Frick Park Family Photos

I am always excited when I’m asked to take photos around Frick Park/the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh. It is such a beautiful area of Pittsburgh that I don’t always have an excuse to visit… so getting to work there is always exciting!

And it just so happens that I have gotten to photograph this couple twice in this beautiful location that is oh-so special to them!

I took Petra & Kevin’s engagement photos back in 2020 in these very locations - and three years and one baby later, I was so excited to be back here again with them! With plans to possibly move out of state, they wanted to document - one more time - how special this spot is to them.

It was such a pleasure to get to photograph this sweet family. Enjoy a few of my favorite images from their session below!

Luke B: Preston Park (Butler) Senior Photos

Meet Luke!

I have been loving the opportunity I've had over the past few months to photograph so many seniors in so many different locations! I took Luke's senior photos at Preston Park in Butler on a warm November afternoon... Preston Park is a great park that always has such beautiful light! Don't sleep on late fall sessions... they are always some of my favorites, and this one is no exception!

Luke is a senior at Butler High School who loves boxing. He was a total natural in front of the camera and made my job so easy!

I loved Luke’s approach to his outfit changes, too - he had three different flannels for his session, but kept his base layers the same (the sweatshirt/jeans). The flannel change was easy, quick, and allowed him to get a little variety without spending too much time changing during his session!

Congratulations on your senior year, Luke!

Hayden S: Zelienople Senior Photos

Meet Hayden!

I photographed Hayden in my favorite town... Zelienople! It truly had an endless amount of locations for urban style photos, which was exactly what Hayden was looking for. I loved getting to photograph someone in a location that I am so personally familiar with!

Hayden attends Canon-McMillan and plans to study something in the engineering or medical field post high school - he is a super smart one! He loves playing video games and is into Japanese culture.

We chased the evening light all around town... even behind the local BP gas station, much to the surprise of a few locals who were passing by You never know where the best light will end up being!

Congratulations on your senior year, Hayden!

Travis S: North Shore Pittsburgh Senior Photos

Meet Travis!

He's a senior at Butler High School who plays baseball, and who hopes to study engineering post high school! Because of his love for baseball, he chose the North Shore for his photos. It was so much fun to get PNC Park in the background of some of his photos, along with the beautiful cityscape!

Travis chose a morning time slot for his senior session, which I loved, because there were so few people around the places we wanted to use for photos. It was great!

Also, fun fact, Travis has never been to Chipotle.

Congratulations on your senior year, Travis!

Hannah B: Moraine State Park Senior Photos

Meet Hannah!

She's a senior at Slippery Rock High School who hopes to study criminology post graduation She dances, loves fall, and was a treat to photograph at Moraine State Park on a chilly late fall day!

Moraine was the perfect spot for Hannah's photos, because her family lives so close! And it's always just so beautiful there, especially in the fall. Even though a winter dusting had come through a few days before her session, we were still able to find some of the last remaining fall color!

Congratulations on your senior year, Hannah!

PITTSBURGH CHRISTMAS TREE FARM MINI SESSIONS 2023

This year marked the fourth annual Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Farm Mini Session Event for Jenna Hidinger Photography at Lake Forest Gardens in Fombell, PA! These sessions have become some of my favorites that I look forward to each year and are one of my favorite ways to ring in the holiday season!

I can’t believe it, but these sessions sold out within 20 minutes of me sending out my calendar for booking. I am so thankful for everyone who booked one of these… it was a joy to celebrate the Christmas season alongside your family!

I would be remiss to not give a huge shout out to Lake Forest Gardens, who has hosted us for FOUR years now. It is always such a pleasure to work at their farm!

I also need to give a big shout out to my husband, Nick, and my mom, Jean, for helping me with these sessions. It wouldn’t have been possible for me to do everything required by myself. Your support means the world!

And without further ado, here are some highlights from this year’s Christmas tree farm mini session event!

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Past Christmas Mini Session Photos - 2019 // 2020 // 2022

Chelsea & Anthony's Wedding at The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake

Meet Chelsea & Anthony!

Like a true good Pittsburgh love story, Chelsea & Anthony met while working at Kennywood (you may remember their engagement session from last year that took place AT Kennywood - click here to see it!). A few weeks ago, they tied the knot at a favorite wedding venue of mine... The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake!

I'm not sure if the particular weekend of their wedding marked "peak" fall foliage here in Western Pennsylvania, but it sure felt like it The foliage was beyond beautiful and vibrant for their gorgeous wedding day set along Darlington lake. And though the forecast loomed with the threat of rain, instead, we experienced a lovely crisp fall day with some glimmers of sunshine!

One of my favorite details about this wedding day - Chelsea wore the exact same shoes that her mother wore on her wedding day! I have never seen that before and thought it was the sweetest touch!

Chelsea also had many special touches included for her late grandmother, who passed away just a few weeks before her wedding. She had a special sign and bouquet made for her, and there was a special dance with her extended family during the reception to honor her. It was truly beautiful.

Chelsea & Anthony, it was a blessing to be a part of your day. Thank you so much for having us there!

And a huge shout out to Taylor Ramsey for photographing this wedding with me (some of whose photos you'll see sprinkled throughout this set!).

Vendors: Joyful Events by Jade, Loyalty Entertainment, Patti's Pasticceria Inc., JL Makeup Studio and Beauty Boutique, The White Orchid, A Simple Vow

Kelsey & Nick: The Grayson House Fall Wedding Photos

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Sheppard!

Kelsey & Nick were a blast to photograph at the most picturesque venue, The Grayson House! Their fall wedding day was full of warm fall tones and vibrant florals (fall wedding color palettes are always my favorite, and this one was no exception!).

We started off the day with coverage of the bride and groom getting ready separately, both at designated cottages on the Grayson House’s property. After both Kelsey & Nick had finished getting ready, they had a first look overlooking the Uniontown fall scenery, and read their personal vows to each other at that time. We took some portraits of the two of them, them with their bridal party, and them with their family, and even though it had been raining earlier, the rain stopped for us just long enough to get all of those portraits outdoors… and that was such a blessing!

The ceremony took place inside the Grayson House reception area due to the rain, with cocktail hour to follow. We got to end the night with an epic photo out in the rain (kudos to our bride & groom for braving the elements!)

Kelsey & Nick, it was such a joy to be a part of your wedding day! A HUGE congratulations to you both on your marriage!

Sierra B: Seneca Valley High School Senior Photos

Meet Sierra!

She's a senior at Seneca Valley High School who plays soccer, loves fall, and writes her own music (which she performs regularly at a local restaurant!). She has lots of passions to follow post high school and is still in the process of deciding which one(s) she'll choose to pursue after graduation!

We had one of the best fall days for her photos.. the sun was shining, it wasn't too cold... and the leaves were so beautifully vibrant!

Sierra, a huge congratulations to you on your senior year!

Zelienople Family Photos

This session was a joy for so many reasons!

I first met Sam and Anthony back in 2017 after they had recently gotten engaged. I took their engagement photos that year, and then photographed their wedding in 2018 (click here to see!). This year, I had the privilege of photographing them as a family of four during peak fall on the Historic Harmony trail… one of my favorite locations in the fall!

It is always an honor and privilege to get to photograph growing families over the years. Thank you so much to Sam & Anthony for letting me photograph this season of life for you!