The 9 Best Philadelphia Engagement Photographers

Philly is a grand old American city, filled to the brim with history, culture, and tons of scenic spots ideal for a photoshoot. The top Philadelphia engagement photographers all understand what makes the “City of Brotherly Love” special and what makes Philadelphians happy. Take a look at their portfolios, and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way about them as we do.

1. Matt and Grace of Right Start Photography

Matt and Grace of Right Start Photography are truly gifted engagement photographers. Their photos exhibit such an effortless grace that we frankly find it difficult to explain. In front of Matt and Grace’s camera, a couple standing in a light snow flurry looks as though they’re surrounded by twinkling diamonds. Furthermore, a couple surrounded by lush greenery may appear as though they’re the only two people in the world. Right Start Photography’s images are elemental and get down to the heart of what it means to be human and in love. These are photos we’d be proud to own ourselves.

2. Morgan Ellis

Morgan Ellis is an engagement photographer who possesses deep insights into the couples she photographs. She boasts a natural ability to bring people’s better angels to the forefront. Stylistically, her photos are classic and romantic, filled with dynamic storytelling elements, natural unstaged interactions, and drop-dead gorgeous landscapes and backdrops. She’s the total package, which might be why her work’s been featured in so many publications. It’s no wonder she’s among one of the most talented Philadelphia engagement photographers.

3. Nathan Desch

Nathan Desch, like most of the photographers on this list, is well-known for his excellent wedding photography, where he offers some of the most comprehensive and custom coverage in the business. His engagement photography has the same narrative flair as his wedding photography. He has a knack for scene-setting that creates a moody, romantic feeling that really takes his engagement photos to another level. When you work with Nathan, you’re getting someone who’s an absolute artist with light, able to take photos in low light that just about no one else could get. His photos are playful and achingly romantic at the same time. He’s an ideal photographer to tell your love story.

4. Anton Drummond

Anton Drummond’s engagement photos are marked by a genius employment of natural light and incredible backdrops. He clearly connects with his clients to learn something about their personalities, as his engagement photos are filled with little touches that truly make his subjects’ personalities shine through. We here at Peerspace love photographers who lean into using natural colors and natural light, with only the bare-minimum of post-production editing. We know you’ll love Anton’s portfolio, just like we do.

5. Lindsay Docherty

Lindsay Docherty is a versatile photographer with thriving trades in wedding, family, and engagement photography, shooting in Philly and on-location worldwide. She takes amazing lifestyle photos, capturing the personality and interests of her clients. And she also takes some of the most joyous photojournalistic candids that we’ve seen. All in all, if you work with Lindsay, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get photos that encapsulate what makes your relationships special. She turns tender moments into a timeless work of art; these are photos you’ll one day joyously share with your grandchildren.

6. Nik Morina

Nik Morina’s photography is perhaps the most cinematic of any of the photographers on this list. He has a way of storytelling that advances beyond the basic dramas, getting right down into the deep heart of things. In other words, his photos are filled with soul. Stylistically, he’s got an extremely striking style that doesn’t shy away from bright colors or big emotions. He never forces subtlety on a situation just for the sake of it. Instead, he lets things unfold before him according to their natural rhythms and then captures the results — and whether those results are chaotic or quiet, what he produces is always breathtaking.

7. Daniel Fugaciu

Daniel Fugaciu has built a reputation as being one of the premier Philadelphia engagement photographers. Looking through his portfolio, it’s easy to see why people clamor to work with him. He’s a skilled artist, especially when using natural light, and genuinely dedicates himself to seeing the beauty in people. We’ve also heard he’s an absolute joy to work with, which pretty much makes him the total package.

8. Jessica Hendrix

Jessica Hendrix has a signature style that’s both classic and yet tailor-made for today’s social media-sharing culture. Her work has a sort of magazine-quality that we’re quite taken with, marked by a glossy, self-possessed dramatic flair. Between her ability to direct her clients, capture the subtleties and natural beauty of their faces, and to place them perfectly against backdrops that are alternatively gorgeous and haunting, she delivers show-stopping work for her clients.

9. Allison McCafferty

Allison McCafferty made our list of best Philadelphia engagement photographers on the strength of her amazingly romantic portfolio, especially her golden-hour photographs of kissing couples. She has a skill for capturing people absolutely bathed in golden life, while the sky features those cotton-candy streaks of pink. We also love the way the couples she photographs are able to put their guard down and just be themselves. There’s something so affecting about genuine laughter and pure love. Check out Allison’s work today.

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