Captivating Imagery: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer and Professional Photography Services

As a Pittsburgh wedding photographer, I’m excited to hold the first-ever contest by Captivating Imagery. It’s inspired by Valentine’s Day, a thoroughly commercial holiday where we take the time to remind our loved ones that they’re loved. But I want to get past the commercial and on to the good stuff: the romance.

Here’s what I propose: I want all the brides- or grooms-to-be out there to share the story of their proposal for a chance to win a free Bridal Portrait Session. Guys, this could be a great opportunity to give to your bride-to-be a free bridal portrait session on Valentine’s Day. And sharing your proposal story, how thoughtful is that! She’ll love that you took the time to share and your effort to win her the portrait session—a $600 value.

The Bridal Portrait Session Includes:
Portrait Session by Captivating Imagery at SteelGate Studio
Hair and Make-up Artist
An image of the bride’s choice to be retouched and printed on a 11×14 gallery wrap

So do something sweet for your fiance in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. And if you’re not engaged, but have friends who are, spread the word!

Here’s How to Enter:
1. Like Captivating Imagery.
2. Post the story of your proposal on Captivating Imagery’s wall.
3. Ask your friends to like Captivating Imagery and leave a comment under your story.

The person with the most comments will win a Bridal Portrait Session. The deadline for entries is Feb. 13. The winner will be chosen and notified on Valentine’s Day. In the event of a tie, the best story wins. I’ll choose if it comes to that.

All engaged couples are eligible to enter this contest. The only requirement is that the bride must be able to travel to Pittsburgh for her portrait session.

I’ve been offering studio portraits for over a year now and I’m getting ready to launch a portraits section for my website this spring. In case you’re wondering, here’s what SteelGate Studio is all about:

SteelGate Studio is midsize turnkey studio located in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood and is available for rent for still photography and video production. The studio’s warm surroundings and ample resources facilitate a smooth shoot where creativity can flourish. Clients and talent can relax in a comfortable setting equipped with a dressing room and full-sized kitchen, complete with wifi and a stereo system for your favorite Pandora station.

The studio offers a variety of wall and floor textures for different looks: distressed plaster, flat finished drywall, and brick walls, as well as hardwood, brick, and slate floors. The space is bathed in beautiful available light with six 8-foot windows along the western wall. The layout of the SteelGate Studio offers diversity in shooting angles and ample space for set up with 2000 square feet and 200 amps of dedicated electrical service. The studio furnishings are stylish yet lightweight to provide immediate access and space reorganization for the demands of the shoot. Full digital resources are available with Nikon and Hasselblad cameras and two workstations. The studio also is outfitted with a full lighting and grip kit.

SteelGate Studio is located in the RiverWalk Corporate Centre (formerly the Terminal Building), just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh. There are many dining, shopping and entertainment destinations nearby between Station Square and the South Side Works.

So this studio holds a ton of possibility for bridal portraits, maternity sessions, newborns and more. I’m very happy to have such a great resource here in Pittsburgh.

I mentioned a couple of posts ago, that Sarah and John were married in Texas in the fall of last year. For family and friends who were not able to make it to their wedding, they held a second reception in Butler on Valentine’s Day. It was a Sunday evening reception and it made for a special way to celebrate the holiday with their friends and family.

Sarah carried a simple and elegant bouquet of red and white roses.

Their cookie table did not disappoint. There were plenty of scrupmtious treats and it was tough to choose!

This sweet flower girl is signing their “guest plate,” a more functional alternative to the usual book.

Here’s the happy couple in between welcoming their guests to the reception.

It’s easy to see how Sarah and her little girl adore one another.

Sarah’s a natural beauty and looks stunning in her white fur stole.

They had all of the traditional elements of a wedding reception and were announced into the room, toasted by several loved ones, and shared a first dance and father/daughter and mother/son dances.

Did I mention that Sarah’s from Texas? Check out the cowgirl boots she’s rocking under her dress.

Their cup cakes were delicious. I usually don’t get a chance to eat cake, but when my job was done at the close of the reception, I couldn’t resist helping myself.

Thanks again Sarah and John! It was so much fun to photograph your Pa. reception!

Sarah and John were married earlier in 2009 in Texas. For the family who could not travel to their wedding, they held a reception in Butler on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a glimpse of two favorites from this beautiful couple’s Valentine’s Day reception:

Sarah is such a beautiful bride and there’s more to come. Blessings to you and John!