Danfredo Rivera | Danfredo Photos + Films Blog

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2015-05-19T12:00:00.001-04:00

Oh, hi. We've had so much fun hanging in this space for the past five years, but it's time to move on to a brand spankin' new blog site! Keep up with our wedding adventures at:

danfredo.com/blog

Waterworks | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-05-18T07:00:00.000-04:00

When an email comes in from a sweet boyfriend asking for me to photograph a wedding proposal, my heart skips a beat. And when the lady in question happens to be an awesome wedding photographer herself, my heart stops completely. It's really nerve-wracking to photograph another photographer, but to be photographing her MARRIAGE PROPOSAL?! Forget it.

But! We're talking about Chloe Moore. And believe me when I say that she's one of the nicest people I've ever met. Her fiancé, Taylor, is a pretty great guy, too. I mean, he - along with his sister - planned the their Christmas Eve engagement all the way from Los Angeles. Yeah, Chloe totally knew something was up when she saw me sitting under a tree in the pouring rain, but she went with it. And guess what…SHE SAID YES!

Location: Waterworks | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Opihi Love | Hawaii Wedding Photographer

2015-05-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

The Internet is a wonderful place (are we still capitalizing Internet?). Through Instagram, Hawaii wedding planner extraordinaire, Melissa of Opihi Love, found us and asked if we could be a part of a styled shoot she was putting together while visiting Philadelphia. She wanted me to hang out on a rooftop on a 60-degree day in December?! SIGN ME UP.

Location: Private Residence, Philadelphia, PA | Photos: Danfredo Photos + Films | Styling + Florals: Opihi Love | Desserts: Saylormade

JG Domestic | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-05-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last December, Michael Simonitsch invited me along to help him photograph this fun wedding at JG Domestic. Here's a little bit of what I saw.

Location: JG Domestic | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Ardrossan Estate | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-05-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

When I asked Kim and Chris where they wanted to take their engagement photos, they suggested Ardrossan Estate. I had no idea such beautiful places existed so close to Philadelphia. We totally need to get out of the city more often! I can't wait to photograph this couple's wedding at The Carriage House at Rockwood next weekend!

Location: Ardrossan Estate | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Hudson Valley, NY | Hudson Valley Portrait Photographer

2015-05-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

When you have a photographer in the family, a simple get together usually ends in leaving the house to explore a weird, nearby abandoned house with a random bedbug-infested couch in the yard. Big thanks to my baby sister and her dude for breaking the law (probably) and climbing stuff (definitely) for me. Love you lots.

Location: Hudson Valley, NY | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Liberty Warehouse | Brooklyn Wedding Photographer

2015-05-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

This masquerade wedding at Liberty Warehouse was the best way to end our 2014 wedding season. This couple pulled out all the stops. Zombies! Slo-mo booth! S'Mores!

Location: Liberty Warehouse | Photo + Video: Danfredo Photos + Films | Entertainment: Scratch Weddings

Exploratorium | San Francisco Portrait Photographer

2015-05-08T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last fall, I took a solo trip to San Francisco to watch my very good friend, Joanna's puppy, Noodle. It was the first time in my life I've ever taken a vacation alone and let me tell you…I didn't like it one bit. I quickly learned that I'm not the type of person who enjoys exploring new places on her own. I missed my hubs, I missed my doos and I missed being able to hold a conversation over dinner.

Luckily for me, we have another set of friends who live in San Francisco and offered to take me around and show me stuff. Here are a couple of photos from our day trip to the Ferry Building Marketplace and the Exploratorium.

Inn At Woodloch | Poconos Wedding Photographer

2015-05-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

My favorite part about fall in the northeast is the foliage, hands down. Yeah, Emily and JT were adorable during their wedding at the Inn at Woodloch, but dem leaves tho. Hi-five, Pocono Mountains! And hi-five, Emily and JT!

Location: Inn at Woodloch | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Historic Yellow Springs | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-05-06T07:00:00.000-04:00

Erica and Jake are the best kind of people. They're kind, smart, funny, considerate and really great dancers. We were lucky enough to join them on their wedding day at Historic Yellow Springs last fall. Get ready for some adorable photos and the best highlight film.

Jack's Barn | New Jersey Wedding Videographer

2015-05-05T07:00:00.000-04:00

On the most perfect fall day, our friends, Kim and Marco, vowed to do life together forever at Jack's Barn in Warren County, New Jersey. Here's their little wedding film.

Location: Jack's Barn | Video: Danfredo Photos + Films | Photo: Nina Lily Photography | Music: The Music Bed ("Say I Do", Humming House)

Camrose Hill Flower Farm | Destination Wedding Photographer

2015-05-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last fall, Isabelle Selby and I took a trip out to Camrose Hill Flower Farm just outside of Minneapolis for this happy little wedding. Be sure to watch their highlight video at the end of the post - the music was written and performed by Isabelle's husband, David Linaburg!

