Elena K: Phipp's Conservatory Senior Photography

I love a good challenge. Anything that forces me to problem-solve or find a solution makes me excited. Upon arriving to Phipp's for Elena's session, we encountered lots of traffic and nightmarish parking. Why? Because we had unknowingly chosen to photograph Elena on Phipp's "free day," where Phipp's gave complimentary admission to anyone who walked through their doors. The place was packed, for good reason. But I had my challenge, and Elena was willing to face it with me. We avoided pedestrians, spectators, and grazers, and came up with some beautiful photos for her senior photo session.

Fun fact: Elena won free Moe's burritos for an entire year (one per week), starting just a couple of weeks ago. Congratulations on your last year of high school and your many burritos to come! ;)

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: 

Kyyashko Family | Cranberry Township Park

We caught some of the first snowfall of the year during this family session!

Rachel M. | Brush Creek Park Senior Photography

Rachel's senior session took place on a beautifully overcast day at Brush Creek Park (where Nick proposed to me!) Rachel even brought her guitar along for a couple of shots.

Becca + Zac | Timberhouse Wedding Photography

A beautiful day for a sweet couple. A huge thanks to Becca and Zac for allowing us to capture their awesome day! And another huge thanks to Sara Dinwiddie, my second shooter.