Jess and I were still dating but we were sure already we were going to marry each other, we were dancing together at a friend’s wedding, and in the middle of one of those conversations where everything around you disappears and all there is left is you and the bright future in front of you.

We didn’t even realize that we were being photographed.

As soon as we saw the picture we just knew we needed to have it. I’ve never felt that way about a photograph and came to realize that it wasn’t the photograph but what it represented.

Now we have this image on our wall, right at the entrance of our home. I feel lucky that I get to see this image every day. As soon as I walk inside. It reminds me of what’s important, why I’m here, and to make sure that when life happens (a bad day at work, horrible traffic, kids crying for no reason, appliances breaking on payday, etc.) that I remember what’s truly important, what was said at that moment. The beginning of our lives together as a future family.

I know my children will treasure this picture.

We now have a the record of a moment that has much more value than the mere paper on which it was printed. I've decided that this was a gift too important for couples not to have.

This is why through my photographic career I’ve strived to make this moment happen for other couples, and I believe that I’m now giving this to other couples. Just check our Testimonials.

I believe every couple should have such a gift.

Miguel

Jamie + Anna // Wedding

So, finally got a chance to work on the images for the assisting gig from last Saturday.

Here is the lowdown: On Thursday Philadelphia’s photog Mark Gardner posted on Facebook about a good friend of him needing an assistant for a wedding in Stockton NJ. I jumped at the opportunity and after a couple of backs and forth I got in contact with none less than David Schwartz!

You gotta love Facebook !

David is not only an amazing photographer but also a class act down to earth person and a director for this year’s Austin After Dark Educational Experience. He was gracious to let a newbie (that’d be me) work beside him and was open to all the questions I had (believe me I had a few!). David even let me take some pictures when he did not need assistance. Here are my favorites, enjoy!

Jamie + Anna // Wedding wedding Philadelphia Wedding Photographer, Downingtown, Exton, Chester County

Congratulations Jamie + Anna !

OK, now you can check out David’s amazing images for this wedding here. The guy is a photog rockstar.

Miguel

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September 16, 2009 - 12:36 pm

Schwartz - Nicely done Miguel. I appreciate the help, and I look forward to the next time we can work together.

Dave

September 16, 2009 - 12:47 pm

miguel - Thanks David, it was my pleasure !

September 17, 2009 - 6:14 pm

Mark Gardner - Miguel-

Great stuff! Glad we could use this modern day technology to help each other out and make new friends at the same time!

September 17, 2009 - 6:20 pm

miguel - Thanks Mark ! These are indeed great times for community building. Hopefully we will also be able to shoot together in the near future.

September 21, 2009 - 4:43 pm

Oscar - Miguelin, una vez mas con las grandes fotos. Mi favorita es la ultima. Keep up the good work!

September 23, 2009 - 10:20 pm

Whitney B - Hi,
Love all your detail shots, and the last shot throwing the bouquet… her expression captured is perfect… the b&g should be very excited about your beautiful work…

September 23, 2009 - 11:05 pm

Suzanne Tenuto - Miguel – beautiful photos of the wedding as well as the rest of your portfolio! Best of luck to you – I am in the same boat, just getting started in the Philly area!

September 24, 2009 - 12:57 am

alice falzone {MoscaPhoto} - ooohhhhh!! i LOVE your colors! i am a huge fan of your photography!

September 24, 2009 - 1:43 am

Ken Sandberg - Beautiful work Miguel, very natural images. I especially love the rich natural colors and the shallow depth of field. You have to tell me your secret.

September 26, 2009 - 6:37 am

Jennifer Rodriguez-Cruz - Miguel, I love your work…so beautiful

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Jamie + Anna // Wedding