Location + Floral Design: Camrose Hill Flower Farm | Video: Danfredo Photos + Films | Photo: Isabelle Selby Photography | Jewelry: Catbird | Music: David Linaburg

Here Comes The Bride | West Elm Bridal Event

2015-05-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last year, we were invited to help celebrate the launch of West Elm's bridal registry. The event was held in their beautiful Center City Philadelphia location and since it was a party, we brought our friends from confetti & co, Saylormade, Kate Farley Design and hello, bird along for the ride.

Brandywine Creek State Park | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-04-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last fall, we had the opportunity to hang out with our friends, Megan and Adam, and their fur babies at Brandywine Creek State Park. We can't wait for their wedding at World Cafe Life next month!

Location: Brandywine Creek State Park | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Tyler Arboretum | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-04-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

It's a well-known fact that most of our clients end up being life-long friends and we're totally okay with that. Our relationship is Brooke and James is no different. We were so happy to join our friends and their families at their Tyler Arboretum wedding last fall.

Location: Tyler Arboretum | Photo + Video: Danfredo Photos + Films | Floral Design: Kate Farley Design | Catering: Jeffery Miller Catering

The Mansion | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-04-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

On the most perfect fall day, Joanne and Gary married under a weeping willow tree at The Mansion. Here are a couple of frames from their wedding and a little movie.

Location: The Mansion | Photo + Video: Danfredo Photos + Films | Hair + Makeup: Charles Bruce | Band: Bigg Romeo

Landis Valley Museum | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-04-27T07:00:00.000-04:00

These two. We're so happy our paths crossed at the dog park two summers ago and we're so happy to have been there with them as they tied the knot at Landis Valley Museum last fall. We love you both so much! Also, come over soon, we miss you.

Hickory Valley Golf Club | Philadelphia Wedding Videographer

2015-04-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

Wash the crotch. If I were to ask Danielle, she'd probably agree that statement is what defines our friendship. Or is at least the one that started it. I won't get into it, but basically, she and I bonded over denim laundry rituals (mine not hers).

Anyway, Dani knows I practice great personal hygiene, which was very important to her when selecting a videographer for her wedding day. We got the job and had the best day with her and her boo, Kyle. And her friends. And her family. And shit, I don't know how to transition this into a post about how important Danielle and Kyle and so many of the people we met at their wedding have become to us. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS, GUYS. I don't know how else to say it or what else to say, so here are a few photos and videos of you guys being adorable a few months ago.

Oh! And I went behind Dani's back and had her super talented BFF write and record the song we used for her highlight video. ALL THE FEELS. Emily, I LOVE YOU, TOO.

Wait! There's more! We set up a slo-mo booth for these two, too.

The Simonitsch Family | Philadelphia Portrait Photographer

2015-04-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last summer, we had this little family stay with for a few days. One of the things I want most in the world is to have them pack up their New York City Apartment and relocate to Philly. Look at how comfortable (and cute!) they look cuddled up in the Kensington trash.

One Atlantic | Indian Wedding Photographer

2015-04-22T12:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome back! Here's the follow-up post to this stunner of an Indian wedding at One Atlantic (and in case you missed it, here's the link to part one). Make sure you watch their wedding highlight video at the very end. It's a good one.

Location: One Atlantic | Photo + Video: Danfredo Photos + Films

One Atlantic | Destination Wedding Photographer

2015-04-22T09:00:00.000-04:00

Last summer, we had the pleasure of spending Labor Day weekend in Atlantic City to capture a beautiful Indian wedding at One Atlantic. We took a ton of photos and video, so much that this wedding is split into two posts. Here's what we saw the first two days.

Location: One Atlantic | Photos + Video: Danfredo Photos + Films

Free Library Of Philadelphia | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

2015-04-21T07:00:00.000-04:00

Wil and I loved being a part of this summer wedding at the Free Library of Philadelphia last year. Here are just a few (not a few) of our frames from that day.

Venue: Free Library of Philadelphia | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films | Catering: Feast Your Eyes

The Foundry | NYC Wedding Photographer

2015-04-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

There were a couple times last year when we teamed up with Isabelle Selby to photograph (me) and video (Wil) a couple's wedding. This beauty at The Foundry in Long Island City, NY was one of those times.

Carlyle On The Green | NYC Wedding Photographer

2015-04-17T07:00:00.000-04:00

On a beautiful August day, our friends vowed to do life together forever at Carlyle on the Green in Long Island, New York. Here's everything that happened that day.

Venue: Carlyle On The Green | Photographer: Danfredo Photos + Films

Black Feather Farm | Catskills Wedding Photographer

2015-04-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

Last summer, Isabelle Selby took me on a road trip to the Catskill Mountains to help her photograph this stunner of a wedding. Here's what I saw.