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An archive of Philadelphia weddings

Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

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Philadelphia · 2023–2025·scroll to advance →

Editor’s note · S&S

Get the best swoon-worthy snaps for the big day. Hire a professional wedding photographer in Philadelphia, who caters to your personality and style. At Shutter and Sound, we turn moments into long-lasting memories. Rely on our wedding photography team, serving the Philadelphia area, to capture vivid images that capture your beautiful love story. Explore our Philadelphia wedding photography packages below for transparent details that make planning the cost of your wedding or elopement straightforward.

We're a tight-knit, photo-and-cinema atelier shooting across Philadelphia — from The Franklin Institute, Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, The Union Trust, Cairnwood Estate, and the rest of the city. Calm on the day. Story-first in the edit. Print-quality from start to finish.

Our Portfolio · Plates II — XVI · Selected stills

Our Philadelphia Wedding Photography

A small contact sheet of Philadelphia weddings — curated from every roll we've shot in the city.

7 selects · 15 plateskeepfor featurehover any plate ↗ technical metadata
  • First look at The Franklin Institute — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate I
  • A quiet moment at Glen Foerd on the Delaware — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate II
  • After the ceremony at The Union Trust — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate III
  • During the vows at Cairnwood Estate — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate IV
  • The recessional at Penn Museum — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate V
  • Portrait, golden hour at Logan Hotel — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate VI
  • Candid, reception at Cescaphe Ballroom — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate VII
  • Into the light at The Franklin Institute — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate VIII
  • The first dance at Glen Foerd on the Delaware — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate IX
  • A private toast at The Union Trust — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate X
  • The bouquet at Cairnwood Estate — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate XI
  • The kiss at Penn Museum — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate XII
  • The embrace at Logan Hotel — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate XIII
  • The processional at Cescaphe Ballroom — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate XIV
  • Night, under the lights at The Franklin Institute — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wedding photographyPlate XV

Every wedding produces hundreds of frames. We curate ruthlessly — only the keeps reach you.

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Our Packages · Editions I, II, & III

Philadelphia Wedding Photography Packages

Three editions, transparent prices. Bundle photo + video and we'll knock 10% off the full package — most Philadelphia couples do.

I.Edition I

Photo Package 1

The Edition

$3,100$3,300
  • 1 Photographeradd a 2nd for $800
  • 8 Hours Coverage
  • 400+ Edited Images
  • Print Release
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II.Edition II

Photo Package 2

The Album

$3,600$3,800
  • 1 Photographeradd a 2nd for $800
  • 9 Hours Coverage
  • 600+ Edited Images
  • Print Release
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III.Edition III

Photo Package 3

The Archive

$4,100$4,300
  • 1 Photographeradd a 2nd for $800
  • 10 Hours Coverage
  • 800+ Edited Images
  • Print Release
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Add-ons

Add-Ons

  • Additional Photographer

    for guest counts of 150+

    $800
  • Additional Hours of Coverage

    per hour

    $300
  • Engagement Shoot

    1 hour, 1 location, 20+ edited images, weekdays only

    $500
  • Albums & Prints

    by request

    Available

Sales tax added at booking for clients in CT, CO, DC, FL, MD, NC, NJ, PA, RI, TX, WA. Bundle photo with video or content for 10% off.

Testimonials

Hear from our couples

Verified reviews from couples we've photographed.

Eric and Mike were incredible. So professional and kind — they made us feel so comfortable and got all the shots we wanted. We appreciate them so much and absolutely loved working with them on our wedding day.

Marissa

SUMMER MMXXV

We had an amazing experience with Shutter and Sound. The team was prompt and professional. Would recommend to anyone.

Sara C.

WINTER MMXX

They were fantastic. Very easy to work with and their package structure is super customizable, which is really nice. Our point of contact was super responsive and helpful. We are very pleased with our experience and we highly recommend.

Olive L.

WINTER MMXXIV

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Pairs perfectly with the photographer’s gallery — a second perspective on the same day.

Plate XVII · A short field guide

How a Philadelphia Wedding Day Unfolds

  1. i.

    Getting ready

    We arrive an hour into the morning, already moving slow. Detail flatlays, the dress, the rings, the light coming through the curtains. Quiet enough that no one notices us.

  2. ii.

    First look & portraits

    Tucked away at one of Philadelphia's quieter corners. Twenty minutes, no rush.

  3. iii.

    Ceremony

    We shoot from the aisle, the back, the side, and one frame from above if the space allows. We stay invisible. Family photos run list-driven right after.

