Pennsylvania’s Creative and Unique, Photojournalist and Fashion Photographer
Finalist: 2008 Photographer of the Year - International Competition
I love my job! What more can I say? I love the feeling of capturing that perfect split second moment of emotion. I love the feeling of creating an image from a vision in my head, and nailing it! I love seeing the reaction of the couples as they see the images for the first time. Its amazing. I am truly blessed to have the privilege of being a photographer.
I actually fell into this profession very much by accident. I was the owner of a music promotion and management company when I was 18 and studying at Penn State. I started to photograph the bands so they would have images for their press kits. I was hooked. I soon was shooting everything that I could get my hands on. Soon after I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to photograph my first wedding. It was the wedding of a high school classmate of mine and a childhood friend. I owe everything to Josh and Jen for giving me the opportunity to photograph their wedding.
The very next year we sold out for the season! Since then the business has grown into something I could have never imagined. It has allowed me to shoot in locations all across the country and soon the world! I have had the privilege to shoot along side of and learn from some of the best photographers in the world. These photographers include: Australian photographers Jerry Ghionis and Yervant, Joe Buissink, David Beckstead, John Michael Cooper (Altf), the Bebbs, and more.
I also have recently been invited to be an instructor at several of the PhotogShootOut workshops in front of over 70 professional photographers, as well as invited to become a member of the Circle of 8.
My work is always expanding. At every wedding or portrait session I try to do things that I have never done before.
When I am not photographing something, I love anything to do with movies and music. As a former performer I am very passionate about music. I love a lot of bands that people probably have never heard of. Movies to me are one of the most magical things on earth. I love seeing just about any movie that I can put my hands on. Some of you have seen my movie theater in my house with the 120" screen. It is definitely my favorite room in the house!
My next passion I will be exploring soon is traveling and seeing the world. I can't wait to get started.
Above all I love to have a great time every time I go out shooting. My fun and friendly style is something that my couples love, mixing photojournalism with fashion.
Thanks again for checking out the website!
Jeff
Hello everyone!
I am back with another update from an awesome wedding! Jennie & Drew you might remember from the engagement photos from around the art museum in Philadelphia. Well Saturday was there wedding and it was a great time! After the Ceremony in Shavertown we headed to a private residence for their photo session. Then we headed over to the Highlands for the reception, joined by The New York Times Band and Darrel of Aubert Films. Check out a few shots from the wedding below!
Hey everyone
Here is a quick image from the wedding of Carrie & Derek. They were married at the beautiful Highlands at Newberry Estates in Dallas, PA
There wedding album is almost finished and their wedding website will also be up and running shortly for you to enjoy. Thanks again!
I am happy to announce that we have just found out today that 4 of our images have placed in the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) image competition. What an honor to be named amoung some really amazing photographers. Some of the images in the competition were really amazing. Below are the images that placed.
1st Place - Bridal Party Portrait ( from the wedding of Erik and LeighAnn Erickson at the Highlands, Dallas, PA )
Category: Getting Ready (From the wedding of Jaimo & Betsy Ahn at the Ritten House Hotel, Philadelphia, PA )
Category: Emotional Impact (from the Andrews Wedding)
Category: Bride & Groom Portrait (From the wedding of Kristie & Joel in Allentown, PA shot outside Allentown Brew Works )
Hello everyone.
I am very happy to announce the biggest photography sale to date! Why you say? Because its the summer… why not! As you know we only accept about 20 weddings per year. I would love to go ahead fill our remaining spots for 2009 and 2010. What better way to do this then with an awesome sale!
Whats really neat about this sale is that it is progressive. It will run for 5 days. Each day will have its on booking day bonus as well as the progressive bonus. The progressive bonus works in reverse. So the sooner you book during the week, the bigger your bonus! Also feel free to ask me about how you can double your print credit bonus!
Whats the catch you say? There is only one. To get the bonus listed for the particular day, you must book with completed contract and retainer before 11:59pm on that day. How is that even possible you ask? Great question. Well I am happy to announce that we are going GREEN! This means that all of my contracts will be handled through an online company. These contracts are 100% safe just as if they were in print. It will also allow you to print the contract from the site for you to keep.
I will also be manning the phones all day to handle any questions that you have and to get you booked! In studio appointments will also be available that week but limited to first come first serve. Please ask any questions that you have!
The sale starts Monday June 29 at 12:01am and will run until July 3 at 11:59pm. So don’t delay! Pick the days plan that you like, and get ready to book!
* Dates are booked on a first come first serve basis. Jeff Dietz Photography reserves the right to refuse any booking for any reason.
I type to you from the wonderful Bar Louie Restaurant in the Mohegan Sun Casino at the Pocono Downs, Wilkes Barre, PA. I am eating a wonderful plate of macaroni and cheese. YUM!
What an awesome winter wedding we had yesterday. It was such a nice family and couple. It was my first time shooting an actual ceremony inside of the Highlands as we are normally outside in the garden.
The lights at night made for some really awesome portrait time. I hope you enjoy two photos from the event below. Well back to eating for now!
