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Russ Hickman

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Real weddings.

Everything I've shot and shared, newest first — full weddings and the engagement sessions that came before them. 54 stories from the archive.

Elena & Mike at Yards Brewing Co

WeddingFebruary 2020

Elena & Mike

Yards Brewing Co

Check out Elena & Mike’s teasers from their Yards Brewing Co Wedding! We were supposed to have a crazy rain storm all day but it all…

Checka & Sonny

EngagementJanuary 2020

Checka & Sonny

Check out the teasers from Checka & Sonny’s Philadelphia Engagement Session!

Lizzy & Jocelyn at Hotel Bethlehem

WeddingDecember 2019

Lizzy & Jocelyn

Hotel Bethlehem

Last Saturday, Lizzy & Jocelyn threw the party of their lives at their Hotel Bethlehem Wedding!

Megan & Nunzio at Philadelphia

WeddingNovember 2019

Megan & Nunzio

Philadelphia

This past Saturday Megan & Nunzio got married in Rittenhouse Square! It was cold outside but they had their closest family there to witness…

Jessica & Dan

EngagementNovember 2019

Jessica & Dan

Fall in love with Jessica & Dan! See what I did there…because it’s fall. You get it. Check out their teasers!

Remi & Beatriz at Housing Works Bookstore

WeddingOctober 2019

Remi & Beatriz

Housing Works Bookstore

Remi & Beatriz were married last weekend at The Housing Works Bookstore!

Craig & Mike

EngagementOctober 2019

Craig & Mike

Check out the teasers from Craig & Mike’s FDR Park Engagement Session here in Philadelphia!

Adam & Brad

EngagementOctober 2019

Adam & Brad

Check out the teasers from Adam & Brad’s Philadelphia Engagement Session!

Francesca & Patrick at Talula’s Garden

WeddingOctober 2019

Francesca & Patrick

Talula’s Garden

Francesca & Patrick got Married! They had a beautiful Talula’s Garden Wedding with all of their closest friends and loved ones, who came…

Casey & Alex at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp

WeddingOctober 2019

Casey & Alex

Lake Bryn Mawr Camp

Casey & Alex got Married!!! Check out their fun wedding teasers from their Lake Bryn Mawr Camp Wedding out in Honesdale, PA!

Casey & Alex

EngagementOctober 2019

Casey & Alex

Meet Casey & Alex! Their fun Philly engagement session could not have been more perfect!

Steffi & Andi at Alverthorpe Manor

WeddingSeptember 2019

Steffi & Andi

Alverthorpe Manor

Steffi & Andi got married at Alverthorpe Manor in Bucks County and it was awesome!!

Francesca & Patrick

EngagementAugust 2019

Francesca & Patrick

Check out the teasers from Francesca & Patrick’s Philadelphia engagement session!

Rae & Tony at Addison Oaks Buhl Estate

WeddingAugust 2019

Rae & Tony

Addison Oaks Buhl Estate

This past weekend I flew out to Michigan to photograph the amazing Rae & Tony’s gorgeous wedding at Addison Oaks Buhl Estate!

Dayna & Charlie at Ryland

WeddingAugust 2019

Dayna & Charlie

Ryland

Check out the teasers from Dayna & Charlie’s classy Ryland Inn Wedding in New Jersey!

Julie & Joshy at Carriage House at Rockwood Park

WeddingJuly 2019

Julie & Joshy

Carriage House at Rockwood Park

This past weekend I got to hang out with Julie & Joshy and capture some awesome moments at their Carriage House at Rockwood Park Wedding!

Karina & Tom at Philadelphia

WeddingJune 2019

Karina & Tom

Philadelphia

Meet Karina & Tom! This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing their intimate ceremony at the Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia.

