Heather Fowler Photography

Catherine and Franklin's Merion Golf Club wedding

2009-07-16T13:18:00.000-07:00

I photographed Catherine and Franklin's wedding at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian church and the reception at the Merion Golf Club on June 27, 09. Catherine was really lucky to have such a great mom to help her plan everything since she lives at a distance. Her mom, Carol works at the church and had seen me work there before and loved the photos. All the families were really fun and sure knew how to party. It was a hot night under the outdoor tent but that didn't stop everyone from dancing up a storm!

Such a natural beauty. Makeup by Cheekadee.

I loved these bridesmaids dresses, so different and colorful.

O.k. Catherine's niece stole the spotlight for part of the day! I could not stop photographing her adorable smile.

Love the light.

I love cupcake cakes! Delicious!

As we were leaving the bride and groom starting crowd surfing.

Click on the arrow below to play a slide show of lots of other great images from this wedding.

Jackie and Greg's Downtown Club wedding

2009-07-08T14:25:00.000-07:00

Jackie and Greg got married on June 12, 09 at Old St. Joseph's and had the reception at the Downtown Club. Jackie and Greg are so cute together, they laugh and play off each others energy. Jackie has the best smile! It's a good thing because Greg is a dentist! She had the best shoes I have seen yet. Check out their engagement photos too.

Make sure you play the slide show below to see lots more images from this wedding.

Youngshin and Samir's wedding

2009-06-29T09:20:00.000-07:00

I photographed Youngshin and Samir's wedding at the Abington Art Center on June 6, 09. Wow this was the most fun I think I ever had photographing a wedding! Where do I begin? First of all the Abington art Center is such a great venue, lots of great spaces and sculptures to take fun artistic photos around. The ceremony is under a big life size frame and the reception is outdoors. People can mingle around the galleries too.
Youngshin and Samir were so much fun! When I first met with them, Youngshin told me she likes to be goofy in photos but also wanted some serious ones too. They have a great sense of humor, (you can tell by the photo booth.) They also have a sweet connection between them that I really enjoyed capturing.
Youngshin and Samir saw my photos of the photo booth set up at my own wedding. They wanted the same fun style so we both brought lots of funny dress up accessories for the guests to wear in the photos. The photo booth also had a remote so people could take their own photos and I find they are more outgoing when they get to see them on the t.v. screen too. I hope to get more of my clients interested in this fun idea!
The lighting was by Synergetic Sounds. The jungle leaves design on the ceiling was the perfect element to add to the atmosphere. The best part was later in the night when an Afro-Brazilian drum band named Mamadele Productions played. Everyone went nuts dancing! It was a surprise to the bride and groom from a group of friends and probably the best gift! Everyone was sweating and moving to the drums! I have never seen so much energy at a wedding before!

Thanks to Rebecca Barger for being my second shooter and for getting so many great images too.

Some of Samir's dance moves!

Youngshin is beautiful! She had her makeup done at the MAC counter in Willow grove mall.

Too funny! Youngshin wore these socks before the ceremony so her feet would not hurt from her strappy shoes. This photo sums up this couples sense of humor!

I love the bright colors. They changed into traditional wedding garments for the dinner hour. Jeffrey Miller catering made an amazing dinner.

Then the fun begins! This band was hot!

Ever seen a bride do this?!

This is the band in the photo booth. They could not quite fit!

That is me the bride and groom are kissing! They made me do it.

This is what I like about these two.... After shooting a romantic photo under the moonlight Youngshin and Samir just get up and start running around like crazy!

YOU HAVE to watch the slide show below of so many more great images from this wedding. Just click on the arrow below and let it load. It has great music!

Chris and Nicole's engagement session

2009-06-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

Nicole and Chris are getting married this October 24, 2009 and having the reception at the Downtown Club. We met at the Art Museum for some fun engagement photos. These two are very outgoing with the camera and I look forward to their wedding!

dog portrait products

2009-06-25T14:25:00.000-07:00

I have some new products to offer for dog portrait sessions I wanted to show off. I made a bunch of samples that are now up at the dog boutique in Chestnut Hill called The Bone Appetite, which is a great store full of everything a dog could ask for. I take dog portraits in your home and at the park. I just love these sessions! These products below are a great way to show off your furry best friend!

The photo jewelry includes necklaces, earrings, and key chains. I have the copper one of my dog Jody that I wear all time because I have so many earth toned clothes it matches. It has a cool chunky chain too which I love.

This is what I call the brag book. It fits perfect in a purse. It comes with 10 of your favorite images from the session in fashionable suede's, silks, and leathers.

This is a canvas thin wrap on top of the books. It can come in a canvas, satin, or metallic finish with an easel to hold it up.

Email me for a brochure if you are interested in a doggy portrait session!

out of office on vacation

2009-06-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

I will be away on vacation from June 15th-23rd. I will have limited phone and email so I will return all inquiries on the 23rd. Heading to a lake in the poconos with my dogs! They are going to have the time of their lives swimming for a week straight.

Jody is ready!

