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Becca & Scott | A Frick Park Engagement Session | Pittsburgh

Becca & Scott | A Frick Park Engagement Session | Pittsburgh

Becca and Scott have been together for a long time, and they are getting married in a small ceremony next year.  They reached out to me to capture their day (which I am so excited about!). We began planning their engagement session immediately, because it is only going to get colder outside.  They chose Frick Park, where Scott often walked to work through.  

Usually I take clients to the lower section of the park near the fields.  Becca & Scott introduced me to the upper entrance near the museum.  It is a gorgeous location, and we had a beautiful, crisp fall day for the shoot.  

With their adorable puppy in tow, we captured these adorable images!

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