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Hey, I'm Rachel. I'm a wedding and couples photographer capturing the honest, intimate, and unforgettable moments, based in Pittsburgh PA. Below are some of my most recent adventures and stories worth sharing.

A collection of narrated weddings, couples & lifestyle sessions 

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There’s something beautifully cinematic about a late-fall wedding in Pittsburgh—especially when it takes place at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Sydney and Kyle’s wedding at The Pennsylvanian was the perfect example of how thoughtful planning, a stellar vendor team, and a venue with built-in wow factor can transform even a chilly autumn day into something […]

Fall Wedding at The Pennsylvanian’s Historic Rotunda, a Beaux-Arts Icon

wedding at The Rotunda at The Pennsylvanian

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There’s something extra magical about a snowy engagement session. The world feels softer. Quieter. Like it’s holding its breath just long enough for you to step into the moment together. We may be past Christmas trees and champagne toasts, but here in Pittsburgh, we’re still very much in peak snow season. Between lake-effect flurries, surprise dustings, and […]

Snowy Engagement Photos in Pittsburgh: How to Make Winter Work for You

snowy winter engagement photo session in pittsburgh

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Your engagement session is a milestone all on its own—one of the first experiences you’ll share as an officially engaged couple. In many ways, these might be your very first professional photos together, so of course, we’ll capture plenty of timeless portraits: those soft, romantic, heart-fluttering images that will outlive every trend. But your engagement […]

Unique Save-the-Date Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Try

save the date ideas by rachel wehan photography

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Weddings at blank-canvas venues always feel a little like opening a brand-new sketchbook — full of possibility, a bit intimidating, and ultimately shaped by the people holding the vision. For Sarah and Brody, that vision became a modern classic celebration at Pittsburgh’s Franklin on Penn, grounded in clean black-and-white tones, trailing green ivy, soft white blooms, […]

A Modern Classic Wedding at Franklin on Penn: How to Style a Blank-Canvas Venue

how to style a blank canvas wedding

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If you’re planning a 2026 wedding, you’re sitting at the perfect intersection of timeless tradition and modern personality—right where so many of my Pittsburgh couples naturally land. My couples tend to be stylish but not flashy, sentimental but not stuffy, and they care deeply about two things: the people who matter most and an experience […]

2026 Wedding Trends for the Modern Pittsburgh Couple

2026 wedding trends

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Featuring Kaitlin & Dave’s Hollywood Glam Engagement Session at Con Alma If you’re newly engaged and rocking the wedding planning, you’ve probably hit that next big question: what do we actually put on our wedding registry? Between Pinterest-perfect home aesthetics and TikTok’s endless “must-haves,” it’s easy to go from minimal to maximal in the span of a […]

The Ultimate Pittsburgh Wedding Registry Guide for Modern Couples

Create a stylish, intentional wedding registry that fits your lifestyle. A modern guide for Pittsburgh couples from Rachel Wehan Photography.

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Kelly and Daniel’s engagement session at the Carnegie Museum of Art was a stunning blend of elegance, intimacy, and undeniable chemistry. Every glance, every brush of a hand, every shadow told a story—not of over-the-top passion, but of quiet connection and confidence. Their high-glam, high-fashion session proved that you don’t need grand gestures to create […]

Turning Up the Spice: How to Bring Romance & Refinement into Your Engagement Session

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There’s something about a black and white wedding that never goes out of style. It’s timeless, bold, and endlessly elegant—but lately, this classic palette has been getting a modern revival that feels fresh, intentional, and sophisticated rather than stuffy. If you’re looking for some black and white wedding inspiration, this post has you covered! When […]

Black and White Weddings Are Making a Comeback: Here’s How to Achieve the Look

black and white wedding inspiration

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If you’re searching for a wedding venue that radiates old-world elegance with a fresh, modern twist, The Grand Concourse in Pittsburgh might be your dream setting. Nestled in the heart of Station Square, this century-old gem—once a bustling railroad terminal—has been transformed into one of the city’s most iconic venues for timeless, glamorous celebrations. Its […]

Old Pittsburgh Glamour Meets Modern Style: Weddings at The Grand Concourse

weddings at the grand concourse pittsburgh

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When you’re planning your wedding, you make countless decisions—venue, florals, attire, décor—and photography is right up there at the top of the list. But here’s something many couples don’t realize until they’re in it: your engagement session can be so much more than a practice round for the big day. It’s an opportunity to explore, […]

How an Engagement Session Can Help You Fine-Tune Your Wedding Style & Photography Preferences

Roberto Clemente Bridge Pittsburgh engagement session by Rachel Wehan Photography