  4. iv.

    Reception

    Toasts, dances, cake. We stay through the last send-off. You'll get every plated dinner, every laugh, every quiet moment between events.

  5. v.

    Delivery

    A tightly-curated 400-800 image gallery, hand-edited, delivered within 8 weeks. Print release included.

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Where we shoot

Popular wedding photography venues in Philadelphia

A short list of Philadelphia-area venues we know well. We've curated these for the photographer's eye — light, ceremony spots, where to put the couple for portraits. We shoot many more across the region; ask us about yours.

  1. The Franklin Institute — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    The Franklin Institute

    Logan Square. Marble Rotunda, Foucault pendulum. The Rotunda is our most-shot interior in the city — we frame from the second-floor gallery for the geometric symmetry shot. Ceremony in the rotunda holds 200 with no audio compromise.

  2. Glen Foerd on the Delaware — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    Glen Foerd on the Delaware

    Northeast Philadelphia. Riverfront 1850s estate with a rose garden and conservatory. We shoot first looks at the riverfront gazebo and ceremonies on the front lawn — the Delaware River reads as a clean horizon line in every wide frame, and the conservatory works for portraits in any weather.

  3. The Union Trust — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    The Union Trust

    Center City. Bank-vault venue with a 50-foot domed ceiling. Reception under the dome reads with unusual scale; we shoot first dance with a wide lens from the floor for the full ceiling frame.

  4. Cairnwood Estate — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    Cairnwood Estate

    Bryn Athyn. Beaux-Arts mansion, formal gardens, twenty minutes outside the city. We shoot first looks on the front lawn, ceremonies in the courtyard, and couple portraits in the music room. The garden allée at golden hour is one of the best portrait spots in the metro.

  5. Penn Museum — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    Penn Museum

    University City. Egyptian wing, classical statuary, atrium. For couples who want their portraits framed against artifacts — we shoot the upper gallery and the central atrium with no flash; the existing museum lighting is consistent.

  6. Logan Hotel — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    Logan Hotel

    Logan Square. Rooftop bar, marble lobby. We use the rooftop at last light for skyline portraits and the lobby for getting-ready candids — the natural light through the front windows is some of the cleanest in Center City.

  7. Cescaphe Ballroom — wedding photography venue, Philadelphia

    Cescaphe Ballroom

    Northern Liberties. Crystal chandeliers, gold trim, traditional ballroom. We shoot ceremony from the gallery for the wide chandelier frame and formals on the grand staircase. Reception is bright and warm — no flash required.

Don't see your venue here? We've shot dozens more — just ask.

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Across the city, across the region

Where we photograph weddings in Philadelphia

Neighborhoods we cover in Philadelphia

  • Old City
  • Fishtown
  • Rittenhouse
  • Northern Liberties
  • University City

Destinations from our Philadelphia studio

  • the Main Line
  • Bucks County
  • South Jersey
  • Lancaster County

Travelling to Philadelphia from somewhere on this list? Tell us where.

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More Philadelphia Wedding Services

Bundle two, save 10%.

Pair any of our wedding services in Philadelphia and we’ll knock 10% off your full package. Most couples bundle Video + Photo (one team, one creative direction) — but every combo qualifies.

Bundled-Service Discount10% offtwo services or more

Pair any two and the discount applies automatically at booking — no code needed.

Honest Answers · Plate XVIII

Philadelphia Wedding Photography FAQ

The questions our couples ask before they book — answered straight.

  • How many photos do we get?

    Edition I delivers 400+ edited images. Edition II is 600+. Edition III is 800+. We don't pad galleries with ten near-identical frames — every image is hand-selected and color-graded.
  • Can we bundle photo and video?

    Yes — and it's the most popular booking. Bundle any two of our wedding services (Video + Photo, Photo + Content, or all three) and we knock 10% off your full package. Same studio, same creative direction, one team on the day.
  • Do you photograph weddings outside Philadelphia?

    Yes. We regularly shoot outside the Philadelphia metro area — including destination weddings and elopements. We add travel as a flat line item, never a marked-up surprise.
  • What's your style, in one sentence?

    Editorial and lifestyle — candid first, with a guiding hand when you want one. We document the day as it actually unfolds, and we'll step in to direct when it helps: posing through portraits, family formals, getting you settled at golden hour. Tell us how involved you'd like us to be — some couples want zero direction, others want a quiet co-pilot — and we'll match it.
  • When do we get our photos?

    We generally deliver the full gallery within 3–4 weeks of your wedding.

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Yours,

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