RECENT WORK

Hotel Dupont Wedding || Megan + Robert || Modern Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

I’m not sure that I’ve ever said it out loud, but I’ve always wanted to shoot a wedding in black and white. There’s something so timeless and interesting about pictures edited this way. Revisiting the Hotel DuPont while second shooting for my friend, Adrienne Matz Photography gave me the perfect opportunity to have a little fun.

The Hotel Dupont holds such a special place in my heart (my first official wedding as Aaren Lee Photography was shot here!)! I hope that you enjoy a few of my favorite moments from this early spring day.

BEST OF 2019 || Philadelphia Documentary Wedding + Portrait Photographer

Where do I begin? 2019 was good to us. SO good.

I feel so proud looking through this collection.  I’ve said it before, and i’ll probably say it until the day I die, but I can’t believe that this is my job. Our clients are special, and telling their love stories will always be one of the greatest honors of my life.

I hope you enjoy looking through this ‘small’ glimpse into the very best of last year. Cheers 2019! 2020, you have big shoes to fill.

(While the majority of these images are clients of Aaren Lee Photography, LLC, a few images in this collection were taken while shooting for our friends, Brittani Elizabeth Photography and Sarah Elizabeth Photography)

Naomi || Chadds Ford, PA || Philadelphia Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

There’s a very special new girl on the block, and I’m so excited to introduce you to her!

Bianca and I go way back. Think early childhood, running through the church hallway days. Through the years, our families have intertwined through so many very special life moments. The most recent, is the birth of her little miracle baby, Naomi. This sweet girl was covered in prayers from way before she was even a blip on the radar, and now that she’s here, Bianca, her husband Ken and both of their families are just completely smitten with her. And how could they not be with those sweet cheeks and little button nose!

B + K: You know I love you. Helping you remember this time was a huge honor for me! I can’t wait to introduce your babe to my bigger babe and come alongside you both as we navigate this parenthood journey together. <3

Marisa + John-Paul || Valley Forge National Park Anniversary Session || Modern Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

Winter months mean catching up on blogging and posting SO MUCH GOODNESS that happened during the fall rush. First on the docket is a very special session with one of my photographer friends (who also happened to photograph Owen’s birth!)!

This year, Marisa and I decided to exchange sessions with each other to remember some special moments in our lives. For us, it was an opportunity to celebrate Owen’s first year of life, and for her, it was an opportunity to celebrate 10 incredible years of marriage to the love of her life.

We joke often about my use of sunlight and how I live to manipulate it whenever I can, and her hope was to be one of my ‘field-dancers’ in the vastness of Valley Forge National Park. I mean, did she even have to ask?! The day came, and although it looked a little dicey early in the day, the weather couldn’t have been more ideal for all of us. I hope you enjoy some glorious golden glow, because there’s a lot of it coming your way below!

M + JP: Thank you for your willingness to share your gifts with us, and for allowing me the honor of returning the favor. I LOVED getting to know you both better and look forward to many more years of friendship. Here’s to the next 10!!