It’s Normal to Feel Stressed Unless you have an innate passion for fashion, deciding what to wear to your portrait or engagement session can be one of the most stressful parts. I’ve heard it from so many clients, they are so excited for their upcoming photos but dreading figuring out what to wear. I’m writing […]

The Good Ol’ Family Formals Family formals are a part of the wedding day that elicits strong reactions from all – excitement, nervousness, aggravation, boredom, a little bit of all of the above. A common part of many wedding days (though not required, you can skip these if they aren’t your style!), family formals often […]

This is the most important post on my blog. Safety and respect for my clients is my top priority. This list only contains vendors that I have personally confirmed as LGBTQ+ friendly and anti-discriminatory. Each vendor on this list is committed to offering respectful services and safe environments for clients of all races, ethnicities, genders, […]

“You went to a wedding? How were the cookies?” Above is an interaction common in Pittsburgh when talking about recently attended weddings. Pittsburgh has a beautiful wedding tradition unique to the area – the cookie table! Cookie tables are assortments of dozens of homemade cookies spread out across a table (or several tables!) at weddings. […]

Dabbling in Details It’s no secret I love detail shots. I highly encourage my couples to schedule 30-45 minutes in their photography timeline for me to capture some images of just their detail items. I think details are so important that, for each wedding I shoot, I bring a styling kit with me full of […]

On your day, your love is the most important thing. It is not the size, the look, or even the activities. The most important thing is celebrating the special connection you and your partner share. Times are changing, and traditions are taking on new forms. Couples everywhere are looking to celebrate their love in more […]