Captivating Imagery: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer and Professional Photography Services

My, my! I’m not good about keeping up with blogging about my photography while traveling. I’ve been away from Pittsburgh and eating a lot of turkey over the last week while catching up with family in Ohio, West Virginia and central Pa., so it’s been busy, but I’m getting back in the saddle now until it’s time to do it all over again for Christmas. I just love this time of year and I’m so thankful for some time well spent with family. Anyway, this post is from an engagement session in October that took place at Riverview Park and Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Katie and Dan are getting married in Uniontown in July next year, but they wanted their engagement session to take place in Pittsburgh where they’re planting some roots.

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Congratulations to Jen and Tim! It’s been about two weeks since I photographed their Pittsburgh wedding and these newlyweds will soon celebrate their first holidays as husband and wife. So sweet! Anyway, I just finished editing their wedding and have lots to share about these honeymooners. To start, Jen wore a beautiful gown with a full skirt and a higher waist. I love this style. It’s a nice change after a season of drop waist gowns.

She wore a sixpence in her shoe for good luck. Thanks to Alex for the next two photos!
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I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer and Timothy’s wedding in Beaver County two Saturdays ago. I’m a Beaver County gal though I live in Pittsburgh now, so it was fun to work in some familiar locations. Plus Jennifer and Timothy were tons of fun and their wedding day schedule allowed enough time for them to enjoy the day without feeling rushed. This is a major plus when it comes to photography, where rushing is not so good, that can be a total mood-killer! Anyway, this is a sneak peek and I’m already rambling on. Let’s get to the good stuff.

Isn’t Jennifer lovely?

I really like this one of the two of them. Jennifer is standing on a curb because Timothy is quite a lot taller than her.

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Alex and Jon were married two Saturdays ago at Ingomar United Methodist Church with a reception at Greystone Fields in Gibsonia, Pa. This fun-loving couple planned a lovely day and enjoyed it to the fullest. I started with Jon and the guys and while they were very hesitant to have a female with a camera in the room, it didn’t take long for them to get comfortable and ham it up. Jon’s best man is just outside the frame on this one, egging him on. When guys can have fun like that it really sets the tone for a great day.

Meanwhile, Alex and the ladies were busy bees perfecting the finishing touches.

I love these shoes. They’re so my style. Just not my size…

Here’s Alex looking gorgeous at her dining room table. Alex and Jon just recently bought their first home and they did a fabulous job decorating and furnishing it.

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Yukiko and Brian were married at The Hyeholde Restaurant in Moon Township. Their ceremony was held outside in a secluded lawn that is surrounded by a garden and trees. Yukiko got ready in the dressing room there and this portrait by Alex Jones happens to be one of my favorites of her.

Yukiko had everything together and was ready well before her ceremony so that we had plenty of time to photograph her inside and outside.

This is another favorite of mine. It was so much fun to work with her.

Here’s Brian as his bride was walking down the aisle. He’s so proud.

The ceremony was short and sweet. Yukiko’s maid of honor read a Japanese poem and Brian’s sister-in-law read it’s translation in English. The couple met while teaching in South Korea. Brian taught English and Yukiko taught Japanese. Now they’re getting ready to plant some roots in the States.

They held hands whenever possible and that just makes me smile.

They’re both so elegant and reserved, that it was fun to see them be silly with one another.

Here are two more favorites. The first is by Alex. I think this is a great example of what you can expect with two photographers. It’s the same moment, but there’s a lot more variety when designing an album this way.

Yukiko brought some great wedding favors from Japan. The “beckoning cat” is a common Japanese figure believed to bring good luck.

These beautifully wrapped packages contained green tea cookies. Thanks to Alex for capturing these details!

Here’s a view of the Round Room at The Hyeholde.

Yukiko and Brian were very sweet when it came to cutting the cake. No cake smashing here!

I heard the baker mention the cake was made with Scharffen Berger chocolate and raspberry ganache and judging by Yukiko’s reaction, it must have been good. The Hyeholde is great place for smaller weddings. Their food is delicious and the intimate setting is very romantic. It’s tucked into a residential neighborhood, but that is quickly forgotten after winding through the long drive to the main building. And it’s a photographer’s delight with stunning scenery.

Yukiko and Brian, thanks for a wonderful day and many blessings to you and your marriage!