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-A. R. ASHER

Hartwood Acres Manor Engagement Session Nellie + Sterling It was such an amazing night for this Hartwood Acres Manor engagement session with Nellie and Sterling. We could not have asked for better weather! And of course, Hartwood Acres Manor was just stunning. It is a wonderful estate with a historical mansion and perfectly manicured lawns […]

Hartwood Acres Manor Engagement Session | Nellie + Sterling

August 13, 2019

Boyce Park Engagement Session Alexis & Tommy It had been awhile since I last visited Boyce, but it was so great to meet Alexis and Tommy there for their Boyce Park Engagement Session. Their field full of Black Eyed Susans was the absolute perfect backdrop to these photos! The sky gave us the most clear, […]

Alexis & Tommy | Boyce Park Engagement Session

July 17, 2019

Top 6 Things to Do Before Your Engagement Session 1. Consider getting your hair and make up done. It doesn’t have to be a full-on updo and the exact look you want on your wedding day. But it will be a good indicator to you of how your make up will photograph. It is also […]

For Brides: Top 6 Things To Do Before Your Engagement Session

July 11, 2019

What to Wear to Your Engagement Session The question of what to wear to your engagement session is probably the most common one out there! Today we are going to break it down for you from a photographer’s point of view, to make sure your clothing is the most flattering for your photos. Be comfortable […]

What to Wear to Your Engagement Session

what to wear to your engagement session

July 4, 2019

Choosing a Location for Your Engagement Session Hopefully you enjoyed last week’s post on How Seasons Affect Your Engagement Session. We chatted about some of the different pros and cons of each season, and how the weather, start time, and environment will be a little bit different for each one. This week I want to […]

Choosing a Location for Your Engagement Session

choosing a location for your engagement photos

June 20, 2019

How Seasons Affect Your Engagement Session The engagement session is one of the most FUN parts of ALL your wedding planning! You get to dress up and snuggle together for an hour! What’s not to love?! There are lots of different aspects that go into making your engagement session as beautiful as possible. But more […]

How Seasons Affect Your Engagement Session

June 13, 2019

These Point State Park engagements are definitely a favorite….but I might just be a little biased! That is because Alysha is my sister in law! She is my husband’s sister. It is always so special to me when I get to use my photography to bless those that mean the most to me: my family. […]

Alysha & EJ | Point State Park Engagements

point state park engagements

May 29, 2019

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

I have been excited about photographing these two for a while now. When I originally met them, they had this wonderful proposal story where Matt took Amanda to the Cliffs of Moher (Ireland… like one of the most romantic proposals ever?)  Matt even had a photographer ready to capture the proposal.  Talk about a man […]

Amanda & Matt Engagement Session | Mt. Washington – Casino Garage – Point State Park

September 7, 2018