Reviews of Philip Gabriel Photography (Photo Studio)

Matt Blank

I had the pleasure of working with Gabe for a family photo shoot this past week. At first I wasn't sure how my introvert family was going to act in front of the camera, but from minute one my mother, father, sister, and wife felt very comfortable. At one point I saw my 58 year old dad doing a "tiger" face as if he were a male model. Regardless to say the preview pictures I saw were amazing, but the experience of working with Gabe was not only fun; it was an experience my family will remember for a long time. Thanks Gabe and the team for creating that moment that we will look back on for years to come.

Samantha Cramer

Everyone at Philip Gabriel exceeded our expectations! Not only was Gabe professional, friendly, and incredibly talented but everyone else who worked there went above and beyond for us! Anya responded to every email the same day we sent it and our pictures were SO beautiful and really captured everything we would have wanted in the day. They were flexible to work with and also extremely kind. I even had other bridesmaids comment that when she gets married she won't use anyone else. Gabe knows Philly like the back of his hand! I did not have to worry about choosing where any pictures would be. He offered a gorgeous side street for our first look and even took us to this tucked away spot with beautiful greenery for further pictures. He also knows everyone else in the field which is a wonderful addition! All our other vendors were thrilled when they heard we chose Philip Gabriel. Gabe's personality is perfect for this field due to his ability to put everyone at ease and we are SO glad we chose Philip Gabriel for such a special day in our lives :)

Erica Hirsch

There are no words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Gabe and his team. Gabe did my engagement and wedding photos. He was awesome to work with; he made everyone feel so comfortable and his pictures are amazing.

Karen Williams

I've had the pleasure of working with the folks at Philip Gabriel Photography 20+ times as both a vendor partner working on the same event and as a client. They are my #1 recommended photography company whenever someone asks for suggestions, and they never disappoint! Beautiful photography, great customer service, and all around wonderful people to work with.

JoeyD913 .

We couldn't have imagined a more amazing experience with our wedding photographer! The team at Philip Gabriel Photography is so wonderful! They are always prompt in helping their customers with any questions or requests. They caught EVERY moment of our wedding & we LOVE all the pictures!! Everyone is so blown away at how truly incredible our photographer was at coordinating 26 people (yes we had 12 on each side) & how amazing all of the photos turned out. They are absolutely the BEST!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Alison Levin

I could not have asked for a better photography team. Everything-from the beginning planning stages to the end of the wedding evening-was perfect and ran smoothly. Gabe listened to everything I wanted and gave suggestions when needed. Everyone was so great dealing with all of the different personalities in the family and they were all so fun to work with! Gabe and team definitely helped make our day extra special and perfect. Could not rant enough!!

Ilona Henderson

Gabe is awesome fun guy, he made us laugh the whole time. I never though how important it is for a photographer to have a wonderful and friendly personality until we had such great time during photoshoot. I choose him because he is the best in the area, no doubt, pictures came out wonderful and I knew they will be (I did research plus I also do little photography myself) but the bonus of having relaxed fun instead of concentrating was unexpected and very much appreciated.

Amber Rose

Fantastic team! Beautiful food and product photography.

Janet Dipiero

My daughter was married last August, (2014) and I have to say we were all a little stressed. But Gabe came in, took charge, knew exactly what my daughter and husband wanted as far as pictures because of taking the time to get to know them before the BIG day. He put in the time before so when the day arrived, he and his staff were professional, fun , non intrusive and just WONDERFUL to work with. I can't say enough positive things about them. The wedding day was a little rainy, not an issue for him!! The pictures were amazing, it was a center city theme and we got beautiful images to look at forever!! Thank you Gabe!! Also, Anya, did wonders with the layout design for both my daughter and parent albums. Beautiful and creative and wonderful person to deal with. Thank you to the entire staff!

