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About

Susan Beard Design Photography is a wedding photography studio based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Owner Susan Beard launched her studio in 1990, specializing in contemporary, natural, and photojournalistic photography styles. The studio’s team is made up of studied artists dedicated to the art of photography, ensuring high-quality images you’ll treasure for years to come.

Services Offered

Besides wedding portraits, these photographers offer boudoir, engagement, and trash-the-dress sessions. Couples working with Susan Beard Design Photography can receive their images in a variety of formats, including albums, canvas, digital files, matted prints, and more. The studio also provides a wide range of services to ensure your big day is as stress free as possible:

  • Additional hours
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple-location sessions
  • One event per day
  • Second photographer
  • Willingness to travel
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One Event / Day
Albums

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Susan Beard Design Photography

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Barbara Sent on 05/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything and more.

Susan and her staff were the most professional crew I could have asked for on my wedding day. They captured so many amazing shots and moments, it was honestly hard to choose what we wanted in our album! We received our album and I’m beyond blown away. No need for a videographer when you have this beautiful book to easily look at whenever you want to reminisce about our magical day. If I could do it all over I would, and the only team I would ever trust is Susan and her staff!
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Carly Sent on 05/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Creative, unique and fun

We love working with Erika. She listened to our requests and delivered above our expectation. We’ve used her talent for other opportunities, as well.

We highly recommend her!
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Samantha Sent on 05/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in the Business!

I was fortunate enough to have Susan and Leah shoot my wedding at Hotel Du Village on November 25th, 2017. The pictures are breath taking - they captured every moment both indoors, outdoors, - the smoke bomb pictures in the field are magazine worthy. My husband and I are forever grateful to them for their artistry. While your wedding may be one day- your pictures last a lifetime - do not settle for anyone but the best and they are THE BEST!
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Krysten Sent on 05/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

Susan and her team did an amazing job capturing every moment of our special day. She was a delight to work with. I would highly recommend her!!
Barbara
Barbara Sent on 05/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional in every way

Leah was the photographer at our 50th wedding anniversary/vow renewal and she was fabulous. From the first meeting I knew we were in excellent hands. She was professional, knowledgeable, in complete control on the day and was able to keep me relaxed at the same time...not an easy feat! She also made me feel like I was her best friend. She listened to our requests and fulfilled them. THE BEST!!
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Caro Sent on 05/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Caro Rock for Susan Beard photographer

Susan Beard is the best photographer in the world! We have used several in the past and none measured up. Her shots and book of our son’s wedding was fantastic — movie star quality. Plus she is extremely professional and fun to work with.
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Alexandra Sent on 05/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Philly’s finest!

Erika and Susan are the best. Both our engagement and wedding pictures came out stunning. I wanted an urban/funky/casual engagement shoot which they more than delivered! and then we had a tented wedding outside at the Water Works Fairmount Park- the pictures beyond exceeded our expectations. The way they shoot is just the absolute perfect mix of natural, fun, creative and breathtaking really. They capture truly candid moments you will treasure forever and manage to make the posed pictures look so natural and flawless. I love both creative artsy pictures as well as classic timeless and they excel in both areas. They are also so much fun themselves and just so easy to be around. On a day that can be super stressful- and I’ve witnessed photographers contributing or creating stress for the bride - Susan and Erika are so relaxed but also make sure to get all the pictures you wanted and more. They are a pleasure to work with and they will tell your love story so beautifully.
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Jessica Sent on 04/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic! Dream Team!

Susan Beard and Erika Schoof were a dream team! Our wedding photos and album came out better than I could have ever imagined. Not only did they capture all the classic shots, they also captured the candid moments in photos I will cherish forever.
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Kate Sent on 04/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photography

Susan and her team were fabulous. Very responsive and accommodating. They captured great photos -- without us even recognizing that they were there. They were helpful after the wedding as well, working closely with us to create our album. We would highly recommend Susan.
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Maria Sent on 04/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We enjoyed working with Erika because of her professionalism and positive energy with us and our guest

Erika was fantastic! She understood what we wanted to capture of our wedding. Super professional with us, our family and guests. She produced a lovely album that we will treasure forever.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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