Philadelphia wedding photographer | 217 Photography » | Philadelphia wedding photos by Pete Malone of 217 Photography

Philadelphia wedding photographer | 217 Photography bio picture

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

Dec 18 2009

Lyndsay & Mike’s Engagement Photos at Peddler’s Village

Posted in Philadelphia engagement photos

Lyndsay and Mike are getting married next December on the 11th. So, we met up at Peddler’s Village for their engagement photos, this December, on the 11th…..exactly one year to the day before their wedding. I think we are all in agreement that we hope the 11th of December, 2010 will not be nearly as cold as it was this year. Yes, I know it’s winter. And yes, I know that winter is cold. But Damn! It was absolutely frigid last week. Lyndsay, Mike and I had to shoot in bursts to get through the afternoon. As in burst of shots outside followed by ducking into the local shops of Peddler’s Village to warm up and then braving the cold again followed by more “shopping” to warm up. In the end we came away with some great cold weather, Christmassy feeling shots. Lyndsay and Mike, you guys were a lot of fun. Happy Holidays. Stay warm!

This was our first warming up stop. Much thanks to the friendly ladies of The Artisan’s Gallery for allowing us to shoot in their store. And a little Plug for this place…..It’s the perfect shop for gifts. I came back to this store after our shoot and got almost all of Dawn’s Christmas gifts in one stop. Definitely check this place out.

Getting even colder still.

Which then led to another shopping stop in The Nut Kettle. I think Lyndsay was showing Mike some BBQ sauce that he should purchase. Mike apparently is a HUGE fan of all kinds of BBQ sauce.

We affectionately named this location “The Christmas Tunnel”.

And our last indoor stop was the carousel in Giggleberry at Peddler’s Village. This is one the last and one of my favorite shots of the day.
Thanks again Lyndsay & Mike!