Amy Farside

There are not enough words of thank you that I could said to the photographers of Philip Gabriel Photography that worked our wedding. Gabe Cariola, Jeff and Olivia not only did an awesome job but they were really fun to hang out with all day. By the end of the day they felt like part of the family. They have given us a lasting gift of amazing photographs when all the other parts of the day have faded. And for that I am truly grateful! I received 1700 pictures from that day and each one is perfect! - Priceless family photos, ones of my husband and I laughing, and great shots of our family and friends having fun! I look at them and smile because they did such a great job of capturing the joy of the day! To say that we would highly recommended them would definitely an understatement!

Joanna Simms Windover

There are no words to express how wonderful G2 and his team were to work with! Gabe 2 shot our engagement and wedding day photos, on both occasions he was fun, personable and made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. The day of our wedding, Gabe 2 and his entire team could not have been more professional, focused, and pleasant to be around. The day was such a whirlwind to my husband, family and I, yet we know he will have captured all of our special moments perfectly. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future! I

Alison Winther

Gabe and G2 and the whole Philip Gabriel team are just fantastic. So professional, they run their business so well. True artists in photography.. every photo is like a fairy tale! I can not believe how beautiful everyone and everything looked at the wedding.. from posed shots to candid shots, to the backgrounds and settings he captured in our photos, to our venue. You will not be disappointed. You get what you pay for in this world and a trained professional artist such a Gabe will result in photos of the same quality. THANK YOU!

Andrew Shortell

Thanks for your help with covering the DIA opening night reception in Philadelphia this month. Your team were great and the images were perfect. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Carlo Fiorella

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. In our case, we dealt with planning two back to back - one Catholic, one Hindu. Searching for the right vendors was difficult, there was no audition or even in person meetings, just phone conversations as we were planning from a distance. We had the chance to speak with Gabe on the phone and knew right away we wanted his group at our wedding. Philip Gabriel Photography was the best vendor decision we made and we can not imagine it having turned out any better. For two days they led us to perfect shots when needed and shadowed us when the mood was more casual. There was never a time we had to find their team, and they were the most professional of all of our vendors. They coordinated with our families and kept the mood relaxed when everything was so overwhelming. We were excited to see our photographs after the long weekend, and were truly blown away when we did. A wedding is a whirlwind time. People may remember food, music or the venue, but you want the memories of you and your new spouse. You hope to remember a few moments, but having the best photography team capture your memories allows you to relive that day over and over. Philip Gabriel Photography were our photographers but also assisted making our days the best they could be. Thank you to Gabe, Gabe and Olivia for being there for us.

Jennifer Blatstein

When I was planning my October 2016 wedding, I went in with absolutely no clue what I was doing. I knew nothing about cake, florists, what kind of dress I wanted. I had no secret Pinterest board. I knew exactly ONE thing. Phillip Gabriel had to do the photography. I've been in love with their beautiful style since I first saw a photo of my friend, captured perfectly mid-champagne toast, with glowing lights and happy faces all around. Now I have my own amazing photos back and I've gotten so many compliments about how amazing they are from countless family members and friends. Looking at them I can actually remember the way I felt during all the moments that got so blurred together in the rush of the day. Real moments and emotions were captured. In my opinion, there is no equal. That may sound dramatic, but it's true. Now - that's just the photos. Let's talk about the experience. Gabe Cariola “G2” is amazing to work with. He made all of us feel so comfortable and relaxed. He was funny, fun to spend the day with (this is important! you'll be together all day!), and not afraid to get into the action to make sure nothing was missed. He's extremely professional, good under pressure (we got stuck in traffic on the way back from a location), excellent at improvising and great at capturing the little details that happen when no one else is paying attention. Anya Antonyuk is amazing to work with as well. She's responsive, friendly, professional, and also makes you feel at home. She was the wedding day MVP. We realized that my veil was sewn upside down so it wouldn't work with my hairstyle. Anya whipped out a sewing kit, carefully pulled the stitches out, and sewed it back together - way above and beyond the call of duty. She was also invaluable to the groomsmen, helping to fix bow ties and boutonnieres so everyone looked perfect. She held my purse, my dress, my shoes, my flowers... I feel like I would have been a complete mess without her. Phillip Gabriel is the BEST. Stop looking for a photographer. If you are lucky enough to get them on an open weekend, these are your people.

