Corry and Mike’s Wedding Slide Show
Here’s a slide show of Corry and Mike’s wedding ~
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Corry and Mike’s wedding at the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh
Corry and Mike were married on a beautiful October evening at the Mattress Factory on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
Some of the photos of Corry and Mike in this post are from their post-honeymoon shoot. They were running short on time during the day of their wedding and decided to schedule a separate shoot for their creative photos to allow for more time during their reception.
Their ceremony took place under a tent in the museum’s garden and the reception was held in the Matress Factory Cafe, just through the glass doors along the garden’s terrace.
This creative couple chose the Mattress Factory as their venue because their guests could tour the museum during the reception. It also offered an urban backdrop for their photography.
Corry and Mike are photographers and videographers and through their work on many weddings, they had a keen sense for just what they wanted their wedding to be like and their music was really important. I loved just about every song on their playlist. Then to add some excitement after the boquet and garter toss, a swing band marched into the reception playing When the Saints Go Marching In. The Neon Swing Experience turned up the excitement with their charismatic personalities and swinging tunes.
My favorite memory of their evening was the traditional Polish bridal dance. It’s also known as the money dance, but I’ve never seen one quite like this before. Guests lined up to dance with the bride and the maid of honor collected money their money at the front of the line. Next to her stood the best man with a tray of shots. Guests took a shot and took one to the bride and danced with her for a few turns. The polka song looped on and on so that everyone could take a turn and then the crowd surrounded the bride so that the groom would have to make his way through the crowd. Once he touched her hand, the crowd dispersed. It was a really joyful moment and everyone shared in the fun.
Congratulations Corry and Mike. Blessings to you and your marriage!
Sneak Peek: Renee & Orland’s wedding at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
Renee and Orland were married at St. John’s Church on Perry Highway. More to come on this sweet couple. Check back for updates and enjoy the sneak peek!
Check out the slide show from Renee and Orland’s wedding:
Kristie and Matt’s engagement session at Hartwood Acres
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.
The Birth of Imani, a Pittsburgh birth story
I recently photographed the birth of my friends’ daughter. This couple wanted to have their story documented so that they could always remember what it was like the day they brought their baby girl into the world. I know that many moms would shudder at having a camera in the delivery room, but I have come to realize that a birth is such a miraculous experience that I begin to wonder why birth photography is not more common.
Ok, I know there are a few obvious reasons, but we’re talking about tasteful images of the first few moments of newborn’s life. The photos leading up to the birth show such strong and beautiful emotions, and they are all a very important part in telling the story of the birth.
Jen was in labor for a very long time, and while she needed a lot of privacy during the more painful parts of her labor, she was ready to be photographed after she was fully dialted and about to go into delivery. Here are just a few photos from the start of the delivery through the birth:
Jen looks amazing despite a long, hard day of contractions.
This is it! The baby is just about ready.
Sean just said a prayer before the midwives begin the delivery.
Jen is in between pushing in this photo when Sean said something to make her laugh.
The midwives were so professional and attentive.
They are looking into a mirror that is reflecting the first glimpse of the baby’s head.
This moment was so touching. Jen can finally see her little baby.
Little Imani has arrived and she is precious right out of the womb.
This is my favorite: their first family portrait.
Little Imani looks up at her mom. Their lives are forever changed. Congratulations to the new family! God bless little Imani.
Jen and Sean were recently featured on the cover of Expectant Mother Pittsburgh. The photo is one from their maternity session. I think it’s fitting that they are on the cover of this magazine as they are a couple that I really look up to as my husband and I begin to think about parenthood. Here’s the cover:
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