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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

Jun 14 2010

Megan & John’s wedding at Lambertville Station

Posted in Urban Wedding Photos, Wedding Photos

Megan & John are our next door neighbors. I guess we’ve lived next to each other for a little over 2 years now. During that time Megan and I have collaborated on many, many projects, one of them being this very website! Megan is an incredibly talented designer. She even created the 217 Photography logo, letter head, package layouts, color schemes and, well……you get the idea. I was very excited to be asked by Megan & John to photograph their wedding last month in New Jersey at Lambertville Station. In fact they actually asked me to be a witness to the signing of their marriage license a couple of weeks before the actual wedding. And……I was trusted with walking their dog, Puma after the wedding. Yeah, I’m kind of a big deal around here. Witness, photographer, dog-sitter. I can do it all.

It was an honor for me to be a part of your wedding day guys. I hope you enjoy the photos!

Megan & John’s “first meet”…..or “reveal” as some like to say.

Megan made this and all the bouquets for her wedding. Yes, she HAND MADE them ALL! I’m telling ya…..super, super talented!

Another hand made design by Megan.

Just touching up in a shop window on the streets of Lambertville.

Simply beautiful.

Lambertville Station wedding photographer

John’s son Jordan wasn’t just your run of the mill ring-bearer. No. He was “The keeper of the Rings”. And he fulfilled his duties with honor and purpose!

How cute is this?

The Esmonde sisters.

I’m not quite sure what was going on here. But I like it. So here it is!

If you think about it, there are actually 5 people in this photo.

I love this moment under the bridge in Lambertville.

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I think Jordan and I were the only 2 who knew that this photo was being taken.

Megan read a very touching letter to her step-son, Jordan and then gave him this cool necklace as a token of her dedication to him and his dad.

Everything in this collage of images was designed by Megan…..including my logo in the upper left corner!

This was my favorite DIY piece of the day. Megan created a special book so that “if” Jordan got bored he would have something to do. This was totally custom people!! Seriously! How cool is that?!?

John and Megan have a Boston Terrier named Puma. He is a ball of energy…..ALWAYS. These cup-cake toppers were an homage to Puma who was not in attendance that day.