Elizabeth + Jon || Wedding || Lake Mohawk – Sparta, NJ

These two had SO MUCH FUN literally all day long.  From boob grabs and booty bumps during their first look to jamming OUT at their reception, they truly enjoyed their day to the fullest. 

OH, and they both jumped in the lake at the end of the evening. (and yes, there’s photos! scroll to the bottom)

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January 20, 2023

bride and groom walking throough the streets of philly on their wedding day

Tiffani + Carl || Vaux Studio Micro Wedding || Philadelphia

Can we just take a second to swoon over the tile in this gorgeous little wedding chapel?!? Give me all the romantic candles and unique decor!

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July 7, 2022

fishtown date night top 10

10 Best “Date Night” Spots in Fishtown Philadelphia

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:

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September 18, 2021

Dayne + Mary || Baltimore, Maryland Engagement

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

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May 29, 2021

Brooke + Andrew || Greenhouse Engagement Session – Delaware

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 […]

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April 16, 2020

Hannah + Blake || Wedding – The Anchorage

I had been excitedly waiting for Hannah and Blake’s wedding since the day we had our first meeting. First off, they’re freakin’ adorable!! Secondly, I just adore their love for one another and couldn’t wait to be such a huge part of telling their story.  See their wedding full of Starbucks, champagne, Converse, BBQ, ice […]

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July 11, 2019

Olivia + Joel || Baltimore – Engagement

I remember so clearly the first time I spoke with Olivia. I could tell that her and Joel were so much fun and I was sitting there with my fingers crossed that I’d be lucky enough to help tell their love story through their engagement and wedding photos. I jokingly said to her “if I […]

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June 1, 2019

MaryKate + Kyle || Wedding – Hilltop House – Devon, PA

This was my first time photographing at the Hilltop House, and I have to say, this venue was stunning. What a beautiful old home to get ready, tie the knot, and celebrate the night away in. MaryKate and Kyle had such a perfect day, and I love that they ended their night below the beautiful […]

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July 8, 2018

Adrienne + Chris || Longwood Gardens – Kennet Square, PA

Working with Adrienne + Chris was so much fun!! I cannot wait to photograph their wedding later this year at Thousand Acre Farm!! Yesterday was their first time ever seeing Longwood Gardens, and they were in awe. Adrienne’s jaw dropped every time we entered a new room (and she went home with a million plants […]

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May 17, 2018

Jillian + Dallas || Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

I always get excited about an engagement session, but this one had a special place in my heart.  Why?  Because Jillian is my assistant for all of my weddings *LJP couples, this is the girl you’ll be seeing on your wedding day.  she’s a life saver!!*  I am so incredibly honored and over-the-moon excited to be […]

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April 11, 2018