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Meet the Magdalena Studios

We are a collective of photographers inspired by the ever-changing flow of the sea—a reflection of the beauty, spontaneity, and adventure we embrace in our work. Driven by a shared passion for natural beauty, genuine moments, infectious laughter, and bold exploration, we pour our hearts into every session.

Our approach is rooted in connection. By building a deep rapport with our clients, we create a space where they feel at ease, allowing their true selves and relationships to shine. This connection is the foundation of the authentic, soul-stirring imagery that defines our work.

Our ultimate goal is simple: to make you feel effortlessly beautiful and completely at home in front of the camera. Every opportunity is a celebration of your story—captured in a way that’s honest, timeless, and uniquely you.

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A Classic, Romantic Wedding at Overbrook Country Club, PA

A Classic, Romantic Wedding at Overbrook Country Club, PA Olivia and Cameron’s wedding at Overbrook Country Club was one of those days that just felt special in every way. Classic, romantic, and deeply personal.  In addition to our standard digital photos, we captured a few rolls of film throughout the day. You’ll see the film […]

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A Dreamy Coastal Wedding at ICONA Diamond Beach

A Dreamy Coastal Wedding at ICONA Diamond Beach Emily and CJ’s wedding at ICONA Diamond Beach was dreamy coastal perfection, and we are so happy to finally share it. These two are high school sweethearts, and it was a joy to capture their wedding after their fourteen years together. They both got ready at the […]

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A Colorful, Beach Wedding at ICONA Avalon, NJ

A Colorful, Beach Wedding at ICONA Avalon Ali and Sam’s wedding at ICONA Avalon was pure joy from start to finish, and we had the best time capturing every second of it. These two are high school sweethearts, and most of their bridal party was a group of friends who have known each other since […]

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A Moody, Magazine-Worthy Engagement Session at the Free Library of Philadelphia

A Moody, Magazine-Worthy Engagement Session at the Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia has no shortage of beautiful backdrops for an engagement session, but every now and then a location stands out more than most, and the Free Library of Philadelphia is exactly that kind of place. Grand, architectural, dripping in old-world elegance. When Kristen and […]

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A Romantic, Timeless Atlantic City Country Club Wedding

A Romantic, Timeless Atlantic City Country Club Wedding Marisa and Mike’s Atlantic City Country Club wedding felt like it was pulled straight from a dream. Romantic and elegant, thoughtful and unhurried, from the very first frame to the final sparkler. We are also so happy to share that this day was planned by the incredibly […]

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A Springtime Wedding at The Belle of Blue Bell

Christina & Cole There is a particular kind of couple that makes a wedding photographer’s job feel effortless. They move through the day with grace and good humor, completely unbothered by anything outside of their control, fully present in every single moment. Christina and Cole are that couple. And their wedding day at The Belle […]

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A Philadelphia Wedding at the Logan Hotel & Cescaphe Ballroom

A Philadelphia Wedding at the Logan Hotel & Cescaphe Ballroom Every wedding has a story. But every now and then, we get to photograph a wedding where the story is everywhere, in the location, in the details, in the moments that unfold without any planning at all. Rachel and Jarrett’s Philadelphia wedding day was that […]

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An Intimate Chapel Wedding at the Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova, PA

An Intimate Chapel Wedding at the Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova, PA Some weddings are beautiful. And then there are the ones that feel meaningful in a way that goes beyond the flowers and the dress and the light, the ones rooted in something deeper, something personal. Maggie and Jim’s wedding day at the Academy […]

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A Romantic Engagement Session in New Hope, PA at Hotel du Village

A Romantic Engagement Session in New Hope, PA at Hotel du Village If you have never been to New Hope, Pennsylvania, put it on your list. The town has a way of drawing you in with the cobblestone charm, leafy streets, little storefronts and restaurants that feel like they have always been there. It is […]

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A Golden Hour Engagement Session at Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ

A Golden Hour Engagement Session at Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ There are a handful of places along the Jersey Shore that feel made for love stories, and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park at the northern tip of Long Beach Island is one of them. The iconic red-and-white lighthouse rising against the sky, the wide […]

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The Magdalena Studios team — wedding photographers serving New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the East Coast.

The Story Behind Magdalena Studios

Magdalena Studios has been here for over a decade. Over 1,000 weddings on the East Coast. A team that has been working together for five to ten years. Some longer. Fifteen years ago, Magi Fisher started photographing weddings as Magdalena Studios. Within a few years, she had built a real team — photographers working alongside […]

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A Chic Philadelphia Maternity Session In Old City

A Chic Philadelphia Maternity Session In Old City There’s something so special about documenting this in-between season, where anticipation, excitement, and quiet moments all intertwine. Jessie and Jeff’s maternity session in Philadelphia captured exactly that, set against the timeless charm of Old City and the soft glow of a winter sunset. We began by strolling […]

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A Surprise Proposal At Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ

A Surprise Proposal At Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island, NJ Some moments feel like they’re pulled straight from a movie, and Carlee and Chris’ proposal at Barnegat Lighthouse was exactly that. The evening began with a simple plan. Their family had dinner reservations nearby, and before heading over, Chris suggested a quick walk to the […]

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Studio vs. Associate Photographer: What You’re Actually Booking (and Why It Matters)

Studio vs associate wedding photographer—what’s the difference? Learn how photography studios work, what a lead artist means, and how to choose the right fit for your wedding.

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A Sunny, Waterfront Wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven

A Sunny, Waterfront Wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven Cassie and Ariel’s wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor was the perfect blend of coastal beauty, joy, and effortless celebration. Set along the bay with clear blue skies overhead, their day felt bright, relaxed, and full of love from beginning to […]

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A Chic Philadelphia Wedding at Ballroom on XIX at The Bellevue Hotel

A Chic Philadelphia Wedding at Ballroom on XIX at The Bellevue Hotel Guiliana and Nick’s wedding at Ballroom on XIX at The Bellevue Hotel was the perfect blend of classic Philadelphia elegance and modern, chic style. Located high above the city and owned by Cescaphe, this iconic venue set the stage for a day filled […]

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WEDDING GUIDE

Over 1,000 weddings have taught us a lot — about timelines, about light, about what couples wish they'd known before the day. This guide puts fifteen years of answers in one place. We cover the questions we hear most. It's free, it's practical, and it's been shaped by over a decade of showing up for couples across South Jersey, Philadelphia, and beyond.  Download it below — and when you're ready to talk about your wedding, we'd love to hear from you.

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