Happy 4th of July

I shot this photo on July 4th, 1986 when I was a freelancer for United Press International.  It was during the 100th Birthday Celebration for the Statue of Liberty.  Shooting this image, and it’s world wide publication drastically  changed the course of my career.  UPI nominated it for The Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography, which … Read more

Julie + Matt, Peche at Sherman Mills

Julie + Matt married in May at Peche at Sherman Mills.  Letters, words and books are quite important to both Julie and Matt, so I think this first photo fits them quite well! Rebecca…Fantastic!  The photos are beautiful – colorful, happy, and really just capture the day so wonderfully. Thanks so much!  ~Julie HI Rebecca… It is … Read more

Kate + Vitold, Power Plant Wedding

Kate + Vitold married at the  Philadelphia’s Power Plant Productions. Rebecca!!! I am so happy to hear from you.  I love the pics,  they are both elegant and natural looking at the same time.  The photos show our love for each other!  Thanks, Rebecca! ~Kate Philadelphia’s Power Plant is primarily a photography studio and a unique … Read more

Raluca & Jeff, Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

Raluca & Jeff ‘s May wedding  brought us a little rain, which is good luck for the couple… but makes the photographer’s job a bit more challenging, but we pulled through!  Raluca & Jeff celebrated their wedding at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia.  Don’t miss their slide show, scroll down to the bottom! Hey Rebecca, WOW!!!…….these … Read more

Jeanette & Mike, Laurita Winery, New Jersey

Jeanette & Mike married in late spring at Laurita Winery, one of my favorite places to photograph weddings. Rebecca, we really love the images and we’re overwhelmed trying to choose the album images! ~Jeanette Laurita Winery in New Jersey is one of the most fabulous wedding venues, easily reachable from Manhattan or Philadelphia,  love it … Read more

Amy + Justin, Four Seasons Philadelphia

Amy + Justin married in March at The Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia. Rebecca, we are so crazy about them I have no idea how we will narrow it down for our album!  We are so thrilled!!!!!  ~Amy Amy, you were so smart to choose Rebecca as the photographer—she did a fantastic job!!!! ~Burt, Father-of-the-Bride … Read more

Alison + CJ, Horticultural Center, Philadelphia

Alison + CJ married in early March at The Philadelphia Horicultural Center in Fairmount Park. Stephen Starr Events Catering. Rebecca!!! I’m speechless. I’m sitting here crying at my desk at work….geez!   These pictures are so beautiful and capture exactly the spirit that felt so magical that day! I can’t wait to go through them slowly … Read more

Julia + Larry, Aldie Mansion, Bucks County

Julia+ Larry married on a beautiful fall afternoon at Aldie Mansion in Doylestown. Hi Rebecca, We are having so much fun reliving our wedding through your photos.  They are absolutely beautiful!!!  Thank you so much for capturing all of the emotions of the day.  You did an amazing job.  Thank you for all that you’ve done … Read more

Laura + Noah, Phila. Engagement Session

In February, I met with Laura + Noah in Philadelphia to shoot their engagement photo session.  Love the winter light! “Rebecca, I LOVE the one where Laura is kissing my cheek! It’s my new background on my phone. And Laura has the fingers as her background. We love what you’ve done for us!” ~Noah Hair … Read more

2012 Favorite Images

I shot lots of interesting weddings in 2012, and here are some images you may have missed. I thought about the above shot for two years before the lighting conditions were what I envisioned. Beautiful autumn light on the banks of the Delaware River at Glen Foerd Mansion. A shot of the end of the … Read more

Jenna + Jackson, Hotel du Pont, Brantwyn Estate

Jenna + Jackson note the time a few minutes prior to midnight at their  New Year’s Eve Wedding at Hotel du Pont. Rebecca,  Wow! I love, love, LOVE our pictures!!!   “I loved Rebecca!  She was great to work with!  So knowledgeable, organized, and pleasant to work with.   And of course her photography is … Read more

