New Etsy Shop!

I’ll cut to the chase today: I’m excited to announce that I have *officially* opened a little Print/Digital Download and Design shop over on Etsy! (Click here to check it out!) This shop features a small variety of digital and physical products, including instant printable photo downloads, a few digital resources made specifically for photographers, and a white frame jewelry organizer! It’s a bit of a hodge podge of things - but what ties all of these items together is that they are all things I love: llamas, Disney, design, and organization. Oh my!

This is something I’ve been wanting to start up for a couple of years now, and, with being unable to take work due to the COVID-19 quarantine and restrictions, I felt that this would be the perfect time!

Like I mentioned above, this shop pays homage to a few of my favorite things - check some of my favorites out below! Or click here to check out my full Etsy shop!

“It’s Always Ice Cream Weather Here”

This photo was taken on the Disney Boardwalk in Orlando, Florida, right outside of the ice cream parlor there! This adorable little sign welcomes ice cream connoisseurs through its doors for a sweet treat in the midst of the heat!

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Benches

I feel like this photo perfectly represents Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! These green and brown benches are iconic, with the Yacht Club across Crescent lake in the background.

White Frame Jewelry Holder (for Necklaces)

This subtle chic and sturdy necklace organizer holds up to 8 necklaces and is light enough to be hung on a wall by thumb tacks (but can be hung by nails, too). It features a subtle texture for simple visual interest.

The exterior of the frame measures 8" by 11" in size.

Right Down the Boardwalk

A classic view right down Disney’s Boardwalk Resort! Disney’s Boardwalk resort lies right between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, across the lake (Crescent Lake) from the Beach Club and Yacht Club.

Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland

A portrait of the Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland! I’ve always imagined this photo looking especially excellent in a beautiful office. I took this photo with a “tilt-shift” lens, which is what gifts the “miniature” affect of the books in this image!

Senior Experience & Style Guide Template (Digital Download)

I created this guide for my own business – to educate my senior clients, and to take any of the guess work out of our time together. This guide is meant to walk my clients through our time together, and to answer any questions they might have. And I have to say – it has been a complete GAME CHANGER for my business!

This magazine template is available as an instant download, and can be modified in InDesign (including the “older” versions of the software).

Llama Portrat

This might be one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken! I’ve always loved llamas, and I just so happened to capture a photo of this little guy with his ears perked up!

Lighthouse Through the Palm Trees

A unique view of Disney’s Yacht Club Lighthouse from between some palm trees! Disney’s Yacht Club sits right across from Disney’s Boardwalk Resort.

Beach & Field

A simple, neutral photo of a field swaying in the wind with a beach and sand in the background.

Disney’s Yacht Club Lighthouse

Another view of the Yacht Club lighthouse, just a little closer, on a cloudy day in Orlando, Florida!

Green Palms, Blue Sky

A set of four tall palm trees reaching into the blue sky on a bright, Orlando, Florida day.

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort

Another view of Disney’s Boardwalk Resort from across Crescent lake! Also included in this photo are some of the Boardwalk’s famous restaurants and entertainment spots, including Trattoria al Forno and the Boardwalk Bakery!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my shop, friends. It means so much!

Sarah + Steven: Shady Elms Farm Wedding Photography

How we loved this wedding and these people! Sarah and Steven's beautiful blush wedding took place at Shady Elms Farm (one of my favorite venues!) on a sunny August afternoon. While Nick (who is now my second shooter and husband) took photos of the guys getting ready at a nearby hotel, I had the privilege of documenting the gorgeous bride with her girls at the farm. Before getting into their wedding attire, the girls sat down for a picturesque lunch in their floral robes (adorable, right?) ...And the rest of the day is history. We felt so honored to be a part of this wedding. Thank you to Sarah, Steven, and all of their friends and family who made us feel so welcome!

Fun fact: the groom's name is Steven Nicholas (first and last names), and my new husband's name is Nicholas Steven (first and middle names). Crazy, right?! And now, on to the main event:

Mother and daughter then, mother and daughter now.

Praying before the ceremony.

Vendors:

Venue: Shady Elms Farm

Officiant: Jamie Kendrew

Hair: Phoenix 5000

Make-up: Vivace

DJ: Royal Grandeur

Florist: Shady Elms Farm

Caterer: PW Catering

Cake: Bethel Bakery

Ceremony musician: Rochelle Agnew

Brooke M: Brush Creek Park Senior Photography (Cranberry Township Photographer)

Brooke tagged along for Nicole H.'s senior session earlier this summer and decided that she wanted us to take her senior photos, too! We met with Brooke on a gorgeous morning at Brush Creek Park - how gorgeous is this girl?! Good luck on the start of your senior year, Brooke!

