Christa and Martin had to have their original wedding plans postponed due to Covid, so they were READY to celebrate this year. It was worth the wait for this beautiful celebration between these two families. We started the day with getting ready at Christa’s parent’s house, which was nice and close to the church. For portraits, the wedding party headed up to Emerald View Park for some skyline views, and wrapped things up at their reception venue, Phipps.

Corissa and Taylor got married at the gorgeous Sacred Heart Church in Shadyside. It has a stunning stained glass window at the back, and a long dramatic aisle that is great for the first look moment. For portraits, we had lots of time and were able to go to a number of different locations, including the Columns in Oakland, as well as Washington’s Landing.

The drive out to the Omni at Bedford Springs is well worth it. The venue is beautiful, and a great spot for a wedding! You certainly don’t have to go anywhere else for portraits - on-site is perfect!

When you look through Cass & Tyler’s wedding photos, you get a sense of how fun the day was. We went on slides (more than once!), and climbed all over a playground. Yes - in a big poofy wedding dress! Their wedding reminds me that weddings should be FUN! How often do you get to take photos with a rotating plastic horse?

Rachna and Ivan had an intimate and joyous ceremony at Phipps. They were able to have all their family join them, and even brought their little pup to join in the photos!

While planning a wedding during Covid has has had many challenges, it has brought some interesting changes in the industry - namely, smaller, more intimate celebrations! I was blessed to have been able to capture this quiet home-based celebration with John and May this summer. The ceremony was held in their front room with just very close friends and family.

These two were so much fun to work with. During their final meeting they were so excited about their first dance. They had a beautiful coordinated dance taught by Amanda Wolf at Pittsburgh Wedding Dance. And their know-how of dips and spins made for beautiful pictures as well! The rest of the day was a beautiful celebration of them with their friends and family.

National Aviary Wedding | Kristen & Brett

Kicking off the first big wedding of the year with a BANG! Kristen & Brett’s wedding was such a joy to capture. It was filled with amazing vendors, visits from penguins, and lots of smiles. Personally, I’m obsessed with the bright colors. It makes me ready for summer.