Oakland Engagement Session | Spring Pictures | Jenn & Ricky

It was another blue skied, sunny morning in Pittsburgh for Jenn and Ricky’s E-session.  The funny thing about this season so far is- THE SUN!!!  I think all of us photographers can attest to the fact that we usually don’t have to worry about that thing called the sun.  Pittsburgh is known for it’s gray and overcast skies- which we love.  So, it has definitely been a new challenge thus far dealing with our new friendicon wink Oakland Engagement Session | Spring Pictures | Jenn & Ricky But, I always welcome a challenge… challenge brings growth… and I have definitely been learning how to work with our new environment.

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So, I went on ETSY and tried NOT to go overboard buying some cute props for the engagement sessions.  I like this one.

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We definitely wanted to get a shot with the Cathedral.  I always like this view.  I actually don’t mind the sun shining right on them.

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The “LOVE” banner.  It was a little windy- so catching that thing settled was tough. =)

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These doors are excellent for pictures.  Fortunately, I was able to get a few shots before people started walking in and out.

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I loved Jenn’s tattoo.  I had to get a picture.  Sometimes, I feel that when you cut out parts of the body and feature other parts- there’s so much more of a story being told =)  Love this pic.

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Love love love this.  I knew this was going to be black and white when I was taking it.  I love how timeless this is!  Or how it could be anywhere.

Ricky and Jenn did a super good job!  I am excited for their wedding later this season!

Spring Engagement Session | Joe & Jodi

I cannot even express how wonderful it is to photograph this time of year.  The array of budding trees and plants is just breathtaking.  With the environment looking so pretty it is definitely easy to capture some amazing images.

I had been waiting to shoot Joe and Jodi for their e-session.  I had met with Jodi months ago and she is just gorgeous!  When I met with her and Joe on the day of the shoot I was blown away by how sweet and beautiful they both were.  Their faces along with flowering trees made my photographic day =)

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed… but I am a BIG fan of shooting into the sun.  I really enjoy the flare, color and just all over look of the distortion from the lens.  Oh, and Joe’s eyes are mesmerizing!  Did I mention that?  =)

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One fo my favorites!!!  How awesome is this cobblestone road?  This is a very cute pic of the two.

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I had a great time with Joe and Jodi and I CANNOT wait for their wedding in July =)

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer | Ed & Andrea

I recently had the chance to photograph my very first maternity session and I LOVED IT!!!  I felt very creative being able to focus on a new aspect of couple photography.

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I love the vastness of the scene, yet the mothers concentration on her baby belly.

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It was SO windy that while the images seem flowing and effortless, we actually had to brace ourselves from whipping gusts.

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I have now opened up my services to expecting couples.  So please contact me for scheduling and pricing!

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