Ben. C: North Boundary Park Senior Photography

We started Ben's senior session out at his house with his bike (isn't it awesome?!), and then took a short drive over to North Boundary Park, where we found some killer light and great scenery. Thanks for an awesome time, Ben! Congrats on your last year!

Woodland Styled Sister Portraits

It's always an honor when someone asks me to give them some photography tips. I've become a huge fan of helping people through figuring out their camera, their lenses, and their lighting (even though I still have so much to learn myself!). Recently, I met a lovely lady who I've been mentoring in photography, and we decided to style a little mini-shoot to practice shooting. Her daughters were the models, and they did a fantastic job! Some of my favorites are below: 

Sister Portraits | Cranberry Township Headshots

You might recognize these two little ladies from a family shoot back in 2014! These two ladies are pursuing child modeling, and I think you'll agree - they are definitely going places! This session took place in the family's home (called a lifestyle session). I absolutely love creating photos in clients' homes (especially when it's 5 degrees outside ;) )! There's something so personal about taking photos in an environment that the subject is connected to. Enjoy just a few of my favorites from the shoot below:

Favorite 2014 Pittsburgh Wedding Venues (Cranberry Township Photographer)

As 2014 comes to a close, I've spent some time looking back over my first official year in business. It's been an incredible ride filled with some incredible people, places, and learning experiences. I truly, from the bottom of my heart, can't begin to thank everyone enough who has supported me and my business in some way - from the awesome clients I've been priviledged to work with to other fantastic photographers who have somehow poured into me, to my fiance, friends, and family who have encouraged me along the way. God has been so good! I'm so incredibly thankful that He's given me the opportunity to do what I love, and to love other people in the process. Speaking of things I love - I wanted to use this blog post to review some of my favorite wedding venues of this year! There are four I shot at this year that I particularly loved, each for a variety of different reasons. Let the countdown begin: 4. Hartwood Acres Mansion

Hartwood Acres Mansion is a gorgeous, castle-like structure located in Allegheny County Park. Its beautiful architecture and colorful flowers (at the right time of year!) surrounded by 629 acres of forest and park make it the perfect location for an intimate wedding.

3. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is not your typical wedding venue - which is why it's one of my favorites! Flooded with interesting exibits and colorful details, the museum gives any wedding a unique, artistic feel.

2. Lingrow Farm

This little farm in Gilpin Township has some seriously beautiful views! Get married under a pavilion overlooking a small body of water and breathtaking country landscape - you might even see a couple of horses running about! 1. Shady Elms Farm

So.. as you can tell, I LOVE farm weddings! Shady Elms Farm was quite possibly my favorite wedding venue I had the honor of photographing this year! This farm is the perfect spot for a charming country wedding, with little details hidden in every corner (which might be why I loved it so much!). Complete with a sweet country farm house and a stunning barn, this place is perfect for any bride who wants a rustic wedding! (This wedding was featured on local Pittsburgh blog "Lace and Loyalty" http://www.laceandloyalty.com/real-weddings/shady-elms-farm-wedding-jenna-hidinger/ ) Though these four are my favorite from this year - there are some other places I would love to give an honorable mention to! Schnoodleberry Farm and the White Barn (my wedding venue this coming summer!) are two places I've visited before but have never had the opportunity to photograph. If you're a bride looking at any of these venues, I'd love to hear from you! Send a message using the "Contact" tab in the navigation bar above, or email me directly at jhidingerphotography@gmail.com. Happy new year - and here's to 2015!

Jo H. | North Park Senior Session

You might recognize the lovely Jo from her sibling session a few months back (see it here). We had so much fun hanging out at North Park taking Jo's senior photos - she even brought her pom pons and a bag full of her dance shoes for us to incorporate into the shoot!

Flower Child

Spring made an appearance yesterday, and the weather was too beautiful to deny an impromptu shoot. Getting some beautiful free flowers may have also had something to do with it!

Allison M. | Robert Morris University Portraits

"The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter." - Mark Twain If there's one thing I absolutely love capturing in photographs, it's laughter. Laughter shows people as they as their most natural, true self. I have no problem making myself look or sound stupid... as long as I get a good laugh, it's worth it - every time. Thanks to Allison for laughing at my stupid jokes!

(Also, these are from this past fall - to brighten up your winter day!)