Pittsburgh Wedding, Boudoir, Senior Photographer

Kate and Christian | Heinz History Center Wedding

The day that I met Kate and Christian, they introduced me to a lovely little Colombian cafe in the South Side called Encanto Cafe (the iced matcha latte with the added strawberry puree is delightful!) This was the perfect meeting spot, being that Christian is from Colombia!

As we talked, I learned about how they met (they were both in a trail running club), and the cultural touches that they were planning to feature at their wedding. They were incredibly excited to bring pieces of their heritage into their special day, for example, Kate’s family has an Italian background, so Kate and Christian decided to serve gelato for dessert on their wedding day. And they hired a Colombian DJ for the reception, who kept the party thriving by incorporating Latin dance music into the playlist!

Kate and Christian’s family traveled from near and far to be a part of their celebration. Many of Christian’s relatives traveled from Colombia! It was a beautiful wedding, on a beautiful fall day. And, the icing on the cake was that Kate and Christian baked in enough creative picture-taking time to travel around the city and grab photos in some iconic spots!

Take a peek below to see some of my favorite pictures that tell the story of their wedding day…

Ceremony Venue: Saint Mary of the Mount
Christian’s Suit Tailor: Fernando Salazar
DJ: Mateo Mattos
Florist: Handpicked Elegance
Gelato: Piccola Piazzo Company
Hair Artistry: Black Label Society
Invitation: Cotton & Bow
Jeweler: Truver’s Jewelry
Makeup Artistry: Karma Lama
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Reception Venue: Heinz History Center
Transportation: Integrity Transportation (Black Car Service)
Wedding Dress: Bridal Maven

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Jane and Zach | Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

When you have the opportunity to photograph three weddings for a family, you really feel such a strong tie to them, almost as if you are more than just the wedding photographer. You also feel like their friend!

That’s exactly how Barry and I feel for Jane and her family! And, not only have Barry and I photographed Jane’s and her two sisters’ weddings (shoutout to Katie/Geoff and Madi/Calvin!), but I have also taken pictures of Jane as she completed a challenge for MS Run the US… Jane ran a marathon a day for SIX STRAIGHT DAYS! That feat alone is just one of the many ways that Jane demonstrates what a determined, selfless and caring person she is!

And she has found the most genuine and caring person in her husband, Zach! The way that these two radiate love for one another is next level. When Zach looks at Jane, you can see how proud he is to be by her side, and how adoring he is of her. When Jane looks at Zach, her smile beams with excitement, and you can almost see the romantic butterflies that I imagine she feels.

Jane and Zach had a small and intimate wedding ceremony in June, and this day in September was the big celebration with their family and friends. These two said the most beautiful vows to each other (“Every part of me loves every part of you…”), and they really went above and beyond to add thoughtful touches for their guests. Champagne was passed around prior to the start of the ceremony, and at the reception, a “tattoo” and glitter station allowed the guests to decorate their arms with the faces of Jane and Zach’s two pups!

I could keep going on and on about these two, and how beautiful their wedding celebration was, but I’ll let you scroll through and see some of the pictures that tell the story of their day…

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Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding September 2026

Cake: Bella Christie’s
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Pittsburgh Field Club
Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band
Florist: Always in Bloom
Hair and Makeup Artistry: BLOOM
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Wedding Dress: Tara La Tour at Gemma Bridal

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Rachel | North Shore Senior Session

I have been photographing this lovely lady for about thirteen years! THIRTEEN YEARS! When I was beginning my photography business, her family was referred to me for fall family mini sessions, and I have had the privilege of photographing them ever since!

Rachel is graduating in 2027 and plans to attend WVU! Prior to her senior session, she just came home from attending a band camp there… she is quite the talented trumpet player! She even had a solo during the end-of-camp performance!

We photographed Rachel’s senior session along some of my favorite spots in the North Shore, and also in Allegheny Commons Park.

Here are just a small handful of my favorites from Rachel’s senior session! It was so hard to pick which ones to post!

Jane and Zach | Strip District Engagement Session

This lovely lady and her bright and beautiful smile holds a special place in my heart! I have had the pleasure of capturing a few of the weddings in her family over the years, and now it is her turn to walk down the aisle!

I had so much fun getting to know Jane and Zach as a couple, things like how they met, became engaged, and I got to meet the other love in their lives, Pete, their adorable Golden Retriever! We hopped around the Allegheny County Courthouse and also the Strip District to take their engagement photos on a lovely fall evening.

Here are a small few of my favorites from their session!

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Evan | Panhandle Senior Session

Tall trees, bright sunlight, a glistening creek, fresh air. The Panhandle trail set the perfect scene for Evan’s senior pictures. Evan is an Eagle Scout, and loves to be out in nature. The location where we photographed are the woods where he grew up playing in the creek and wandering in the woods.

Take a look to see some of my favorites from Evan’s senior session…