Emotional. Candid. Artistic. Fun.
Philadelphia Wedding Photographer
Wedding Photography that is about more than just one day. It’s about documenting who you are and how it felt to be there.
Photography that tells YOUR story.
From The Blog:
Longwood Gardens Spring e-session|Melissa & Aaron
ICONA Avalon Micro Wedding | Kate & Andrew
Winter Wedding at Ballroom at the Ben
Hotel DuPont NYE Wedding|Melissa & Anthony
WELCOME TO RALPH DEAL PHOTOGRAPHY
We’re passionate observers of love and connection, in search of moments both big and small. And, we love a great story!
Our style is moody and romantic, emotional yet personal and raw. We’re able to capture these personal, raw moments because we take the time to get to know all of our clients. By the time your wedding day arrives, a comfort level exists that allows you to be relaxed and in the moment. Which is exactly how we want to capture you.
So whether your occasion is on a beach, at a ballroom or your parents backyard, we'd love to be there to tell your story.
We are dedicated to giving you images that will celebrate your life and inspire you.
Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | NJ Wedding Photographer
Straight from the ATL: Jenna & Pat❤️•
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Straight from the ATL: Jenna & Pat❤️
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Tip Tuesday!!
Thinking of having portraits of your bridal party?
We'll discuss if you'd like individual portraits of the Bride/Groom with each Bridesmaid and Groomsman followed by group shots of the girls & guys and then finish with the entire Bridal Party together. We can have fun with it and keep things loose or take some time and set everyone up like we're shooting images for Vogue..whatever you'd like!
Talk about a love story that was meant to be!❤️❤️
Beverly and Collin both grew up in Jamaica, attended the same church and school and Collin’s sister was Beverly’s best friend. Collin’s family moved to the US when he was young and he and Beverly lost touch.
Enter Facebook👍
They reconnected on FB after many years of not seeing each other. They decided to meet in DC for their first get together.
Beverly said “ during that first meeting, I immediately noticed that he was quite the gentleman and I was intrigued! We professed our love for each other not too long after that trip…I knew he was the one”!
I spent a very short period of time with Beverly, Collin and their families but during that 90 minutes, the amount of joy that I saw from this couple was incredibly beautiful to witness.
Never give up on love!❤️❤️
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You have to check out this HOF worthy response from Josh when asked about the beginnings of his relationship with Megan:
“Well, I can take you back to before Meg and I started dating. In December 2012, (6 months before our first date) the Mayan calendar said the world was going to end. I saw Meg out with friends at a local bar and went up to her after I had a few beers and said “if the world is going to end tonight, I think we should get married now”. It was a pick up line that I think worked because 7 and a half years later, here we are! Since then she’s only given me more reasons on why I want to marry her”.
I’ll save the rest of the story for my blog, they both had such beautiful things to say about each other!
I’m so glad that the wait is over for these two. Covid postponed their celebration but now that I think about it, maybe that’s why the party was so off the charts!! Congratulations to Meg & Josh. The honeymoon looked amazing, here’s a some images until your reveal party!!❤️ #megsaysiwilly
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Wedding Wednesday at
✨Ballroom at the Ben✨
One of the great venues in Philadelphia, I always love shooting here. The view from the mezzanine looking down on the dance floor is something you just don't have at most venues. And the beautiful turn of the century architecture outside of the ballroom is a photo op waiting to happen. Great vibe, plenty of space and you have Ott running the show! The Ballroom at the Ben is a classic!
Tip: If you plan on doing a night shot, consider going downstairs and using the lobby area of the Franklin Residences instead of the balcony of the venue. The lobby affords a greater variety of locations for a romantic end of the evening set of images. There’s a reflecting pool and lots of little nooks and crannies for the perfect shot. If you have time, do both!
Follow the link in bio to see more of our work at the Ben! #finleycatering
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Tip Tuesday!
Probably the question we get asked the most often about engagement photos is "What should I wear"? Whether you’re shopping your closet or buying something new, you want to stay away from bright colors and flashy patterns. Go with neutral or jewel tones, muted colors that won’t distract from you and your partner.
If you want more outfit options, consider dressing in layers. Having a cardigan or jacket you can remove can add variety to your images without the hassle of changing clothes. And if you have no idea what to wear, feel free to contact us for advice!
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I didn’t really care for high school but high school was great for Nina and Mike!
They met during their sophomore year at a basketball game. They started dating shortly after that game and have been together ever since❤️
These two couldn’t be a more easy going, lovely couple that truly enjoys being with their friends and family. I’m so glad that they had an amazing day after a long year of waiting and rescheduled dates.
Cheers to Nina and Mike!! 🥂💕
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Tip Tuesday!
I love feedback from my couples. I want to know how they enjoyed their wedding photography experience from our first meeting until the time I deliver their prints and albums. Never, ever have I heard a bride say, "I wish we'd skipped the engagement session." Many times—from my own clients and among my social connections—I've heard couples sigh and say, "We really should have had our engagement pictures done."
