ENGAGEMENT - Jim + Nicole, Pittsburgh PA

We 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

ENGAGEMENT - Kurt + Kristen, Cook Forest PA

This 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!

ENGAGEMENT - Darrin + Brittany, DuBois PA

For our first photo shoot of 2023, we got to enjoy a sunny (and windy) Winter day capturing the love & laughter between Darrin & Brittany. A little fancy in an elegant dress down on the docks (still rocking the boots!), then they relaxed with a fun & flirty snowball fight, and ended by busting out the guitar for some sweet serenading shots <3 When we were planning their shoot, Brittany said: “Sometimes Darrin plays his guitar for me and I fall in love with him all over again!“, so I knew their photo shoot needed its own guitar solo ;)

Engagements, Stunning Scenery, Elegant Forma, Fun Flirty, Hobbies, Playful Props, Quiet NerdyRachel AnneFebruary 11, 2023Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Kyle + Sarah - Kayaks

We always love including a bride + groom’s favorite hobbies as a couple, like Kayaking. But what we love even more for engagement shoots is having FUN with our couples! At the very beginning of this session, Kyle told Sam & I, that if nothing else, he’ll at least make us laugh. And he wasn’t kidding! I remember laughing SO HARD with Kyle & Sarah that I was doubled over from my sides hurting!! It takes skill to shoot through the pain ;) But totally worth it for how fun & adorable these two were together!

Engagements, Goofy Giggly, Hobbies, Fun Flirty, Playful PropsRachel AnneAugust 5, 2021Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Josh + Sierra - Mini Golf Carnival

Josh + Sierra have been together for three years, and one of their favorite date activities is Mini Golf. So we had fun plans to take lifestyle photos at a local mini golf course, followed by some pretty sunset pictures. But when you find out the carnival is in town the night of your session, you ask the bride & groom if they’re up for some bonus session time in the neon lights ;) SO FUN!

Engagements, Fun Flirty, Hobbies, Playful PropsRachel AnneJuly 1, 2021Comment

ENGAGEMENT - David + Lindsay - Black Moshannon Park - HUNTING

One of our favorite things to do with engagement shoots is to showcase who our couples are! What are their hobbies, favorite date spots, and in general how do they spend their time together. For David + Lindsay, that includes 1. hunting and archery in their own backyard and 2. walks and cuddles with their fur baby, Boland! The bow & arrow AND Bobo the puppy made a perfect combination for their session!

Cute Cuddly, Hobbies, Playful Props, Sessions with Dogs, Sweet Romantic, EngagementsRachel AnneJune 15, 2021Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Travis + Molly - Smores Campfire

Why s’mores for an engagement session, you ask? ;) Travis + Molly had mutual friends that are in a Christian worship band. They would cross paths at concerts and Molly had heard of what a good guy Travis is. One time, the church hosted an outdoor concert with a S’mores station! Molly had made herself a S’more and sat next to Travis to watch the show. She broke off half of the S’more, gave it to him, but then proceeded to take half of that half back, haha! After the concert, they connected and chatted the night away. So began their love story <3 Oh, and those mutual friends?? You’ll see them on the blog again this September, as the Best Man & Matron of Honor at the wedding!

Engagements, Fun Flirty, Hobbies, Playful PropsRachel AnneJune 11, 2021TCC Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Zac + Leah - Point State Park, Pittsburgh

It’s always fun to explore new areas for engagement shoots (especially gorgeous ones like Point State Park), but it’s even more fun to hang out with and capture photos of FUN hike-trailing, book-loving couples like Zac + Leah! (Fun Fact, if you spot it, Zac proposed in Kane!) We have different themes to our sessions and one of them is called “Goofy + Giggly”…check out the last photos below, NAILED IT! hahaha

ENGAGEMENT - Steve + Julia - PUMPKIN FARM

Fall is such an exciting time of year…time for sweaters, boots, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes! Which is exactly where we headed for Steve & Julia’s engagement shoot. We even made plans to start with a picnic, as a nod to the sweet way that Steve proposed on a sunrise hike with yummy baked goods Julia prepared in a picnic basket.

