Pittsburgh Winter Engagement | Kristen & Brett
Pittsburgh Winter Engagement | Kristen & Brett
I love a good engagement session in the winter season. Snow on the ground just makes for amazing portraits. Throw in a stop to Millie’s Ice Cream and the Point, and you know it is going to be epic. Plus their puppy made an appearance!
Pittsburgh Winter Engagement | Kristen & Brett
I love a good engagement session in the winter season. Snow on the ground just makes for amazing portraits. Throw in a stop to Millie’s Ice Cream and the Point, and you know it is going to be epic. Plus their puppy made an appearance!
Riverfront & North Shore Engagements | Emily & Matthew
Aspinwall Riverfront Park is such a cool blend of nature and industrial. Add some winter weather vibes, and you have Emily & Matthew’s engagement session! It was a chilly day for photo, but well worth it to get that pop of snow and light in the background.
Can you believe she made it through a two hour shoot with those shoes? That is mad bravery.
I’m especially thrilled with how their night shots up on Mt. Washington came out. With the leaves being off the trees, you really get a great view of the city lights.
Riverfront & North Shore Engagements | Emily & Matthew
Aspinwall Riverfront Park is such a cool blend of nature and industrial. Add some winter weather vibes, and you have Emily & Matthew’s engagement session! It was a chilly day for photo, but well worth it to get that pop of snow and light in the background.
Can you believe she made it through a two hour shoot with those shoes? That is mad bravery.
I’m especially thrilled with how their night shots up on Mt. Washington came out. With the leaves being off the trees, you really get a great view of the city lights.
North Park Portraits | Tracy Family
On one of those picture perfect snowy days, I met the Tracy family in North Park to update their family photos. They are a fun loving bunch that were so easy to work with. Snowball fights were had, and gorgeous pictures were taken. We even got to see a bald eagle flying around!
North Park Portraits | Tracy Family
On one of those picture perfect snowy days, I met the Tracy family in North Park to update their family photos. They are a fun loving bunch that were so easy to work with. Snowball fights were had, and gorgeous pictures were taken. We even got to see a bald eagle flying around!
Seven Oaks Country Club Wedding | Kate & Dave
Katie & Dave had a chilly winter day for their wedding. They powered through pictures outside. Other than the shivering & goosebumps, you could hardly tell they were cold!
Since we all road together to get to the first look location, the groomsmen took great pleasure in blindfolding Dave so that he couldn’t catch an early glimpse of his bride-to-be. Getting him on and off the bus was a challenge, but made for some great moments. The look on his face when he saw Kate for the first time made the wait worth it.
Seven Oaks Country Club Wedding | Kate & Dave
Katie & Dave had a chilly winter day for their wedding. They powered through pictures outside. Other than the shivering & goosebumps, you could hardly tell they were cold!
Since we all road together to get to the first look location, the groomsmen took great pleasure in blindfolding Dave so that he couldn’t catch an early glimpse of his bride-to-be. Getting him on and off the bus was a challenge, but made for some great moments. The look on his face when he saw Kate for the first time made the wait worth it.
The ceremony was gorgeous - I love the church they chose. Perfect for a winter wedding; it gave me all the warm & cozy vibes. Then everyone danced the night away at Seven Oaks! We even got a little bit of snow to end the evening.
Vendor love:
Venue: Seven Oaks Country Club
Cake: Kretchmar's Bakery
Dress & jewelry: David's Bridal
Suit: Men's Warehouse
Name Cards: Kayla Sue Letters
Programs/Invites: Zazzle
Florals: Stems By Syd
DJ: DJ Magic Moments (Scott Miser)
Linens: Button Event Rentals
Hair & Makeup: European Flair
Pittsburgh Engagement Session | Allison & Ron
Allison & Ron's session was a little uncertain, because we wanted to focus on downtown & PNC Park, but the North Shore kept getting flooded! Luckily, by the time their shoot rolled around, there were only a few puddles left on the sidewalks (and lots of mud). We ended up with a bright & sunny day to explore - and explore we did! We walked all over the North Shore, downtown, and even drove up to Mt. Washington to end the night.
Pittsburgh Engagement Session | Allison & Ron
Allison & Ron's session was a little uncertain, because we wanted to focus on downtown & PNC Park, but the North Shore kept getting flooded! Luckily, by the time their shoot rolled around, there were only a few puddles left on the sidewalks (and lots of mud). We ended up with a bright & sunny day to explore - and explore we did! We walked all over the North Shore, downtown, and even drove up to Mt. Washington to end the night.
Faith & Brad | A Happy Days Lodge Wedding
I first met Faith & Brad when I photographed their proposal back in May (click here to see the pictures!). They are such a wonderful couple, and a joy to photograph, so I was thrilled when they reached out about photographing their wedding!
Faith & Brad | A Happy Days Lodge Wedding
I first met Faith & Brad when I photographed their proposal back in May (click here to see the pictures!). They are such a wonderful couple, and a joy to photograph, so I was thrilled when they reached out about photographing their wedding!
Warm and cozy were the words that sprung to mind when I saw the venue for the first time. They had a fire going in the reception space, evergreen decor, and candles everywhere. It was perfect for a winter wedding. The bridal party braved the snow and the cold for pictures (luckily it had warmed up from -5 to 20 degrees!), while guests enjoyed a hot cocoa bar. Then everyone partied the night away.
Vendors:
Venue: Happy Days Lodge -Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Catering: Old Carolina Barbecue Alliance Oh
Cake: Giant Eagle Bakery
Flowers: Brittany Bielobockie
Dress: The Princess Bridal
Bridesmaids: David's Bridal
Suits: Men's Wearhouse
DJ: Jack Helbig
Laura & Ryan | A Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South Wedding
Laura & Ryan are the sweetest, most hard-working people. A week after their wedding, they BOTH finished up MBAs - how crazy is that!? For their wedding, they went with a winter/glam vibe, especially apparent in the champagne & gold decor, fur wrap, and abundant candles at their reception. I loved every second of it. You could just see how much they love each other.
Laura & Ryan | A Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South Wedding
Laura & Ryan are the sweetest, most hard-working people. A week after their wedding, they BOTH finished up MBAs - how crazy is that!? For their wedding, they went with a winter/glam vibe, especially apparent in the champagne & gold decor, fur wrap, and abundant candles at their reception. I loved every second of it. You could just see how much they love each other.
Vendors:
Venue: Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South
Ceremony: Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
DJ: Mike from Modern Era Weddings
Florals: Donati Pete & Sons Greenhouse
Photobooth: LUX Photobooth
Dress: Formal Envy Bridal & Special Occasion Boutique
Suits: Jacks Tuxedo Wexford
Hair & Makeup: Wanderlust Beauty Studio
Limo: Classic Limousine Pittsburgh
Invites: Wedding Paper Divas
Cake: Signature Desserts
Jovanna & Troy | An Oakland Engagement
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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