Angelica M: Chic Downtown Pittsburgh Senior Photos

Don't get me wrong - I love Hartwood Acres, but when Angelica decided on downtown Pittsburgh for her senior session I was PUMPED. There's something about shooting in a different location that always gets my creative juices flowing! And, having photographed quite a few weddings and couple sessions in this same downtown area, I was so excited to see how I could work the space with a senior!

Angelica came SO prepared with beautiful outfits to match the surrounding area (plus a wine-colored hat, which complimented the city surroundings so stinking well!). What you decide to wear and how it compliments your backdrop can make a huge difference in the final images from a session! We were all over the place - from the Omni William Penn, to the downtown Embassy Suites, to Strawberry Way and much more! Angelica even brought a friend with her, and we were able to get a few photos of the two of them together near the end of her session!

Congratulations on your last year of school, Angelica! I am so excited for you! :)

Alisha + JJ: Coffee Shop & Vegan Pizza-Making Engagement Photos

SO EXCITED to share these photos of my sister-in-law and her husband-to-be!! I am beyond excited for these two to tie the knot and spend the rest of their lives together because it's so evident that God has brought them together.

Alisha and I have become less like an "in laws" and more like real sisters over the past couple of years, and for that, I am beyond grateful. She's truly one of my closest friends and confidants. So whenever these two asked me to take their engagement photos, obviously I was BEYOND pumped because I just love them so stinking much! (And in case you were wondering if I am photographing her wedding, I am NOT, because I am in it! ;) - but we have her covered with one of Pittsburgh's best wedding photographers, in my opinion!). Also, I have to give a major shout out to JJ for being literally one of the best guys I have ever photographed. He is a natural!

Since I know these two so well, I knew their engagement session had to be something special. Originally, we had planned to take a little trip down to the Strip District, but because the day we chose for their engagement session ended up being bitterly cold, we stayed close to home and hit up the ever-wonderful Historic Harmony! We stopped by the Wunderbar Cafe for some coffee and then headed back to Alisha's parents' house for a little vegan pizza making! These two LOVE to cook together, so a little pizza making in the kitchen was the perfect way to reflect their relationship a little bit more!

So without further ado, here are just a few of my favorites from their session!!

Love these two SO much! Huge thanks to Audrey for braving the cold with us to carry everything! She's the true MVP!!

Hair & Makeup for Alisha by Kaylin Simonic

The Illingworth Triplets: Historic Harmony Senior Photos

I have to say, this was a first for me!! I've never photographed more than one senior at a time, so when Sarah, Dan, and Ashley's mom contacted me about senior photos for her TRIPLETS I was SO excited for the challenge! And let me say, I don't think I could've asked for a better trio to photograph. All three of these Seneca Valley seniors were SUPER easy to work with and were totally meant to be in front of the camera! We even had an unseasonable warm day for their Historic Harmony session, which made things all the better. Congratulations on your last year of school, you three! Thank you for an awesome time!

Amy + Mike: Cool Springs Banquet Hall Wedding Photos

You might remember Amy and Mike from their sweet summer engagement session at Phipp's Conservatory earlier this year, but if you don't, you can check it out here! Amy and Mike tied the knot on a rainy November day, but these two were so focused on the joy of the day that it seems they barely noticed! (Also - there were LOTS of great little nooks that hid us from the rain around Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian!)

These two had an intimate first look before their wedding ceremony between just the two of them, then a ceremony at the church and a reception at Cool Springs Banquet Hall! Every part of their day was infused with joy and love, not to mention tons of cookies and dancing! Congratulations on your marriage, Amy and Mike! It was an honor to be a part of your day!

