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"You are my love story, and I write you into everything I do, everything I see, everything I touch and everything I dream,
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-A. R. ASHER

I remember the first time I saw Austin and Kimberly together. We were out to dinner with some of my husband’s coworkers, and I witnessed their adorable connection. I was not surprised when I later head they were getting married. I am still obsessed with their sweet engagement session from last spring. It took place […]

Austin & Kimberly | Beaver County Elopement

April 30, 2019

    Hold up – isn’t it “bad luck” for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony? My opinion? Not at all! This is an old wives’ tale. It is just the traditional thing to do. Traditions are beautiful and have their place on a wedding day, but I’m here to […]

For Brides: 3 Reasons To Consider a First Look

April 25, 2019

Jessica and Timothy’s Warrendale wedding took place at the lovely St. Richard’s Roman Catholic Church and their reception was held at The Camelot Banquet Hall. As it usually happens, their wedding day snuck up so fast! I remember speaking with Jessica over the phone back in 2017 about the big day and her expectations. Over […]

Jessica & Timothy’s Wedding | St. Richard’s Church | Warrendale, PA

April 23, 2019

Chelsea & William’s (Billy) wedding took place at the elegant St. Bernards Church in Mt. Lebanon & Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South Hotel.   The first time I spoke with Chelsea was over the phone and I immediately knew we could be close friends. I would eventually meet up with her in person and as I predicted, Chelsea […]

Chelsea & William’s Wedding | St. Bernards Church & Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South | Pittsburgh, PA

February 1, 2019

Can I first start by saying Lauralee & Joel are such a wonderful duo.  I could never get enough of seeing them, and capturing their wonderful faces!! So when Lauralee contacted me to do some photos not even three months after their gorgeous wedding day, I jumped at the opportunity to see these two again!! […]

Lauralee & Joel – Pregnancy Announcement | Boyce-Mayview Park | Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania

December 21, 2018

Jessica & PJ’s wedding took place at the Airport Doubletree in Moon Township, Pa.   Time is crazy fast. I remember the day I met Jessica Gordon. I was eight years old when I was moving into the house directly across the street from her. She was chasing one of her family’s dogs, who ironically […]

Jessica & PJ’s Wedding | Airport Doubletree Hotel | Moon Township, Pennsylvania

November 8, 2018

10 years ago I graduated with this beautiful woman, and I cant believe she is so close to being a mom. So much has changed this last 10 ten years, and life continues to surprise us with beautiful moments like this one. Here is to the last week of one chapter in your story, for […]

Cassandra with Declan | Maternity | Crafton Park | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

November 7, 2018

I have been so excited to blog about this session with Kristina & Jordan since I shot it!!! Kristina & Jordan got engaged in Boulder, Colorado. They were on vacation and Jordan planned a scenic mountain view stop. To Kristina’s surprise Jordan proposed and even hired a photographer to capture it all!!! ( Jordan is […]

Kristina & Jordan | Engagement Session | Pinehall at Eisler Farms | Butler, Pennsylvania

October 27, 2018

Lets talk about Krista & Zach’s engagement session in Oakmont, Pa. Krista & Zach live in this cute little area down by the river of the Allegheny, which was such a nice area to focus on for their engagement pictures. About 5 min walk from their house, they have a wonderful trail near the water, […]

Krista & Zachary | Engagement Session | Oakmont, Pennsylvania

October 20, 2018

Shannon & Daniel’s wedding day took place at the beautiful St. Louise de Marillac Church & the classy St. Clair Country Club. Shannon & Daniel were a couple I couldn’t wait to finally meet. Since the couple lives in West Virginia, we never had the opportunity to see each-other in person until the wedding day. However,  from […]

Shannon & Daniel Wedding | St. Louise de Marillac Church & St. Clair Country Club

October 16, 2018