HEY HEEEYYYY Philly people!! At Lydia Joy Photography, we ditched the traditional “engagement session” and invited our couples to join us for “date night” sessions instead. Fishtown, Philadelphia is the perfect spot to explore multiple locations with plenty of unique spots without having to venture too far.

Here are my 10 favorite “date night” spots in Fishtown:

If having a “favorite couple” is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!!

The “take my sweatshirt, it’s cold” move… works every time.  Plus, it’s the perfect excuse for a DM to pretend you need that sweatshirt back. After a short time of dates and hanging out, Justin asked Sophia to be his wedding date.  He was excited to show her off and asked her “how should I […]

As a Business Branding photographer I truly believe that it is so important to show not just what you do. but also, who you are on your social media, your website, and in your marketing.

In a time where you can’t bring a photographer to the hospital or your home, I want to make sure that you don’t miss out on capturing the memories of your sweet newborn. I am here to share with you 7 tips on taking your own Lifestyle Newborn photos at home. 1. Be Patient : […]

Ferns, Pothos, and Monsteras… OH MY!  This date-night engagement session is every plant lover’s DREAM!! right? I first met Brooke when she was the makeup artist for a wedding I photographed (y’all, she’s incredible! check her out HERE) Anyway, thanks to the wonderful world of Instagram, we stayed in touch. Naturally, I was THRILLED when […]

LISTEN TO THEIR EPISODE ON MY PODCAST HERE YOU. GUYS. I absolutely adore the combination of Leigh Ann’s “gypsy soul” with Ed’s grounded personality and how well this two compliment each other. Fun fact: their first date was in a tiny dive bar, and it took NINE MONTHS for them to see each other again. […]

LISTEN TO THEIR LOVE STORY ON MY PODCAST HERE Leigh Ann + Ed’s first date was in a dive bar, and even though it took NINE MONTHS for them to see each other again, I think it was only fitting to end in a little “dive bar” type brewery. (Pumpkin beer for. the. win.) Check […]

When asked if i wanted to explore Fishtown with Alyssa + Colin, I literally jumped out of my seat. HECK TO THE YES! Not only is Fishtwon filled with endless things to do, but joining Alyssa + Colin for their “date night” was pure fun! We laughed so much and we were all sad when […]

“Chris + Natalie, my fellow lovers of all things Friends and The Office, you two are so much fun and made my “job” feel like a day full of fun and laughter.  Like, could you two be any cuter? Thank you for being up for anything, for trusting my vision, and for always dancing on command. Chris, your “Chandler” dance is always flawless and Natalie, your smile and fun energy is contagious.”