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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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Engagements

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A Winter Engagement Session In Cape May

A Winter Engagement Session In Cape May It was so much fun photographing this beautiful couple in Cape May, New Jersey for their engagement session! They started outside of the gorgeous Southern Mansion, which was completely decorated for the holidays. Marybeth & Mike dressed in semi-casual winter clothing, with pops of red that complimented the […]

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Editorial

Floral Fantasy at Design Sanctuary Floral Workshop

Floral Fantasy at Design Sanctuary Floral Workshop Design Sanctuary is a collaborative, retreat-style workshop for florists, hosted by Susan Davis of Fresh Design Florist and Shannon Wellington of Shannon Wellington Weddings. The workshop allows florists, photographers, flower farmers, vintage rental companies, and filmmakers to create together and reconnect with their artistry. This workshop took place […]

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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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The Ocean City Studio

Branding Headshots In Our Ocean City Studio

Branding Headshots In Our Ocean City Studio It was so much fun photographing these headshots for Allie in our Ocean City, New Jersey photography studio. Professional headshots are so important for your brand and our neutral studio provides a great backdrop for many different kinds of professionals. Headshots can be tricky, as so many people […]

The Ocean City Studio

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Our New Studio Space in Ocean City, New Jersey

Introducing Our Studio By The Sea Our new studio space in Ocean City, New Jersey is located a stones throw from the bay in downtown OCNJ and serves as a shooting and meeting space for all Magdalena Studios clients. From boudoir, family, and branding portraits, to client meetings and album design, all are welcome to […]

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Engagements

A Romantic Sunset Engagement By The Sea

A Romantic Sunset Engagement By The Sea As a team of Ocean City photographers, we love photographing engagement sessions on our local beaches. Lianne & Anthony are so sweet, and their love truly shows through their photos! The warm sunset was a stunning backdrop and the greens of the dune grass added a vibrant pop […]

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A Floral Fantasy Intimate Wedding at The River House at Odette’s

A Floral Fantasy Intimate Wedding at The River House at Odette’s We are so excited to share this intimate elopement that took place at River House at Odette’s. This new venue, while super convenient to Philadelphia is tucked away in the charming town of New Hope, PA, and it feels like a destination in itself. […]

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Portraits

A Cozy Family Session In Our OCNJ Studio

A Cozy Family Session In Our OCNJ Studio We had so much fun photographing this cute family in our cozy photography studio in Ocean City, NJ. The Rayfield Family are actually friends of ours, as momma Angie is part of FÊTE URBANE, a floral and design studio that we work with at many weddings each […]

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Destination Weddings

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A Romantic, Southern Elegance Destination Wedding At Allandale Mansion

A Romantic, Southern Elegance Destination Wedding At Allandale Mansion Sarah and Dan’s weddings was truly one of our all-time favorites! When we say this couple is the sweetest, we mean it. These two are so incredibly kind and so in love, it was an absolute honor to work with them! We love photographing destination weddings, […]

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Portraits

A Sweet Newborn Session in our Cozy Ocean City Studio Space

A Sweet Newborn Session in our Cozy Ocean City Studio Space It was such an honor capturing baby Poppy in her first few weeks of life! This session took place at our cozy studio space in Ocean City, NJ. We’re so happy for the new parents, Hallie & Chris, and we’re honored that they chose […]

Engagements

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A Destination Engagement Session in Upstate New York

Destination Engagement Session in Upstate New York This epic destination engagement session was captured flawlessly by our founder, Magi Fisher! They ventured to the mountains of upstate New York and on the grounds of Mohonk Mountain House, on the cusp of Winter and the trees were already coated with a thin layer of snow. Mia’s […]

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Portraits

A Sweet Maternity Session At Our Ocean City Studio

A Sweet Maternity Session At Our Ocean City Studio We are so excited to share this gorgeous maternity session with you! Megan & her family came to our photography studio in Ocean City, NJ to capture this exciting time in their lives. This stylish momma rocked Calvin Klein with vintage Levi’s denim for a casual, […]

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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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Bridal Resources

Seven Reasons Not To Skip An Engagement Session

7 Reasons To Have An Engagement Session That special someone who lights up your life has finally asked you that wonderful question: “Will you marry me?” Since then, your life has no doubt become a lot more hectic as you plan for the wedding. Still, there’s one oasis of calm that you can look forward […]

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A Holiday Winter Engagement Session

A Holiday Winter Engagement Session We’re kicking off December and the holiday season with Lexy & Cha’s Christmas themed engagement session in Haddonfield, New Jersey! These two brought their cute pup along to their session to share in the holiday fun. We’re loving the outfits Lexy & Cha chose for their December session. The beige […]

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Magi's Weddings

A Sweet Summer Wedding at The Farm at Eagles Ridge

A Sweet Summer Wedding at The Farm at Eagles Ridge Gail and Justin’s beautiful summer wedding took place at The Farm at Eagles Ridge, one of the gorgeous wedding venues in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The color scheme of various red, pink & green hues came together perfectly through the bridesmaid dresses & florals. The ceremony took […]

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