So given the right weather conditions… Penn’s Landing is now one of my favorite places to shoot. Jennifer gets the credit for suggesting we do her and Rob’s engagement photos there. (And no… Not the same Rob who shoots with me, even if his wife’s name IS Jennifer.)
Before, my preferred places to shoot an e-session were Valley Green, and Ridley Creek… It was a toss-up which one would be my favorite. But now this complicates matters! A sunny day with attractive clouds makes Penn’s Landing more appealing than Valley Green… Though on an overcast day, it’s hard to beat being surrounded by all the trees. Ridley Creek is always an option, considering the sheer number of different scenes available there… But once again, you’re often surrounded by the park and greenery, and you miss out on a dramatic sky, if one is to be had.
One of the other really nice things about Penn’s Landing is that a permit is not required to shoot there. So many places in Philadelphia come to mind when thinking about great places to shoot… But many of the most popular o es require permits. What it boils down to is additional expense, and being limited to what time the session can take place. So my opinion? Not worth it unless the place has some sort of great personal significance. So which places require permits? The Water Works, Rittenhouse Square, and the Historic District are the ones that come to mind first. Interestingly, the Philadelphia Art museum, if you are on the steps, does not. Or so I was told.
But anyway… I had a blast with Jennifer and Rob. I’m pretty sure it was an even split, time-wise between laughing and shooting, while trying not to laugh. They brought their dog along, who behaved outstandingly well, especially considering the heat. Yeah… It was a hot one. We hit a whole bunch of spots; I dragged the two of them, and Jennifer’s friend Lori who was kind enough to help out with the dog, all over the place there. It was one of those sessions where I simply didn’t want it to end. And now I get to wait until next August to shoot their wedding. Sometimes, waiting is hard.
