What a fun way to end our 2024 season, with a road trip weekend to the Philadelphia area for Chris + Kat’s wedding! Middle of November and they were blessed with a 60 degree, sunshine day. Besides the gorgeous weather they had, Chris + Kat had an unforgettable wedding ceremony! They showcased their lifelong commitment with a Celtic knot tying ceremony and invited their college choir to fill the sanctuary with their melodious voices (it was truly beautiful!)
Read MoreWhat a beautiful Fall day for a wedding! Sunny skies, vibrant leaf colors, and the beauty of an Autumn landscape. And that means a gorgeous sunset for photo taking!!
Read MoreWOW! Never have we ever, in 18 years, posted THIS MANY photos in a day-after blog post...136!!! Very fitting for the SIZE of this wedding, when it came to guest count (300!) and bridal party members (26!)
They had special touches to their day with a father-daughter first look, private first vows, football jersey guest book, softball-themed parent dance, and photo dash with EVERY guest table!! After all of that, Ryan & Kylee were ready to party with their guests...and they went hard for hours into the night! They know how to celebrate!!
Yesterday’s bridal party came down the aisle on the bride & groom’s horses and with all 5 of their rescue dogs in hand. A perfect way to kick off a wedding on your family’s farm. The rest of the day had special touches throughout with private personal vows before the ceremony and a cake design that included their whole fur family!
Read MoreWhat a simple and elegant wedding day Ron & Natasha had…the venue, the flowers, the dress, the cake, even the weather! All laid back and fun, yet still stunning! The day absolutely flew by, because it all went off without a hitch and was focused on loving this amazing couple.
Read MoreNot always the best news to get a Heat Wave advisory for your wedding day, but Greg + Hannah had the best attitude throughout the day. We kept them cool in the shade for all of their photos, let them focus on having fun with their bridal party, and relishing in that new moment as husband + wife! On a day that you’d expect forced smiles, we captured SO MUCH JOY!!
Read MoreWhat a way to kick off our 2024 wedding season! Jim & Nicole held their ceremony in the gorgeous botanical gardens of Phipp’s Conservatory, followed by a reception at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. The flower petal toss when they walked up the aisle as husband & wife, allowing their guests to have an up close encounter with a fennec fox during cocktail hour, and cutting the cake in front of a 2-story aquarium with a shark swimming overhead…what an unforgettable way to start a marriage, congrats to Jim & Nicole!
Read MoreWith Corey & Brooke’s engagement session, our Winter break officially came to a close. There was a chill in the air, that’s for sure, but these two couldn’t focus on anything else but their love for each other (just look at that loving gaze!) Fun fact, the pavilion where we captured the first photos is actually where Brooke’s father got married <3 And if you scroll to the end of the blog, you’ll see some FUN action photos of Corey & Brooke’s hobby…taking a Polar Plunge!
Read MoreWe loved exploring the city of Pittsburgh with Jim & Nicole for their holiday engagement shoot! We checked out the Holiday Market in Market Square, snapped a few along the city streets & Christmas display windows, and captured more in front of the impressive tree at the PPG skating rink, as a nod to the Christmas tree that Jim proposed to Nicole in front of last year at Universal Studios! You’ll even find a surprise reverse-proposal snuck into this photo shoot, as Nicole wanted to ask Jim if HE would be HER “forever” <3
Read MoreAfter seeing us in action at their good friends’ wedding, Ron & Natasha were excited to book us for theirs! Ron was a groomsman in his buddy’s wedding, but this time around, he was the main focus of our cameras for this engagement shoot…him and his beautiful bride-to-be ;) Seven years together and you can still see that twinkle in their eyes for each other!
Read More90-100% chance of rain ALL. DAY. LONG on your wedding day…what bride wouldn’t have a meltdown?! We stayed in contact throughout the week with Gina to provide ideas and encouragement on how we would make sure we get outdoor photos for her big day! Sam & I checked all the locations & possibilities, watched the radar like a hawk, and found the perfect pockets of time to steal our couple outside for some quick rain-free or light-drizzle portraits!! We just HAD to get those Fall leaves in some photos ;)
Read MoreYesterday was one of those gorgeous weather days that every Fall bride hopes for, blue skies & fluffy clouds all day long and a stunning sunset to cap it all off! For Sean, LeeAnn, and their wedding guests though, it was all about the party on the dance floor. The koozie favors pretty much summed it up, “We said the I Do’s, now it’s time for the booze”!
Read MoreAfter getting engaged, these lovebirds waited almost 3 years to have their wedding! But yesterday finally arrived, tropical storm rain showers and all. We always make sure our couples get beautiful outdoor photos without getting caught in the rain, though! And honestly, those cloudy skies did not put a damper on the love & warmth of Josh & Sierra’s day. So many special moments including first looks with the father of the bride and mother of the groom, Josh’s first holy communion during the ceremony, Sierra giving a heartwarming welcome toast to all of the guests, and choreographed parent dances with the couple!
Read MoreAfter 17 years of shooting weddings, we have seen a lot of ceremonies & receptions with your basic flow of events. But yesterday at Kurt + Kristen’s wedding, we got to see so many meaningful & fun firsts! The first time we’ve had groomsmen huddle with the groom to make a team decision on whether he should say “I Do” or not (see the sign pictured below for their answer!) Bubble guns for thousands of bubbles as the happy couple walked up the aisle. A special time during the ceremony for both sets of parents to pray over the rings. A round robin speed round during the reception, where all the guests got to run through the line to take their photo with the couple. AND SO MUCH MORE!
Read MoreAugust weddings are always HOT, and yesterday’s wedding was no exception! But the fun, love, and laughter from Darrin & Brittany’s bridal party made the day feel like a breeze. They are such a fun-loving couple and a true joy to be around…Sam & I loved spending the day with you two and getting to take care of you for the big day!
Read MoreA few years ago, Greg was the best man at his brother’s wedding, which we photographed. I remember him being a fun & lively groomsmen to spend the day with! Sam actually goes even further back with Greg, as he was his youth group leader at church. Fast forward to Summer 2023 and here he is all grown up and getting married to the gorgeous Hannah! We can’t wait to spend the day with BOTH of them, and Greg’s family, next Summer for the wedding!
Read MoreI mean, come on with this dress!!! Actually everything, the u-shaped necklace, the phoenix tattoo across the back, and the “Viking” hair, as the bride called it…Alicia crushed her wedding day look! And Albeno was looking pretty snazzy himself in his emerald velvet tux and matching chucks. It was all a perfect match to their vintage venue: The Historic Summit Inn.
Read MoreOur first wedding of the 2023 Season had a gorgeous day with a gorgeous bride…well make that “couple”, as Alex was looking pretty spiffy in his suit too. Danielle was simply stunning and all kinds of sparkly in her dress, and the glittery reception decor was a perfect match…a true fairytale wedding with a princess & her prince!!
Read MoreThis engagement shoot had a special touch to it, as we photographed a couple we loved working with nearly 10 years ago, in the same location (the trails & bridges of Cook Forest), with the SAME prop (a fun & flirty red heart umbrella!) We shared so much laughter and joy with Kurt & Kristen during this shoot =) Here Sam & I are, 17 years in, still loving what we get to do and WHO we get to do it with!
Read MoreWe are always up for traveling & exploring a new location for our engagement shoots! For their session, Sean & LeeAnn brought us out to the covered bridge where he proposed! The fresh fallen snow made for a gorgeous backdrop by the bridge. And the streets of the adorable little town of Ellicottville were perfect for a stroll hand-in-hand!
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