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Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa.

Goodness gracious, where to start? I have lots of photos in this post, so I’ll let them do the storytelling. It’s a pleasure working with brides and grooms on their happy day and I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Sara and Luke. There are so many pressures for a bride and groom on their wedding day and I know that setting aside time for photography is one of them. I’m biased as a wedding photographer, but I think that aside from the ceremony itself, allowing sufficient time for photography is a wise way to plan for your day. And I think Sara and Luke really got it, because while time was flying by that day, they didn’t mind taking extra time to allow for some creative portraits before being announced at their reception. When a wedding schedule begins running late, I’m sad to see brides and grooms rushed through their photos because of other scheduling constraints. Sara and Luke didn’t let that happen and for brides and grooms out there who are still making adjustments to the schedule for their day, I’m happy to work with you or your wedding planner to make sure there is adequate time for you to have some fun with your photography. Ok, back to Sara and Luke!

Pittsburgh bouquet photography

Green Gables was a lovely venue with lots of rustic charm. The grounds were impeccably landscaped, just look at the reflection of the daylillies in the window.

Pittsburgh wedding gown photo

Sara’s Alfred Angelo dress was stunning.

Pittsburgh floral wedding arrangement

Her orchid bouquet was the inspiration for her theme of lime and raspberry hues.

Pittsburgh bridal portrait

This portrait was taken in one of the dining rooms at Green Gables.

Pittsburgh wedding ceremony photo

Here the handsome groom is taking in the first sight of his beautiful bride as her father escorts her down the aisle.

ring exchange photo

I like how Sara is looking into Luke’s eyes moments before she slips the ring onto his finger.

Pittsburgh wedding photographers

Their ceremony was held by a pond in the shade of a willow tree.

Pittsburgh bridal party photography

Their bridal party was a fun group.

Pittsburgh bride and groom photography

I love to see the adoration this couple shared for one another.

Pittsburgh bride photography

So pretty and sweet!

Pittsburgh wedding toast

Sara’s sister’s toast was heartwarming.

Pittsburgh wedding reception

Luke’s best man made them a slideshow with photos from their engagement session and it was a hit among their guests.

Photo of the groom with the garter

This one makes me laugh. Actually their whole bouquet/garter toss was funny all around.

Pittsburgh Bridal Dance

And lastly the bridal or money dance. It’s was by far, the craziest and funnest (ok, my grammatically correct friends – most fun) money dance I’ve ever experienced. Many blessings to you, Sara and Luke! Thanks for including me as a part of your day.

Signs of Spring in Pittsburgh

Today is the first day of spring and I can not hide my enthusiasm about this.  Each time I hear mention of this on the news, I do a little dance.  And here are some photos to commemorate this long-awaited day.

Bumblebee

This is the first photo I took at Mellon Park yesterday afternoon and it was a gift from God, I’m sure. I love photographing nature and often get caught in a trance, waiting for just the right moment when the bumblebee hovers over the flowers. This moment was within seconds of finding this hillside of blooms. I couldn’t believe that the bee stayed just long enough for me to compose, focus and adjust the exposure. Sweet!

Walled garden restoration

This is the newly renovated walled garden at Mellon Park. I went there yesterday to scout the location for an upcoming engagement session for a bride and groom who are getting married this summer. It looks as though the garden renovation is complete and a dedication is planned for the spring – not sure of a date, though.

Garden gate

This is a beautiful park for on-location photography. It’s one of my favorites because I have a sweet spot for formal gardens. I loved The Secret Garden (movie and musical) growing up, but had never seen a formal garden in person until the summer I spent in London in my early 20s. And Mellon Park in Pittsburgh, captures some of the whimsy and romance that I grew to love about the gardens in London.

Wrought iron gate

Even the gates have beautiful floral details.

The fountain

Unexpected blossoms

The other garden

This is the other walled garden at Mellon Park. The walls are falling apart, so I hope it will be a future renovation project. For now, it has more of a rustic charm.

Sprouts

This is from the daylily and daffodil garden. The little daylilies look so triumphant with the sun illuminating their form. I can’t wait until the daffodils bloom. They are my favorite flower – I carried a bouquet of daffodils for my wedding, just like I dreamt about as a little girl.

Curious bird

This bird was curious about me and my camera. I think the noise of my shutter clicking is what interested him.

Mini iris

Happy spring!