About the Moonloop Wedding Photographers
Moonloop Photography is Jim Coarse, Joe del Tufo & Justin Heyes – we bring our passion for photography to every shoot. With decades of combined professional work, ranging from portraiture through weddings through commercial food/product, nature and real estate / architectural work, we believe that it all comes down to one thing- magical realism. We want people to see the beauty that is right in front of them. We want to see their eyes pop in that expression that says without a word, that they did not expect to be amazed.
Beauty and mystery exist in every portrait. Each wedding is a story to be told; each object and location holds a hidden conversation. We seek the magic inside of everything, and try to make it iconic. We work for the "Wow."
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Jim has been a creative photographer since receiving a Fisher-Price 110 camera for his 5th birthday. Having graduated from the University of the Arts in Center City Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Jim has been shooting professionally ever since. He’s spent time photographing everything from race horses to creative wedding photography, portraiture and nature/landscape/wildlife work.
On an annual basis Jim can be found sailing the Chesapeake Bay, hiking the Green Mountains of Vermont, road tripping Utah, cruising the Caribbean and anywhere in between!
Having grown his own Chester County Pennsylvania based Wedding and Engagement Photography business, Jim has worked diligently to build strong client relationships and deliver a top-of-the-line quality product.
Jim Coarse
PHOTOGRAPHER / OWNER / CAPTAIN
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Joe has been a creative photographer for close to 30 years, with a wide skill set that excels at portraiture, architectural photography, concert/event and landscape work. He considers lighting and color to be key strengths in giving his photography that wow factor.
Joe’s creative work is best known for his color infrared technique that maintains sky color and tones in a traditionally black & white discipline. This work has ended up in magazines, album covers and numerous exhibits over the last decade. A number of del Tufo’s works are on permanent display in locations in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. Joe exhibits, teaches and publishes articles on his work throughout the year. He has been a Nikon pro since 2009.
Joe’s TEDx talk on how photography rekindled his curiosity and vice versa can be seen on YouTube.
Joe del Tufo
PHOTOGRAPHER / OWNER / MAGICIAN
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Justin Heyes has over 10 years of professional experience and is well-known for his wedding photography in the Delaware Valley. Justin’s photography business has been featured on the Knot, WedAwards Collections and published on wedding resource websites such as Offbeat Bride and Philly In Love. He brings his vast experience in the photography industry, and has been a top writer for SLR Lounge (a top photography blog) for several years.
Justin Heyes
PHOTOGRAPHER / COMEDIAN
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We worked with Jim for our engagement shoot and wedding day as well as Paul on our wedding day too! Can not say enough great things about these guys, we had so many great photos, they make the day so fun and come prepared! They always make sure to get some epic photos too! We are so happy with how everything turned out!
Alyssa C. • 11/19/2022 review on the knot
Jim with Moonloop was our photographer for both the engagement and wedding shoots. He not only takes incredible shots, but also makes you feel comfortable and tells you how to pose. He also got our pictures back to us really quickly. Could not recommend highly enough!
Kate M. • 11/8/22 review on the knot
Jaw dropping. Stunning. TRUE ARTISTS. Worth every penny. Holding these photos near and dear to our hearts for the rest of time.
Madison M. • 6/26/2022 review on the knot
Joe and Jim are fantastic! They brought a very unique and beautiful artistic vision to every shot. They did an amazing job of capturing the beauty of the day while making it look so effortless. They were also very accommodating when we decided to postpone our original 2020 reception to 2021 and still have a backyard ceremony in 2020, luckily now we have two sets of wedding photos from Moonloop! (In addition to beautiful engagement photos too!) I cannot recommend them enough.
Madison M. • 6/26/2022 review on the knot
Booked Justin for our engagement pictures and wedding and he did an amazing job! So easy to get along with and made the whole process fun. We got photos back (not all) as early as two days after our wedding and we LOVE them.
