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Maggie and Ken | Outer Banks NC | Destination Wedding Photographer

July 11, 2011 – 7:05 pm

Maggie and Ken’s wedding was a spectacular time. They were married in the Outer Banks right on the bay with some gorgeous scenery, their family and friends are fantastic and the most important thing of all… they got hitched! To add some fun at the wedding reception we brought our JIHM Booth. You’re probably asking yourself “what the heck is a JIHM Booth?” Well, you can see their JIHM Booth photos here to find out.

P.S. While I was in Peru for 6 months I asked people to send me some of my favorite home made sweets (Chocolate Chip Cookies). Maggie was the ONLY PERSON who sent me my chocolately passion. Can you believe that? I couldn’t. She is that awesome and her cookies are just as awesome. And that is just ONE reason why Maggie is so wonderful, but I’m sure Ken could tell you a bazillion reasons more. Enjoy.

Kimberly and TJ Engaged! | Philadelphia Engagement Photographer |

March 8, 2011 – 11:11 am

Red = L O V E, in the color world. In this world, Kimberly + TJ = L O V E. They’ll be married this summer and we can’t wait to shoot their wedding!

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Engagements | Also tagged delaware engagement photographer, kimberly, new jersey engagement photographer, pennsylvania engagement photographer, philadelphia engagement photographer, tj | Comments (0)

Kimberly and TJ Engaged! | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Sneak Peek

March 7, 2011 – 3:40 pm

Please hold while we work the rest of Kimberly and TJs images (we promise no elevator music only fun photos while you wait).

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Engagements, People | Also tagged creative fun unique, delaware wedding photographer, engagement photography, Maryland wedding photographer, New Jersey Wedding photographer, pennsylvania wedding photographer, philadelphia wedding photographer | Comments (0)

Fresh Artists Installs some fresh art work at Research in Action | Philadelphia Photographer

December 19, 2010 – 1:35 pm

Over the years I’ve had the great fortune to work with the wonderful organization Fresh Artists, started by Barbara Allen (I must tell you that Barbara recently won the Purpose Prize) and her son Roger Allen who is a fantastic designer. I first got to know Barbara and Roger through the hands down, best architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro, with whom I’ve worked with for quite a while now. Over the years Jeffrey and I have photographed all the kid’s art work for Fresh Artists so they are able to make large copies of these awesome works of art made by kids!

Well, since my relationship with Fresh Artists has blossomed in recent times they have invited me along to be a part of yet another fun process for in their amazing organization, to be on their installation team. and below are a few photos of Roger and I from Fresh Artist’s latest (my second) installation at the organization Research for Action located in our lovely large town of Philadelphia. We installed about 20 pieces the walls of Research for Action and it was great to see the employees faces light up with excitement and joy as we continued bringing some office cheer with original works of art created by kids.

This is as serious as we get folks. It’s always a great time working with Roger and Barbara.

Ok, maybe this is a bit more serious.

But getting serious about installing art is important. You need to get in the zone and in order to do that I had to put on a red head band.

Last but not least let me say that when you experience the incredible hope that Fresh Artists provides for so many children it makes me extremely proud to be apart of even a little bit of the things they are doing. I could write for ever about the things they’re doing and even how they have changed my life but I’ll leave you with the fact that they have changed my life and that you should let them change yours too. Start by visiting their website below.

Click here for more about Fresh Artists

Click here to see Roger’s design work

Click here to see Jeffrey Totaro’s photography

Find out who Research for Action is and what they do here.

Thanks!

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Personal | Also tagged Art work Installation, Barbara Allen, Children's art work., Children's Philanthropy, Fresh Artists, Jeffrey Totaro Photographer, Philadelphia Photographer, Roger Allen | Comments (0)

One of 20 local artists featured in the ENDANGEREDCITY show | This Friday, December 10th, 7 - 10 pm at Globe Dye Works | Philadelphia Photographer

December 8, 2010 – 10:00 am

I’m going to be famous-er than I am now! I’m not very famous. Well, at least you’re reading this, so that matters a great deal to me. This Friday, December 10th I will be featured in the ENDANGEREDCITY show at the Globe Dye Works located at 4500 Worth St. Philadelphia PA 19124. I will be one of 20 local Philly artists in the show so come out and celebrate the artists and get behind the reason for this show. Wait, you don’t know the reason for the show? Maybe some sponsors like El Camino Real, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Bar Ferdinand, PYT Restaurant and Jacquins Flavored Vodka will drag you off your couch this Friday if the art can’t. Or you can read more about the show below.