Colleen + AJ, Crystal Tea Room, Old St. Mary, Bellevue

Colleen + AJ married on a lovely day in November, one of my favorite months for weddings!  They celebrated at  Philadelphia’s  Crystal Tea Room. Good Morning Rebecca, I just got a chance to  watch the slide show.  I love the photos!  You were right about the lighting being so great. My co-workers complimented the photography.  I even … Read more

Julie + Nathan, Glen Foerd Mansion

Julie + Nathan married on a beautiful Saturday in October at Glen Foerd Mansion.  Julie prepares in the beautiful bridal room at Glen Foerd Mansion in Philadelphia. Dear Rebecca, Wow!!  The pictures came out amazing!!!  You are seriously awesome!  I can’t say that enough, you are the best!!!!  You really did an amazing job and … Read more

Taylor + Jeremy, Hilton Hotel, City Line Avenue

Taylor + Jeremy married on a beautiful Saturday in October at the Philadelphia Hilton on City Line Ave. CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW  Taylor + Jeremy ‘s SLIDE SHOW. THANK YOU REBECCA!!!!!   We love them!   You did such an amazing job!  That slide show is pretty funny, too.  We’re glad you captured all … Read more

Christina + Mark, Knowlton Mansion

Christina + Mark married at Knowlton Mansion on a beautiful Saturday in October. From Dorothy, Mother-of-the-Bride: When I first received Christina’s email about the pictures that you posted on your blog I was at work.  I went to the blog and sat there crying at my desk they were so beautiful.  My coworkers saw that I … Read more

Sarah + Brian, Laurita Winery

Sarah + Brian married at Laurita Winery on a beautiful Saturday in September . Thanks so much Rebecca,  these pics are amazing!  One friend said she actually got chills looking at them. Brian and I can’t wait to see more! ~Sarah We had awesome cloud action on Sarah + Brian’s wedding day at Laurita Winery … Read more

Christine + Dan, Glen Foerd Mansion

Christine + Dan married on a beautiful September afternoon  at St. Luke’s Evangelist Church. Their reception was at Conroy Catering’s Glen Foerd Mansion on the bank of the Delaware River. Rebecca, you were great to work with!  Thank you SO much for capturing what was an amazing day!  The photos help us relive our day. … Read more

Liza + Ross, Atrium at Curtis Center

Liza + Ross married on August 26, 2012 at the Atrium at Curtis Center. Rebecca!!!!  We are speechless, everyone CANNOT BELIEVE how incredible these first shots are!!   We knew you were spectacular to work with already,  but your talent and overwhelming ability to capture our moments is astounding!  We are over the moon – … Read more

Jennifer + Thomas, Glen Foerd Mansion

Jennifer + Thomas married on August 17, 2012 at Glen Foerd Mansion in Philadelphia. Rebecca,  Tom and I have been lamenting that the wedding happened so quickly and how we have already  forgotten certain things!  We are overjoyed that you were our photographer.   The wedding lasted one day but with our photos we’ll be … Read more

Karen + John, Princeton Chapel, Knowlton Mansion

Karen + John married July 21, 2012,  at the Princeton Chapel.  Reception at Knowlton Mansion. Rebecca, you captured every moment, every look, every laugh.  I feel like I just relived my wedding looking through these.  Your work is amazing.  I cannot thank you enough,  Rebecca!   ~Karen Karen’s Paloma Blanca gown was from Bridal Reflections … Read more

Mary + Eric, Laurita Winery

Mary + Eric married at Laurita Winery on July 20. It rained all day, and cleared up for the hour that we photographed outside! Hi Rebecca, I LOVE the pictures!!! Thank you soooo much!!!! ~Mary Dress from Bridals by Danielle in Philadelphia.  Flowers by Vincentown Florist.  Hair by Headways Salon in Hamilton. Love this photo, taken … Read more