Cierra Raine • review on google
When choosing our photographer, my husband and I had a very specific vision. When we found Moonloop Photography, we were blown away by the work and the price. Our package was such a great value. Jim went above and beyond for us. He drove all the way to Long Island, NY for our engagement shoot. He is the only person I've ever met who did not complain about sitting in traffic on the Belt Parkway. Instead he told us about the amazing sunset pictures he was able to take. He definitely has a passion for photography and you feel that passion when you work with him. He always trying new things and trying to get the best shot. We were lucky enough to have both Jim and Justin for our wedding day. They were AMAZING!! From helping us pin boutonnieres to helping get my veil to sit perfectly. The two of them were so great to work with. We are obsessed with all of our pictures. We quickly shared with all our family and friends and we receive so many compliments. Most importantly, they make you feel comfortable having your picture taken. There's a lot of pictures on a wedding day and these two definitely did not make picture taking feel like a chore. I can not say enough good things about Moonloop Photography and would definitely recommend. You will not be disappointed.
Christina Smith • review on google
Jim and Justin photographed my sister's wedding in October of 2020, and when it came time to plan our own wedding, my husband and I didn't even think about hiring anyone else! They truly are talented, and will exceed your expectations. Our engagement session with Jim was at Longwood Gardens when masks were still required, and we didn't notice my husband had his mask hanging out of his pocket for a while. It was very obvious in photos, and Jim was able to completely photoshop it out as if it were never there. Flash forward a year and my husband has the worst tan line from the chinstrap of the helmet he wears at work - Jim worked his magic again and completely evened out his complexion. We opted not to hire a videographer for our wedding day, and we don't even regret it because Jim and Justin did an amazing job at capturing our whole wedding day. They get creative when their models aren't, and placed us in poses that they knew would turn out great - even for the whole bridal party. The boys especially had so much fun. Also - I was impressed when I had a wardrobe malfunction (my bustle broke as I was getting up for the father-daughter dance), and Jim saved the day with many safety pins. I continued to dance the rest of the night away. They also captured so many fun photos at the reception, which is typically just the same boring picture of everyone dancing. Our guests had a blast, Jim and Justin definitely encouraged a lot of silliness! They are pricey, but they are so worth every penny. These photographs will last a lifetime. Do yourself a favor and choose Moonloop!!!
Natalie Married on 04/30/2022 • review on weddingwire.com
Stunning Photos, Wonderful Experience
Joe and Jim are fantastic! They brought a very unique and beautiful artistic vision to every shot. They did an amazing job of capturing the beauty of the day while making it look so effortless. They were also very accommodating when we decided to postpone our original 2020 reception to 2021 and still have a backyard ceremony in 2020, luckily now we have two sets of wedding photos from Moonloop! (In addition to beautiful engagement photos too!) I cannot recommend them enough.
George K. Married on 08/07/2021 • review on weddingwire.com
Artistic, flexible and stunning
I can't believe they had some of the pictures out already on the second day after wedding. They are such wonderful, stunning and creative work. Joe and Jim are just perfect photographers, not only by enjoying the work they showed to us , but also how nice and kind they approached us through out the day. And they made it stress free! I'm super satisfied and appreciate I could had both of them for my biggest day. I would definitely recommend Joe and Jim to everyone and they enjoy photo work with a lot of passion so everything turned out to be so great! I love all the pictures ! They are very important to us for lifetime.
Xiaona S. Married on 06/06/2021 • review on weddingwire.com
Pictures last a lifetime
When choosing our photographer, my husband and I had a very specific vision. When we found Moonloop Photography, we were blown away by the work and the price. Our package was such a great value. Jim went above and beyond for us. He drove all the way to Long Island, NY for our engagement shoot. He is the only person I've ever met who did not complain about sitting in traffic on the Belt Parkway. Instead he told us about the amazing sunset pictures he was able to take. He definitely has a passion for photography and you feel that passion when you work with him. He always trying new things and trying to get the best shot. We were lucky enough to have both Jim and Justin for our wedding day. They were AMAZING!! From helping us pin boutonnieres to helping get my veil to sit perfectly. The two of them were so great to work with. We are obsessed with all of our pictures. We quickly shared with all our family and friends and we receive so many compliments. Most importantly, they make you feel comfortable having your picture taken. There's a lot of pictures on a wedding day and these two definitely did not make picture taking feel like a chore. I can not say enough good things about Moonloop Photography and would definitely recommend. You will not be disappointed.
