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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.

Sneak Peek: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Betsy’s Barn in Portersville, Pa.

Congratulations to Samantha and Chris! They were married at Betsy’s Barn last Saturday and it was a fabulous day. The ceremony and reception took place at the barn and we only left for a quick trip to McConnells Mill State Park for photos after the ceremony. The surroundings and weather that day was just beautiful and I can’t say enough about how fun it was to work with Samantha and Chris. You guys rock!

Here are some favorites from their day:

Pittsburgh bridal portrait

Pittsburgh groom portrait

Pittsburgh flower girls photo

These flower girls were adorable and the youngest was hamming it up during the ceremony.

Pittsburgh wedding photography

Pittsburgh bride and groom photo

This one is from a quick stop at McConnells Mill. It’s just lovely there in the shade – especially on such a hot day!

Pittsburgh sunset portrait of a bride and groom

I love it when couples can take a few minutes to sneak away after dinner for some sunset and nighttime shots. It’s so worth it if you can find the time. More to come from Samantha and Chris’ wedding soon. Next up, more details on Sara and Luke’s wedding.

Sneak Peek: Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa.

Sara and Luke are college sweethearts—from rival schools. And I speculate that the friendly rivalry they share as a result of their alma maters is one of the ways they developed a sweet and infectious playfulness that makes them so fun to be around. They were married last Saturday at Green Gables in Jennerstown, Pa., a lovely venue that is situated just about half way between Pitt Panthers and Nittany Lions territories.

Anyhow, this is just a sneak peek, so I have lots more to share in future posts, but for now, here are a few favorites from their day:

Pittsburgh getting ready photo

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Pittsburgh Engagement Photographers at Mellon Park

Cathy and Travis are getting married in Erie, Pa., this summer and they contacted me to schedule an engagement session this spring. We headed to Mellon Park on a Saturday morning and had a blast.

Pittsburgh engagement session
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Christmas Outtakes

This week we put our Christmas tree out on the curb and said “adieu” to a wonderful Christmas season. But I have just one more post related to the holiday because in our big family, it lasts into the new year with the various family Christmas dinners. And dinner with the Wells and Bowman family always promises priceless photo ops – I can say that cause they’re family. My sister-in-law and her husband have five little boys and they are all precious in their own way. I thought I’d post some of our outtakes, because they are the ones we will come to treasure over the years. As Aunt Kate, I command little authority as a photographer and there is an orchestra of family members behind me and the camera coaxing and cajoling these boys to smile. It’s fun and we definitely created some moments as you’ll see below.

Browns fan

Yes, my Pittsburgh friends, I have Browns’ fans in my family. They live in Ohio, so you can’t blame them. This little guy was not very smiley when it came to having his photo taken. His grimace suits the jersey though.

Sticking his tongue out

What is it about little boys that after a certain age, sticking your tongue out is the only way to pose for a photo? Just kidding, this guy smiled sweetly during our group family photo, but I happen to prefer this look for an ornery four-year old.

Twins

You can just tell that these two are going to be popular with the ladies someday.

Chaos

I’m glad I didn’t delete this one, which is a natural inclination when I find that something unexpected has ended up in the frame. Remember what I was saying about being a photographer and trying to photograph your own family? I’m learning to enjoy the chaos.

Sad bunny ears

Ok, this one seems slightly cruel to include, but it was a priceless moment. My mother-in-law and I just laughed and decided we’ll get this one out for a chuckle when he graduates from high school. This little guy is the oldest of the brothers and the most adverse to having his photo taken. He was tearing up and refused to smile. His mom is to my left insisting that the sooner he smiles, the sooner we’ll be done. My husband is behind her, giving her bunny ears to lighten the mood and Tyler is starting to crack up through his tears. He’s trying to tell his mom that Uncle Brad is giving her bunny ears.

While that photo is funny today, I can’t help but posting this one below. Because Tyler is such a smart and sweet boy, I want to make sure I end these outtakes with a photo that really reflects his nature. And yes, that is Muhammed Ali in the background. I love my in-laws!

All smiles