If you’re reading this, you’re probably freshly engaged and deep in the planning spiral. You’ve scrolled through hundreds of Instagram feeds, saved a Pinterest board full of dreamy portraits, and now you’ve got a consultation on the calendar with a photographer (or maybe a few). But now what? What do you actually talk about? What…
If you’re here, it’s probably because you have something special. A ring, a watch, a dress, a car, maybe even a little trinket that nobody else would think twice about. And you want it to matter in your wedding photos. I get it. And I love it. After sixteen years and over 500 weddings, I…
If you’re engaged and wondering whether an engagement session is worth it, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I get, and the answer is almost always yes. But not for the reasons most couples think. It’s not just about getting pretty photos. And it’s definitely not about looking perfect. After 16+…
Carnegie Museum Is a Photographer’s Playground. Here’s How to Make the Most of It. I’ve shot over 50 weddings at Carnegie Museum. That number matters because this venue rewards experience in ways that aren’t obvious until something goes sideways. Wrong shutter speed under the spotlights in the Music Hall Foyer? You’ll get banding across every…
After 500 weddings, this is one of the questions I get asked most. And honestly, most of the advice out there “just book 8 hours” is too simple to be useful. The real answer depends on your wedding. But there’s a smarter way to think through it and a few common mistakes that cost couples…
(And why the best wedding photography is actually both) If you’ve spent any time looking at wedding photographers, you’ve probably seen these two words thrown around a lot. Candid. Posed. Sometimes photographers act like they’re opposites—like you have to choose a side. You don’t. And honestly, if your photographer is making you choose, that’s a…
Let’s talk authenticity for a minute. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. No turning your wedding day into one long photo shoot. Instead, let’s focus on you. After all, it’s your wedding day—you deserve images that feel like the truest version of you. Below, I’m sharing a YouTube video that dives deeper into how I…
You’ve heard of elopements and mico-weddings I’m sure. It may bring to mind a something like a stuffy courtroom, justice of the peace, or if you’re the wild type, a Vegas chapel. Forget all that! There is an easier and simpler way. Self-Uniting! Did you know, Pennsylvania is one of the few places where a…
I’m sure you’ve heard all about them! MICRO WEDDINGS. The newest and hottest trend. Perhaps even the “new normal”?? Is a Micro Wedding right for you? Find out! To get the scoop, I hosted a little panel discussion with some of Pittsburgh’s best wedding professionals to answer your questions! Questions and Topics Discussed What is…
You just got married, had family pictures taken, or had an event photographed. Now, what do you do with your photos? Do you save your photos? Do you print your photos? Do you make an album? Deciding what to do with your photos can be overwhelming. In this post, we breakdown the 4 things you…
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