Hudson N: North Park Senior Photos

Hudson chose a more suave and sophisticated look for his senior photos, complete with a top hat and cane! This was a fun first for me... and Hudson embodied the look perfectly!

We took his photos at North Park, beginning at the skate park area (where he spends lots of time!), moving onto the area around the Boathouse, then to the island! And, surprisingly for November in Pittsburgh… we had some great light to work with. That is always a bonus!

Congratulations on your senior year, Hudson!

Fall North Park Family Photos

Oh what a lovely November evening we had for this sweet family's photos! We had the BEST time running around North Park with these four... and we even had some sunlight to work with, which is often a rarity in Pittsburgh in November!!

I met this family a few months ago at the church plant we’re a part of, New Horizon Church, so it was super fun to get to spend some time with them walking, running, jumping, dancing, and playing Simon Says (oh the things we do for those candid kid reactions at a family session!! They are always so much FUN!).

Enjoy a few of my favorite photos below, and thank you so much to these four for letting me document such a sweet season!

Beaver Family Photos

In November, you never know what the weather might be like in Pittsburgh! I’ve had 16°F sessions mid-November, but for this family, we had a 60°F day, and I know that we were all so thankful!

I had the pleasure of photographing Megan & Richard’s wedding a few years ago, so when Megan reached out to me about an extended family session for her mom, I was thrilled! It was such a treat to be able to spend the afternoon with them in the adorable town of Beaver. Check out a few of my favorite photos from our time together below!

Amy & Anthony: Indiana Country Club Wedding Anniversary

You might recognize these two if you’ve been following along on the blog over the last few years! ❤️I’ve had the pleasure of spending the last THREE Octobers in Indiana PA with these two - first with their engagement session back in 2019, then with their micro-wedding in 2020, and again this year for an anniversary celebration with all of their friends & family! Indiana PA is GORGEOUS in the fall!

Amy & Anthony were married last year on the coveted date of 10.10.20 surrounded by a very small group of friends & family. It was sweet, intimate, full of unexpected twists and turns (like the breakdown of the trolley that was supposed to carry all of the guests from one place to the next!).

And this year... they got to celebrate with so many more people that they hold near and dear to their hearts at Indiana Country Club! Though it was rainy day, it was still a beautiful celebration of their first year of marriage, filled with lots of little personal details! Including lots of Dunkin' donuts (their favorite dessert… and mine! ;) ), and a luggage tag favor to represent their love for travel. AND we were even able to sneak outside when the clouds parted for a few brief minutes after their ceremony!

Amy & Anthony, it was such an honor to get to celebrate with you AGAIN! When I think of or visit Indiana, PA, I will always think of you two. Congratulations on your first year of marriage!

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Vendors: Indiana Country Club, Flower and Balloon Gallery, Dunkin' (dessert), Antonette Medved (makeup artist), Shari Pho from Tease Salon (hair), White Lace Bridal (bride's dress), White Lace Designs (invitations), AZAZIE (bridesmaid dresses), Top Dog Productions (lighting), Lendable Linens, Dorosh Documentaries (videographer)

DeFanti Family: Harmony Family Photos

What a blessing it was to work with this incredibly sweet family a few weeks ago again for some fall family photos!

Ada (mom) and I met through our mutual love of photography (and Disney ) years ago, and I had the privilege of photographing them on the Harmony Trail last night, which was a new (to me) spot for photos that will now be a go-to of mine in the fall!

I photographed these four FOUR years ago on their property (click here to see!). What an honor it was to have them back in front of my camera! Thank you for trusting me with these sweet memories! ❤️

FOR MORE RESOURCES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, SENIORS, AND ENGAGED COUPLES, CLICK ANY OF THE PHOTOS BELOW!

Madison R: Moraine State Park Senior Photos

Madison is a senior at Slippery Rock who is a fan of reading, bugs, and is an artist - as well as a senior at Slippery Rock! She brought a book to incorporate into her senior photos as a nod towards her love for reading. Moraine State Park was absolutely gorgeous during the time of her session in October. It will forever be one of my favorite parks for fall photos!

Congratulations on your senior year, Madison!

Olivia A: Moraine State Park Senior Photos

I had the pleasure of taking some senior photos for Olivia during peek fall foliage at Moraine State Park back in October!

Olivia is a Deer Lakes senior who aspires to become an elementary school teacher post high school. Though she wouldn’t call herself a morning person, she was willing to switch her senior photos to a morning timeframe to avoid a week of very rainy evenings, and I am so thankful that she was! Morning light can be even more beautiful than evening light, and we had the BEST, softest, prettiest light for her photos!

Congratulations on your senior year, Olivia - and thank you so much for the honor of taking these photos for you!

Sydney T: Historic Harmony Senior Photos

Sydney’s session took place during one of the rainiest weeks in October! But thankfully, we were able to bypass the rain and get some amazing photos in one of my favorite locations! The setting was perfect, her outfits were so perfect for fall… I love when everything comes together!

Sydney is a Seneca Valley senior and a dedicated field director/drum major! She loves science, and hopes to study within the medical field post high school. And she's just an all around sweetheart!

Congrats on your senior year, Sydney!!

Daniel C: North Park Senior Photos

We had the best time hanging out with Daniel at North Park a few weeks ago for his senior photos... AND this is the first session of mine in a while where it actually didn't rain for the entire time! For that, I was so thankful!

Daniel is a Pine Richland senior who loves Astronomy and cooking! He hopes to study culinary science post high school. He's an all around super kind and fun guy! Congratulations on your senior year, Daniel!

I also had the pleasure of taking Daniel’s brother’s senior photos last year - feel free to check them out here! It’s always such an honor to get to work with families multiple times!

Caitlin & Tanner: Bella Sera Wedding Photos

WOW is all I can say! These two planned their "small wedding ceremony now, big reception later" before it was a "thing" . Though they've been married for two years, they finally got to celebrate with their friends & family this past weekend - on the most beautiful, first week of October weekend - at the gorgeous Bella Sera!

I had the pleasure of taking their engagement photos just a few months ago, where I was able to hear more about the story of how they met! They were complete strangers until Caitlin’s car broke down at an airport, and Tanner - the good samaritan stranger - offered to help. And after that, it’s all history!

Caitlin & Tanner, thank you so, SO much for letting me be a part of your celebration. Congratulations on two amazing years of marriage!

Vendors: Marci's Cakes and Bakes, AtHome Beauty (hair & makeup), and a huge thanks to Taylor Ramsey for her killer second shooter skills!