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We are a team of photographers inspired by the flow of the sea, with a common, deep passion for natural beauty, candid moments, belly laughs, and adventure. Because we strive to deeply connect with our clients, we’re able to capture the authentic, heart-stirring images we’re known for. Ultimately, our goal is to make our subjects feel effortlessly beautiful and at-ease in front of the camera, allowing each session to evoke the couple’s true relationship and selves. 

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A Cape May Wedding At Willow Creek Winery

A Cape May Wedding At Willow Creek Winery Angela & Brian’s Cape May wedding took place at Willow Creek Winery, a beautiful South Jersey wedding venue! The day started with glittering details including invitations from Raise Your Words Design & Chick Invitations and glitzy shoes from Badgley Mishka, paired with florals by Leigh Florist. Angela […]

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Weddings

A Perfect Summer Day Stone Harbor Wedding

A Perfect Summer Day Stone Harbor Wedding This gorgeous summer day was perfect for a Stone Harbor Wedding! Kelly & Nick’s wedding is one of our all-time favorites. The day started with Kelly getting ready at her family’s home on the bay in Stone Harbor. Her details reflected the coastal setting perfectly. The couple’s first […]

Engagements

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A Nautical Cape May Engagement Session

A Nautical Cape May Engagement Session Alexandra and Chase’s Cape May engagement session was the epitome of summer vibes! They started on their family’s boat, cuddling up with their cute pup and cheers-ing champagne. After some time on the boat and dock, we made our way to the beach. It was quiet and so peaceful! […]

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Engagements

A Summertime OCNJ Engagement With Sarah & Drew

A Summertime OCNJ Engagement With Sarah & Drew We absolutely love photographing OCNJ engagement sessions! This golden hour session with Sarah & Drew was super romantic & we love how their photos turned out. They started out in front of the vibrant evergreen trees which added a pop of color to their photos. After, we […]

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A Bonnet Island Estate Wedding with Victoria & Brad

A Bonnet Island Estate Wedding with Victoria & Brad Featured on ModWedding! Greens, whites and golden light are the theme at this elegant Bonnet Island Wedding. Victoria’s timeless Pnina Tornai gown paired perfectly with the stunning florals by MDS Floral Design and the candles throughout made for a glowy and romantic vibe. The two danced […]

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Engagements

An Adventurous Summertime Engagement

  An Adventurous Summertime Engagement We are obsessed with how these adventurous and romantic photos turned out! Emily & Brian got creative and incorporated their biggest loves into their session. Their vision was to have fun, be themselves and include their favorite things- the water & the farm. Emily is horseback rider (she rides almost […]

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A Bayside Sunset Engagement Session In Ocean City, NJ

A Bayside Sunset Engagement Session In Ocean City, NJ We love couples that are down to hop into the water during their sessions, and Kate & Brad did just that! We started this Ocean City engagement session on the beach at sunset. The golden light was so dreamy, as always, making for the most romantic […]

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Engagements

An Ocean City Boardwalk Engagement Session

An Ocean City Boardwalk Engagement Session This fun engagement session started on the famous boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey. We met Maggie & Brian on the boards where they enjoyed ice cream from their favorite place. We strolled the boardwalk as the sun dropped and captured the cutest photos of this sweet couple! We […]

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A Blush Floral-Filled Ashford Estate Wedding

A Blush Floral-Filled Ashford Estate Wedding We always love photographing Ashford Estate Weddings! Linda & Marc’s summer nuptials was absolutely stunning. The day started in the elegant bridal suite and the couple made their way to the tall trees for their first look. Everywhere you turn at the estate is photo-worthy, which makes our job […]

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Engagements

A Cape May Winery Engagement Session

A Cape May Winery Engagement Session We met Jessie & Landry at the beautiful Cape May Winery for their engagement session. The two started in traditional African attire that honored Landry’s Cameroon roots. The burnt yellow of the building was the perfect backdrop for the vibrant outfits! They then changed into a more casual outfit […]

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A Summertime Engagement Session At Valley Forge Historical Park

A Summertime Engagement Session At Valley Forge Historical Park We’re loving these photos from Tori & Mike’s engagement session! It was captured by Kelee at Valley Forge Historical Park in King of Prussia, PA. The couple started with a stroll around the memorial arch and made their way to a picnic setup complete with champagne […]

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Engagements

A Sunset Engagement Session at Bast Brothers Garden Center

A Sunset Engagement at Bast Brothers Garden Center It was so much fun photographing Andrew and Samantha’s sunset engagement session at Bast Brothers Garden Center! If you’re looking for a gorgeous photo session location in South Jersey, you need to check out Bast Brothers! The garden center in Millica Hill, NJ serves as the perfect […]

Editorial

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A Mountaintop Summer Wedding At Cedar Lakes Estate

Cedar Lakes Estate Wedding Photographer This mountaintop intimate wedding was floral heaven! The ceremony space was made up of mix and match antique furniture for guests. The couple said “I do” beneath a dreamy, over-the-top floral arch made up of summery flowers of pink, yellow, green, and white hues. Floral adornments were placed at the […]

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Engagements

A Surf-Themed Engagement Session With Ben Gravy & Jordan Verni

Featured in Philadelphia Magazine!   A Surf-Themed Engagement Session With Ben Gravy & Jordan Verni It was so fun capturing these gorgeous photos for Jordan & Ben! Ben is a local professional surfer who travels almost full time, creating YouTube videos documenting his and Jordan’s adventures. Magdalena Studios founder Magi Fisher caught up with the […]

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Portraits

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A Serene Ocean City Maternity Session

A Serene Ocean City Maternity Session This Ocean City, NJ maternity session with Hallie & Chris is one of our favorites! We absolutely love shooting at this bay beach at sunset. It’s always quiet and peaceful, perfect for special moments with loved ones. Maternity photo shoots are such a great way to capture such a […]

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A Rustic Winery Wedding at Renault Winery

winery A Rustic Winery Wedding at Renault Winery This rustic chic wedding took place at Renault Winery, one of our new favorite South Jersey wedding venues! The grounds of the winery were recently renovated and the space is overflowing with prettiness & character. The neutral color scheme was complete with touches of burnt orange tones, […]

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