Their reception hall was beautifully decorated with artistic centerpieces and blue LED lighting creating
a wonderful backdrop for the handsome couple as they share a moment alone on the dance floor.
What a beautiful day! Bright sunshine and spring-like temperatures for Stephanie and Matthew's wedding.
Brides Choice Award 2 years in a row!
Lorraine and Joseph were married today.
The ceremony was a Catholic Mass that incorporated some of the Philippine traditions
honoring Lorraines' family and heritage.
Cocktails and reception were at the very hip and modern Aloft in Mount Laurel.
Catie & Lenny had been concerned about snow on their January wedding day.
What a surprise, it was a beautiful spring-like day at the Rams Head Inn in Galloway
Catie did her prep in the Rams Head Bridal Suite followed by a First Look in the
Court Yard, and then the couple strolled around the Rams Head property for a photo session. Great fun!
some of the detail shots from Wendy & Chris's Seaview Wedding.
we scheduled an "after-shoot" at Batsto Village.
It was a wonderful day with gorgeous autumn lighting - I love to shoot at Batso!
It was a beautiful day with bright sunlight that glistened off the couple as the strolled through the vineyard.
Rosina & Frank had their wedding on the Beach in Avalon today.
I think they were both a bit worried that the weather would hold out - the forecast was for rain.
As it turned out the weather was great - and there were beautiful puffy clouds all around -
-and I just love to have clouds in my photos - Look! Don't they look great?
Frank and Rosina were a really cool couple to work with and the party
that followed at Abbie Holmes Estate was great fun.
Best wishes to you both for a long happy & healthy life together.
Danielle & Sean walk along a sunlit path in Batsto Village.
Sundays' rain held off just long enough for us to get some great shots with Shary & Shawn at
the Historic Village at Allaire Park. The rustic walls and old brick buildings are a perfect setting for
shooting casual engagement photos like this one.
Lori & Mike had their wedding in Avalon today and celebrated at the Atlantic City Sheraton.
Must-have shots included this shot of the bridal party on the serpentine staircase.
Beautiful natural light filled the church on Kathy & Tim's wedding day.
Reception followed at The Mansion on Main Street in Vorhees.
Wow! What a great wedding and what a great couple to shoot.
...and here's my favorite shot - The Empty Room Shot -
Just moments before the guests enter the reception hall I like to get a shot
of the couple alone on the dance floor.
One of my favorite venues, The Carriage House offers everything needed to create wonderfully romantic images.
a first-look on the courtyard in front of the Bayview Ballroom. The ceremony was at Assumption Church
and reception in the Bayview Ballroom.
Philadelphia magazine "the Fab Bride" features some of my photography in their Summer 2011
issue on their contents page (upper right photo) and several other shots (not shown) inside the magazine.
Eric & Jessicas wedding at the Smithville Inn featured a gorgeous sweetheart table
adorned with rose petals and candles.
I caught this young photographer shooting Jennifer at her Seaview Wedding. Should I be worried?
I'd love to see the shot he got!
Ashley & Grant were married on the beach in Ocean City today.
After the small intimate ceremony we took some shots of the newlyweds as they strolled along the waters edge.
Kimberley & Jason traveled in style on their wedding day in a vintage 1956 Rolls Royce.
Their wedding was at The Elberon Memorial Church in Long Branch.
Emily & Brett were married today in a beautiful ceremony on the beach at 59th St. in Ocean City.
Bridal prep was at a nearby beach house - here's Emily looking radiant just before the ceremony.
Samantha & Jason had their wedding reception at Seaview Country Club and their ceremony at
Margate Community Church.
Samantha did her prep in the bridal suite at Seaview.
I met with Kathy & Tim at Batsto today for their engagement session.
Batsto offers such a wide variety of textures - it's just a great place for photography.
Kathy and Tim have their wedding day set for September 3rd at The Mansion.
Courtney looks beautiful moments before the ceremony at Brigalias where she married Eric in a
lovely outdoor ceremony.
of the Sea Oaks Country Club in Tuckerton.
Stephanie married Robert under sunny skies at a beautiful garden wedding today - May 7th, 2011
We then traveled to the nearby Seaside Boardwalk to take some shots of the couple
on the vintage merry-go-round at Casino Pier.
The reception venue, Merri-Makers at the Waters Edge provided breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Nina and Tom, a young and very artistic couple from NYC, had their non-traditional wedding at One Atlantic today.
Nina made her entrance aboard a vintage rolling chair escorted by her father and her 2 dogs (both dressed in the
latest canine fashions). I asked Nina and Tom "show me your shoes". Gotta love Toms' socks!
Lisa & Wayne were married today at Seaview Country Club.
This shot of Lisa was taken in the newly renovated Bridal Suite. A gorgeous room for a gorgeous bride.
Allison got ready for her wedding with some help from her brides maids.
She wore a beautiful corset gown that was laced up the back.
The wedding was at the Versaille Ballroom in Toms River.
I shot with Chris and Brandy at the Baths today - one of the most beautiful and unique places I have ever seen.