Vendors:

Bride’s Dress: The Winner

Hair and Makeup for the Bride: (cousin of the bride) Alyssa Stipanovich

Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse

Ceremony: Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Reception: Cool Springs Banquet Hall

Band/DJ: Carroll DJ Services

Flowers: Donati Florist

Caterer: Ches Anthony

Cake/Desserts: Bethel Bakery

Photographer: Jenna Hidinger Photography

Second Photographer: Sara Dinwiddie

Best of Wedding Couple Photos, 2017 Edition

It's no secret that one of the best parts of the wedding day to any photographer is the bride & groom portrait section of the day! Often times, that's when the magic happens and when we get to connect with our clients, giving them images to cherish for a lifetime together. This year's "Best of Wedding Couple Photos" from JHP includes photos from 25 different weddings, featuring 25 very different and wonderful couples in 4 different states (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan)! I have been blessed by each and every couple who has given me the honor of being a part of their wedding day. Thank you for the incredible blessing of photographing one of the most important days of your lives!

And without further ado - here are a few of my favorites from this year!

Morgan A: Historic Harmony Senior Photos

Morgan is one of the sweetest seniors I've had the privilege to photograph, and as a more personal touch, she lives with her family in the neighborhood I grew up in! We absolutely loved hanging out with her and her mom for her Historic Harmony senior session - congratulations on your last year of school, Morgan! You are the sweetest!

Behind the Scenes Photos, 2017 Edition

One of my goals for this year was to collect as many behind the scenes photos as possible throughout 2017 to share and I am SO excited because we have some real gems here! You'll see quite a few faces - lots of Nick, my husband, who second shoots about half of my weddings with me every year, along with Sara, Ashley, Alisha, and Nikki, who have been so helpful in second shooting and assisting with sessions in the 2017 season! I have to give a HUGE shout out to these sweet people (along with Kim, who isn't pictured but also helped me out a few times!) for their support of this business. It wouldn't be possible without you six and all of your help! I love you all. Without further ado, here are my favorite behind the scenes photos from the 2017 season!

I swear this was totally candid!

The men and their murses.

Sara being excellent, per usual!

A lot of dancing is involved with testing light.

Alisha has been my right hand woman for senior sessions this year! Love her!

Photo by Kim Tryon!

This is Nick's favorite shot. Every. Time.

I really have no idea what was going on here.

When we work with DJs who instantly become friends!

Standing in a fountain. Nbd.

The lovely Elisabeth from Dorsoh Documentaries being the best test model!

We were pretty pumped about this drone.

He also made for an excellent test model!!

Nazari from Dorosh Documentaries, winking at Nick

Ashley is the BOMB!

Dancing, maybe??

I am truly so thankful to be able to do what I do!

Ashley + Rob: Phipp's Conservatory Wedding Photos

This wedding is a killer venue combination - St. Bernard's Church in Mt. Lebanon paired with Phipp's Conservatory & Botanical Garden made for the most beautiful match for this true Pittsburgh wedding! As did Ashley and Rob, of course, who make such a sweet pair! Ashley and Rob actually found me through Ashley's mom, Elaine, who I used to serve weddings with at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township! For someone to trust me with their child's wedding photos is a HUGE honor, and one I don't take likely, so first I have to thank my sweet friend Elaine for the opportunity to document this incredible wedding day, and to Ashley and Rob for trusting me with their photos!

Ashley and Rob had a sweet, emotional first look, which allowed them to see each other and talk before the ceremony (first looks are always one of my favorite parts of a wedding day!). After a beautiful ceremony at St. Bernard's we headed right over to Phipp's Conservatory to catch the last of the evening light before cocktail hour and a reception with a classic Pittsburgh cookie table! Congratulations on your wedding and on your marriage, Ashley and Rob! Here's to many more years of happiness!

Vendors:

Ceremony: St. Bernard Catholic Church

Reception: Phipp's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero

Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung

Hair: Salon Vivace

Makeup: Salon Vivace

Tuxes: Jos. A. Bank

Band/DJ: 2nd II None

Flowers: Mt. Lebanon Floral Shop

Caterer: Sodexo Catering – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Cake/Desserts: Bella Christie and Lil Z's Sweet Boutique

Photographer: Jenna Hidinger Photography

Honeymoon: Italy & Germany