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Allegheny Country Club Wedding | Lindsey and Marty

Welcome back from your honeymoon, Lindsey and Marty! We had such a wonderful time taking part in your beautiful wedding. Your families and friends were so warm and welcoming, and everything was beautiful from start to finish. Thank you so much. Here are a few favorites from the day in no particular order. Many more...

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Times Square Engagement Photos | A Preview

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While Hurricane Irene was moving north towards New York City and businesses were boarding their windows and closing their doors, Jaime, Bryan, and I were running around midtown taking engagement photos. Now that’s what I call fearless! More to come soon from this fun NYC engagement session.

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Erin and Ben’s Engagement Photos | A Preview!

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More from this cool Squirrel Hill engagement session to come soon!

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Omni William Penn Wedding | Paula and John

Paula and John, I can honestly say yours was one of the most sweet, meaningful, love-filled events I’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph. Thank you for asking us to be part of your day and for so graciously providing so many thoughtful things for us (including the amazing gluten free cookies!). You are truly...

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Heather and Craig are engaged!

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Congratulations Heather and Craig! More to come soon from this beautiful Pittsburgh engagement session.

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A Personal Project: Dogs

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This winter while it was miserable outside, I stayed inside and took on a fun, personal project of photographing dogs in my studio. I got to hang out with people and play with their canines, and it was truly a really fun way to challenge myself technically when it was too cold to work outside....

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Photo of the Day: A First Attempt

It occurred to me recently that almost weekly I spend money on something that would probably be very cheap and easy to make at home.  So, I tried making maki roll myself.  Yeah, it’s not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt, eh?

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Three Years in a Great City

One of my favorite ways to finish a long day is to take a jog through the city right at dusk. As my shoes hit the pavement and I move past bars and restaurants overflowing with people and energy, my mind is calmed and I identify with one of my favorite poets who said, “I...

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PNC Park Wedding | Heather and Chris

Chris and Heather, we sure are happy that you planned such a fun wedding for us to photograph! Ha. No, seriously… I couldn’t be more excited for you both. You are really wonderful together, and your day was a perfect reflection of you. Oh yes, and since you live one block away, there’s no excuse...

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Nikki and Zack are engaged!

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“And in a white sea of eyes I see one pair that I recognize And I know that I am… the luckiest” – Ben Folds More from this beautiful engagement session to come soon.

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Elissa and John are engaged!

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Last night Elissa, John, and I wandered around the North Shore and celebrated their engagement with photos. Here’s a quick preview from this sweet downtown Pittsburgh engagement session. More to come soon!

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Meet my kids. Dog kids, that is.

If you have talked to me for more than about 15 minutes, you know that I am a dog girl.  My parents are both veterinarians, so throughout my life I have owned or fostered every sort of small animal you could possibly fit into a crate. But if I’m being honest, I am really partial...

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Paula and John are engaged!

Paula and John, you guys are a very special couple, and I just loved wandering around with you and taking photos in some of the happiest places in Pittsburgh. I can’t believe the wedding will be here SO SOON! Here are a few favorites from this fun Pittsburgh engagement session:

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Duquesne University Chapel | Deanna and AJ

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Deanna and AJ, yours was one of the most energetic, fun weddings I’ve ever been part of. Finding AJ in the Black and Gold fridge was probably my favorite moment of the day. :) Thanks for everything, seriously. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day, in no particular order: Many thanks...

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Heather and Chris are married!

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Heather and Chris are married, and I am still smiling from their fun, happy wedding day in PNC Park. More photos to come soon! :)

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