Their wedding is tomorrow on the beach at Long Bay Tortolla, BVI. - then off to their honeymoon sailing and
island hopping throughout the Caribbean.
company, is thrilled to announce Paul Dempsey Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious
annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Photography
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from
over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on
WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Paul Dempsey Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the
WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards
were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding
photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
Priscilla talks to her son Edward as they get ready for the ceremony.
Edward did a fine job of bringing the wedding bands down the aisle on a satin pillow.
Elkton Forge, Maryland
Received the proof from Trump Taj Mahal today for an ad that they are running
that features some of my photography.
Gina & Bill were married today at Our Lady of Angels Church in Cape May Court House.
The sun shinning through the church windows cast an angelic glow on the bridal party.
Rosina surprised her fiance Frank by arranging their engagement session at Citizens Bank Park.
The baseball in the foreground shows the couples wedding date.
The bridal party at Courtney & Dominic's Seaview Country Club wedding
with some very unusual footwear.
Rebecca & Nathan (and their entire bridal party) stroll through historic Batsto Village on a beautiful autumn day.
Theresa poses on the staircase at Renault Winery moments before she is to be married
in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.
Abby & Chris take a stroll around a small pond outside their wedding reception
on a beautiful autumn day in Princeton.
Stephanie and Robert chose a unique location for their engagement shoot in front of
an old cedar tree along the banks of the Great Egg Harbor River.
Naoko fixes her makeup in preparation for her wedding as her mother watches.
Victoria gets some help with her earrings from her bridesmaids as she prepares for her big day
Jill & Bill were married on the beach in Beach Haven today
and the celebration began immediately after they said "I do"
Nicole and David's wedding took place under the beautiful dome ceiling of the Merions' Skylight Ballroom.
Rachel and Robertos' wedding at One Atlantic featured breath-taking views of the
Atlantic City Skyline and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean
Julie takes a moment to pose for a shot in the Bridal Suite at the Rams Head before she heads
outside for the Garden Ceremony.
Josie & Chris look out across the lake at Wheaton Village.
Stefani and Brandon were married today at Scotland Run in a beautiful garden ceremony.
It was a hot day but everyone managed to stay cool and have a wonderful time.
Today I met with Abby and Chris in Central park for their engagement session.
Chris had scouted out some very cool spots to shoot including this spot on one of the park bridges with the NY
skyline in the background. It was a fun afternoon and we got some great images.
Jackie & Mike chose Spring Lake for the location of their wedding session.
We had a full hour to take photos of the couple and the bridal party and got some great shots
including this one along side the Lake.
Samantha & Jason (Sam & Jay) picked the Wildwood boardwalk for the location of their engagement session.
It was an evening of games, rides and ice cream cones. Sam & Jay were great fun and willing to try anything including
a wild ride on The Great Nor'Easter coaster - (sorry guys, I missed the shot...but I got the Skeeball shot!)
Shazia and Arfan's wedding on Saturday was a truly beautiful spectacle of color.
This shot shows the bride as bracelets of Jasmine are added as a final touch to her bridal outfit.
Pam and David celebrated their wedding at Trump National Golf Club at Pine Hill on Friday.
Pine Hill is the highest point in South Jersey and offers spectacular views from the reception hall overlooking
the picturesque landscape.
I know from having shot with David at his engagement session that he's a creative thinker.
So, I wasn't surprised when he requested a shot of himself and all his groomsmen in a cornfield.
I like it!
I met with Josie & Chris on the Beach in Ocean City for their engagement session. This is a great time of year to
shoot on the beach - beautiful weather and no crowds. This shot was taken at 59th St facing south.
I love this shot...nobody would ever guess that this is New Jersey. Tara & Justin chose Batsto Village in Hammonton
for the location of their engagement shoot. This is a beautiful country setting and it's just a few miles away.
If you are looking for something different, and something natural, Batsto is an excellent choice for your
engagement session.
Today was the first time I ever had a Monday wedding! ..and it was wonderful.
Frank and Eileen put together a very private and intimate wedding that included a photography session in
Gibraltar Gardens in Wilmington Delaware. It was a beautiful sunny day and the scenic areas were perfect
for capturing the bride and groom.
were married today in Ocean City.
After the Ceremony we went down to the beach at 3rd St to take some photos
of the newly married couple. The beach was empty in spite of the beautiful warm, sunny weather.
were married today in Atlantic City.
The ceremony took place at St Nicholas Tolentine Church on Pacific Avenue -
a wonderfully old church with breathtaking architecture, vaulted dome ceilings and a huge pipe organ.
Ashley was a vision of beauty...and Patrick her handsome counterpart.
were married today in Manahawkin.
It was a gorgeous sunny day and Jennifer looked radiant.
This shot is Jennifer escorted down the aisle by her Dad at St Mary of the Pines.
I added some sepia tinting, burnt edges and grunge effects to create the antique look.
Today was Sharon and Jeffs' wedding in Old City Philadelphia.
One of their favorite spots is the Magnolia Garden at Locust and 4th in Phily.
So it seemed like the perfect place for them to be married.
No, the magnolias were not blooming but the Azaleas more than made up for it.
The garden area was ablaze with white blossoms -creating a picture perfect setting for their wedding.
