I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening with Kristie and Matt at Hartwood Acres, in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.  We met there for their engagement session and this couple really shines in front of the camera.  What was their trick?  They had fun!  They are so easy-going and thoroughly enjoyed one another’s company, so they made my job easy.

Here are a few favorites from their shoot:

It was a gorgeous fall evening and there were several photographer’s there taking family portraits on the mansion grounds. It’s no wonder that Hartwood Acres is a hot spot for photographers.  For this portrait, we were on the terrace at the back of the mansion.

I like this take on photographing the engagement ring.  The repetition of their shadow completes the form, although I’m really focusing on her sparkling diamond!

I love their playfulness.

Kristie’s eyes are so endearing.

Blowing kisses in the wind.

Kristie and Matt’s wedding is coming up next fall and you can just feel their excitement when they talk about it.