Rosemont College Campus Shoot

We also create images for non-profits including schools, universities, hospitals, and organizations. Recently we were hired by Rosemont College to photograph their first MALE graduating class - a focused, yet playful group of sensitive, strong, and smart men. We enjoyed their spontaneity, willingness to "work" the camera, and their good looks. While there we met with the alumni staff members and created a group shot honoring their dedication to alma mater. What a beautiful campus, with great backgrounds for photography, and a welcoming staff! Everyone received a 4.0 cum from us for a job well done!

Sophie's Bat Mitzvah

Sophie's Bat Mitzvah took place at Temple Adath Israel in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. This is a beautiful temple with an active congregation. Sophie's affair comprised a lively mix of tradition and technology. The setting was beautiful as well, enhanced by the talents of florist decorator Mark Mainville of Chartreuse. 

We had a great time capturing the colors, textures, emotions, and energy of awesome people having a fabulous celebration. The food was fabulous as well, presented by Betty the Caterer. Sophie is following in her older sister's footsteps by continuing towards confirmation.

Dear family and friends welcomed Sophie as she became a woman of valor in the Jewish tradtion. And with the help of A Sharp Production's DJ Adam Weitz - boy did they ever rock!

How to Survive as a Wedding Photographer

So you want to be a wedding photographer?

Here is a guide to obtaining a job as an official wedding photographer, how to lock in the date, prepare for, and execute a successful day of wedding photography. 

·      Initial Phone interview: Ask for Date, Times, Venues, Names, Phone no., email. Check availability. Send them to website if they haven’t already seen it. Make appt for portfolio review.

·      Portfolio Review: Show examples of all types of shots taken. Show an actual bride’s album, parent albums. Show big pictures. Ask about them and their wedding day. Take notes. Be enthusiastic. Suggest timing, schedule and flow of the day based on experience. Outdoor lighting needs for formals. Educate them. Give paperwork showing all price breakdowns. Give them a package price estimate according to their preferences. Explain contract and payment plan. 3 most important variables when choosing a photographer — photo style, personality, budget.

·      Contract: Both parties sign, have copies. Receive down payment (1/3 total) to hold date and confirm agreement. Balance due by day of event.

·      Two weeks before event: Call, go over schedule, procedures, website, CD, album. Get directions, parking details. Remind about meals and balance due.  Exchange cell numbers.

·      Day before: Charge all batteries, re-format cards, check and pack equipment including (at least) 2 cameras, 2 flashes, multiple lenses including 24-70mm zoom and 70-300mm zoom, fixed lenses as well. Rechargeable (Quantum) batteries with chords to run flashes and 20 plus rechargeable AA batteries for flashes. 4 gig cards are quite useful. Addt’l charged camera batteries. Tripod, Reflectors, lens cleaners, battery checker, any flash accessories, Studio lighting & accessories if necessary, extension chords. You’ll be adding more to this.

·      Wedding Day: Arrive early. Scout location for formals. Greet and getting ready shots (30 mins), Formals- Natural light/flash fill, reflectors, gobo, shade, etc. w/ B&G, Family, Wedding Party. Fun shots, romantic/scenic, walk, creative portraits, wide open lens (allow 1 hour) Allow 30 min. break before ceremony.  Outdoor ceremony free reign, no flash. Indoor limit flash, natural light, unobtrusive. Bounced flash for reception, natural light. Cocktail candids, 2 photographers for events of day, Check in with band/DJ not to miss anything. Shoot a lot of everything. Wide open. Lenses and perspectives. Try slow shutter speed shots. Check batteries and cards before each major event. Delete duds as you go to save time later. Remember how to get home. Charge batteries.

Read More on Tony's Website with photography basics and tips

Kid Portrait Photography

Here are kids in their element, doing what they do, feeling what they feel, kids, just being kids. It's our thrill and challenge to document the 'wonder years' and to create images that you will cherish for a lifetime. Our timeless portraits of children are featured in homes all over the Main Line and Tri-State area. Our Children's Portrait Packages will provide you with a number of precious posed and unposed prints and enlargements for you to share with family and friends. Allow us to customize a photography package for you, and to capture the bliss of your child in their 'hood'. We are happy to come to your home or backyard or meet you in your kids' favorite environment in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware or anywhere else that you call special. While we're there we'll photograph any combination of family members and friends. Together, we can look at what we have captured on the spot and then expand on our photographic opportunities.  We'll create a web photo gallery for you with a link to send to family and friends. We are happy to help you choose your very favorite photographs and we will bring them to life in luscious print. Custom framing is available as well as suggestions and help all along the way.  Our kids' portraits transcend time and distance, as does our customer service. Can't wait to hear from you.

Corporate Photography

We also do executive portraiture and corporate photography. Here are some environmental portraits we created for Financial Advisors in Philadelphia, PA

Milkboy Coffee

Here's some promotional photography we created for Milkboy Coffee in Ardmore, PA

For coffee, tea, lunch, or a snack, it's a fun place to be and be seen.