Ideal Wedding Photography Areas in Philadelphia   by Trevor Price

When it comes to wedding photography, Philadelphia is a fantastic city. With its urban setting, historic buildings, beautiful parks and reputation as the “city of love,” it’s hard to go wrong in Philly. For a list of some of the best wedding photo locations in that great city, keep reading

Longwood Gardens (longwoodgardens.org)

It’s hard to go wrong at Longwood Gardens, the grounds are massive, but also pristine and positively stunning. With water fountains, flowers and beautiful foliage, the Gardens make for an incredible backdrop setting for your Philadelphia wedding photos.

Wedding photography is permitted at Longwood Gardens but must be done outside during operating hours and can’t interfere with other visitors. Everyone going for photographs, including the photographer, must also pay the $16 admission fee. It should also be noted that lights and tripods may not be used at any time.

JFK Plaza or LOVE Park

Philadelphia’s JFK Plaza is lovingly nicknamed LOVE Park thanks to the iconic LOVE statue made by Robert Indiana situated at the head of the park. It’s an urban, Center City setting with a romantic fountain and a locale that simply embodies the city.

It’s free to take photos in LOVE Park, but be prepared to compete with other wedding parties, especially if you’re shooting on a busy June Saturday. To avoid disappointment, set aside some extra photography time in case you run into another wedding.

Bartram’s Garden

As one of the nation’s oldest botanical gardens – Bartram’s Gardens – are steeped in history and tradition. They’re also incredibly beautiful, making them the perfect location for wedding photography. Philadelphia residents will instantly recognize the beautiful stone courtyard and classic coach house.

However, shooting at Bartram’s isn’t cheap or easy. Unless your wedding is already booked at the venue, you may have to reserve around a wedding. Regardless, you can expect to pay between $200 and $250 per hour for photographing at the space.

Art Museum Steps

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the United States. Located in the infamous Fairmount Park, the museum makes a stunning backdrop for memorable Philadelphia wedding photos.

The steps are massive and high, while the eight pillars are a stunning backdrop. You may recognize the popular photo setting from the Rocky movies as the steps that Rocky Balboa climbed during his training. Keep in mind that wedding parties require a $50 per hour permit from the Fairmount Park Commission to shoot on the location.

Rittenhouse Square Park

Smack dab in the middle of Center City, Rittenhouse Square is both a convenient and beautiful spot for wedding pictures. Philadelphia residents will instantly recognize the urban park’s green setting and natural beauty. The best part? You don’t need a permit to shoot.

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