures from Joe & the JPG instagram, our pictures are going to be ridiculously beautiful, fun, and sexy. We can't wait to get our pictures! 5 stars. More stars if I could!

o take care of me (the bride) throughout the night. My sister said it best on the day of the wedding - he's the worlds best bridesmaid! From the survival kit he handed me when he walked in the door, to the card he gave both of us to write on our wedding day for our first anniversary to continually checking in with me throughout the night, with sincerity, to make sure I was okay... It was incredible. It was apparent that that the team at JPG was dedicated to getting the best shot possible by the lengths that they went - be it laying in the snow or pushing their way through a crowded Reading Terminal to make sure everything was perfect for us. Thank you so much JPG for everything. We cannot WAIT to see the pictures. As a side note - when Joe insists on doing an engagement shoot prior to your wedding - do it. He was absolutely right. It helped us to be comfortable with Joe, to be comfortable in front of the camera - a fantastic idea all around. Plus, we have amazing pictures of us not in our wedding attire! We are so happy to have those pictures as well. I would recommend the team at JPG without hesitation. Thank you so much JPG for everything. We cannot WAIT to see the pictures. I would recommend the team at JPG without hesitation.

ork with Joe. We loved having Joe and Dave T. shoot our engagement pictures, and having Joe, Gustavo, and Tom there for our wedding day. The team is always up for an adventure, and was as excited as us to try unorthodox locations for photos. We whole-heartedly and enthusiastically recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer for any occasion. Having a good photographer for our wedding was one of the most important things to my husband and I during wedding planning. JPG Photography hit each of the “big three” on our list: first, they take pictures of brides and grooms looking natural and acting like themselves—not looking like awkward statues. Second, their portfolios showed pictures not just of brides and grooms, but of friends and family having fun at weddings. This was SUPER important to my husband and I—sure, we wanted some pictures of us looking great, but what we really wanted to remember is everyone celebrating with us. Third, JPG does a great job in low-light venues-- something we were concerned about since our wedding was indoors and at night. The day of our wedding, Joe was such a reassuring presence. He and the crew knew exactly what needed to happen when, and kept us on track. He seemed as excited as us for our first look and for our walk down the aisle. During the ceremony and reception, it felt like Joe, Gustavo, and Tom were everywhere and nowhere at once. They were never in the way, but they always got amazing, amazing shots. Our friends and family members kept exclaiming about what great photographers we had. When we received our pictures (ahead of time!) we were not disappointed—the pictures were AMAZING. I really can’t say enough. Joe, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for being our photographer!! I hope to have the chance to work with you again in the future!!!

, even the unexpected parts, and yes, we had many surprises. We recently got our photos back, and they are lovely. We have so many gorgeous formal settings, and then so many fantastic in the moment photos. In addition, I have to give a shout out to Matt as he made us both laugh through our engagement sessions, and continued to use his creativity on both days. You won't be disappointed.

s, and showed us a few at the time he was shooting. Seriously, I wanted to set him up with a friend just to be this guys friend post wedding. I'll update the review once we get our photos back, but I seriously don't think you can go wrong.

ng the wedding first hand. I had the great pleasure of working with Matt Bender for JPG - and he was great. I always say - let the photographer do what they are good at - and its make your pictures come out they best they can be... and I really think Matt did that. Matt is great at giving direction when needed but lets you just be you and lets your day unfold. We got to work with Matt before the wedding in an engagement shoot; JPG strongly suggests doing this so that you are comfortable working with the photographer the day of you wedding. I think regardless Matt was a great fit, the engagement pictures turned out wonderfully and I am so excited to see how it all turned out. If you want to get the best documentation out of your day - instead of all the "posed" shots - this is the vendor for you. When you are getting married you are getting pulled in a hundred different directions and will most likely miss what is going on elsewhere - with Photojournalism - it is all captured for your to relive! So happy with our choice to have Matt and the JPG team document our wedding