Jenna M.

We used Philip Gabriel photography for our engagement photos in December and our wedding in June. We are THRILLED with all of the images. Gabe was so fun to work with. He put us at ease when we felt uncomfortable in front of the camera, and he captured everything we wanted and more. The thought of a long photo session made us apprehensive, but working with Gabe made it feel like we were working with a friend who just happened to be snapping some pictures! We didn't even give him a shot list for our wedding because we trusted him so much and he delivered above and beyond our expectations! One final note- throughout the stressful process of planning a wedding, Gabe and everyone at Philip Gabriel were always extremely responsive to any questions we had, and always followed through on what was promised to us, immediately. I would recommend Philip Gabriel to anyone!

Wendy Gentile

Really, there are no words to describe the experience that Gabe and Gabe II provided for our daughter's wedding in July. It is November and the joy and the visions are just as clear as they were months ago. As far as we are concerned this was the second best decision our son-in-law and daughter made. The first was deciding to get married.... This was the best experience! Just the most professional and caring photographers we have ever had the pleasure of working with... Hopefully they will have the chance to share in your day and to make it into impressionable, beautiful, art work for your forever's.

Jenna Pugh

From the very first meeting until the day of our wedding and now far past it, Philip Gabriel Photography has been amazing to work with! Their level of professionalism was through the roof. Gabe has to be the best in the business. He made us feel so comfortable the day of our wedding. Anya has been there behind the pictures to help us with any questions we've had. She's just as amazing!

Gabrielle Rubino

Our wedding was 10/13/18, and wedding planning sure was stressful! The crew at Philip Gabriel made this whole process so much easier on me. The months leading up to the wedding I had been communicating with Anya a whole lot. She answered emails efficiently and called me to answer my questions. She put me at ease when I was feeling concerned about how the day would flow and assured me there was nothing to worry about. Well, she was right! These guys made my wedding day perfect! Gabe Fredericks guided us through Old City, Philadelphia, snapping photos of us in the most beautiful locations. The afternoon was seamless, and FUN! His sense of humor had us laughing the entire day. The crew made me and my husband, our bridal party and families feel comfortable throughout the day, as smiling for photos for hours can be strenuous, but the time passed by effortlessly. I just received all of my photos about a week ago. As if the day feeling perfect wasn't enough, these photos are absolutely magnificent. True pieces of art. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thank you guys for not just being wonderful photographers but also wedding planners, tour guides, and comedians to boot! We love Philip Gabriel!

Valerie Csik

The team at Philip Gabriel was fantastic! The energy and element of fun that they brought to capturing images made that part of our wedding day fun. We not only enjoyed working with them leading up to but during and now after our wedding in making our album selections. The whole team, especially Gabe, G2 and Anya are awesome!

Karen Thomas

We cannot say enough amazing things about Philip Gabriel Photography. We used them at our wedding on June 9, 2018 at the Crystal Tea Room we could not have asked for a better photography team! Gabe Fredericks and his entire team were absolutely AMAZING! They were all so much fun to be around and helped make the entire day go perfect. Anya was awesome and extremely responsive through the entire planning process and was so helpful throughout the entire wedding day as well! Gabe made sure to capture every moment of the day. He was lying down in the middle of the street getting the most incredible photos and we can’t thank them enough for capturing our special day. If they are available for your date, book them immediately! You will not regret it! I will definitely be using them in the future!

rachel Bennett

We used Philip Gabriel Photography for our wedding in July 2016 and our experience was nothing short of fantastic. Gabe Cariola and his team were very thorough and easy to work with. From the engagement shoot to the “first look” portion of our wedding day, Gabe helped us pick awesome locations and his direction made the entire process comfortable and fun not only for us, but for our wedding party and families as well. Throughout the ceremony and reception, he was able to capture every moment perfectly without us even realizing he was there – the mark of a true professional. The quality and variety of images we received is amazing and we couldn’t be happier.

