We’re The Schwenigs!
Josh & Kenzie June 9th, 2019 Oregon Coast. Photos by Rachael E. Wolfe
We believe wedding photos should feel like memories, not instructions.
If you want to look back at your gallery and remember exactly how the air smelled during your ceremony, the way your voice cracked when you read your vows, or how the light poured through the barn windows during your Lancaster reception — welcome.
We’re the husband and wife duo behind Schwenig Photography. Based in Reading, PA, we’ve spent years documenting the unscripted moments that happen when people feel safe enough to be themselves. From the industrial charm of Bethlehem and Easton to the sunny streets of Philadelphia, we specialize in documentary wedding photography for couples who value art over tradition.
Why a Duo? (The Team Advantage)
Working as a husband-and-wife team isn't just a business choice—it’s how we protect your wedding day. While one of us is capturing the grand "I Do," the other is catching your mom wiping a tear in the third row.
Two Perspectives: You get two sets of eyes and two unique creative angles, ensuring your gallery feels like a complete film rather than a collection of snapshots.
Seamless Energy: Whether we’re navigating the rustic rooftop bar at the River House at Odette's or an intimate court house elopement, we bring a calm, grounded presence. We aren't there to run the show; we’re there to witness it.
A Documentary Approach: Observation Over Orchestration
Whether it’s the high energy of a packed reception or the quiet of a micro wedding in a sun drenched Lancaster greenhouse, our approach stays the same. We prioritize the actual experience over a rigid shot list.
We’re looking for those candid, unscripted moments: the way your hands shake during the rings, the roar of the dance floor, or that last deep breath before you walk toward the altar for a mountain elopement. We aren't here to manufacture a "perfect" image; we’re here to capture a real one.
Things About Us
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We lean into unique and stunning images that will last as an eternal legacy while highlighting the raw emotions that make your relationship unique. With over 100 weddings photographed we know how to create magic out of the ordinary.
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On our days off, you’ll find us spending time with our family playing outside or hiking the trails around Blue Marsh Lake or Wyomissing parks. Our favorite date night restaurant is Mom Chaffe’s in West Reading
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Beyond weddings, we are deeply moved by how the stories we tell blend with the craft of creative photography. These pictures as just as much ours as they our yours. We cherish them as a culmination of our outward creativity on display like a fine art gallery.
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While we love our home base, our gear is always packed for wedding and elopements across south eastern PA. Our work has taken us from the stunning white sands of New Mexico to the bustling charm of New York City.
Where We Tell Stories
While we’re based in Sinking Spring, we’re often found documenting love stories throughout Berks County, Lancaster, and the Poconos. Whether you're planning an urban celebration in Philadelphia, Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, and Harrisburg or a local elopement, we’re ready to tell your story exactly as it happens.
Ready to make some magic? We only take a select number of weddings each year to ensure our couples get our full creative energy. If you’re looking for a photographer who values your legacy as much as you do, let’s get coffee.