It is always so flattering for a fellow photographer to ask you to take their family photos. Meg and John met me out in Highland Park on a chilly afternoon in December with their pup for portraits. Here are a few of my favorites! (To be honest, it’s more than a few. I had a hard time picking favorites, lol)
Ariana and Grant are one of those incredible stories about being together since you were kids. Seriously, not even high school sweethearts…middle school sweethearts! They have stood the test of time AND distance (Pennsylvania to Michigan!). They love one another so much, and it shows. I wish them the very, very best in 2017 and to have the most beautiful wedding day in Michigan. <3
If you look closely, you can see the first little snowflakes for the season in these mini sessions! Burnt orange leaves on the ground, with winter sneaking in. I wrapped up my 2016 mini sessions with these three adorable families on a chilly Sunday by the lake. Lots of fun photos and warming up with snuggle photos. 🙂
This family session means so much for so many reasons. I have watched these kiddos grow so much over the past 4 years, from adorable babies to awesome children. They have such an amazing and fun energy, that I always forget I am working! In addition, one of the family pups passed away less than a week after our session. My heart breaks for this beautiful family, but I am so glad I was with them to snap a few shots. I know Nayah is in puppy heaven, having a ball. <3 XOXO
I love mini sessions! So many cute kiddos in one afternoon. Below you will find the first day of 2016’s fall minis with three adorable families. Lots of fun, smiles, and autumn leaves!
There is nothing more amazing than a newborn baby. I feel so lucky to be invited into a family’s home as they embark on parenthood. Jill and Brian are wonderful people and have already become great parents to their beautiful baby girl, Cora. Plus, if you love Penn State, this will be your kind of kiddo. 🙂
It’s no secret that the Mexican War Streets in the North Side of Pittsburgh is my absolute favorite neighborhood. So when Katelyn and Chris mentioned that they also love this area and that they wanted their engagement portraits here, I was over the moon! We started at Commonplace Coffee on Buena Vista and started walking from there. (BTW, this cafe is not only adorable, but they were so kind to let us use their space for a few shots. Check this place out!). Katelyn and Chris are tying the knot next August at Soldiers and Sailors in Oakland! Hooray for 2017!
It is so evident in these photos that this group was so much fun! Andrea and Cody were so relaxed and easy going on their special day. They absolutely love their family, friends, alma mater, and PITTSBURGH! They tied the knot at Heinz Chapel in Oakland and had a beautiful Pittsburgh themed reception at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square. There were even terrible towel cookies (and jorts, lol!). Congratulations!
Thank you Michael Daugherty for assisting!! We had a great year!
Officiant: Doug Dorsey
DJ: Pittsburgh Digital Djs
Caterer: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Florist: Blue Daisy Floral Designs
Bakery: Bethel Bakery
Hair: Allyson Pomietto and Elisha Evans with Copacetic Beauty Lounge
Make up: Shannon Davis with Shade Makeup Artistry
There is nothing in the world quite like Golden Hour in October. I was so excited when Morganne and Andrew wanted to meet at Highland Park at sunset for their engagement session! We had a great time chatting about plans for their future on this beautiful night. I can’t wait for their wedding in April 2017!
Elizabeth and Justin had an incredible wedding day on Saturday, September 24th 2016. We started the day at the Bride’s home church, Sts. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, where Liz and Justin tied the knot. Afterwards, we took off into the backwoods for portraits under the trees. Lastly, we headed for the city for an awesome reception at Heinz History Center. Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs!
Thank you again to Michael Daugherty for assisting! His beautiful shots are mixed in below.
Officiant: Reverend Joseph R. McCaffery
DJ: Scott Misor, Magic Moments
Caterer: Maggie Gooch, Common Plea
Florist: Mary Pisarcik, Tulpe; Pisarcik Greenhouses and Flower Farm
Videographer: Dorosh Documentaries
Bakery: Fenoglietto’s
Hair and Make up: Hannah Conard Beauty