Jacqueline & Colleen at Eagle Manor

WeddingJune 2019

Jacqueline & Colleen

Eagle Manor

It’s Pride month, so I thought I’d celebrate by showing you some of my favorite LGBTQ+ weddings that I’ve had the opportunity to be a part…

Casey & Seth at Thousand Acre Farm

WeddingMay 2019

Casey & Seth

Thousand Acre Farm

Meet Casey & Seth! They were married last weekend at Thousand Acre Farm which is a beautiful Insta worthy venue right along water in…

Maggie & Dave at Shambles Philadelphia

WeddingApril 2019

Maggie & Dave

Shambles Philadelphia

Meet Maggie & Dave! Their classy, city wedding ceremony was held at The Shambles in the headhouse district in Philadelphia!

Vanessa & Eric at Talula’s Garden

WeddingApril 2019

Vanessa & Eric

Talula’s Garden

Meet Vanessa & Eric! Their beautiful wedding was held at Talula’s Garden here in Philadelphia and it couldn’t be more perfectly them!

Rachel & Celso at Second District Brewing Co

WeddingFebruary 2019

Rachel & Celso

Second District Brewing Co

Rachel & Celso were married in south Philly at Second District Brewing Co and it was a freakin great day!

Lish & Will at Vie

WeddingJanuary 2019

Lish & Will

Vie

Lish & Will were married this past fall and their Vie Wedding was all kinds of fun!

Nikki & Kevin at Bucks County

WeddingNovember 2018

Nikki & Kevin

Bucks County

Check out the teasers from Nikki & Kevin’s Bucks County Wedding! It was a pretty chilly day but that didn’t stop Nikki from showing off her…

Remi & Beatriz

EngagementNovember 2018

Remi & Beatriz

This past weekend, I got to hang out Remi & Beatriz for their NYC Engagement Session!

Shelley & Colin at Philadelphia

WeddingOctober 2018

Shelley & Colin

Philadelphia

I had the privilege of photographing Shelley & Colin’s Wedding this past Friday and Saturday at The Philadelphia Wedding Chapel!

Jocelyn & Lizzy

EngagementOctober 2018

Jocelyn & Lizzy

Sunday I got to meet up with Jocelyn & Lizzy for their engagement session at Marsh Creek State Park in West Chester, PA!

Nikki & Kevin

EngagementSeptember 2018

Nikki & Kevin

Meet Nikki & Kevin! They are getting married this fall and for their Engagement Session we decided to explore Old City Philadelphia and…

Kaleigh & Kyle at Michigan League

WeddingJuly 2018

Kaleigh & Kyle

Michigan League

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Kaleigh & Kyle’s Michigan League Wedding in Ann Arbor, MI!

Lish & Will

EngagementJune 2018

Lish & Will

Not too long ago I had the privilege of hanging out with Lish & Will, in their current hood, for their DC Engagement Session!

Sue & Paul at Icona Diamond Beach

WeddingJune 2018

Sue & Paul

Icona Diamond Beach

Check out the teasers from Sue & Paul’s Icona Diamond Beach Wedding this past Saturday!

Sue & Paul

EngagementJune 2018

Sue & Paul

Today is the day! I’m on the way to Diamond Beach in Long Beach Island, NJ to photograph Sue & Paul’s Wedding!

Katie & Nathan at Water Works

WeddingMarch 2018

Katie & Nathan

Water Works

Check out these adorably squeezable wedding teaser’s from Saturday’s Water Works Wedding in Philadelphia!

Grace & Mark

EngagementNovember 2017

Grace & Mark

Meet Grace & Mark! They are getting married tomorrow at the Franklin Institute under the starry sky in the planetarium but for now I need…

Jocelyn & Dov at Mansion

WeddingSeptember 2017

Jocelyn & Dov

Mansion

Jocelyn & Dov were married this past Sunday at a beautiful family mansion in Marion Station, PA!

Jess & Shane at Northampton Valley Country Club

WeddingJune 2017

Jess & Shane

Northampton Valley Country Club

Meet Jess & Shane! I freaking love them and their entire family! They are all super sweet people and so welcoming every time I get the…

Samantha & Ronnie at Elkridge Furnace Inn

WeddingFebruary 2017

Samantha & Ronnie

Elkridge Furnace Inn

Meet Samantha & Ronnie! My lovely laid back couple from Baltimore Md! We started the day in their neighborhood of Fells Point.

