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Mara and Loren's wedding day was--like the majority of the weddings scheduled in 2020--a long time coming. The original date in 2020 had to be rescheduled to 2021, but you know what they say: the best things come to those who wait. The day was absolutely perfect: a warm and sunny September day with barely … Continue reading Mara + Loren — Loyalhanna Hunt Club Wedding, Blairsville PA
It was a sunny and crisp January afternoon, and 2019 was only a few days old. This was the day my cousin Brenda would marry the love of her life, Bogdan. They held their wedding reception at Heinz Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus, an absolutely stunning and quintessential Pittsburgh wedding ceremony venue. I … Continue reading Brenda + Bogdan — Heinz Chapel Wedding, Pittsburgh PA
We have finally come to the end of another year! I am so thankful for all the families, couples, and wonderful individuals I got to spend time with during our portrait sessions. Here is a look at some of my favorite images of 2021. Happy New Year! https://youtu.be/AVbqBOMwV1o
Confession: I shot this wedding almost four years ago and didn't get around to blogging it until now. While I'm not proud of that fact, I am proud that as I look back through the images from this day, I get the feels all over again. I can feel the nerves Rebecca had, the emotions … Continue reading Rebecca + Tyler — Indiana Country Club Wedding
Sometimes, when you swipe right, you meet someone special. In Chelsea and Andrew's case, swiping right on Tinder brought them together. And Andrew's "Elf" reference on their first date sealed the deal for Christmas-obsessed Chelsea. Andrew had been a groomsman in a wedding I photographed a few years ago (before Chelsea). Chelsea had seen the … Continue reading Chelsea + Andrew, Seven Oaks Country Club Wedding
Who needs a bunch of time to plan a wedding? Not Allyson and Peter! Their Pittsburgh wedding at the Heinz History Center was less than 6 months in the making and pretty darn perfect if you ask me! Allyson and Peter had their ceremony at the All Saints Church in Etna, which is one of … Continue reading Allyson + Peter, Heinz History Center
The produce loading docks in Pittsburgh's Strip District have been a location I've been wanting to shoot at for some time. So, when Allyson said "We want Pittsburgh. We trust you," I knew this was the time! Saying that we had a short planning process for Allyson and Peter's engagement session and wedding would be … Continue reading Allyson + Peter, Pittsburgh Engagement Portraits
This one felt like a family affair! Seriously, I felt like there was a tear in my eye all day and the smile never left my face! Betsy is the younger sister of one of my most favorite and loyal clients, so this felt like photographing my own sister’s wedding! It was a truly beautiful … Continue reading Betsy + John — Beaver Station Cultural and Event Center Wedding
Confession: when Erica told me her wedding would be in her parents' backyard, I was skeptical. But when I arrived and saw the magical, lush garden behind the beautifully restored 1800's farmhouse in Boalsburg, PA minutes outside of State College, I was blown away. Like, WOW! A stream runs through the backyard and Erica's friends … Continue reading Ian + Erica, State College Backyard Wedding
As a girl from Beaver County, I love rivers...and so you can imagine how excited I was to meet Hannah and her mom, Amanda, for a session on the Beaver River at dusk. I've been photographing Hannah since she was a baby and each year her mom comes up with a fun theme to try … Continue reading Hannah is 6, On the Beaver River