Michelle

I used Philip Gabriel Photography for my wedding June 9th, 2018 at the Bellevue in Philadelphia. The specific photographer at my wedding was Gabe Cariola of the two Gabe's. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience from start to finish with the company, especially Anya, who was so incredibly helpful every step along the way. I would use them again 100x over, and will likely use them again in the future! They are honest, respond quickly, and were a pleasure to work with. I have not seen the images yet, but have no doubt that they will be incredible. They were great about making the timeline and giving guidance on where to take pictures with adjustments that day. Gabe was so professional and had the best sense of humor, making everyone (especially my mom who hates taking pictures) at ease throughout the day. He was quick and efficient. I had not met him before that day and he was quick on his toes about making good decisions about our timeline according to that day. If you want to have fun with professionals on your big day and be able to relax as well has have a company that communicates very well with you, don't hesitate to book them! You will not be disappointed!

S. Lipari

Look no further - Gabe and his team are the way to go. We are SO glad we chose them for our wedding - the pictures turned out better than we could have even imagined! I would work with them again in a heartbeat! They are so fun, professional, creative, and the list goes on - really and overall just the best!

Margot Dewey

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Philip Gabriel photography! Everyone we worked with throughout the process of planning our wedding was incredibly kind, helpful, professional and simply a joy to work with. From my first phone conversation with Gabe, I knew we were in good hands, and he and his staff just kept impressing us throughout the process. I can honestly say that taking pictures on my wedding day was one of my favorite memories (something I definitely didn’t expect) and it was all thanks to Gabe and his wonderful staff. Our guests even commented on how hardworking and friendly the photographers were, and the photos turned out beautiful! After the wedding, the staff at Philip Gabriel were wonderful in helping us pick out images for our albums, and we could not have been happier with the end result. Almost a year after our wedding, Philip Gabriel photographed my sister’s wedding and they were just as incredible (and the photos were equally as amazing) the second time around. I would recommend Philip Gabriel to anyone – they are the best!!

Kerri Haggar Young

We could not have asked for a better photography team! We hit the jackpot with Philip Gabriel Photography. Every member of their team was absolutely incredible! It was amazing to meet Gabe at the beginning of our wedding planning process. Not many photographers take the time to sit down and talk with you before even booking them. He was so personable and easy to talk to, I knew we would work well together on our wedding day. Anya was absolutely fantastic corresponding with us throughout the entire planning process. On the day of our wedding we were lucky enough to have the all-star photography team of Gabe, G2, and Olivia! They were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We had the best time with them all day long. They made us feel comfortable and at ease when taking all of our photographs. Our family and bridal party raved about how awesome all three of them were and how lucky we were to have them. Olivia hustled all day to keep the bride and groom looking fresh, while making our pictures perfect. Thank you to Philip Gabriel Photography for capturing the best day of our lives. You did a fantastic job. Our pictures are truly perfect! ~Kerri & Steve Young

Laura Truitt

Gabe and his team were so great throughout the entire process. From having our engagement photoshoot with him to making our wedding day so special and unforgettable! They made our wedding day so much fun and stress free! I highly recommend him for any event you are wishing to capture. Thanks again Gabe and team! :)

Stephanie

Our pictures from Philip Gabriel Photography were beautiful!! Gabe & Gabe 2 really captured just how happy we were that day. I don't think there is a single picture without a smile! Our bridal party could not stop talking about how awesome they were and how much fun we had throughout the day taking pictures. They made us feel at ease and stress free on the most important day of our lives. They were so down to earth and up for anything. We are now able to relive the day through all of the amazing pictures! I would highly recommend them for wedding photography!

