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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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Winter, spring, summer, or fall, each season brings with it a unique atmosphere and color palette that can enhance your engagement photos and add a distinct vibe. Choosing your photographer wisely and coordinating outfits (like Jess and Ross’s eye-catching black and white ‘fits) are some great first steps toward picture-perfect, fun-and-flirty engagement photos. But a […]

Winter Engagement: Embracing the Seasons for Emotive Portraits

winter engagement portraits

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Lately, I’ve showcased quite a few sophisticated urban photoshoots in downtown Pittsburgh. But this time, I want to feature the most adorable engagement session in Harmony, Pennsylvania—the perfect alternative for couples wanting to escape the hustle and bustle. Harmony is a picture-perfect option for many reasons. The small town is clean and well-kept, with fresh […]

Rainy Day Engagement Session in Historic Harmony, Pennsylvania

Zelienople and Harmony Pennsylvania engagement session

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Your wedding day is an exciting occasion that you will treasure forever. However, once you go into planning mode, it’s common to feel a bit overwhelmed, which can take some of the joy out of your big day—and no one wants that! As a recent bride myself, I don’t want you to feel burned out […]

7 Stress-Free Wedding Planning Tips | Mellon Park Engagement Photos

wedding planning tips

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Your partner popped the question, and now you can both officially be called fiancés! Your engagement is such an exciting time for you both that it deserves beautiful documentation. It’s easy to focus solely on their wedding day and forget to enjoy their engagement. Use this time to celebrate, go on dates, dream about your future together, and plan your wedding as […]

Romantic Pittsburgh Engagement Session | Natalie + Evan

Pittsburgh engagement

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When it comes to dynamic engagement pictures, Alex and Doug nailed it! These two brought it all from adorable laughs to intimate moments. I absolutely loved capturing the love between them while making the most of our time together. This stunning shoot started in Arsenal Park with a special guest and ended with an unreal […]

Creating Cinematic Engagement Photos | Strip District Session

Rooftop engagement photos

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If you’re an out-of-the-box kind of couple, let’s shake things up for your engagement photos! One of my biggest recommendations is to style your shoot in a way that authentically reflects you. The more you enjoy the session, the better your photos will be. KC and Jon have spontaneous and fun-loving personalities, so the local […]

Butler Fair Engagement Photos | 11 Fun & Festive Engagement Ideas

Butler Fair engagement session

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When it comes to romantic, fun, and flirty engagement portraits—let’s get out there and do something fun! As they say, the world is your oyster. But where to go? There are so many options! I’m more than happy to recommend some of the most photogenic engagement photo locations around Pittsburgh, and you can peruse the […]

5 Reasons to Pick a Meaningful Engagement Photo Location

airplane engagement; Pittsburgh photo locations

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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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If you’re looking for at home engagement ideas that feel nostalgic, cozy, an intimate, you might consider a lifestyle engagement shoot at your home or your childhood home—or both! I recently had the joy of photographing an engagement session for Jody and Aaron, and I’m in love with the lifestyle look. “There are things about […]

At Home Engagement Ideas | Intimate Lifestyle Engagement Session

at home engagement ideas

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Congratulations on your engagement! This is such a special time in your life, and you deserve to celebrate! An engagement marks a new and exciting step in your relationship—a new chapter in your lives together, and the best way to celebrate is with an engagement photoshoot! If you’re looking for inspiration, I thought I’d offer […]

How to Take Engagement Photos You’ll Cherish Forever | Engagement Photo Ideas

how to take engagement photos