This is why I include an engagement session in all of my Collections. That time together is SO important for me AND my couples.
Sharing 5 reasons to book an engagement session over on the blog! Link in bio!
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A few words from a past family session👨👩👧👦: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I recommend him to everyone and can't wait until its appropriate to do another family shoot"! - Jenna
“We matched on Tinder” said Mary when asked about how it all began. Their first time meeting was at a pub in Manyunk with some friends and their first date was a few days later at the Mayunk Tavern.
I asked Mary to share some examples of what made her fall in love with Matt: “I wasn’t feeling well one day so Matt drive almost an hour to my favorite bakery to get me some donuts to cheer me up. And even though Matt gets up to teach at 5am, he drove to my work after I finished late one night just so we could spend 30 minutes together because we hadn’t seen each other in a few days. He’s so thoughtful and fully accepts me for who I am❤️
Matt couldn’t believe that Mary was available when he saw her profile pic: “she’s gorgeous, I can’t believe she’s single!” He also said “Once I realized Mary was becoming my best friend, I realized that I cared about her more than anything else. She may have said “I love you” first but I was the first one to fall in love in the relationship”❤️
I can’t wait to organize their blog post so I can share more of their story and images. It was a very emotional day (the first look was incredibly moving) and there was also a sense of “finally, we’re here!” after 3 rescheduled dates due to the Pandemic.
I’m SO happy for you both. You have a beautiful relationship that deserves to be admired! Cheers and lots of love to Mary & Matt!! 💕#thepowellssaytheirvows
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✨Ballroom at Ellis Preserve✨
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The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is yet another beautiful venue from Finley catering. What makes this property interesting to me is its suburban location. Most of the grand ballrooms are located in the city and what I love about this venue is that you have rolling hills and some wide open spaces within minutes of the property. I like that ballroom/out in nature combo.
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When you decide to book a portrait photography session, it can be challenging to know exactly what kind of photos you want. Do you want a lifestyle session in your home? Do you want candid photos or posed portraits? Maybe you want a mix of both. There are so many possibilities when it comes to portrait photography, so it’s important to understand what you’re choosing and make sure it’s exactly what you want.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Head over to the blog to see the different between lifestyle vs posed photography! Link in bio! https://www.ralphdeal.com/lifestyle-vs-posed-portraits-whats-the-difference/
"We met freshmen year of college and immediately hit it off. We both played soccer, were both accounting majors and discovered we grew up in towns next to each other. For the next three years of college we were best friends, but didn't start dating beginning of our senior year (even though we both admitted we always had feelings for each other). So we've been together about half years!" So excited to be celebrating Anna and Jimmy's engagement! Here's to a new chapter! 🥳
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You’re getting married! Whether you’re planning your big day all on your own or with the help of a wedding planner, one of the most fun things on your to-do list is without a doubt your engagement session. This is your chance to get some adorable photos of you and your soon-to-be-spouse in all your lovey-dovey glory!
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But as exciting as your engagement session is, it can also make some couples a little nervous. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, and you may be nervous about how you will look, what you should wear, and how you should pose.
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Have no fear! We put together this handy guide to help you feel completely prepared for your engagement session over on the blog! Link in bio!
It only took a bar and a game of Jenga for these two to have crossed path. One simple moment that has led to an eternity together! Congratulations to Kayla & Brian💙
How’s this for a beginning:
Alexa and her friend are trying to get into a NYC party but don’t want to pay the cover charge. The guy who is hosting the event (Miller) notices her turn around and start to walk away and calls her back. He helped her and her friend get in but then he disappeared! They reunited a couple hours later and exchanged numbers then started dating❤️
The proposal took place in Miami on a yacht during their vacation, completely surprising Alexa.👍👍
Alexa and Miller are the kind of people you meet and immediately feel comfortable with. We first met over dinner after an engagement session I had in Manhattan and after a couple of hours eating and talking, I felt like we had known each other for years. I knew their wedding day would be a great time and it absolutely was! Great friends and family from many parts of the country and world made their way to AC to celebrate Alexa and Miller.
Many thanks guys, we loved spending the day with you…cheers!
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Take advantage of the summer and snap those holiday photos in advance. Beat the bustle of holiday season with a summer photo session. Friends and family will be happy to receive a little sunshine with their holiday cards. As a bonus, it's one less thing for you to deal with during the frantic holiday season.
5 years, yikes!!
Time is definitely flying by.
Happy anniversary and lots of love to Michelle and Joe!❤️
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Meghan and Eric have been together for three years after meeting at a dive bar in Fishtown. Things started heating up the next weekend down in Sea Isle at La Costa and they wound up spending the rest of the summer together.(When you know, you know!❤️)
The proposal took place while they walked along the beach at Townsends Inlet during sunset. But it almost didn’t happen because of a bad thunderstorm. Thankfully it cleared up and not only did the sun come out to create a beautiful sunset but a double rainbow appeared as Eric proposed.
It doesn’t get much better than that!! 🌈 😍
We’ll be getting back together again next year at Hotel DuPont to make it official…can’t wait!!
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