Christina F. Married on 05/10/2021 • review on weddingwire.com
Exceeded our expectations!
Jim and Justin were incredible photographers and the gorgeous photos they took really speak for themselves. The prep, the ceremony, the reception, and every detail of our venue - they captured everything gorgeously. They somehow managed to keep us on schedule and keep things flowing so smoothly while also being very laid back and friendly and wrangling our two very big families (not an easy task)! The most difficult part of the experience has been trying to narrow down the huge gallery of gorgeous photos they sent us in to a manageable amount of favorites to share and keep because there are so many. I’d gladly work with them again and recommend them to every bride I know.
Audrey D. Married on 10/02/2020 • review on weddingwire.com
Wonderful Photographs
Choosing a wedding photographer is a major decision for most couples getting married - it certainly was for us. We were so glad we learned of Moonloop Photography through a friend. After meeting with Justin, we were excited to have finally crossed “find photographer” off our list! His kindness and flexibility to meet with me were deeply appreciated, and his past work spoke for itself. Not only did Justin and Sam take great photos, they were genuinely very helpful throughout the day! Justin came in clutch with a tool to help my mother button up my dress, and was wonderfully sweet when our timeline went out the window. We love our photographs, and will cherish them throughout the years.
Lauren Married on 09/21/2019 • review on weddingwire.com
I am not even sure where to begin... For starters, Moonloop Photography is hands down the absolute best! When our search for a photographer first began over two years ago, we were immediately drawn to Moonloop. Their shooting style was exactly what we were looking for. Prior to booking, we met up with Jim Coarse to talk about what we wanted and were looking for and my now husband and I knew from that moment that we absolutely wanted to book him. We were able to get everything we wanted and more. We were able to work with Jim prior to our wedding by having an Engagement shoot at Longwood Gardens about a year before our wedding and he did not disappoint. Every picture was breathtaking, and he even gave us a little tour of the gardens as we had never been there before! Then comes the wedding day and let me tell you it was absolutely amazing. We had Jim Coarse and Justin Heyes and they immediately took charge and began shooting from the moment we arrived to the venue. They even were prepared for basically every little emergency that arose! They stuck with us up until the reception end and we had so much fun! We even had some amazing shots in the rain! Even more insane, we received all of our photos back at just about 2 weeks! Every single one has either made us laugh or cry with happiness and I am just in awe with the moments they were able to capture. Our family and friends who have seen a few have all said they are breathtaking photos! I would not hesitate to book Moonloop Photography again for any future needs and I strongly recommend them to anyone else looking for photographers! Not only did we get amazing photos of our wedding, but we have also gained a friend and will absolutely keep in touch with them. I could keep going but to end it quite simply, book Moonloop Photography!
Amanda Married on 06/01/2019 • review on weddingwire.com
Joe and Jim are paragons of professionalism and class. I have never dealt with photographers of this skill level and dedication. From start to finish, photography sessions were seamlessly integrated into the day’s activities. Joe and Jim were early to everything and were more than prepared to execute what they needed to, then get us on to the next thing. Our pictures were absolutely incredible and we have gotten countless compliments from friends and family. I will go back to Joe and Jim for ANY professional pictures we need taken in the future. You will not regret going with Moonloop!!!!
Jim and Justin were incredible photographers and the gorgeous photos they took really speak for themselves. The prep, the ceremony, the reception, and every detail of our venue - they captured everything gorgeously. They somehow managed to keep us on schedule and keep things flowing so smoothly while also being very laid back and friendly and wrangling our two very big families (not an easy task)! The most difficult part of the experience has been trying to narrow down the huge gallery of gorgeous photos they sent us in to a manageable amount of favorites to share and keep because there are so many. I’d gladly work with them again and recommend them to every bride I know.
David Married on 07/28/2018 • review on weddingwire.com
