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There are so many great options in Philadelphia for engagement shoots and wedding photography, and one of my favorites is Fairmount Park. There's everything from Japanese gardens to open fields to historical architecture. Keep reading to find out my top 5 reasons why Fairmount Park is the perfect spot for your Philadelphia wedding or engagement photography session. 1. There is a ton of variety in Fairmount Park. Among more than 2000 acres of rolling hills you can find ponds, lush fields, ancient trees, and shaded woodlands for your outdoor wedding photography session. If you're looking for a more architectural Philadelphia photo...

Happy Anniversary to Cassie and Ray! I designed this custom anniversary ring for Cassie with emerald cut diamonds. It echoes the design of her custom engagement ring perfectly and makes a fabulous addition to her ring stack. What a lovely gift to celebrate their first year of marriage together. Cheers to many more!

I'm doing the 100 Day Project again this year! I had a great time last year doing #100daysofengraving and I really learned a lot from putting even five minutes a day into my practice. This year, I'm going to be exploring different ways of making texture of metal (think hammering, filing, engraving, etc.) and I'll be making finished pieces of jewelry with my texture explorations.  I sketched out some rough ideas for this collection using armadillo armor as my main inspiration. My first finished piece is a simple pair of stud earrings, and I think I'm going to make a...

Leandra asked me to create a custom rainbow bridge ring to remember her pup, Luci. I traced a photograph of Luci's paw to get a personalized print and tucked some of her ashes behind the bezel-set brilliant diamond in this memorial ring. What could be a more special way to pay homage to their relationship, and to keep her dog Luci close to her?

Organic. Asymmetrical. One-of-a-kind. These are some of the words Sara asked me to consider while designing a unique engagement ring and wedding ring set for her. We worked together to create a sleek, fluid design that showcased her multi-color sapphire, while still including intricate details such as tiny leaves scattered throughout. Vines wrap up and around each ring, giving a nod to the location of her tropical elopement. I love creating nature-inspired engagement rings!