The National Constitution Center, Philadelphia: The One Decision That Governs Everything
A modern institution in Philadelphia with sweeping staircases, expansive glass windows and large event spaces.
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Venue Guides
We are writing a photographer’s field guide to every wedding venue we would happily work in, city by city. Each guide covers the light, the timing and the frames that work – and says plainly where we are drawing on craft rather than on having shot there.
Portsmouth Harbor Events: What a Very Bright Room Actually Gives
A waterfront event space in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with extensive glazing looking out over the harbour and the Piscataqua.
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The Bellevue Hotel, Philadelphia: Photographing a Grand City Hotel
A grand hotel in the heart of Philadelphia, with period function rooms and easy access for local and travelling guests.
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The Hotel Portsmouth: Working a Venue at Domestic Scale
A small hotel in a restored historic house in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, at domestic rather than commercial scale.
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The Union League of Philadelphia: Photographing a Historic Private Club
A historic private club building in Philadelphia, with formal rooms, panelling and a grand staircase.
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The Portsmouth Brewery: Reading a Brewpub Hour by Hour
A long-established brewpub in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with exposed brick, timber beams and visible brewing equipment.
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The Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia: Field Notes on an All-In-One Venue
A historic hotel in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse area, with event space and guest accommodation in one building.
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The AC Hotel Portsmouth: One Decision About Which Way You Face
A contemporary hotel in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, beside the Piscataqua River and within the historic centre.
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The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia: Field Notes for a Wedding Photographer
A science museum in Philadelphia combining a monumental neoclassical rotunda with modern exhibit halls.
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Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville: Field Notes on a Planned District
A purpose-built Asheville district — new brick, planted streets and a designed square, taken as they are.
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