Kelsey & Nick: Downtown Pittsburgh Engagement Photos

It has been a while since I've had an engagement session in the city, and we hit so many favorite spots in celebration of Kelsey & Nick's engagement - we had the sweetest time with them!

First up on our location list Point State Park, which was bursting with the most beautiful color! Second - the classic North Shore Riverwalk, with Kelsey in one of the cutest e-session dresses I've ever seen! And third, one of my favorite views in Pittsburgh in the Strip District. They even brought bottle of champagne (with a custom made label) and glasses for a little sunset toast!

These two were an absolute BLAST to spend the evening with... and I couldn't be more excited for their wedding day!

Congratulations, Kelsey & Nick! Thank you so much for letting me walk alongside you in this season! ❤️

Karissa & Dave: McConnell's Mill & Moraine State Park Engagement Photos

Meet Karissa & Dave ❤️

These two started dating during the 2020 pandemic! Because so many indoor locations were closed down at the time, they had their first date at North Park - and it turns out, that was a defining part of their relationship! Years later, they still love hiking and being outdoors together

In addition to having a mutual love of the outdoors, Karissa & Dave also figured out early on in their dating that they have lots of mutual acquaintances in common - it turns out they've been just a few degrees separated almost their whole lives!

I truly loved getting to know this sweet pair, and getting to explore some of my favorite spots at McConnell's Mill and Moraine State Park with them! They are SO easy to talk to and connect with, and I couldn't be more excited for their wedding day this upcoming summer!

Congratulations on your engagement, Karissa & Dave!!!

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Chelsea & Anthony: Kennywood Park & Rose Garden at Renziehausen Engagement Photos

Meet Chelsea & Anthony ❤️ I had the pleasure of taking their engagement photos at Kennywood Park and the Rose Garden at Renziehausen just a few weeks ago!

I have always wanted to take engagement photos at a theme park… so this was a session that I have been looking forward to for quite some time!

If you're from Pittsburgh, you're probably familiar with Kennywood! Chelsea & Anthony met while working as ride operators at Kennywood park a few years ago, so of course for their engagement session, we had to go back to where it all began!

Because the park is closed on Thursdays, we had the whole place to ourselves the evening of their session! It was so much fun to get to revisit all of the places they had frequented early in their relationship, and such a unique experience to get to take photos there!

We also stopped at the Rose Garden at Renziehausen for a few more photos in the glowy evening sunlight. I had never heard of this location before, but it certainly had some beautiful spots for us to work with! I think it worked really well that we paired it with another location, since it’s a bit on the smaller side!

Chelsea & Anthony, I am so excited to photograph your wedding day next year! A huge congratulations to you both on your engagement!!!

Abby & Austin: Mellon Park Engagement Photos

Abby & Austin currently live in Seattle, but came back to Abby's home town of Pittsburgh for their engagement session just a few weeks ago!

These two are super smart and super fun to be around! It was so easy to tell how much they love, admire, and respect each other just from the 90 minutes we were privileged to spend with them. And that made taking their photos so, so easy!

Mellon Park was looking extra beautiful the night of their session, too, with the most beautiful light! It is always a great go-to at any time of year for a variety of backdrops… it is it’s own little oasis within the city!

Congratulations on your engagement, Abby & Austin! We cannot wait for your wedding day later this year!!!

Martha & Sam: Sunrise Mellon Park Engagement Photos

An empty Mellon Park can be tough to come by... unless you have your session at 6:30AM on a Saturday!

Martha & Sam are two brave souls who woke up extra early a beautiful summer Saturday for their gorgeous sunrise engagement session! And I know that sounds crazy, but it was SO worth it. We had the most beautiful morning light, and if you’re local to the Pittsburgh area and have ever been to Mellon Park on a week day or weekend evening... you know how crazy this park gets with photo sessions! So it was a treat to get to meander our way through the park without people!

Martha & Sam met a few years ago through their bible study group while they were both in college. Sam proposed at Kennywood (a true Pittsburgh proposal if you ask me!), as a nod towards their mutual love for theme parks. And they were a joy to spend an early morning with!

Congratulations to you both, Martha & Sam! We are so excited to be a part of your wedding day!!!

Erin & Ben: The Frick Engagement Photos

Engagement photos are extra cozy when it's near 20°F outside Erin & Ben didn't seem to let it phase them one bit!

These two met through Ben's sister - Erin was a friend of hers before her and Ben started dating! They got engaged last year, the day before Valentine's Day, and now they are getting married this year!

And, unless we get a surprise snow storm over the summer, I think the weather will be just a tad warmer 😉 Congratulations on your engagement, Erin & Ben! So excited to photograph your wedding day!

Casey & Danny: St. Vincent College Engagement Photos

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to St. Vincent College (in Latrobe) to photograph Casey & Danny’s engagement photos - and I had an absolute blast with them! They are two of the sweetest people and I am so completely honored to be taking their wedding photos next year!!! ❤️

These are no ordinary engagement photos... these photos and their locations represent so many sweet moments for Casey & Danny! The bench where they had their first date, where they got engaged... the pathways they walked getting to know each other better...

And now, the location where they had their engagement photos taken! It was so much fun to have a little walk down memory lane with these two at a place that is so special to both of them. And not only that... they are two of the sweetest people you'll ever meet! Casey & Danny, it was such an honor to take these photos for you. Congratulations on your engagement, and I can't wait to celebrate you both on your wedding day!

Kuntal & Josh: Pittsburgh Engagement Photos

I had the loveliest evening a few weeks ago exploring the North Side & North Shore with these two!

Both originally from the West Coast, Kuntal & Josh met during medical school in Michigan. They were good friends for a good period of time before they started dating nearly a year ago, after they had both moved to Pittsburgh for the next steps in their medical careers & education.

Because Pittsburgh holds so many sweet memories for them as a couple, they decided to have their engagement photos taken here in some iconic Pittsburgh-esque locations before their wedding on the West coast this winter. They brought two drop-dead-gorgeous pairs of outfits that popped so well from their chosen scenery of the Mexican War Streets, Allegheny Commons Park, and North Shore Riverwalk!

These two are kind, intelligent, and so easy to get along with - what a blessing it was to photograph them!

Congratulations on your engagement, Kuntal & Josh!

Jackie & Gerald: Coffee Date, Pastry Fight, & Summer Garden Engagement

On any given weekend, you will most likely find this pair at one of their favorite bakeries, brunch spots, cafes, restaurants, or - even better - finding a new spot to explore! So of course, for their engagement session, we had to visit a few of their favorite locations to capture them in their natural habitat, including the incredible Biddle's Escape & Madeleine Bakery & Bistro, who were gracious enough to allow us to use their little outdoor areas for some photos!

And WOW did we have a good time! I will admit - it was hot, it was sticky, and we all sustained various amounts of bug bites, but it was truly so SO worth it to get to capture this amazing pair - who, I have to mention, were SO natural in front of the camera! Their love, admiration, and respect for each other made them a complete joy to photograph.

Jackie & Gerald... we are so thankful for you! Thank you a million times for letting me walk alongside you in this season of your lives!

Anna & Henry: Cleland Rock & Moraine State Park Engagement Photos

This engagement session has it all - a dog, flowers, water, fields, and a gorgeous couple who is totally and completely in love!

Anna & Henry have been together for about three and a half years, and are tying the knot next year at one of my favorite venues - the White Barn! They love the beach and have the cutest little pup named Fin, who joined us for some photos!

Congratulations on your engagement, Anna & Henry! I am so excited to photograph your wedding day next year!!