Engagements, Cute Cuddly, Playful Props, Fun Flirty, HobbiesRachel AnneJanuary 15, 2021Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Philip + Lauren - SIP & PAINT

One of our favorite things about engagement sessions is getting to know our couples ahead of time and using that information as inspiration for their photo shoot…Philip & Lauren’s session was exactly that! They enjoy going to wine tastings and actually are getting married this year at a local Winery, so a wine & cheese tasting by the lake was perfect. Then after I heard Philip proposed while the two of them were painting a sunset on canvas (another one of their favorite hobbies), we decided to have a mini paint session at sunset during our shoot…and even more fun, a paint war ;)

Engagements, Playful Props, Hobbies, Fun Flirty, Sweet RomanticRachel AnneJanuary 11, 2021Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Andrew + Sarah

Sam & I love exploring new locations with our couples, it’s so inspiring for us and what we see through our lens…golden hour in a field, a sunset peeking through the trees, and an evening stroll creekside! We ALSO love brainstorming prop ideas with our couples to add that personal touch to the session. Sarah brought red roses, just like Andrew did on their first date! Plus the leather album that Andrew gave on her birthday that he used for a surprise proposal <3 So romantic!

Engagements, Sweet Romantic, Stunning Scenery, Playful PropsRachel AnneAugust 4, 2020Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Cameron + Taylor

When you hear that the couple you are photographing next got engaged on the beach, exciting plans for a Sunset session go under way! And what a dreamy session it was!!

ENGAGEMENT - Dan + Yvonne

We’ve been waiting for this engagement shoot for 6 years! That’s odd to say, right? ;) We actually photographed the wedding of Yvonne’s brother in 2014 and she said as soon as her time came to get married, that she wanted Sam & I to shoot her wedding too! And after 10 years of dating Dan, we joked with Yvonne, what a year to pick to finally get married, haha. But Yvonne said she wouldn’t have their love story any other way <3

Engagements, Sweet Romantic, Playful Props, Sessions with DogsRachel AnneJune 11, 2020 Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Eric + Erin

What a FUN couple for our first Engagement Session of 2020, and well worth the WAIT! We had to reschedule again & again due to that unpredictable western PA weather and, of course, due to COVID-19. So why not have a little fun with it? ;) I love the cute masks Eric & Erin brought to the shoot! And after some pre-session chatting, Erin & I thought a few props would add a little fun & personality to their photos, by representing how they met…she got a new job as a Teacher and Eric was the Aide in her classroom!

Engagements, Fun Flirty, Goofy Giggly, Playful Props, OccupationsRachel AnneMay 27, 2020 Comments

ENGAGEMENT - Curtis + Lauren - BAKING KITCHEN

“Flirt like you’re in a Hallmark Christmas Movie” ;) That’s what I told Curtis + Lauren for their engagement photos while they baked cookies! Man, was I excited for this session, adding a new option for our couples with Lifestyle Sessions…comfy, cozy at home, doing the things you love to do as a couple: playing with the dog, baking in the kitchen, cuddling on the couch, slow dancing barefoot, sipping wine or hot chocolate OR BOTH =D

ENGAGEMENT - Justin & Kristy

Oh, I love a good prop and Justin & Kristy came well equipped for their engagement session! These two are laid-back, fun-loving, and all kinds of happy and in-love!!

Engagements, Fun Flirty, Playful PropsRachel AnneNovember 8, 2019Comment

ENGAGEMENT - Brenden + Mackenzie

We love exploring new locations, especially when a waterfall is involved! Brenden & Mackenzie have a natural warmth & glow in their smiles & love for each other =) We loved capturing the laughter, snuggles, and kisses during their engagement session!

Engagements, Stunning Scenery, Cute Cuddly, Playful PropsRachel AnneNovember 6, 2019 Comments

Mason Kayla - Engagement Session

What does a rainy day during an engagement shoot lead to? The cutest pictures in a library & local diner! ;)

Engagements, Quiet Nerdy, Playful Props, HobbiesRachel AnneAugust 29, 2015Comment

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