Kristin and Tim's Union League wedding

2009-06-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Kristin and Tim got married on May 30th at St. Thomas on the Villanova campus and had their reception at the Union League. They are Villanova alumni so the campus was a special place for photos. The Union League looked gorgeous all lit up with white candle light. Kristin and Tim had huge smiles all day long and were so outgoing and fun in the photos. Kristin's blue eyes were sparkling throughout the day with joy.
You can also check out their engagement photos done at the Willows.

Click play on the arrow below to watch the slide show of more images.

Lena and John's engagement

2009-06-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

This was a fun engagement session, something different. I met Lena and John at the Belmont Plateau then we went off to the zoo! I had not been to the zoo for ever. It was a hot day but lots of fun walking around and getting know them. They are getting married on September 5, 09 and having the reception at the Philadelphia Cricket club.

Jessica and Tom's wedding at Richmond Hall

2009-06-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Tom got married at Richmond Hall on May 16, 2009. Jessica is a friend of the family so I have known her since she was about 13. Wow, that makes me feel old now that she is married! My husband and the whole family were guests too. Everybody had such a good time and there was a big dance crowd on the floor. It was my first time working at Richmond Hall which is a new venue in Port Richmond. It's an old church that is converted into a reception hall. So the ceremony felt like it was really in a church. Everything was green in this wedding but there are lots of black and whites too since Jessica is a big fan of them. They went to Ireland for their honeymoon. Check out the slide show at the bottom of this post to see more images and hear one of my favorite Irish themed songs which I thought was appropriate.

She was shocked when the maid of honor pulled out her old diary to read during the toasts!

Click on the arrow below to watch the slide show.

testing the new backdrop

2009-05-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

My pups are good test subjects. They will do anything for a good treat!

getting bored

This one cracks me up! Jody rolls over with every command.

Jesika and Matt's Downtown Club wedding

2009-05-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

I photographed Jesika and Matt on May 9, 2009. They got married at Old St. Joe's church in old city and the reception was at the Downtown Club. Jesika is a really cool and relaxed woman, she has to be, as a doctor. She had some last minute problems which included having to shop for a new dress the day before her wedding! Even after all that she was awesome to photograph and took it with stride! The dress looked fabulous. Her whole family was so excited and there were lots of little ones for me to capture.

Jesika's mom was SO excited!

All the uncles fooling around.

These flower girls were the best and full of energy!

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Julia and Kyle's Knowlton Mansion wedding

2009-05-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

Julia and Kyle got married at Knowlton Mansion on May 2, 09. These two doctors seem perfect for each other. They both have such a sweet demeanor and seem to genuinely care so much for others. I loved all of Julia's vintage accessories. The shawl, purse and necklace all belonged to her grandmother. I just loved her dress by Nicole Miller. It has nice crinkles and photographs well, being off white. ( I tried on the same dress for my wedding so I had an attachment to the dress and took so many photos of Julia!)

These two were off to Costa Rica! I hope they had fun! Click on the play button below to watch a slide show of more images.

Ava and Joseph's Congress Hall wedding

2009-05-04T13:48:00.000-07:00

I had the best time photographing Ava and Joseph's wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ. I just love the colors at this venue- blue and yellow walls and a checkerboard floor at the reception. It was just warm enough to have the ceremony outside and to get lots of great beach photos. Ava and Joe were so much fun and outgoing with the camera. The whole bridal party ventured out to a VERY WINDY beach that swept up the sand. The wind added to the drama of the photos but was hard to walk and shoot in! This group could party and there were plenty of dancers on the floor!

Click on the play button to watch more from this wedding.

walk the dogs series-jump!

2009-04-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

Below are a few more from my "walk the dog" series. Jody loves to swim.

Bullyfest!

2009-04-22T07:10:00.000-07:00

I had a busy weekend, a maternity shoot and a wedding in Cape May, NJ on Sunday. But before I post that I have to share these photos I took at a Bulldog festival on Saturday. It was sponsored by Heaven sent Bulldog rescue, a great organization in NJ that helps bulldogs find homes.

There were so many bulldogs in one place at this festival that I felt like I was in heaven. I own two American bulldogs but I have a secret love for English and French bulldogs too! They just make me smile ear to ear and crack up laughing. They snort, drool and slobber but you have to put up with all that to be a fan. Sometimes when I have a hard day I just look at my bulldogs and they make me laugh and everything is better. I enjoyed taking photos of the owners too with their dogs because I understand the pride and love they have for the breed.

I was really excited about the festival on the way there and you can see my Bulldog, Blue was excited too!

I could not stop taking pictures of this guy. I know some people would think he is ugly with the crooked nose and teeth but I think he is adorable!

For some reason this one was my favorite. He loved having his photo taken. I was taking a photo of another dog when I felt him poke me in the butt with his nose. Then he literally posed for me. I got lots of snorts and kisses too.

Driving home!

Please check them out if you are interested in adoption. ( If any of my clients out there have a rescue bulldog or rescue one in the future contact me and I will do the a portrait shoot for free!)

Kristin and Tim's engagement session

2009-04-21T11:51:00.000-07:00

Kristin and Tim chose to have their engagement session at the Willows mansion and park near Villanova. I just love this location. I have shot weddings there before and my mom use to take me to the pond to feed the ducks when I was little. Kristin and Tim are getting married May 30th at the Villanova church and having the reception at the Union League. We had fun, they even climbed trees for me and explored through the reeds and mud.

