We had a wedding in Philadelphia not long ago and while we were there we got the opportunity to do a bridal session for another girl. It’s always fun when we travel to have the chance to shoot more than once, so we get very excited when the opportunity arrises! Because we were in such a historical city with many old buildings and such amazing architecture we talked to the bride about doing something a little different. When we mentioned The Eastern State Penitentiary she was totally onboard! It was America’s first penitentiary and therefore the oldest. Built in 1829 it was one of the most expensive and most copied buildings. It ran for 142 years but was officially shut down in the 1970′s. The cells themselves were rather creepy with little doors and windows and had several famous prisoners including Al Capone and Wille Sutton. The building is old, the paint is peeling and there is amazing light around every corner; it was one of the coolest places to to do bridal photography!
