Who Is The Best Philadelphia Wedding Photographer?
October 9, 2023
On the market for a Philadelphia wedding photographer? If so, we wrote this guide just for you. At Perennial, we love working with our clients to document their wedding day in a way that’s authentically them. It’s our passion to bring each unique client’s wedding vision to life through photos.
Key word: Unique. Every couple is different! Even the most talented wedding photographers aren’t for everyone. How boring would that be?!
Instead, it’s all about finding that perfect fit between client and photographer—an intangible connection that results in photos you’ll treasure for life. This guide covers 10 awesome Philadelphia-area photographers options to consider.
The 10 Best Philadelphia Wedding Photographers
Perennial
At Perennial, we believe that the most authentic moments are those that can’t be recreated. Rather than trying to use cookie-cutter poses to capture photos that will almost certainly feel staged, we let every client stay present in the moment, capturing the day as it naturally unfolds. Don’t worry—we’ll still get all the must-have group photos you want. But you’ll never feel burdened posing for pictures.
Instead, you can stay fully tuned in to savoring the day with your partner and your loved ones, while we do all the work to document it. We capture all the real and raw emotions of the day so you can relive them every time you look at your photos.
What Perennial clients say: “We couldn’t have made a better decision for our photographer. [Haley] captured exactly what we were hoping she would. We are over the moon.”
“These photos are everything I could have hoped for and more. The slideshow alone made me tear up . . . some of the moments are so damn tender I can’t take it.”
“It’s amazing how you captured how much we genuinely love and care for each other in your photos.”
“Everything is so natural and candid. It was amazing to relive our day through your lens.”
Darby Shaye
We love Darby Shaye because she shares our commitment to capturing couples in their most authentic and candid moments. A lifelong lover of storytelling, she has talent for capturing each client’s unique love story and helping them feel like the main characters on their special day.
What Darby’s clients say: “Darby was an absolute DREAM. From the first time meeting her at our engagement shoot to waving goodbye to her after our wedding day was over, Darby was kind, professional, and brought our dreams to life. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable with her bubbly and outgoing personality. Her passion for her work is evident. The photos we received back from her of our wedding day took our breath away.”
Toni Marie
Toni Marie has been shooting weddings since 10th grade! After a quick browse through her website or a single conversation with Toni, it’s easy to see why she was a pro at such a young age. Toni has a knack for making everyone feel comfortable right away—like she’s your newest bestie—while capturing absolutely amazing wedding photos at the same time.
What Toni’s clients say: “Every time we look back at our wedding pictures we can’t help but get emotional because of how perfectly Toni captured us and the emotion that went into our day.”
Tori Kelner
Looking through Tori Kelner’s wedding photography portfolio feels like being wrapped in a cozy blanket with a cup of tea—everything is warm and fuzzy. Her photography style is to create natural, warm, and genuine imagery that documents a couple’s love story and wedding day authentically.
Tori specializes in capturing any kind of wedding experience authentically, even the most non-traditional and unique (she once hiked a mountain to get the perfect shot!).
What Tori’s clients say: “[Tori] thinks of everything. No detail goes left unnoticed. Tori takes away all the stress and our family and friends had nothing but fantastic things to say about her. We not only have amazing pictures from our big day that will last a lifetime, but we also left with a trustworthy friend! We can’t wait to use Tori again for future big moments in our lives and can’t rave enough about her!”
Nadine Kopp
If you’re looking for a cool and edgy vibe from your photographer, Nadine Kopp could be the perfect fit for you. Nadine’s style is modern and analog, and she specializes in urban-setting weddings. She mostly ditches posed photos to capture images that show couples as they are in candid moments throughout their wedding day.
Tess Schilke
If you want your wedding photos to feel like they were pulled straight out of a magazine editorial, Tess is your girl. Tess is a luxury wedding photographer with experience shooting for Harper’s Bazaar and doing weddings both locally and around the world. Her style feels vintage, chic, and professional—an elevated look from traditional professional photography.
What Tess’s clients say: “I had a loose vision for my wedding day (destination wedding) and I wanted to figure out most of the details on location the day before! Tess was incredibly supportive of this idea and helpful with everything! She helped my vision come to life & the photos are so dreamy.”
Aislinn Rose
Aislinn’s passion has always been digital media and photography, and in 2022 she moved to Philly to turn that passion into her full-time business. Today she specializes in wedding and elopement photography, and loves to travel with couples to their destination weddings, too. Aislinn even offers a discount if you’re getting married at certain places she hasn’t shot yet!
What Aislinn’s clients say: “I feel like I’ve gained a new friend! You made us feel so comfortable and so confident and it shows in your work. You’ve captured the most fun parts of our love and I couldn’t be more grateful!”
Rachel Rosenstein
For many couples, Rachel Rosenstein’s style is best-of-both-worlds: classic and editorial. As Rachel herself aptly puts it, she “serves traditions with a twist.” She’s committed to capturing unique stories for each couple and helping them come out of their shell to star in wedding photos that they’ll love.
What Rachel’s clients say: “Rachel is absolutely perfect if you’re looking to actually enjoy the process of wedding photos from start to finish! She is so incredibly easy to work with and her personality just makes it that much better as she’ll literally be your hype man throughout! Rachel takes the time to get to know you and your personal style through your engagement session and carries that through to the day of! She has such a keen eye for cultivating beautiful, timeless photos that we will cherish forever.”
Rebekah Morgan
Rebekah Morgan creates photos that feel light and airy and beautiful, capturing wedding days in her signature style while staying true to each client’s unique vision. Inspired by looking at her own parents’ wedding day photos, she aims to create timeless photos couples will want to share for generations.
What Rebekah’s clients say: “. . . We are absolutely in love with the photos she took. [Rebekah] built our wedding timeline with us and made sure we kept on schedule. Plus, she was so enjoyable to be around all day, and a calming presence amidst the craziness. We cannot recommend her enough.”
Carina Danielle
Here’s how Carina Danielle describes her perfect client couple: “people who love to laugh, value quality, aren’t afraid of a little PDA, and are excited to be on the dance floor with their favorite people.” If that sounds like you and your partner, Carina might be the photographer for you. As a wedding photographer, Carina prioritizes building trust with clients and using her creativity to authentically capture their wedding days.
What Carina’s clients say: “We had Carina photograph our engagement shoot & our wedding and we were IN LOVE with the results! So many comments from our wedding party about what a powerhouse she is and how much fun she makes the process! We were in awe at the amazing moments she captured.”
Which Philadelphia Wedding Photographer is For You?
You might be wondering—Why would a Philadelphia wedding photographer write an article about other Philadelphia wedding photographers?
It all comes down to this: There are so many awesome and talented Philadelphia wedding photographers to choose from. This is a list of our favorites, but there are plenty more. Finding your photographer isn’t necessarily about finding the best one, but finding the one that feels right for you and your partner.
Here at Perennial, we know the clients meant for us will find us, and that things will just click. And we’re glad to share other options that might fit better for other couples! There’s plenty of room at the table for everyone—and we’re thrilled to be here.
Book a call with us to learn more about whether we’re the right fit to capture your big day.
