Pittsburgh's Strip District is full of incredible spots to see, bars and shops that offer not just a broad selection of food, but drinks and entertainment. If I had to describe the strip district in a sentence, I would say that it's the perfect blend between the old and the new. It's one of the most versatile spots in the city to take pictures, have fun and let go. 

The North Shore of Pittsburgh is a stunning spot for family photos. It's such a gorgeous and versatile spot surrounded by nature, bridges, reflecting water and the cityscape, the trail along PNC Park is also a great location for family photos. Their session was full of ALL the little moments that are raw and priceless and make the session truly special. This sweet little guy was so curious, hungry and just happy to be with his parents it was beautiful to watch. 

We did Brittany and Steve's maternity session at one of the most beautiful Pittsburgh parks right on 5th Ave., in Oakland: Mellon Park. Mellon Park is always a great location for for elegant and creative photos, and you can get so much out of this location because you can walk to different areas of the park and get different sceneries, which is always a good idea when planning a photo shoot, especially when your pregnant and hiking and doing more adventurous activities is not really an option. 

The most important part for me as a person and as a wedding photographer is for my couple to have fun--I want then to have the best experience, laugh, dance, and tear up with emotion by being in the present moment and realizing their getting to marry the love of their life, and the best part is, I get to document all of it! :) That was how Katie's and Sajen's engagement was. One for the books! 

Let me paint the picture for this incredible session for you. Mexico: A lover's destination with the ocean, beautiful skies, and the perfect weather. That sums up my afternoon, while I got the privilege to see these two love birds love and devotion for one another.

The first weeks of your baby's life quickly pass by, and you won't even notice when he or she is already a month old! They grow and change daily, where do I come in in that? I love to document those first few weeks of your baby's life in the comfort of your home. 

In a lifestyle session where we take real, and natural photos, we document those moments of the baby as well as you as parents with your little one. It's one of the most intimate and most beautiful photo shoots you can have, and I promise, you won't regret it.  

When we first got there we were welcomed by the kind staff of the wedding venue who were finishing the final touches for the reception and making sure everything was ready. 
The bridal room where Rose was getting ready was spacious and full of light. We captured those very special getting ready moments that are so sentimental for the bride along with her mom and bridesmaids. They drank champagne and had fun while putting having their make up done, and got even more beautiful for the day. For the guys these moments are very fun! They take in the moment by goofing around ripping their pants, drinking and laughing a LOT. 

Lisa had asked me for ideas on photo shoot locations. She wanted something special and different, and something that would go with Ryan's vibe, too. So we found this really cool location in the Strip District where there are huge tires, a railroad, and what looks like closed factories. If you go and look around, you would never think that this would be an ideal photo shoot location, but as you'll see below, it was! I wish more of my clients could see the beauty of these type of locations for their photos.

Cancun Riviera Maya Photos | Before seeing the photos, let me paint the picture for you. A gorgeous golden afternoon giving the turquoise waters that glow, the waves hitting the shore and two people in love letting themselves get carried away by the warmth, the sensation of the water in their skin, and remembering vividly why they made the commitment to spending the rest of their life together!

We started off the engagement of Hunter and Kristen at The Pennsylvanian Apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh, and finished it off in Mellon Park. 

Always such a joy to photograph Hunted and Kristen, and to see their engagement rings, and do this for them was really special to me. We had taken photos a year prior in McConnells State Park where Hunter had given Kristen a couple's session as a surprised. This time though, we celebrated their engagement by popping a champagne bottle at the end of the session. 

Bri and Derek celebrated their wedding at The Hotel Conneaut at Conneaut Lake, PA. Being in this historic hotel was a beautiful experience, because the locations for photographs were endless. Plus being by the water just adds to the charm of this venue. The ceremony was right by the water and even though it was a gloomy September day and It ended up raining a bit, we got the most beautiful sky after the storm. Not to mention the night we got with a pitch black sky with beautiful stars surrounding us where we were able to capture night portraits that Bri and Derek were happy to take. 

Carlee + Joe's Wedding took place at The Home Farm Barn in Indiana PA where we celebrated their union in a beautiful fall day with the popular autumn's foliage we wait year-round for. 

