Elizabeth and Chris brought some heat to the Hot Metal Bridge at the start of their engagement session on a cold day in March. We chose Pittsburgh as the location because just a few months earlier, Chris popped the question during a special date night in the city. And that's just the start of the … Continue reading Elizabeth + Chris, Pittsburgh Engagement Session
Author: Emily Smith
Cora, Almost 2 – Beaver Train Station
Every 3 months, I get to see this amazing family because since they were pregnant with their first, they made the decision to capture the growth of their girls every 3 months of their life for the first 2 years. I so look forward to seeing how the girls change...and you'd think there wouldn't be … Continue reading Cora, Almost 2 – Beaver Train Station
Kinley – Newborn Portraits
Sweet little Kinley was 9 days old at our session and so stinkin' adorable, making me want another baby. The struggle is real! We started the session with a set-up inspired by a post I saw on Instagram - a baby in a wreath of beautiful fall flowers. Since Kinley is a winter baby, I went … Continue reading Kinley – Newborn Portraits
Catie, Class of 2017
The first thing Catie said to me when we met for her senior portrait session on a beautiful fall November day was "I hate fall and don't want any leaves or fall-y things in my pictures." As I looked around at the very rustic, very "fall-y" location we agreed to meet, I felt sad to … Continue reading Catie, Class of 2017
It’s a Wonderful Life Themed Christmas Card
Every year, the Jones family does a Christmas card that totally blows all other Christmas cards out of the water. They pick a holiday movie or song, we come up with a concept, get the costumes, do the hair and make-up, and create something one-of-a-kind. And often times hilarious. This year, they chose the movie … Continue reading It’s a Wonderful Life Themed Christmas Card
Ben + Danielle, Pittsburgh Engagement Portraits
Warm November days are few and far between sometimes, so when they come around, I'm always excited to spend them in the city photographing two people in love. Ben is my husband's cousin and I was so excited to when he and Danielle asked me to take their engagement pictures! Fun fact: Ben and Danielle … Continue reading Ben + Danielle, Pittsburgh Engagement Portraits
Bethany + Nate, Springwood Conference Center
Bethany and Nate's October wedding at the Springwood Conference Center in Verona felt more like a summer wedding than a fall wedding. Our dependable Western PA weather (i.e. rain) just couldn't stay away, but once again, I say "thank you" because as soon as the rain cleared, an absolutely beautiful glow covered the stately grounds … Continue reading Bethany + Nate, Springwood Conference Center
Bree + Wade, Lake Raystown Resort Wedding
Bree and Wade know how to host a party! They were married at Lake Raystown Resort and had an entire weekend of parties and fun planned for their guests. I know I had a great time! I met these two crazy kids nearly two years ago at their engagement session - Bree loves the camera and it … Continue reading Bree + Wade, Lake Raystown Resort Wedding
Katrina, Class of 2017
When Katrina contacted me about doing her senior portraits, I couldn't have been more excited! I had been driving past a few spots around small town Indiana, PA all summer and was just waiting for the right person to photograph at the spots ...and Katrina was my girl! I was super-pumped when she loved the ideas … Continue reading Katrina, Class of 2017
Tyler + Emily, Seven Oaks Country Club
Tyler and Emily were married in July on the hottest day of the year so far. Seriously -- it was over 100 degrees and 100% humidity on their wedding day. Not typical for western PA weather!! Very uncomfortable...and I wasn't even the one wearing a suit or heavy gown! They were married in Emily's church, … Continue reading Tyler + Emily, Seven Oaks Country Club