I had the pleasure of working with Gabe for a family photo shoot this past week. At first I wasn't sure how my introverted 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.
- Matt B.
Absolutely amazing team! We've had multiple shoots with Gabe and he always makes you feel extremely comfortable in addition to being an absolutely amazing photographer. His entire team is very responsive and helpful when planning any events, keep things running smoothly and timely. Would recommend him to anyone for any picture needs!
- Emily C.
MVP of our wedding??? Despite the bride and groom bringing their A game, Gabe’s performance was exquisite. Meticulous, organized, creative and charismatic throughout, Gabe and his team did such a beautiful job capturing our big day and making it that much more special. All the while doing it with a smile, getting his hands (and body, literally, this guy was facedown on the Philly streets in order to get the perfect lighting and angles) dirty, and cracking up everyone along the way. Gabe’s work is brilliant and his personality is infectious. His team (Virginia and Phil) also were all-stars, assisting with ANYTHING (the veil, train, suspenders, etc.) and ensuring we got the exact other shots. In closing, the pictures are dreamy, more than we could’ve asked for or imagined, and we’ll be using Phillip Gabriel photography for years to come.

- Allie M.
If we could give more than 5 stars we would. He and his team are simply the best!! This is the second time we have used Philip Gabriel for a wedding for our daughters. He captures the essence of a couple. His photos are beautiful and as unique as each couple. It’s not only the quality of his work though, he has such a fun calming presence and makes the day enjoyable. When there was a flood the week before our daughter’s wedding where they planned on taking pics, he took the time to drive out to the venue and regroup. As always, the pictures are gorgeous and we couldn’t be happier with the photos that capture their joy! Thanks Gabe and team!!

- Barbara M.
2020 has been a really tough year. Easily the biggest highlight for us was our wedding which just preceded the onset of the COVID pandemic. And we will be eternally thankful to Gabe “G2” Cariola and the entire Philip Gabriel Photography team for the huge role they played in making our day so special. Gabe immediately put us at ease. We did an engagement shoot with him 9 Months before the wedding and it was a great warm up for the main event. For those of you who are a bit shy in front of the camera, Gabe is so easy to work with and goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable. Our wedding was in January, and Gabe had the not so easy task of whisking us around Old City Philadelphia, trying to keep us warm and getting great shots—to say he and his second shooter succeeded is an understatement. You really feel special as multiple photographers, lighting specialists and others make sure your day goes perfectly. We’re not even sure how Gabe got some of the shots during the ceremony—he must have been hanging off the ceiling like Spiderman! He’s also got a great sense of humor and is a good sport, which is very important when you’ll be spending all day together and he has to put up with family members not always sticking to the meticulously planned out photo order! We were so happy with how the shots came out. We’re working with Nicole now on our album and can’t wait to see it. I know we’ll be coming back the next time we need lifetime memories. Thanks so much, Gabe! We will always be grateful.

- Raina and Ben
We highly recommend Philip Gabriel Photography. Gabe captured our wedding day perfectly, got amazing shots of us and friends and family, and captured beautiful scenes of our venue so that we have memories to last forever. Gabe, Nick, Shane, and Michel were also so much fun to spend the day with. Thank you Philip Gabriel photography!

- Arielle H.
Philip Gabriel’s teamed photographed multiple events for us. From our engagement photos to both our wedding dates (thanks covid) and our daughters’ newborn photos. Every time they’ve delivered nothing but spectacular images. The whole Philip Gabriel team is terrific to work with. They bring a ton of energy to your event - they’re super professional - accommodating on every level. They always go that extra step to ensure they get that breathtaking shot. So it doesn’t matter what you are having photographed if you want someone who will exceed all your expectations, pick Philip Gabriel Photography!

