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Welcome to 217 Photography

217, many assume this number represents an address, birth date or anniversary, however 217 symbolizes so much more. Two-seventeen has long been in my wife, Dawn's, family history. Here is her story:

The sentiment behind 217 originated over 55 years ago, when my mother, Shirley Haughton was a little girl. Shirley was the youngest of eight children, who idolized her older sister Ella May. Whenever Shirley told Ella May how much she loved her, Ella May responded jokingly "How much?" As little sisters often do, Shirley tried to impress Ella May by telling her the largest number she could think of, "Two Hundred and Seventeen." This quickly became a game the two sisters played over and over again. Shirley would tell Ella May she loved her two hundred and seventeen meaning the largest amount known to her little heart. To this day, Shirley and Ella May who are in their sixties and seventies, respectfully, sign every card & letter and conclude every conversation with "I love you, 217".

As far back as I can remember my mom has told my sister, Gina, and I that she loves us 217. I don't think we ever questioned or asked what it meant. We knew intrinsically the weight 217 carried when our mom said it. 217 was the greatest amount of love possible and nothing could be more than that love she felt for us. We have continued 217 as a sentiment in our own lives and families. You will see 217 written on every birthday card, holiday card, and letter to family and close friends. Pete and I even have 217 engraved on our wedding bands. There is no better way for us to express respect, commitment and unconditional love than those three numbers.

The women of 217 are honored that it's meaning lives on through Pete's photography in capturing the images of unconditional love at it's most intimate and celebrated moments. We are excited to incorporate the meaning of 217 into our family's business. We hope to share our passion and love of photography with you and your family.

Dawn & Pete Malone

May 13 2013

One Atlantic Wedding Photos | Lonni & Josh

Honestly…….I don’t even know where to start. There is just too much to say for Lonni & Josh’s wedding and too much to say about my feeling’s for their families. A lot of that has been conveyed back and forth between Lonni, Josh and myself over e-mail in the two weeks since their wedding in Atlantic City at One Atlantic. And in an effort to keep this post at a manageable word count (as the photo count is bordering on the ridiculous) I will just say this: The love, sense of community and warmth shared not only between Lonni and Josh but between every last guest at this wedding was overwhelming at times. Everyone involved with this day was just so focused on giving Lonni and Josh the greatest day possible and it was all coming from a place of pure love. You guys know how I feel about you. It has been an honor getting to know you both over the course of now three Romirowsky weddings. I only wish we could do it again! I wish you both all the best life has to offer. Mazel Tov!

And of course the wedding wouldn’t have come together without the tremendous effort by Lisa of Proud to Plan. Lisa, you were a HUGE help in the planning and execution of the wedding day. Thank you for helping to coordinate everything with me and our video team from First Floor Films. Some of the other professionals who made Lonni & Josh’s day what it was were Joy Moody who joined me to help photograph the day, florist Manic Botanic, hair stylist Jill Kozar, make-up artist Cindy Singer of Dylan Michael Cosmetics and of course the band….Nafshenu who started the reception off with a 30 minute hora and had the pier over the Atlantic rocking all night.
Congratulations again to the newlyweds, Lonni & Josh!

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One Atlantic Events - May 15, 2013 - 5:58 pm

Congratulations Lonni & Josh! What a truly fabulous and memorable event this was!

May 13 2013

Coming Soon…..Dana & Steve

Our good friends Dana & Steve were married this past weekend in Bucks County. This is just one photo from their day. Lots more to come very soon!

Donald Rogers - May 14, 2013 - 2:24 pm

we had a great time sis.

May 02 2013

Montgomery County Engagement Photography | Audrea & Bill

Audrea, Bill and I met up the other week in Norristown at the Norristown Farm Park. This was a special location for them to have their engagement photos taken as both Audrea and Bill love to fish at this park. I actually didn’t know that when I suggested this spot for their engagement session. But when I suggested that Norristown Farm Park may be a good spot for engagement photos Audrea agreed and told me that she and Bill fish there almost every night of the week! Who knew? Well now I do……and now you do. We couldn’t have hit the park at a more perfect time if year or a better time of the day. The evening as the sun sets always makes for great lighting for engagement sessions which is why I always recommend meeting for any sort of photography session in the evening. But this day, one of the first “nice” days of the spring, was a little more perfect than your average evening sunset.
Thank you Audrea & Bill for spending an evening with me at your favorite fishing spot. Enjoy your photos! I’ll see you both again in September for your wedding at the Columbia Station in Phoenixville!

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May 01 2013

One Atlantic Wedding Photos | Lonni & Josh

So much family. So much love. These are the first thoughts that come to mind when I think about Lonni & Josh’s wedding from this past weekend at One Atlantic in Atlantic City. There will be a WHOLE LOT more to come from this beautiful event soon.

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Apr 22 2013

New Hope Engagement Photos | Barbara & Eric

Barbara & Eric are currently “doing the long distance thing”. She is living in New England while Eric is living here in Philadelphia. School and a job are keeping them apart for the time being. They only really get to see each other on weekends. I was allowed to share a portion of one of these weekends with them though as we met up in New Hope this past Saturday and spent a warm and beautiful spring afternoon walking the streets and canals while taking their engagement photos. The wedding next fall will also be taking place in New Hope at the Holly Hedge Estate. After the wedding there will be no more long distance and Barbara & Eric will maybe even plan to live in the same state!
It was a pleasure guys. Thanks for spending the afternoon with me. I look forward to seeing you both again back in New Hope in a little while. For now, enjoy your photos.