Jovanna & Troy | An Oakland Engagement

Written By Kathryn Hyslop

Jovanna & Troy | An Oakland Engagement

When we met to plan out Jovanna & Troy's engagement session, they had an idea in mind.  They wanted snow, and they especially wanted a shot in front of Soldiers & Sailors with snow falling around them.  The day before their shoot, Pittsburgh had perfect snow flurries falling down.  The day of their shoot - nothing.  Even the snow that was on the ground started melting!  Pittsburgh weather is notoriously fickle.

Even though we couldn't capture that particular shot, they still braved the cold (really cold) wind around Phipps for their engagement session.  We were able to warm up during their more formal shots at the Cathedral of Learning.  We even lucked out and got to experience a concert in the Common Room!  

They absolutely rocked their entire session.  Usually I give some posing tips, but these two seemed like pros!  Can you tell?  

Congrats!

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