It’s been a while since I photographed Katie and John’s Pittsburgh wedding and since I designed their wedding album, but I’m going to be spending the next few weeks blogging about things that I didn’t have time to get to this summer and fall. I’ve been busy working on albums and this is the first wedding of the summer, so it’s a good place for me to start.
Katie and John’s wedding was tons of fun. I shot it with Gene Yuger of Photorise Photography. In fact, when I get contacts about dates that I’m already booked for, Gene is one of the first photographers I recommend. He photographed my wedding and I can say from experience, that he’s fun to have around on your wedding day—not to mention the amazing images he creates. So anyway, some of the images in this album are by Gene as photographing a wedding is really a two-person job.
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Here is a recent senior portrait session in Pittsburgh. Jordan is getting ready to graduate from high school and move onto college. He’s a charismatic guy and I can tell he’ll do well with whatever he chooses. It’s fun working with people at this age because there’s so much life ahead of them and yet they’re coming the close of a chapter where they’ve spent so long defining who they are and want to be. Kind of like getting to the top of that first hill in a roller coaster, it’s a slow ascent, but in no time the pace accelerates and life as you know comes undone. Ok, that’s a bit dramatic, but when I look back at how my transition to college went, I feel there is a hint of truth to that analogy. Anyway, back to Jordan, who was tons of fun to work with and totally comfortable in his own skin.
This is one of my favorites. I think he can really pull off the serious look.
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Congratulations to Jen and Tim! It’s been about two weeks since I photographed their Pittsburgh wedding and these newlyweds will soon celebrate their first holidays as husband and wife. So sweet! Anyway, I just finished editing their wedding and have lots to share about these honeymooners. To start, Jen wore a beautiful gown with a full skirt and a higher waist. I love this style. It’s a nice change after a season of drop waist gowns.
She wore a sixpence in her shoe for good luck. Thanks to Alex for the next two photos! Read more
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Yukiko and Brian were married at The Hyeholde Restaurant in Moon Township. Their ceremony was held outside in a secluded lawn that is surrounded by a garden and trees. Yukiko got ready in the dressing room there and this portrait by Alex Jones happens to be one of my favorites of her.
Yukiko had everything together and was ready well before her ceremony so that we had plenty of time to photograph her inside and outside.
This is another favorite of mine. It was so much fun to work with her.
Here’s Brian as his bride was walking down the aisle. He’s so proud.
The ceremony was short and sweet. Yukiko’s maid of honor read a Japanese poem and Brian’s sister-in-law read it’s translation in English. The couple met while teaching in South Korea. Brian taught English and Yukiko taught Japanese. Now they’re getting ready to plant some roots in the States.
They held hands whenever possible and that just makes me smile.
They’re both so elegant and reserved, that it was fun to see them be silly with one another.
Here are two more favorites. The first is by Alex. I think this is a great example of what you can expect with two photographers. It’s the same moment, but there’s a lot more variety when designing an album this way.
Yukiko brought some great wedding favors from Japan. The “beckoning cat” is a common Japanese figure believed to bring good luck.
These beautifully wrapped packages contained green tea cookies. Thanks to Alex for capturing these details!
Here’s a view of the Round Room at The Hyeholde.
Yukiko and Brian were very sweet when it came to cutting the cake. No cake smashing here!
I heard the baker mention the cake was made with Scharffen Berger chocolate and raspberry ganache and judging by Yukiko’s reaction, it must have been good. The Hyeholde is great place for smaller weddings. Their food is delicious and the intimate setting is very romantic. It’s tucked into a residential neighborhood, but that is quickly forgotten after winding through the long drive to the main building. And it’s a photographer’s delight with stunning scenery.
Yukiko and Brian, thanks for a wonderful day and many blessings to you and your marriage!
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Rebecca and Patrick were married two Saturdays ago at Heinz Chapel with their reception at the Renaissance Pittsburgh. It was a fabulous day and we made a couple of stops from the church to the reception for some fun portraits. Before I get ahead of myself, let’s start with some of the details.
I really like this portrait of Rebecca. I wonder what she was thinking here—other than the fact that my camera is in her face…
Their colors were pink and green. And their lovely flowers were arranged by Blumengarten.
This portrait is by Alex. I love the angle and quiet feel—it was taken right before the ceremony.
Here’s another favorite by Alex. The light and timing are just right.
Heinz Chapel is a stunning venue for a ceremony. Thanks again to Alex for the next two.
We walked across the street to the Mellon Institute for a couple of portraits of the bridal party and the bride and groom. This group had fun with it and I love how their personalities shine.
This might be my all-time favorite of the day. I think it’s because I’ve always loved spending time in Market Square and I was really excited that Rebecca and Patrick wanted to stop there for photos.
I went to school at Point Park University and worked there later as managing editor of their alumni magazine, so PPG is another personal favorite hang-out downtown. I’m crazy about this fountain and how it just spouts out from the plaza floor. And something about being there with the fountain in full force brought some excitement to their faces.
The ballroom at the Renaissance Pittsburgh had a wall of windows that made it a delight to photograph the reception. Just love the light on them while they’re cutting the cake. Couldn’t ask for a better set-up.
Alex caught this sweet moment during their first dance. Aren’t these two are adorable together!
Here’s another first dance shot. What’s fun about this one is the shadow from one of my off-camera lights. I can’t take credit for preconceiving this one. It’s serendipity.
We ducked outside for a few minutes for some night-time portraits. I highly recommend doing this—it’s fun for the bride and groom and the photographer! Images like this one are so great as a way to complete the story of their day in the wedding album.
Becky and Pat, many blessings to you and your marriage! It was such a pleasure to be part of your day.
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