These two were all laughs throughout the entire engagement session. I knew it was a start of a fun day. We went to the Bloomfield/Garfield area of Pittsburgh to grab some shots at their favorite date night location, and grab whatever murals we could along the way. We wrapped up in Oakland at a bar they were often at while in college. Doesn’t get more authentic than this!

North Park Senior Portraits | Ava

Ava wanted to celebrate all things nature for her senior portraits. While there are many great locations around the Pittsburgh area, I’m partial to North Park. We can get a mix of being near the water, having large open fields, nature paths, and the woods all in a very small area.

For Julianna’s senior portraits, we had to start with a classic and timeless location - the columns in Oakland. They are timeless for a reason, and a great start to celebrate Julianna’s last year of high school. We made a second stop across the street at Pitt campus to take advantage of the bold red doors and classic architecture.

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.

I love a fun mini engagement session, especially when it is in a classic Pittsburgh location like the Point. Even though the fountain was already off for the season, it is still a great option for yellow bridges, skyline views, and a park vibe.

Strip District Senior Portraits | Aiden

Aiden wanted something a little edgy and different for his senior portraits, so of course we had to head to the Strip District. Adding in lots of graffiti, good outfits, and some dramatic lighting hit the spot.

They were kind enough to invite me down to their place in Cincinnati for engagement photos. I’m kind of obsessed with the locations they picked. Can we just move Ault Park to Pittsburgh? Because that would be nice. Sunrise there was absolutely unreal.

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!