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
And this is why I only recommend the best! Glenn Elliott of GmElliott Videography knocked it out of the park once again! This is the wedding video from Daelyn and Chris’s wedding from The Mansion at Ridley Creek in Newtown Square PA
TONS of posts coming from me shortly as well. I have so much to show you! We have been photographing like crazy!
Daelyn + Christopher Highlights- The Mansion at Ridley Creek, Newtown Square PA from Glen Elliott on Vimeo.
What a great couple. Dina and Michael were first photographed for their engagement session back in the fall just outside of Wyoming Valley Golf Course. Now come their wedding photos. This couple is such a pleasure to photograph. They truely were. We had a lot of fun with the HUGE wedding party with both the getting ready photos and portraits. The entire day was spent at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA where they had everything from getting ready, outdoor ceremony, photo time, and their reception.
Below is sortof a different type of photo then what I normally show as highlights from the wedding. However, to me this is one of the most powerful images of the day. Some times the best photos come in this little tiny moments that happen so fast that if I weren’t paying attention, would have easily been missed. These are the types of moments that I see happening almost before they happen. It’s a story tellers moment. It’s an image that both Dina & Michael will be able to remember what they were feeling at that very moment during their wedding. I hope you enjoy!
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Whether you were able to have us for your wedding photography or not, now is your time to put that dress back on and have a ton of fun in an After Wedding Session / Trash the Dress.
Did you have your photos taken by another studio and really wishing you could have another chance to re-do it? Well now is your chance. It can be as casual as laying out in the field or as crazy as a full out Trash the dress session. Put your dress back on, and you can either photograph by yourself or bring your husband along as well to join in the fun!
I am here to help you come up with a unique idea that fits your personality and look. Below are just a few examples of what we can create together.
SALE: Regular price for these sessions $800 for my non wedding couples. HOWEVER: The sale price for the month of August is $400!!!
Session fee includes time needed for session (travel up to 30 miles of wilkes barre included, small travel fee beyond), and online proof/purchase site for 1 month.
Also as part of my new 1000 Portrait project, I am offering in studio 30 min fashion sessions with our dress! All sessions are photographed on white/gray backdrop and are captured in a very high fashion style. These sessions are normally $400. Be a part of the 1000 portrait project and receive this session for only $200!! With this session 50% of all print sales go to support the 1000 Portrait charity project. Check out more information about this project at: http://1000.jeffdietzphotography.com
Check out a few sample photos below:
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Well we are now, believe it or not, about half way through wedding season! What a beautiful event this was on the July 4th weekend at the Hunting Hill Mansion at Ridley Creek State Park - Newtown Square, PA.
You might remember Daelyn and Chris’ engagement photos from the winter in Phoenixville. They are such a great couple! They actually created a lot of the weddings details themselves which I will be highlighting in their wedding album.
For now check out one of the many cool shots I got of them in the gardens before their reception.
Enjoy!
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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!
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Well it has seemed like a long time coming, but I just got in not that long ago from the wedding of Nick & Christie! You may remember having seen their engagement images I did with them in down town Wilkes Barre. What a great couple! The reception was held at the Glenmaura Country Club and it could not have been a prettier setting. Below is just one image from the wedding so far. It was taken in downtown Scranton, PA. Enjoy!
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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!
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Wedding season is underway! Two great weddings already taking place in May. I am happy to first show you a few images from Emy & Jason’s wedding from last weekend. The reception was at the Williamsport Country Club in Williamsport, PA
Enjoy two quick photos from this wedding. Next, I will be posting some images from the recent Prom Fashion Shoots that took place in Sugarloaf, Pa.
Soooooooo. Ok I know it has been a while since I have blogged, but BOY has it been a busy time lately. I wanted to make a quick post to update you on a few things that have been happening as well as a few teasers of things to come.
MYSTIC 5 - Mystic, CT
This past week I had the pleasure of going to Mystic, CT to learn even more from some of the best wedding photographers in the world. It was great to see photographers again like Jerry Ghionis from Australia, AltF from Las Vegas, David Williams from Australia, DQ Studios, and two time Pulitzer Prize Winner Greg Gibson. It’s really exciting to go to an event several states away and have people recognize me from my work. It was also great chillin with the Circle of 8 group for the week and seeing a lot of old faces.
More importantly is the inspiration that I have come away with from attending. I have several new projects in the works and new ideas for how I want to photograph going into the 2010 wedding season. I can’t wait to get started!
Charitable Project
I am working hard with a large name charity (to be announced later, shhhh), to start a very important charitable project. I can’t go into too many details about it at this time, but I can tell you that it is going to be very cool and I believe will have a large impact locally and nationally as we grow the scope of the project. Stay tuned for more information about this project and how you can get involved!
Weekender Model of the Week
Just a note that you can continue to see my work published each week in the Times Leader: Weekender Model of the Week.
New Website!!
The brand new website is almost complete! I hope to be able to launch it some time this coming week. It is a new site built from the ground up with the wedding couples in mind. You will be able to see my past weddings and even be able to see what vendors the couples used for their weddings. Since I have the priveledge of working with some of the best vendors around, it will make a great resource for you while you are planning your wedding.
2010 Dates
2010 dates are flying fast! There are still spots left and I would love to photograph your wedding! So make sure you give me a call or email and get your wedding booked asap.
TEASERS
I have a few new things on the horizon that I can’t yet speak about but are going to be very exciting! Here are a few hints:
- The introduction of Fine Art Prints
- A better solution to 8×10 prints
- An Engagement Session like you have never seen before!
- The Fashion Bridal Session
- Albums explained. Why they are so important and why a photographer is doing you a disservice if they do not take care in producing this priceless heirloom for you.
- And much more!
2010 is going to be a really fun year and I can’t wait to get started. I can’t wait for the warm weather to whip around especially so that we can get back outside creating awesome photos!
I encourage you to make 2010 your best year yet!
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Some of you have wondered why I have been in Philadelphia twice this past week shooting. Well here is one of them! I was once again one of the ‘instructors’ at the PhillyPhotogShootOut event held in center city Philadelphia. This is the same group I worked with in Atlantic City a few months back. YES!, It was bitter cold! I believe about 16 degrees? You don’t even notice it though when you are out having fun shooting. At least that is what I tell myself :). Below you will see a video featuring some of my work by the very talented Aubert Films.
You will also see my photos below.
I am very close to saying that Philly is growing on me. Now I just have to find a way to get there without the hassle of driving! Also keep an eye out for another post probably tomorrow from my other day shooting in Philly with the Circle of 8 which I am a part of. Enjoy!