Ashley + Kyle, Manor House at Commonwealth

Ashley & Kyle married at St. Robert Bellarmine on July 7, 2012.  They celebrated their wedding at Manor House at Commonwealth in Horsham. Rebecca, we absolutely love all of the pictures!  You captured some of the greatest moments of the day. We cannot wait to see the rest.   I cannot pick my favorite!  You’re … Read more

Brenda + Alfonso, Elkins Estate

Brenda + Al married on June 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.  Their reception was held at  Elkins Estate. Rebecca was very attentive and gave us personalized service. We clicked at our very first meeting, and she seemed genuinely interested in how we met and all the fun little details that made … Read more

Adrienne + Paul, Sofitel, Franklin Institute Museum

Adrienne + Paul married at The Franklin Institute on a beautiful day in June. Rebecca,  I absolutely love them and am very excited to see the rest!  We spent all day setting up our new apartment and this was the perfect treat to come home to.  Paul is out searching for some tools and I … Read more

Paige + Hunter, Elkridge Furnace Inn, MD

Paige + Hunter met in Europe when they were  still in high school. After many long distance commutes from different states, they married on a beautiful June Saturday  at the Elkridge Furnace Inn. Yay!!!! We love them, Rebecca!!! Now we can see all the elements of our wedding that we missed, like the beautiful flowers, … Read more

Elizabeth + Ryan, Bellevue Hyatt, Philadelphia

Elizabeth & Ryan married at Holy Trinity where they had both a Persian ceremony and an Episcopal  ceremony.  The couple held their reception at The Hyatt at The Bellevue in Philadelphia. OMG!!  We love, love, love the pictures. My sister cried when she saw them and my mom keeps calling me to tell me about … Read more

Rachael + William, Brantwyn Estate, Hotel du Pont

Rachael + William married on May 19, 2012 at Brantwyn Estate in Wlimington, DE.  They had their reception at Hotel du Pont. Ohhh myyyy godddd Rebecca!!! They’re AMAZING!!!!!!!! I’m speechless! And the slideshow was outstanding!!!!  I can’t wait to see the gallery!  I just might watch this slide show about 100 more times tonight! ~Rachael Cosmetics … Read more

Jennifer + Victor, The Ace Center

Jennifer + Victor married on a beautiful spring afternoon at The Ace Center in Lafayette Hill. Hi Rebecca, the pictures are everything we hoped for and we can’t wait to see the rest!    ~Victor Flowers by An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village.  Always great to see you and your floral creations, Jill Lewko! Jennifer … Read more

Amanda + Ryan, Mansion on Main, The Merion

Amanda + Ryan share a kiss right after coming down aisle at Mansion on Main Street in Vorhees, NJ.  Their reception was at The Merion of Cinnaminson. Hi Rebecca, We love them!!  They came out great!  I can’t stop going back and looking through them, haha! Thanks again, Amanda Flowers by A Garden Party in Elmer, … Read more

Leah & Jonathan, Laurita Winery

Leah & Jonathan met in England, lived in China, married at Laurita Winery and now live near Philadelphia!  Wow! Rebecca, These are amazing!!  I am over the moon.  You’re the best! ~ Leah Conroy Catering. This is my favorite photo of Leah & John, photographed on the grounds of Laurita Winery.  Reeltime Band from Esteem … Read more

Lauren + John, \ Glen Foerd Mansion

Lauren + John married in the winter at lovely Glen Foerd Mansion. Rebecca, I don’t even know what to say—THANK YOU is inadequate, and we LOVE them is still not enough. The photos are amazing…you completely captured the emotions and spirit of our special day.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!  We could not be … Read more

Kate + Anthony, Atrium at Curtis Center

Kate + Anthony celebrated their marriage at the Atrium at the Curtis Center. Hi Rebecca!  Our photos are absolutely beautiful… you captured everything!  The black and white images are amazing and I can’t wait to frame an enlargement of Anthony and I on Broad St.  Thank you! ~Kate Flowers by Il Fiore Bianco.  Lazaro gown from … Read more