Megan & Ben at Holly Hedge Estate

WeddingMay 2016

Megan & Ben

Holly Hedge Estate

Congratulations to Megan & Ben!!! They got married this past Sunday at the always beautiful Holly Hedge Estate in New Hope, PA.

Christine & Jared at Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park

WeddingMay 2016

Christine & Jared

Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park

Meet Christine & Jared! Their beautiful wedding was held at The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park and we could not have had prettier…

Carmen & Bob at Pearl S. Buck Estate

WeddingApril 2016

Carmen & Bob

Pearl S. Buck Estate

Meet Carmen & Bob! Their fantastic Mexican American Fusion Wedding was held at the always lovely Pearl S Buck Estate in Bucks County, PA.

Kirsten & Donnie at Racquet Club of Philadelphia

WeddingMarch 2016

Kirsten & Donnie

Racquet Club of Philadelphia

Meet Kirsten & Donnie! Their amazing Fusion Wedding was held at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia in the heart of Center City!

Tina & Yakov at Philadelphia

WeddingFebruary 2016

Tina & Yakov

Philadelphia

Meet Tina & Yakov! This lovely Orthodox Jewish Ceremony was held at a family mansion just outside of Philadelphia.

Allison & Tom at Front & Palmer

WeddingFebruary 2016

Allison & Tom

Front & Palmer

Meet Allison & Tom!! You couldn’t find a more easy going bride and groom if you tried!

Ian & Matt at Patapsco Female Institute

WeddingJanuary 2016

Ian & Matt

Patapsco Female Institute

Meet Ian & Matt! This charming wedding that was slam packed with amazing details and super fun people was held at The Patapsco Female…

Caitlin & Damian at Crossing Vineyards

WeddingOctober 2015

Caitlin & Damian

Crossing Vineyards

Check out Caitlin & Damian’s teaser from their Crossing Vineyards Wedding in Bucks County on Saturday!

Candace & Phil at Union Trust

WeddingSeptember 2015

Candace & Phil

Union Trust

Check out the Epic Teaser from Candace & Phil’s Wedding this past Saturday at Union Trust in Philadelphia!

Hannah & Frank at Holly Hedge Estate

WeddingMay 2015

Hannah & Frank

Holly Hedge Estate

Meet Hannah & Frank! Their beautiful wedding was held at Holly Hedge Estate in New Hope, PA and it is a perfect all in one place Bucks…

Sarah & Buddy at Chesapeake Inn

WeddingApril 2015

Sarah & Buddy

Chesapeake Inn

Meet Sarah & Buddy! First lets talk about my love for them. It knows no damn bounds what so ever!

Joelle & Jamie at Stotesbury Mansion

WeddingFebruary 2015

Joelle & Jamie

Stotesbury Mansion

Meet Joelle & Jamie! AKA The Super Awesome Dance Machines! They were married in Philadelphia at the beautiful Arch Street Presbyterian…

Ellen & Mark at University of Pennsylvania

WeddingJanuary 2013

Ellen & Mark

University of Pennsylvania

Meet Ellen & Mark! Their beautiful Wedding was held all over Penn’s Campus.

Allie & John at Northampton Valley Country Club

WeddingNovember 2012

Allie & John

Northampton Valley Country Club

Meet Allie & John!! I remember over a year ago when we met, she described her vision of her wedding day as a Fairytale and that stuck with…

Elizabeth & Andrew at Cherry Hill, NJ

WeddingNovember 2011

Elizabeth & Andrew

Cherry Hill, NJ

Meet Elizabeth & Andrew! This wedding goes to show you that you don’t need a sunny day to make some beautiful memories.

Alyson & Charlie at Long Beach Island

WeddingOctober 2011

Alyson & Charlie

Long Beach Island

Meet Alyson & Charlie! They were married in Long Beach Island on the beautiful balcony of a family home and we couldn’t have asked for a…

Christy & Chuck at Northampton Valley Country Club

WeddingSeptember 2011

Christy & Chuck

Northampton Valley Country Club

Meet Christy & Chuck, again! They were married in Richboro, PA at Northampton Valley Country Club just a few months ago.

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