I am 100% committing to my photography business, for the first time ever. The past five years have been FULL – I’ve  completed law school, taken the bar exam, and clerked for an appellate judge while Scott and I completely renovated our beach bungalow, planned a destination wedding, and got married! Simultaneously, my photography business […]

Nosara is a magical place – and there aren’t many words to describe just what I mean by this. You have to be here to feel and see it for yourself. There’s community, there’s good food, good waves, good people, and just… a good vibe all together. It’s one of the few, if not only, […]

Ashford Estate Film Wedding Photographer Melisa and Jon’s Ashford Estate wedding exuded every bit of elegance, class and royal wedding vibes. Ashford Estate is a gorgeous wedding venue in New Jersey, and is one of the Weddings of Distinction, NJ venues. The Weddings of Distinction team as well as MerriMakers caterers always do an absolutely […]

They say wedding planning “is like a part-time job” but did they really mean it? … Yep. They definitely did. Wedding planning is WORK, and even being in the wedding industry, photographing all the details, and hearing the ins-and-outs every weekend, I completely under-estimated planning our own wedding – especially planning a destination wedding. From […]

Water Works by Cescaphe is one of our favorite Philadelphia wedding venues. Based in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, this elegant venue is on the water and is accentuated with European textures and flair. The romantic reception space is one of the best in Philly! Ha and Heng threw the most epic party, and they stunned in […]

As photographers we’ve all experienced it at one point or another. We are casually scrolling social media, when we see a photo of our work. Yay! We do a mini happy dance, so excited our clients are loving and sharing our work. Then we halt to a stop when we see it. Or rather… the […]

As Seen On Destination Wedding Details Gia and Hunter’s elegant island wedding took place in Negril, Jamaica… and what a dream it was to photograph! These two made the stellar move of choosing to have their wedding in Negril, Jamaica – a perfect destination location for weddings. The couple and their guests stayed at an […]

The Best Places To Watch The Sunset in Ocean City, NJ So it’s off to Ocean City, New Jersey, for summer vacations, is it? Or maybe you actually live nearby and you already know that Ocean City, NJ is full of absolutely stunning places to visit. Whether or not you know the lay of the […]

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking at a NACE event with my good friend Shannon Wellington of Shannon Wellington Weddings (an incredible wedding planner) and Sarah Slotnick, the editor of Philadelphia Wedding Magazine… and it was such an honor! NACE Philadelphia is a community and group for Philadelphia and South Jersey wedding […]

This past winter, we photographed Coveline Swimwear’s summer campaign in Naples, Florida. Inspired by a mix of greenery and ocean blues, we found countless locations on the warm coastline to showcase their latest line. Their suits combine high quality fabrics with comfort and style, while their mission encompasses giving back to the ocean. We love […]

Ocean City is home, but also the most incredible location for our photo shoots: sunrise over the beach, sunset at the docks and of course, the vibrant, lively Ocean City boardwalk. Our out-of-town clients and brides discover all that OC has to offer, with fun attractions, great food and of course, the gorgeous sandy beaches. […]

You’ve booked your venue and confirmed your wedding date… now what? If you’re like the majority of my brides, you grab your phone and commit to your favorite photographer! From there, we know planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. From choosing a color palette and creating a guest list to selecting the perfect dress and […]

Magdalena Studios has experienced incredible growth and at one point we realized we were turning down quite a few couples on a regular basis because we were already booked. We wanted to continue serving the couples that reached out to us, and we realized our team was talented and capable of extending our offerings. With […]

        The idea behind this shoot was to portray a modern day Frida Kahlo.  Most of the talented vendors who participated in this design have a degree in art history or the fine arts.  It was a great collaboration between everyone to dream up what her life might have been like with […]

As Seen On Ruffled Blog & Mod Wedding Clover Event Co. & Magdalena Photography partnered together to design this wedding at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center in Philadelphia. Drawing from the natural elements of the greenhouse, they designed the shoot around a palette of natural tans that were brought in through rattan elements, and accented it […]

Every year, we photograph dozens of family beach photos in Ocean City, NJ. We have an amazing team and we all absolutely love being an Ocean City beach photographer! What can you not love about sunsets, your toes in the sand, and capturing candid moments for families on their favorite trip of the year? We’ve […]