Favorite Images of 2011

Thank you to each and every one of my 2011 couples who so graciously let me into their lives… ~rebecca barger, 1.23.12 The below photo reminds me of a image from a  1940’s era movie.  I got two frames in the rain… Reflection of NYC skyline in the doors of the reception venue.  Jennifer, below, … Read more

Courtney + Jason, Laurita Winery, 12.2.11

Courtney + Jason married at Laurita Winery on December 2, 2011. Hi Rebecca!! We had a great time in Maui and Kauai…we have checked out all the pictures and they are just awesome!!  The are amazing, thanks! ~Courtney & Jason Courtney’s Maggie Sottero gown was purchased at Nicole’s Boutique in Brick, NJ.  Laurita Winery looks … Read more

Brittany + Alex, Crystal Tea Room

Brittany + Alex prepared at Loew’s Hotel, then we shot some photos around town, then off to the Crystal Tea Room for ceremony and reception. Dear Rebecca, From two families that are never speechless, we are without words!!   These are beyond our grandest expectations, you captured everything we hoped and more!!!  Your attention to … Read more

Dana + Brian, Cathedral Basilica, Warwick Hotel

Dana & Brian married on a lovely October afternoon at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.  Reception at The Radisson Warwick Hotel. Rebecca, they are awesome!!!!!!!!! Love love love em!!!  ~ Dana Philadelphia wedding photography by Rebecca Barger Photography based in Jenkintown.  Monique Lhuillier gown from Ultimate Bride in Chicago.  Flowers by Arrangements … Read more

Ashley + Kyle, Bucks County

Ashley + Kyle are getting married next summer! We spent a beautiful afternoon shooting some engagement photos in Bucks County, PA. Thank you, thank you!!!  They are amazing! We love every single one of them, and we cannot wait to see the rest. I emailed the link to your blog to my entire staff at … Read more

Jennifer & Richard, Loew’s Hotel

Jennifer & Richard married on Sept. 16, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Church in Manayunk.  Their reception was at Loew’s Hotel in Philadelphia.  Their wedding was coordinated by Lynda Barness from I Do wedding consulting. Hi Rebecca!  They are AMAZING!!!  Love them all!   Thank you so much 🙂   They are soooo beautiful … Read more

Corinne & Andrew, Le Meridien Hotel, Philadelphia

Corinne & Andrew married on September 4, 2011 at Le Meridien Hotel in Philadelphia. Hi Rebecca! We love the pictures,  you did an amazing job with them and we had so much fun taking them.  We can’t stop viewing the gallery.  Thank you for the wonderful memories that we will have because of your photos! -Corinne … Read more

Marisa + Jose, Perth Amboy, NJ

Marisa & Jose married at Seabras Armory in Perth Amboy, NJ. Hey Rebecca, I  just finished looking at all the wedding photos and I wanted you to know how happy I am. The photos are absolutely amazing!  You have a wonderful eye for light and composition.  Thanks so much for these wonderful photos which we will continue to … Read more

Jeannie & Andy, Morris Arboretum, 8.27.11

Jeannie & Andy married at the Morris Arboretum on August 27, 2011,  the same day hurricane Irene hit Philadelphia.  We still photographed outside, and we all stayed fairly dry! Rebecca:  Thank you for all of your hard work on our wedding day.  The hurricane was a lot to handle but you took it all in … Read more

Kristina + Christopher, Fonthill Castle

Kristina + Christopher married at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown. WOW!  I knew you would do an amazing job, Rebecca! Thanks so much for getting them up so quickly! ~Kristina Gown by Augusta Jones from Nicole’s Bridal & Formal Shoppe. Cosmetics by Cindy Singer from Dylan Michael Cosmetics and hair styled by Jill Kozar from Up Your … Read more

Leigh + Tom, Laurita Winery

Leigh + Tom married at Laurita Winery. Rebecca, thank you SO MUCH!  Our photos are amazing… We had the hardest time editing down the ones for our album.  My husband and I could not be happier, you got all the shots we requested, and then some!  We couldn’t have hoped for anything better.  ~Leigh Leigh … Read more