Betsy's Barn Wedding | Amanda & Dayne
Betsy's Barn Wedding | Amanda & Dayne
These two had a fun open air celebration of their wedding vows at Betsy’s Barn. There were some tumultuous clouds throughout the day, and we had a little bit of rain during portraits, but the running away photos made it almost worth it.
Venue: Betsy's Barn | Dress: One Enchanted Evening | Cake: Pennie's Bake Shop & Espresso Bar |Hair & Makeup: KJS Cosmetology
The Wedding Advice I’d Give You After Photographing Weddings for 13+ Years
After photographing weddings for more than a decade, I have seen a LOT.
Perfectly planned timelines. Timelines that immediately went off the rails. 90-degree ceremonies. Snow. Missing boutonnieres. Champagne explosions. Veils with minds of their own. Flower kids who absolutely refused to participate.
And some really, really incredible wedding days.
So if you're planning a wedding in Pittsburgh, here's the advice I wish I could give every couple before their wedding day:
First Look or No First Look?
First looks are one of those wedding decisions the internet has somehow turned into a VERY BIG DEAL.
So, should you do one?
My deeply unsatisfying photographer answer is:
It depends.
I'm not going to tell every couple they need a first look because it's "better for photos."
Your wedding isn't a photoshoot, remember?
But after photographing weddings for years, there are definitely situations where I think a first look makes the day significantly easier.


How to Actually Get Candid Wedding Photos (Without Pretending Your Photographer Isn’t There)
Tips for real weddings.