Christine Farren

We recently were married at the end of October this past year and used Philip Gabriel for our wedding photographer. Gabe and Anya were and amazing team to work with from day one of planning our wedding. In the coming months and weeks leading up to the wedding the Philip Gabriel team was always easy to get a hold of any time of day if I had a question or needed something. They were courteous and seriously so much fun to work with. On the day of the wedding they arrived on time and always made taking photos fun for our entire bridal party. As the bride they always made me feel at ease even though we were on a timeline with out photo shoot after the ceremony. Anya was always at my side to fix my hair or veil if it was blowing in the wind the wrong way and I honestly had SO much fun running around the city with my bridal party and husband after the ceremony to get some awesome historic and meaningful shots! My husband is in the Air Force and our wedding was a full military service wedding, complete with military uniforms and the saber arch after the ceremony. Philip Gabriel captured every detail down to my husbands wings that were pinned on his military service dress. These little details mean everything to me and I really appreciate the time they took to look for these fine details and know how special they were to our families and us. Now, after seeing our wedding album and all the amazing images they took I cannot say enough great things about Gabe and his crew! If you want your special day to be captured by only the best, pick Philip Gabriel Photography!!!

Kristin Stadulis

My husband and I just got married this past August and had the privilege of working with Gabe and his team for our Wedding Day photography. Prior to the event, Gabe checked in with us multiple times to confirm the details of the day and to get to know my husband and I personally and what was most important to us. My husband and I were so incredibly impressed with Gabe and G2's ability to capture every detail and big moment of our day. We took some portraits but most of the pictures were beautiful candid photos capturing the emotional moments of our whole experience that day. We never even felt like we were being photographed as everything was just so natural and fun. It even rained that day and Gabe reassured us not to be stressed. He even came prepared with umbrellas for us and the pictures outside ended up being the best shots we have ever taken together! Throughout the entire day all of our family & friends raved over how professional and fun Gabe and his team were the entire time. We finally received our photos just a few weeks after the wedding and were blown away as they far exceeded any expectations we had and cannot rave enough about this overall experience with this photography team. We absolutely recommend Philip Gabriel Photography and plan on working with them in the future!

Jennifer Vosbikian

Gabe and his staff felt like family from beginning to end. I knew that I was in great hands from the minute we met. Gabe spent time getting to know my husband and I and our families, which made a huge difference in our wedding day. At our homes, at the church, at our venue and throughout the whole day, Gabe and his team (Anya and Gabe) made us feel special and comfortable. Due to the size of our wedding party, as well as our large guest list, this was not an easy task. We so appreciated Gabe's attention to every detail. While being extremely professional, Gabe and his team also brought a huge element of fun and carefreeness to not only our wedding day but throughout the entire wedding planning process. They were wonderful to work with and the pictures/memories they captured are truly amazing (especially the pictures they shot on Broad street!) Best of the best!! Love them!!

Laura Nowell

If I could give more than 5 stars for Philip Gabriel Photography, I would!! They were all so fun and easy to work with! I highly recommend them to anyone who needs professional photos! We genuinely laughed all day and they made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera! Our whole bridal party had a blast taking pictures. I cannot wait to see the finished product :)

Hannah Ostroff

Gabe, Anya, and Monica are THE BEST! Not only do they take the most wonderful pictures, but they were such a pleasure to have with me on my wedding day. At one point, Monica was even helping to bustle my dress with my mom and sisters. Monica was making sure every hair was in place and Gabe is just the funniest guy ever. Everything they did was above and beyond and I could not have picked a better photography team for my wedding. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Karen Iuliano

If you want to have a wedding day go perfect with regards to your wedding photos than hire Philip Gabriel. The team were perfect for my daughter and family. Professional, accommodating, funny, attentive and the pictures are beautiful. They exceeded our expectations and can't thank them enough for providing beautiful memories of a wonderful day!