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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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First of all, let it be known that you don’t have to worry about posing for your engagement session with me! I’m here to make sure you have fun, feel comfortable in front of the camera, and know where to place your arms. There’s absolutely no need to stress over any of that, and I […]

Rachel’s Top 5 Engagement Photo Poses | Pittsburgh Photography

engagement photo poses

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Getting ready to book your Pittsburgh engagement photos? Before you Google “outdoor photoshoot locations near me,” let me lend a hand! I’m a photographer, but I’m here as your guide, too. I’m excited to plan with you! There are so many fantastic local photoshoot locations to consider for your session. Be sure to peek inside […]

Outdoor Photoshoot Locations | 6 Backdrop Ideas

rooftop engagement photos

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When you have an incredible couple with the sweetest chemistry like Erin and Shane, just about any wedding venue seems romantic. But in their case, Chestnut Ridge Golf & Conference Center complemented their warm personality beautifully. The wooded golf course sprawls across southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. The Chestnut Ridge’s two 4.5-star courses have been featured […]

Pennsylvania Wedding Venues | Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort Wedding Feature

Pennsylvania wedding venues

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I’ll let you in on one of my best kept secrets: some of downtown Pittsburgh’s best restaurants provide fantastic backdrops for photo sessions. If we catch them during the day during slower times (I’ll help with the booking), we’ll have the space we need to capture a few romantic eatery photos. If you want an […]

Downtown Pittsburgh Best Restaurants | The Industrialist Hotel & Emerson’s Market

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Whether you’re long-time locals or just huge Steel City fans, there’s no place better to tie the knot than Pittsburgh! I know I’m a bit biased being a Pittsburgh wedding photographer, but there’s a reason I set up shop here (although I’m open to destination weddings as well—stay tuned for a romantic Italy wedding to […]

Heinz History Center + Grand Concourse Pittsburgh Wedding Venues

Heinz History Museum wedding; Heinz History Center; Pittsburgh wedding venues; senator John Heinz History Center Smithsonian Museums

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I love unique engagement sessions. I have a few locations I personally love to recommend (especially as a recently engaged gal myself), but if you have certain style or place in mind, I’m all ears! Your engagement session should tell a piece of your story. These are probably some of your first professional photos together, […]

Pittsburgh Brewery Engagement Session | Hitchhiker, Mt. Lebanon + Bird Park

Hitchhiker Brewing Co.; local breweries; Pittsburgh brewery; Mt. Lebanon

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Becca and Riley tied the knot this past December at the Strip District in Pittsburgh. Their ceremony was held at the stunning Orchard Hill Church, which features a fresh modern aesthetic on the inside. They celebrated their vows with friends at The Art Room wedding venue in the Strip District. Their wedding day was nothing short […]

10 Tips for Gorgeous “Getting Ready” Photos | Strip District in Pittsburgh Wedding

getting ready photos; best wedding photographers in Pittsburgh; mother daughter; getting ready photos; mother of the bride

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Jess, Sean, and their precious pup Ruby recently came to me for their colorful fall engagement session. I loved it so much that I thought it would set the mood and inspire this fall and winter engagement post. Whether you’re looking for photography props or outfit ideas, you can find it all here in this […]

Best Photography Props for Fall & Winter Engagement Sessions

photography props for fall and winter engagement photos

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Pittsburgh is filled with steel-city wonder. When you think of our beloved city, you probably imagine its myriad of bridges, towering skyscrapers, and historic railways. (Or maybe think of Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers if you’re a sports fanatic.) And while the architecture is incredible, some local couples prefer to think outside the industrial aesthetic for […]

Pittsburgh Wedding Venues | The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake

Pittsburgh wedding venues

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Wanting some updated couples portraits or maybe fun and flirty engagement photos? Let me bring the photoshoot to you! In-home photo sessions are so much fun. You can relax, get cozy, and snuggle your four-legged friend. Bring out the popcorn and pop the bubbly for the most fun photo session you’ve ever had! And, because […]

At Home Photoshoot Ideas | How to Prepare Your Home for Your Lifestyle Session

at home photoshoot ideas