I love Tim's red hair!

Isn't she cute!

walk the dogs series

2009-04-14T11:37:00.000-07:00

I have been working on an ongoing series called "walk the dogs" all winter. Most of it I shoot with film which I love getting back to. For my own personal work I like the surprise factor of picking up my film at the photo lab and the "happy" accidents like light leaks and composition shifts. On these walks I photograph both dogs and other surroundings in my neighborhood. When I have my dogs and a camera with me I go places I normally would not explore, like the broken down playground behind an abandoned church, a cloister house filled with old statues, an abandoned factory, and of course places in the Wissahickon I visit everyday. The dogs give me both the feeling of safety and adventure.

I love how red his lips are here. It was February and he does not care how cold the water is.

Gayle and Adam's engagement session

2009-04-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Adam and Gayle have the cutest engagement story. While home making dinner Adam put the engagement ring on the cat's collar and let the cat go to Gayle without saying anything. She picked up the cat and thought he got a new collar with bling on it but then quickly realized what it was! Being an animal person I thought this was so sweet. So for the engagement photos I went to their apartment for a while and hung with the 3 cats. Then we went over to an uncle's house with the two antique cars we used for props. What a fun shoot!
Gayle and Adam are getting married at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and having the reception at the restaurant Table 31.

I am really looking forward to their wedding Gayle and Adam are so much fun. Gayle use to be a stand up comedian and has a great laugh and smile. There is such a great sense of humor between these two.

Check out more images by clicking play on the slideshow.

Allison and Roy's wedding

2009-03-28T09:32:00.000-07:00

I photographed Allison and Roy's wedding at the Curtis Center on March 14th. It was my first time working at the Curtis Center which is an incredible venue in Old City. It has a dramatic atrium and flowing white curtains everywhere. The food is by the fabulous Cescaphe caterers, some of the best in town.

My second shooter for the day was Ryan Estes. I have gotten to know him over the past year was thrilled he could work with me on this wedding. He has a great eye for composition which I love. Several of the shots included in this post are his too. He has an amazing website and blog , check it out.

Allison just has the sweetest personality. She has a simple, natural beauty with skin that just glows. Roy and Allison seemed to really enjoy their photo shoot and we had a blast photographing them!

This was taken on the staircase at the Sofitel hotel.

Ryan got this great shot. I love the smirk on Roy's mouth when he realized he was being photographed with the bouquet!

This dog was going for a walk in Washington Square and seemed to really like Allison and gave her lots of kisses!

This last shot feels so Old City.

Check out lots more in the slide show below by hitting the play button.

Jackie Bayne's Las Vegas wedding

2009-03-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

I went out to Vegas last month for WPPI, a big photography seminar. While there I had the opportunity to shoot Jackie Bayne's wedding! Jackie is one of the best wedding photographers in Philly and I admire her work so much. Jackie and Pat are so much fun and laid back but I still had the jitters since I was shooting for such a talented photographer.

These two are some good old fashioned film. I brought along some 1960's plastic cameras.

These two have a great sense of humor! How much fun is this photo?

Jackie with my white plastic Diana camera.

They got married by Elvis! He sang during the ceremony and everyone danced too!

The photographers: ( left to right) me, Sofia Negron, Joy Moody, and Jackie Bayne

Afterwards Jackie and Pat took us all to dinner at a french restaurant for the reception.

This was by far the most fun I have had shooting a wedding! I hope Jackie and Pat like their images!

Julia and Kyle's engagement photos

2009-03-18T11:34:00.000-07:00

Spring is almost here! I had the first warm weather engagement session with Julia and Kyle last Sunday in the Wissahickon park at Valley Green Inn. They are getting married this May 2nd at Knowlton Mansion.

baby Lincoln

2009-03-17T15:18:00.000-07:00

My friend Patty had a another baby boy, Lincoln. Here he is at two weeks old, so tiny and perfect. He woke up for his photo shoot right away and of course went pee on the pillow right after this was taken.

I made the wrap around Lincoln. I have been knitting pieces to use on baby shoots, it's soft and fuzzy.

The brothers look exactly alike. I can't get over how similar Lincoln looks to when Aiden was a baby. Aiden got as little jealous during the photo session.

2009-03-13T11:23:00.000-07:00

I have so much "real" work to post but I could not help myself when I came across these. My dogs are being very spoiled here asleep on the couch. It's been a long winter and it's time to wake up!

He sleeps like a cat.

She is so annoyed to be disturbed!

Las Vegas wedding

2009-03-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I was in Vegas for a photo conference and also got to shoot a wedding officiated by Elvis! The bride was the fabulous photographer, Jackie Bayne. A group of us, Joy Moody, Sofia Negron, and Dave Williams documented it.
MORE TO COME SOON.......

walking the dogs #4

2009-02-21T12:56:00.000-08:00

I have not posted in a while, things have been so hectic. So for today simplicity...... something that makes me happy. Hopefully you will get a smile too.