I hired Rosie to take photos of a picnic experience for my side business & she was a breeze to work…read morewith. I wanted photos of the set up, the food and decor as well as the group enjoying their experience. She came and was so nice - even kept offering to help me set up! the photos turned out amazing and she got them back to me so quickly! I was able to post previews on my social pages the same week!

Rosie is awesome! She shot our maternity shoot and was so great we had her do our newborn photos as…read morewell! She's easy to work with and came with inspo for both of our shoots. Her turnaround time is great, I've recommended her to friends who have had her shoot pics for them and had a great experience as well!

Claire truly has a gift for photography and is a delight to work with! She photographed our family…read morewith both maternity and newborn photographs. The entire experience was effortless and fun, and we were delighted with the photos. She captured the joy of the moment beautifully!

I remember it fondly, when Yelp's own Tom Clarke and Meredith Kleiber had a joint art showing at…read moreRembrandts in Fairmount, almost a year ago. I wasnt much of an art fan, but I was a fan of those two talented Yelpers and seeing their work showcased like that, and the fact that I was actually friends with them, was magical. I had mentally noted some favorites, but didnt know if I would ever be able to buy any. At that time, art just wasnt in my budget. Little by little, I was able to put aside some money, to brighten my new home. I purchased a Tom Clarke this fall, and debated which Kleiber photo, to make mine. Also in attendance at that showing last year, was Lulu. She looked radiant as usual and it was very cool to look at the photos with her. She didnt just casually take in the art, like I would. She studied it. She saw the intricacies of the work and each shot moved her. I think this connection to all things was both a blessing and a curse for her, ultimately causing her downfall. At the time, I had made a note of the photographs, that she spent more time with. Fast forward to early 2010. Lulus birthday ws at the end of January, and since I wasnt going to be able to shower her with expensive gifts, like many of her suitors would, I decided to make it personal. With my idea, I was able to honor two of my friends, with one act. I would be able to get a simple, heartfelt gift for one friend, and support the wonderful art of another, Meredith Kleiber. Lulu is an ex-dancer and there was one shot of Meredith's that I felt embodied that principle. Just a simple little shot of a dancer, on her way to...something, in street clothes, doing a plie while waiting for a light to change. I dont know if this is one of the ones that Lulu liked at the show, but I felt it was perfect. After contacting Meredith, and getting a really reasonable price for a small print +frame, I made plans to pick it up, to get it in time for Lulu's Bday. This, was when the fun started. Ill note, that Meredith went above and beyond, to get me the print, but theres just no beating fate and Mother Nature. First, soon after ordering the photo, I had a bout with illness, which put me in the hospital and out of commission for more than a week. Then, when I finally felt good enough to venture out, Snowmeggedon hit Philly, and I was cooped up for another few weeks. Lulu's birthday had come and gone, and I apologized for the belatedness of my gift and promised I would see her and get it to her soon. She understood and was even embarassed that I had even got her anything. Around mid February, the snow had melted (somewhat) and I was feeling good and ready to get this transaction done. Sadly, as many know, and unrelated to this story, Lulu took her own life on Feb 13th. I hadnt got the picture to her yet. It was a few weeks before I was able to think about the picture that I picked out and bought for her. Im not so deluded to think that her getting the pic would have changed anything ( although I wont go on record as saying Meridiths art doesnt save lives) but I really wish she could have seen it and know that there were people who cared about her. I contacted Meredith, who had been so cool and understanding through the whole ordeal, and discussed what I wanted to do about the pic. Even though she had already shelled out her own money for the print and frame, she would have been willing to either cancel the order or even give it to me for free. She offered this not only because she is a good person, but because she is a friend. I wasnt having it though. I decided I still wanted the print, and that I wanted to pay. This goes back to my initial dream, of both owning a piece of her work and supporting her art. One of the things I thought originally was that I was happy to get something for Lulu but was disappointed that I wouldnt have my own Kleiber. I would have had to buy my own eventually anyway. So this past week, I finally got my "Street Ballet". It may be a little girly for me , but I love it. If my daughter ever gets around to cleaning her room, I may give it to her. For now, it hangs below Tom C's "Smiling Buddah" so that I have a wall devoted directly to my talented Yelp friends. I dont know if there is a moral to all of this, besides one where you should go to the website http://kleibography.com/ and get a print of your own. One thing Ive learned , is not to procrastinate and make excuses and when I really want to do something or need to do something, to get up and do it no matter what. There should be no obstacle in my way that I shouldnt just be able to plie right past.