ENDANGEREDCITY celebrates the inspiration that can be found in Philadelphia’s physical history. Artworks of various media by local artists will be on display and for sale via silent auction. The event is produced in partnership with the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and 50% of proceeds will be donated to their Advocacy Fund. Food and drink will be sponsored by Jaquin’s, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Bar Ferdinand, and El Camino Real. ENDANGEREDCITY is produced by GEDŌ, a new non-profit arts and advocacy organization.

Thinking about attending?

Make it official on good old blue and white… Facebook.

Check out the press release for the show.

See you there.

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Personal | Also tagged Adam Piazza, Alanna Ralph, Amber Cowan, Anders Morholt, Antonia Cianfrani, Bar Ferdinand, Caldarise, Carina Giamerese, El Camino Real, Elliott Michael, Emily Davidson, Endangered City, ENDANGEREDCITY, Froio Andrea, GEDO, Globe Dye Works, Jacquins Flavored Vodka, Joseph E.B., Kay Healy, Lorraine Glessner, Marie Elcin, Mathew Davis, Melanie Restad, Miles Bianchi, Naquib Hossain Kirsten Ide Patricia Kinsman Ben Leech Terry McCall Richard, Patricia Siembora, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Tamsen Wojtanowski | Comments (0)

Sarah and James | Philadelphia Portrait Photographer

December 7, 2010 – 9:00 am

A real smile cannot be forced by a “1, 2, 3… Cheese!” or just anyone with a camera. Beyond that cheesey smile is as certain smile that we’re all looking to capture. It’s is a smile that shines through when you’re with the that one person who can make your face explode in a huge smile. I remember seeing those smiles about two years ago when I first photographed James and Sarah for their wedding. It’s really great to see that after two years those smiles have only gotten bigger.

The local crew of kids trying not to get hit with paint balls. Oh yeah, did I mention there was a serious game of paint ball going on around us? Well, thats not the only thing. There were guys on dirt bikes and quads too!

These are those smiles, maybe you don’t know what I’m talking about. But it’s a deep deep love that comes out in that certain smile and it says so much more than just a happy expression.

Yep, here they are again.

Shazam! The stuff dreams are made of

By sethshimkonis | Posted in People, Portrait | Also tagged Fun, imaginative, out of the box, people | tagged creative photography, philadelphia engagement photographer, Philadelphia portrait photographer, philadelphia wedding photographer, portrait photographer, posted in engagements, Unique | Comments (0)

Sarah and James | Philadelphia Portrait Photographer | Sneak Peek

December 3, 2010 – 10:00 am

Love never gets old

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Portrait | Also tagged Fun, imaginative, out of the box, people | tagged creative photography, philadelphia engagement photographer, Philadelphia portrait photographer, philadelphia wedding photographer, portrait photographer, posted in engagements, Unique | Comments (0)

Nathan and Yuliya are engaged! | Philadelphia engagement photographer

December 1, 2010 – 2:07 pm

With out further delay I give you Nathan and Yuliya! This was a really fun shoot and I think that comes across in the love they share in these few photos. Take a minute to watch the second photo (an animation that was fun to watch unfold) it’ll warm your heart on these late fall days. I also have to say that I’m seeing a trend away from diamond engagement rings to all sorts of rings that are pretty awesome. I think Nathan and Yuliya have really nice taste with their selection. Ooooh LA LA!

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Engagements, People | Also tagged creative photography, Fun, imaginative, out of the box, philadelphia engagement photographer, philadelphia wedding photographer, portrait photographer, Unique | Comments (1)

Sneak Peak | Yuliya and Nathan are engaged | Philadelphia engagement photographer

November 27, 2010 – 9:36 pm

Yuliya and Nathan are on their way to tying the knot and as you can see they’re testing out how to tie all sorts of knots on poles, each other and having a good time doing it. So hang tight until the rest of their shoot shows up here.

By sethshimkonis | Posted in Engagements, People | Also tagged nathan, Philadelphia, philadelphia engagement photographer, philly, wedding photographer, yulia | Comments (0)

Desirae and Joe are married | Philadelphia wedding photographer

October 28, 2010 – 12:01 am

Desirae and Joe’s wedding was stupendous! They got hitched at St. Anthony’s of Padua in Wilmington DE, photographed at Swarthmoore College and partied all night at the Springfield Country club in Springfield PA! I know Jeff Wojtaszek and I had a great time spending the day with them and we’re really pleased to show off their fantastic photos. It was such a great time and The JIHM Booth was there shooting all their hilarious photos at the reception to add to an already really awesome day. Check out these pics and get your scroll on!