Pittsburgh Wedding, Boudoir, Senior Photographer

Hannah and Brock | The Pennsylvanian Wedding

It started out as a wedding day typically does, with the ladies getting ready in one location, and the gentlemen getting ready in another. I was having fun snapping photos of Hannah’s details and of her hanging out with the bridesmaids, and Barry was doing the same for Brock and the gents after being greeted and approved by Ziggy, Hannah and Brock’s fluffy furkid.

When all of the prep was finished, Hannah and Brock wanted to meet prior to the ceremony, without the formality of a reveal or a first look. It was a casual atmosphere, Hannah, Brock, their parents and their bridal party; hanging out in the getting ready suite at The Pennsylvanian and toasting to the excitement of the day. It was such a calm and enjoyable vibe; we totally loved it! Quite the opposite of the hustle and bustle that typically goes hand in hand with a wedding day.

The smile that Brock had when he watched Hannah walk down the aisle of the ceremony is probably the largest that I’ve seen on a groom! He was absolutely thrilled to be in that moment, and the same could be said for Hannah as she caught his glance.

The day was truly exquisite, being held at some of the most lovely venues in Pittsburgh; the ceremony was at Saint Peter Catholic Church on the North Shore, and the reception was at The Pennsylvanian downtown.

Take a look to see some of my favorites from Hannah and Brock’s wedding day…

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Marissa and Jaxon | Greystone Fields Wedding

Marissa and Jaxon; a couple that started dating when they were fifteen years old. A couple who may or may not have envisioned at that time that, one day, Marissa would be wearing a white dress and walking down the aisle towards Jaxon.

Now, eleven years later, their lives unfolded just as such. But, let’s set that wedding-day scene. A wiggly and energetic beagle charges down the aisle, as her mom in a white dress turns the corner and locks eyes with Jaxon. Guests glance back and forth between Jaxon and Marissa, trying to catch his expression when he first sees Marissa walking down the aisle. Jaxon is fixated on his bride, completely unaware of everyone else around him. He doesn’t even blink once; he didn’t want to miss one second of the moment.

There was a moment in her vows when Marissa mentioned being an avid reader as a little girl. She would read about fairytale romances, and dream about being swept off of her feet one day. It brought tears to everyone’s eyes when she told Jaxon that she is living the romance that she dreamed of, and that he treats her even better than a princess in a fairytale.

Take a look to see Marissa and Jaxon’s fairytale day…

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Cake: Oakmont Bakery
Ceremony Musicians: Drella String Quartet
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Greystone Fields
DJ: Greystone Fields
Florist: Weischedel Florist
Hair Artistry: Liz Powell
Markup Artistry: Katie Sequete
Photographer: Lavender Leigh

Emily and Drew | Heinz History Center Wedding

Walking into Emily’s getting ready room, there was a sense of calm amidst the chatter and laughter of Emily and a few of her close friends in the bedroom suite. Emily was receiving her final touches of makeup, and the final sips of celebratory champagne were being relished prior to setting sail to the Heinz History Center. Emily’s mother walks into the room with a lovely green dress that closely matched the color of Emily’s emerald engagement ring, and Emily’s Maid of Honor followed close behind in her flowing sage-green dress. I was already in love with the color palette that Emily had chosen for her day, and couldn’t wait to see the full picture once Emily had on her wedding dress!

Emily was a vision in her elegant and flowing off-the-shoulder wedding dress. She and Drew opted for a first look on the balcony of the Heinz History Center. The backdrop of the city skyline paled in comparison to his gorgeous bride; you could see how taken Drew was when he first saw Emily in her wedding dress!

Theirs was a lovely day that included much loved friends and family as part of the ceremony, and a jubilant celebration ensuing after the vows.

Take a look to see some snippets from Emily and Drew’s wedding day!

Cake: Tasty Bakery
Catering: Common Plea
Ceremony Musicians: Steven Vance Entertainment
Entertainment: Fireside Events
Florist: Community Flower Shop
Hair Artistry: Tease Salon
Linens: Mosaic
Live: Live Painting PGH by Jaison + Stephanie
Makeup Artistry: See Jane Blush
Photographer: Lavender Leigh
Signage: The Toasted Hostess
Wedding Coordinator: Day of Pittsburgh
Wedding Gown: Gemma Bridal

Evan | Central Catholic Senior Session

This ’24 graduate’s session was unique because, not only did we take some of his pictures outside of his high school, but also because we hopped around to a few other areas in the city! One of these locations I haven’t photographed at before: the Color Park in the Southside.

The Color Park’s unique and vibrant artistry is a very dynamic backdrop, while Central Catholic High School is grounded by beautiful architecture. To finish off the session, we went to the West End Overlook to get the best views of the city skyline as the last few drops of the sun’s rays faded into the evening.

Here are just a few of my many favorites from his session!

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Marissa | Senior Photo Session

I had the opportunity to photograph this lovely lady’s senior session on the beautiful grounds of Hartwood Acres! Marissa wanted a backdrop in a natural setting for this session, as opposed to an urban or metropolitan scene. This was a great choice; there is something about the lush green hues of the foliage that make her gorgeous blue eyes pop even more than they already do!

Marissa selected a range of outfits for her session; from casual to a bit more dressy. Her casual outfit was a white t-shirt coupled with jean shorts. Her dressier outfits were a sage green dress, and also a flowy white dress. Having a variety of styles for a senior’s wardrobe brings a lot of depth to the images.

It was hard to pick which images to post for this blog because she is such a natural in front of the camera, but here are some of my favorites!