Pittsburgh at Home Family Photos

Meet this beautiful family of 8!

You may remember this family from their photo session last year... and what is so remarkable to me is that this family has been getting yearly family photos taken for 14 years now! Mom says it's her favorite day of the year, and I would think it just keeps getting more meaningful as her kids keep growing older.

I am truly amazed at the determination of mom (Elizabeth) - this was my first year getting my own family photos scheduled, outfits coordinated, making sure we were on time, etc. - and just with three people it was tough enough! Our own family photo experience has given me a whole new respect for families who set aside the time yearly (or bi-yearly, or really, EVER!) for family photos.

A big thanks to this family for inviting me to their home again for mom's favorite day of the year!

PS - if you aren't sure where to have your photos taken, your home/property is always a great choice! It's meaningful - and it's easier than packing everyone up in the car to drive to a separate location!

Delanie N: North Catholic High School Senior Photos

Meet Delanie!

Delanie is a North Catholic senior who wants to study neuroscience post high school! She loves science and math and had the BEST November day ever for her senior photos!

It's true, November can be a toss up for photos here in Pittsburgh... but when it's slightly warm and the sun is shining, the conditions are some of my favorite for photos. The light is just so beautiful... and we were even able to catch the tail end of some fall color for these portraits!

I am so excited to share more from this session. Congrats on your senior year, Delanie!

Ashley & Nick: Robin Hill Park Wedding Photos

This was a wedding many years in the making! Ashley & Nick met through their mutual friend Matt (who was also their officiant on their wedding day).

Here's the short story: Nick was a childhood friend of Matt's, and Matt had just met Ashley at Robert Morris. He thought they would be a good match (Matt-ch? ) and introduced them... and the rest is history!

Ashley and I met at Robert Morris University - she was in the photography program (and is an incredible photographer!) and I was trying to sneak a photography minor into my schedule, so we had some overlapping classes together! I was so honored when she asked me to photograph her wedding day!

Their wedding day was probably the most perfect fall day you could imagine. The weather was just right, the sun was shining... and the venue was gorgeous! Robin Hill Park is such a beautiful gem. I can't believe I hadn't been there before!

Ashley & Nick, a huge congratulations to you both on your wedding day! Thank you so much for letting us be a apart of it!

Hartwood Acres Mansion Extended Family Photos

We adore this family! You may recognize a few faces from this blog post… this time, the whole extended family was in town and we had a quick mini session to document the occasion!

Hartwood Acres had some lovely fall foliage, as well as the beautiful mansion itself.

Bennett P: Downtown Pittsburgh Senior Photos

Bennett is a senior at North Allegheny! He wanted city views with his car… so that's what we did!

We started off Bennett's session on the North Shore of Pittsburgh amidst lots of tailgating and pedestrians waiting for the Steelers game! Thankfully, we found a few quiet spots that we were able to use for photos, and then headed over to the Strip District for some views of Bennett and his car with the skyline in the background. It was such a great evening with great light!

Congratulations on your senior year, Bennett!

Haley & Jared: McConnell's Mill Engagement Photos

It was such a treat to get to photograph Haley & Jared at McConnell's Mill during such a beautiful fall season! Haley & Jared are getting married next year at Shady Elms Farm.

They met while at Robert Morris University and had a few classes that overlapped while they studied their respective majors there. It was so easy to see the love these two have for each other... and it made my job so easy!

How perfect are their outfits for the beautiful fall backdrop?! The red dress against the colorful leaves was just

Congratulations on your engagement, you two!

Damien W: Sunrise Moraine State Park Senior Photos

Meet Damien!

Damien is a senior at Seneca Valley high school who plans to study hospitality and business post high school, with the ultimate dream to open a restaurant someday!

Damien also loves to kayak and fish, and does so often at Moraine.. making the park as a whole, and the kayak rack, a perfect spot for photos!

Congratulations on your senior year, Damien!

Haley H: Hartwood Acres Mansion Senior Photos

Meet Haley and her family!

Haley is a senior at Seneca Valley High School! She is a competitive cheerleader, and hopes to study forensic science post high school graduation. Isn't she a beauty?!

We had a cold, but lovely evening for her senior portraits! And we had a family mini session at the end of her senior photo session, too... which was so much fun! Senior photos are such a great opportunity to get the whole family together for a few photos!

Their pup Bella even joined in the fun!

Congratulations on your senior year, Haley! And thank you so much for such a fun session!

Elaina Z: Chartier's Valley High School Senior Photos

Meet Elaina! She is a Chartier's Valley senior who is a majorette, and loves people! She is so bubbly, so easy to talk to, and was so much fun to photograph last night around Hartwood Mansion.

She brought four goooorgeous outfits that popped so well against our backdrops And she also brought a bouquet of flowers to use in her photos... which added such a beautiful pop of color! Her mom actually sent their florist photos of Elaina's outfits, and she designed this bouquet for her based off of her outfits (such a great idea!).

Congratulations on your senior year Elaina!

Amelia & Paul: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Proposal Photos

One of the best proposals I've ever gotten to photograph My little brother proposing to his now fiancé!

Paul pulled off an epic surprise proposal back in September of 2024 in Charolette, NC! I am so honored to have been able to be the one to photograph such a sweet moment for these two!

I know I'm biased... but all of the thought that went into this proposal was so incredible! Paul had Amelia's friend from Pittsburgh come into town and bring her to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Unbeknownst to Amelia, Paul was waiting in one of the areas of the garden for her! After he proposed, Amelia's mom & my mom popped out to surprise her too!

THEN Paul went a step further and made sure to bring a dress for Amelia to change into after the proposal for photos, and planned a surprise engagement party later that day with her friends to celebrate!

And yes... my mom and I drove through the hurricane weather to get there. We had quite the eventful time... but it was all worth it I am so excited for these two!!! Congratulations Paul & Amelia - love you both!