Their wedding decor was all fall themed with pumpkins that look very aesthetically pleasing. The combination of the bridesmaids' color dresses with their bouquets made for an elegant feel to the entire wedding. 

Also, if you haven't been to The Home Farm Barn in Indiana PA it's totally worth a visit. The hand-hewn barn located in Indiana PA is a venue which offers different spaces for the ceremony, reception, and even the getting ready portion of the day, which is very helpful because everything happens all in once place and you don't have to drive from location to location, which is very convenient and ends up saving you time and stress, which is a life saver when talking about one of the most important days of your life. 

Mommy & Me sessions are incredibly special and rewarding, because we capture the maternity session (pre baby) and then once the baby is born, we do the newborn session at the baby's home. 

We document these moments that are so joyous, full of emotions and incredibly intimate for everybody in the family and also for me, because what a privilege it is to document such a beautiful and special moment of your lives it is for me.

We arrived at The Scottish Rite Cathedral to do her first look with her father, which was really sweet because we got to capture his true reaction seeing his daughter dressed in her white dress for the first time. The ceremony took place in this gorgeous historical place, and I could not be happier. Brittney had told me what an incredible location it was and she wasn't exaggerating. The high ceilings and architecture of the cathedral were beyond beautiful! 

I knew this surprised engagement was going to be special the moment Steve contacted me, but what I didn't know at the time was that this was going to be one of my all-time favorite photo shoots. There's an elegance and delicacy to the way Alaina reacted that was hypnotizing, and the way Steve's eyes sparked when he saw how happy Alaina reacted. I would say that this was the definition of what romanticism means. 

We did Meshaim's maternity session at Pittsburgh most gorgeous parks, Mellon Park. I feel like that's a wonderful location option for elegant and creative shots, and you can get so much out of this location because you can walk to different areas of the park and get another vibe, which is always a good idea when planning a photo shoot, especially when your pregnant and hiking and doing more adventurous activities is not really an option. 

Danny first contacted me to see if I was available to document the surprise engagement he was planning for his girlfriend on a weekend trip they were planning to Pittsburgh. 

He had never been to Mt. Washington, which is where Grandview Overlook is located in Pittsburgh, but he was open and receptive to hearing all the tips I was giving him to make this summer surprised proposal epic! 

Kristen and Parker's family session at Mellon Park, Pittsburgh PA was amazing! It really was. They have the cutest baby who was so curious and kept looking at me, which only got us even more beautiful and unique results.

When clients give me the time we need for a session, especially when there's a baby involved or they bring their dogs, we can stop and make sure the baby gets feed, if that's something he needs in order to feel better and not cry, or get a diaper change, or get cleaned up. 

Don't underestimate the beauty of having a couple's session at Downtown Pittsburgh. The buildings and the vibe of Downtown is very unique and what can come out of the session is totally up to you, the time of season, the time of day, and whatever you bring for props, or outfits. 

In this case Amanda + Dave chose to have theirs during the Summer season in Pittsburgh, PA. June is the longest month of the year and probably one of, if not the most warm month of the year. 

It's 2021 what defines a family has evolved, and not everybody has children, but that doesn't mean it's not a family, right?!

In this family session the newest member of the family is this cutie, who took over the photo shoot with his tender eyes, and infectious happiness. 

We did Tito's + Mel's Engagement session in the North Shore, we started at PNC park and walked down the river. That''s one of their favorite spots in the city of Pittsburgh, just like me, they're crazy about Pittsburgh, and the city did not disappoint with its charm that day.

Doing In-home newborn sessions are very special and intimate, and this wasn't the exception. Newborn sessions sometimes take time and that's because you don't want to rush the baby. Sometimes we need to take breaks to feed and change the baby. 

From the moment Owen reached out, I knew he was different. When I met his gorgeous wife, and the girl who stole my heart the moment I saw her, Winnie, I realized I was seeing a beautiful family whose purpose is very special and full of love.

A Summer day in the beautiful city of Western Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh. We took a stroll down the North Shore by the river in a warm summer afternoon. In the background the famous Point State Park's fountain witnessing the love of these two love birds.