I hired Meredith (very affordable and super timely) to take about 2.5 hours worth of candids for my…read moremom's surprise 70th birthday. Less than 4 days later, I had the disc in hand with over 200 images to choose from/ Great work! Great pricing! Great Photography. Thanks, Meredith!

I hired Kitty for our family shoot in Cape May, and I will be sure to hire her again next year or…read morein the future. She was over accommodating with our large group and 1 year old. We got some amazing photos, and I can't say enough about how easy going Kitty was to work with. Pricing was reasonable, and we received a large number of photos. To say I'm am satisfied is an understatement. If you like easy, no fuss, and professionalism, Kitty is your girl!

Kitty was terrific. She came to our Family Reunion and did a great job during the shoot and the…read morefinished product was also great! I really appreciated how she learned and remembered everyone's name!

Caitlin did an outdoor family shoot for us this past fall. She was excellent at 1) maintaining…read moredistance and keeping us feeling safe and 2) wrangling an 18 month old who has no concept of photo shoots. The pictures were excellent! I'm not the most comfortable in front of a camera but we ended up with lots of great family pictures that made it onto our Christmas cards and as presents for grandparents. Thank you Caitlin!

Caveat emptor...buyer beware…read more 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.

Choosing a photographer for a wedding is a big decision because your photos will be long-lasting…read moremementos of the day, and also because there are a lot of variables (style, quality, personality, price, etc.). We loved the photos we saw on JPG'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.

I used J&J Studies for a 3-day event. I contacted them after a Google search and received a quote…read morevery quickly. They worked with me to finalize the details and the final quote was in line with what I was looking for and very competitive. What impressed me the most was the professionalism of the studio across the board - working with the owner on the timeline, working with the photographers each day, and the speed of the final deliverables. The studio even made some adjustments on a group photo to remove some items and enhance it. Prior to the start, the owner created a very detailed timeline of the event for each photographer and a group text to keep everyone informed of any changes or to handle any issues. The photographers themselves were great! They were not obtrusive, quick to respond and did a great job capturing the spirit of the event across the 3 days. To summarize, what impressed me was: - Timeliness on quoting and response rate - Excellence of staff - Coordination of staff - Punctuality and professionalism - Quality of the final product Please consider them for your next event.

I was recently asked to provide a review for J & J Studios, nearly five years after working with…read morethem. I had avoided doing so because I understand how hard it can be for small businesses, especially in the wedding industry, and I do not leave negative reviews lightly. That said, the request brought the experience back, and I feel it is worth sharing for other couples. We originally booked J & J Studios during lockdown in 2020 for our April 2022 wedding. In January 2022, after I received a serious medical diagnosis, my husband and I had to postpone our wedding to October. Our venue and every other vendor worked with us, requested reasonable documentation, and did not require additional payment. J & J handled things differently. We were told we would need to pay a new deposit to hold the new date, plus an additional fee because they were unlikely to rebook our original date. We were told that if they did book it, the extra cost would be refunded. With significant medical bills at the time, that added cost was not feasible. For context, about two months after we postponed, I had a friend inquire about our original April date, and she was told it was booked. I wish the experience had been different. We were willing to meet them in the middle as far as the additional payment given the circumstances but they felt they could not at the time. I understand that businesses have policies, but during an already difficult and emotional time, we were left feeling unsupported.

Where do we even begin?? We were lucky enough to find Amanda during our third attempt at planning a…read morewedding thanks to covid cancellations. We would go through the cancellation stress a million more times because it lead us to the most talented, hysterical, magical amazing photographer and her badass team. Amanda made us and our wedding party feel so confident, relaxed, at ease and ourselves. She has such a creative eye and captured the most insane photos of the best night of our lives. I can't wait to work with her again!!

Amanda isn't a photographer, she's a master of her craft with a charming soul. She transformed our…read moresmall but chaotic wedding into a beautiful, calming, and enchanting experience. This Memorial Day Weekend marked 2 years since that day and we still reflect not just how beautiful but how loved we felt. Amanda and her wife, Jordan brought a sense of home with them , which I would venture to say would be literally impossible for anyone else to do on a 94 degree day, without an event planner (yup, she became that too), amongst a crowd of people who love us but don't necessarily support same sex marriage. In the midst of all that, they handled every challenge with grace, never letting us feel the sometimes daunting tasks before them. While managing to snag a million stunning photos. They weren't just photographers at our wedding, they made our wedding and became people we call friends.