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we also fell in love with Joe and Rebecca. We were planning a destination wedding and knew we would be spending many days with our photographer. It was important that their personalities fit with ours and our guests and that they would take great photos while letting us enjoy our time with others and take in the moments of our special events. Joe and Rebecca beyond exceeded our expectations. By the end, they felt more like friends and family rather than a vendor we hired for our wedding. They captured our true spirit in their photos and made us feel comfortable being the center of attention. They were down to earth, outgoing, and fun to be around all while focusing on their job of taking the best artistic photos possible of our special day. We knew JPG was a little out of our price range, but looking back, it was well-worth the expense for the pleasurable experience and the finished product. So many of our guests requested their info for future weddings and those already married made comments to us about how they wished they had a photographer like Joe. We would recommend JPG Photography to everyone and will be sure to use them to capture future special events in our lives. Thank you JPG Photography for capturing the essence of our wedding so we can remember this special time for the rest of our lives!

er when we came across JPG, we knew right away that this is the type of studio we wanted. They were still out of our price range, but we decided it made sense to pay a little more for someone we loved, verses less for the studios that were just 'ok'. And we are happy we did! Our photographer Tracie is one of the nicest people we have met over the course of our wedding planning. She 'got' us right away, and knew exactly what we were going for. Once we finished our engagement shoot it was such a relief to know she was the most perfect fit for us! The wedding pictures lived up to that standard, and we couldn't be happier with them! I should also say that being a gay couple, it is unfortunate that you have to vet vendors based on whether they are comfortable doing same sex weddings. You would be surprised at how many straight people still cringe at the sight of two men kissing, so it's that much more important that the photographer is comfortable. I spoke with Joe about this prior to signing up with them. I think he was more concerned that I had to even have the conversation. Not only was he empathetic to this, but it actually meant a lot of him to have the opportunity to photograph same sex couple weddings, and I felt his sincerity over the phone. What a treat it was to then be featured on their Facebook page once our engagement pictures were ready, and then again when the Defense of Marriage act finally tumbled, one of our ceremony pictures became their Facebook banner. I can't tell you how much that meant to us! If you are reading this, consider your search over, choose them and move on, you will be happy that you did and it will be the easiest wedding decision you make!!!

l to have worked with them and would recommend them to anyone getting married.

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has been a pleasure, as well. They're patient with our requests and have offered creative advice when needed. We look forward to using JPG again in the future!

ough the day and making sure we stayed on track and did not miss one minute of our cocktail hour, which was a really important part of the day for us so we could visit with our guests. We loved JPG Photography so much that we also booked them for a Trash the Dress shoot (which every bride should do). They helped us bring our crazy ideas to life and we now have keepsakes from our wedding that are a real wow factor to guests when they come in to our home. All of our friends are envious of our photos and STILL talk about how great our photographers were one year after our wedding. We've recommended them to everyone and hope to use Joe and his team again in the future for all major life events we want to have captured. You cannot go wrong booking this team - they will make your day easier, less stressful, and will ensure that you get the photos you want in the style you want so you can remember each moment forever!

m caught parts of our wedding WE didn't even know were happening- we want to frame every photo! The emotion in every photo is so exciting!!! Honestly, the emotion caught in photos that weren't even mine (ahem, check out their website) made me cry, I felt like I was there. Joe was really easy to work with and really helped with the flow of our day (starting with calming me down when it hit me that I was marrying the love of my life lol). Joe & his team had a lot of fun, while making sure to never miss a shot- it's an art, really. Since our wedding 2 of our friends opted to use JPG in their weddings and were just as impressed! And 1 more couple just picked them up! Several of our engaged friends have asked about them as well. Speaking of which, when we were taking our engagement photos, Joe was on his knees hovering over a puddle in W. Philly just to catch the perfect reflection then headed with us to Yards Brewing for the rest of the photos. They were flexible and a lot of fun to work with. I really can't say enough about JPG & if you have them in your wedding, you'll understand why!! Check out their website now, it's definitely worth it.

t think we would have gotten such unique service anywhere else, I can't wait to see our wedding album.