Captivating Imagery: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer and Professional Photography Services

Many congratulations to Kathleen and Tim who were married recently at Hebron Church in Penn Hills, Pa., with a reception following at Riverside Landing in Oakmont, Pa. It was a pleasure to work with this couple—they were so sweet with one another and you couldn’t help smiling when they were near.

Tim was misty eyed as Kathleen and her father walked down the aisle.

This bridal party practically spanned the width of the church.

Alex Jones captured this high five between Kathleen and her dad.

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Marie and Dan were married on a lovely Saturday in April. The said their vows at Heinz Chapel and then took about an hour afterward for some portraits. Marie and Dan were looking for a few hours of coverage to capture the essence of the ceremony and create some timeless portraits. They contacted me in March and booked me for April. And you might think they were a bit nervous about securing photography a month in advance, but they were as cool as cucumbers. Captivating Imagery offers partial day coverage for couples who, for any reason, are not interested in 10 hours of photography. If your wedding is not during the peak of the season, this may be an option for you as partial day coverage can only be booked up to 60 days in advance of an event, depending upon availability.

Anyhow, back to Marie and Dan. Marie looked stunning in this dress that was modified from her mother’s gown. She looks so statuesque in this shot.

They wanted to have some fun with their photos afterward, so we headed to the little log cabin near the Stephen Foster Memorial. We played with the idea of a groom carrying his bride over the threshold.

This image is from a series of favorites outside of the Carnegie Music Hall. They are such a handsome couple and I love the backdrop of the ornate door.

Here’s another playful shot. They wanted to peak around the tree and make funny faces. I really like Dan’s face in this one.

This is another favorite. I haven’t spent much time lounging under a shade tree with my husband, but this image reminds me of what you always see in romantic movies, except that they’re posing for the camera!

Milla Chappell took these fabulous images from the balcony of the chapel. In fact, Milla practically spent the whole month of April at Heinz Chapel photographing weddings.  It must feel like a second home for her by now.

Marie and Dan, thanks for the opportunity to photograph your wedding!  It was a pleasure to work with you.  Many blessings to you and your marriage!

Check out Captivating Imagery’s new look. If you haven’t visited the homepage, please do. The new design provides a lot more information on the homepage, including a flash slide show for a glimpse at wedding photography by Captivating Imagery.

This site wouldn’t be possible without my husband, Brad. He is incredibly talented and patient! Thank you, Honey!

This is the scene at the approximate time of our launch:

It was a quiet moment, but we met up with some friends later that evening for a celebratory dinner.  By the way, that’s our dog Brownie in the doorway.  Cheers!

Renee and Orland are planning an October wedding and they decided to set downtown Pittsburgh as the location for their engagement session. We had an early morning start at the point which is usually a fabulous setting. Unfortunately, the fountain was not operating that morning and we were surprised to find a lot of litter.  Not to be discouraged, we walked across the sidewalk along the Fort Duquesne Bridge to the more polished North Shore with spectacular views of the city and freshly landscaped surroundings.  

Here’s a favorite from this diversion:

I love the texture of this concrete and the moody feel of the city:

Here’s a nice view of this sweet couple from one of the many bridges along the Allegheny River.

And lastly, my favorite by the willow trees lit by the morning sun.  You can just feel the love in this one.

This couple was so much fun to photograph.  Renee and Orland, I’m looking forward to your wedding this fall!