You’ve probably spent plenty of time thinking about what your wedding will look like. But what about how you want it to feel? If your answer involves your favorite people laughing together, cheering wildly, and staying for one more song, let’s talk about planning a party. 🎉 If you’re wondering how to make your wedding fun for you […]

Your engagement session doesn’t have to happen in a field, garden, architectural masterpiece, or other traditionally “photogenic” setting. Sometimes, the best place to start is somewhere you actually enjoy spending an evening together—maybe with a vintage bottle, a cozy booth, and enough atmosphere to make the session feel more “date” than “photoshoot.” If you’re feeling […]

Wedding-day boudoir photos may bring a specific image to mind—but they do not have to involve lingerie or revealing poses. Some of the most romantic couples’ boudoir photos are fully clothed. The intimacy comes through in the setting, light, interactions, and tiny gestures that feel unmistakably like you. Alexa and Benjamin added two mini boudoir-inspired […]

Get ready for some seriously fresh engagement photo inspiration—with Old World romance, subtle medieval charm, and the kind of misty landscape that makes you wonder whether you are still in Western Pennsylvania. I can’t wait to share these European-inspired engagement photos with you! Surprisingly, I haven’t photographed many engagement sessions at Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub in Ellwood […]

Most wedding timelines are built around the moments everyone expects: getting ready, the ceremony, family portraits, the first dance. And yes, those images matter deeply. But when couples receive their full gallery, the photographs that surprise them most are often the ones captured between the “important” parts. If you’re looking for some unique wedding photo […]

There is a spontaneous magic that happens when a couple stops worrying about what to do with their hands and starts having fun together. That was Ashleigh and Cody’s playful downtown Pittsburgh engagement photo session in a nutshell. Cute, flirty, playful, and so full of movement that not even a hint of boredom crept in. […]

The Circuit Center is a modern Pittsburgh wedding venue that makes planning feel a little less intimidating from the start. It’s spacious, versatile, and such a great blank-canvas venue for couples who want room to personalize their day. Plus, when a venue includes many of the basics—like tables, chairs, catering, setup support, and a flexible […]

Choosing a location for your engagement photos can feel like a bigger decision than expected. Do you want something architectural and editorial? Relaxed and candid? Polished? Playful? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose only one. An indoor and outdoor engagement session allows you to create two distinct looks while telling a more […]

Some wedding days lean fully into a vision, and Sydney and Joe’s celebration went all in on modern glam. Every detail reflected a chic modern Hollywood glam aesthetic without feeling overly formal, ornate, or dated. Clean design choices, dramatic but structured florals, timeless fashion, and intentional portrait time helped create a wedding day that felt […]

A new baby changes the rhythm of a home in all kinds of ways. Mornings start earlier. Evenings stretch a little longer—bedtime routine might feel more like Whack-a-Mole. Two older brothers suddenly seem bigger overnight, stepping into new roles with curiosity and pride. Life gets louder and fuller, but it overflows with love. Families with […]