- Thomas G.
Gabe is an awesome fun guy, he made us laugh the whole time. I never thought how important it is for a photographer to have a wonderful and friendly personality until we had such a great time during our photoshoot. I chose 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.
- Ili H.
Philip Gabriel Photography shot my wedding and did a truly FABULOUS job. I loved working with Gabe (2) and the whole team. They were timely, professional and kept us laughing and entertained all night. They were on board with all our requests and were fully prepared to take all the pictures needed. There was no limit on the pictures and they were delivered on both a USB and online site. My family loved looking through the pics and loved how they turned out.

- Tricia T.
Philip Gabriel Photography is the best, every single person that I have had the pleasure to work with has been wonderful. We used them for engagement, wedding and fall photos as a family of three and each time was a great experience. They are professional, fun, down to earth and most importantly they capture perfect in the moment photos. I am absolutely a client for life!
- Casey M.

- Molly U.
My mother and I just bawled through these photos! Honestly your talent is beyond. These are so incredibly precious.
PG did an amazing job of wrangling two children and a dog for an adorable Holiday portrait. The background was gorgeous and it was hard to choose the photos that we liked the most. I’m thrilled to have such a professional studio so close to home.
- Meghan E.

- C.T.
Highly recommend! Philip Gabriel Photography was wonderful to work with every step of the way! Gabe, Sean, and Kate were so professional and detail-oriented. They were flexible and optimistic about the rain on our wedding day and came prepared with umbrellas and so many ideas for photos. Dawn and Julia kindly answered all of our questions leading up to the day!
Wow Monica!! These pictures turned out just fabulous. You have an amazing eye and such a talent in your profession. Thank you for capturing these special moments for our dear girls, in such a magical way!
- Jennine L.
I can’t recommend Philip Gabriel Photography enough. Gabe, Sean, and Lia are true professionals and we had such a great time with them at our Philly wedding. We knew that we wanted to book them as soon as we saw their photos. From the first consultation to the actual wedding day there was consistent communication to ensure every detail and timeline was taken care of. Gabe is very familiar with our venue and knew all of the best surrounding areas for pictures, making that process effortless. We had asked for several rounds of larger family shots and Gabe was so accommodating and kept everyone comfortable and laughing. The team blended right in throughout the whole day and went out of their way to get the best shots. The attention to detail was incredible and the team was always on top of timing to make sure the day stayed on track. They made the entire day so easy and I can’t thank Gabe and team enough for the beautiful pictures and memories!
- Julianna B.
I've had the pleasure of not only working side by side with Gabe and his team for 20 years but also was a client of Philip Gabriel Photography. Gabe and his team are THE BEST to work with in the tri-state area. Incredibly fun, inspiring, creative and thoughtful with every shot they take! I'm always brilliantly amazed of our wonderful they are to work with!
- Eric A., The Logan Hotel
They’re beautiful. Thank you, and great work Monica! You made the day very special for us.
- Migle & Alex
Over one month later, and we still cannot stop talking about Gabe and Julia and how much they made a difference throughout the entirety of our wedding day! Immediately, you can tell how professional they are and that they are clearly experienced. Once we got comfortable with each other, they made this very anxious bride feel completely taken care of. We drove around the city with them where they were committed to every part of the experience my husband and I were looking for. Even during chaotic full family photos, Gabe and Julia stayed organized, on task, and professional. My (not engaged) sister looked at me during those photos and said "I found my wedding photographer". Getting fantastic photos is a huge part of your wedding experience and by choosing this team you are definitely going to receive that along with positive memories of the entire Day!
- Amanda M.

- Jordyn B.
Gabe and his team are the absolute best. We used Philip Gabriel Photography for our micro wedding in 2020 and our round two wedding, and to say we were so happy with the experience on both occasions is an understatement. Gabe is full of laughs and fun and had us enjoying every moment of first look moments, family pictures, and reception photo moments. We could not have found a better team, and plan to use Philip Gabriel Photography for every life moment moving forward.

- Savannah K.
The whole team was such a pleasure to work with. I feel like we had THE BEST TEAM EVER!!!! We can not thank you enough for making the night absolutely perfect.
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