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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 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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Engagements

A Serene Summer Engagement With Amy & Rob

A Serene Summer Engagement With Amy & Rob Amy & Rob’s Ocean City, NJ engagement session was the epitome of a perfect summer night! How perfect is that above photo?! The sailboat coasted by at exactly the right time for the image to come together. This session took place on one of our favorite Ocean […]

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A Magical Sunset Engagement In Ocean City, NJ

A Magical Sunset Engagement In Ocean City, NJ This engagement session is an extra special one for the Magdalena Studios family because Courtney & Matt are part of it! Courtney is Magi‘s childhood best friend and was the maid of honor at Magi’s wedding last year. Magi will also be Courtney’s maid of honor when […]

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Engagements

A Stylish Summer Engagement Session in Cape May, NJ

A Stylish Summer Engagement Session in Cape May, NJ We are so excited to share this gorgeous engagement session with the sweetest couple, Kathryn & Slater. We started at Willow Creek Winery in Cape May, NJ where this cute couple popped champagne to celebrate their love. They made their way through the vineyard, smiling and […]

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A Colorful Summer El Chorro Wedding

A Colorful Summer Wedding At El Chorro Featured on Style Me Pretty! This stunning summer El Chorro wedding took place in Paradise Valley, Arizona. It was designed to perfection by Desert Whim and photographed on film by Magi Fisher of Magdalena Studios. The colorful florals by Form Floral reflected the vibrance of the desert and the […]

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Weddings

A Spring Wedding At Fairmount Horticultural Center

A Spring Wedding At Fairmount Park Horticultural Center The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center wedding venue is one of our all-time favorite wedding locations in the Philadelphia area! Fairmount Park Horticulture Center is a gorgeous greenhouse and is perfect for a Philadelphia wedding in any season because of it’s indoor and outdoor party spaces. There’s something […]

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Engagement Session Outfit Inspiration

Engagement Session Outfit Inspiration Not sure what to wear for your engagement photos? Browse our blog for more ideas! Engagement sessions are not only the perfect opportunity to score a photo for your Save The Date, but it’s usually your first official opportunity to introduce yourself as soon-to-be “Mr. & Mrs.” These stylish photos will […]

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Portraits

A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session With The Diaz Family

A Cozy In-Home Newborn Session With The Diaz Family Get ready to swoon over this cute family! Christine, this new momma, is a good friend of Magi’s, the owner & founder of Magdalena Studios. This type of lifestyle family photography session is our favorite, capturing your family in your home after bringing your newborn home […]

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A Modern Ivory Wedding At Cescaphe Ballroom In Philadelphia, PA

A Modern Ivory Wedding At Cescaphe Ballroom In Philadelphia, PA Cescaphe Ballroom is one of our favorite center city Philadelphia wedding venues! The ballroom and the surrounding area is stunning. The ivory stone buildings provide the most timeless backdrop for photos. Camille & Mark picked a color palette of champagne, blush and rose gold tones […]

A Romantic Garden Wedding In Princeton, New Jersey
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Weddings

A Romantic Garden Wedding In Princeton, New Jersey

A Romantic Garden Wedding In Princeton, New Jersey As seen on The White Wren It was such a dream to capture this gorgeous Princeton University wedding! Samantha & Stephen worked with Fête Urbane to plan the prettiest garden ceremony. Cherry Valley Country Club, a central New Jersey venue, was the perfect pick for their reception. […]

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French Influenced Autumn Wedding at Cairnwood Estate

Cairnwood Estate Wedding Photographer As Seen On Mod Wedding Elyse & Nick’s November wedding at Cairnwood Estate was a day of old-world elegance and French influence at this Philadelphia wedding venue. Their color palette was made of neutral, dusty mauves and muted apricot with pops of cornflower blue and butter yellow. The florals were designed […]

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A Vibrant Bonnet Island Wedding Radiating Seaside Glam

A Bonnet Island Wedding Radiating Seaside Glam As Seen On Philly Mag & Mod Wedding If an estate wedding in New Jersey is what you’re looking for, look no further than Bonnet Island Estate by Weddings of Distinction. It’s the perfect boho wedding venue that you can totally make your own! It’s always an honor […]

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A Stylish and Lush Terrain Devon Wedding

A Stylish and Lush Terrain Devon Wedding This love story began nearly a decade ago when Aubrey and Joe were high school juniors. Years later, the two took a vacation to Charleston, North Carolina to celebrate their anniversary. Joe made the trip even more memorable with a heartfelt proposal. He proposed on one knee under […]

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Bridal Resources

5 Tips For Writing Your Own Wedding Vows

Five Tips for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows When I planned my own wedding, it was a completely overwhelming experience despite having worked in the wedding industry for almost ten years. As a bride, I stressed over things I never thought I would, like writing my wedding vows. I knew I wanted to write personalized […]

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Tips For A More Eco-Friendly Wedding | Magdalena Studios

Eco-Conscious Wedding Tips and Ideas Your love for each other is as big as the whole world — but as you start to think about planning and all the purchases you’ll be making, you don’t want your wedding to burden the planet. If you already make eco-conscious choices as part of your lifestyle, there are […]

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Minimalist and Modern Holiday Home Decoration Ideas

Minimalist and Modern Holiday Decoration Ideas It’s my first time decorating for the holidays in our newly renovated beach bungalow, and I wanted to keep with our modern, minimalist and somewhat neutral decor theme. Rather than adding a ton of bright reds and greens in our small space, I opted for lots of neutrals (whites […]

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