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Last month, Mary and I went to England to photograph a few weddings with a friend and decided that since we were in the country on the same day as the Royal Wedding, we had to do whatever it took to make it into London on the big day. So, we came up with a…
Since I’ve returned from England, this city has been nothing but cool air, sunny skies, and freshly-budded flowers. There is absolutely nothing better than Pittsburgh in the spring. Happy Friday Everyone!
I am back to work today after a work (and play!) trip to England that started in Durham touring castles and cathedrals and ended in London attending the Royal Wedding festivities with Mary and then photographing two weddings with Mike Garrard, a fantastic English photographer and Foundation Workshop friend. It was an amazing trip full…
One of my favorite things about London: the tea! Here are a few photos from Laduree, a french tea store inside Harrod’s. YUM.
I just got back to Pittsburgh tonight after a wonderful trip to New York with my friend Caryn. We had an whirlwhind visit full of photography, friends, food, reading, music, subways, talking, and walking… yes, lots of walking. And, I loved this week because not only did I get to spend time in the greatest…
Two years ago on this very weekend I woke up in a beautiful little hotel room in Tokyo, Japan, made green tea in the electric kettle, showered in the tiny shower, walked downstairs for breakfast in the lobby, and prepared for the wedding day of one of my best friends, Naoko. Two years ago on…
I haven’t done an Inspiration Everywhere post in awhile, but today is the perfect chance to do so. Ray Lamontagne’s Hold You In My Arms has has been a long-time favorite and inspires me today as always. Not only are the light and angles of this recording visually inspiring, but the song itself is moving…
I see him on the street corner, selling sunglasses and scarves, smoking a cigarette, and I move closer but avoid eye contact. I watch him silently while photographing the street, the cars, things that are easy. But, fear of the unknown is lame; if I actually learned anything last week, it is that I need…
Hi friends. One week ago today I was packing my bags to head home from the wonderful experience that was The Foundation Workshop. It is difficult to fully process an experience like FW, not to speak of trying to explain it in words. But, I want to try to write out a few things while…
When someone says they are a wedding photojournalist, what does that actually mean? If you have interviewed photographers lately, you have probably heard this word used over and over, accompanied by other words such as “candid” “unobtrusive” and “real.” But, for those of us who haven’t ever worked for a newspaper, who haven’t been sent…
This weekend, our foster dog Angie got a new outfit! Check out her “adopt me!” bandana! Angie is a sweet, calm Pit Bull who is living with us for a little while, looking for a home. After a few weeks in our house, I can say a little bit more about her: She loves people….
Brad and I just started fostering a sweet dog who is looking for a home, and I want to post photos of her here so you can spread the word to family and friends who might be looking for a new family member! This girl’s name is Angie, and she is a super sweet, affectionate,…
Pittsburgh skyline photos are really fun for me to take. I like picking different locations in the city and different times of day to capture our beautiful city. Here are a few from the last weekend after dinner at southside works.
One thing I love about Pittsburgh is that it’s a very neighborhood-focused city. Each neighborhood has its own personality, peculiarities, and loyal residents. Ever since we moved here 2 years ago, I have been saying that I wanted to try to walk/photograph many of the neighborhoods, but I didn’t start until… well… two days ago!…
