The North Shore is one of my favorite spots for photos! Aaron's session took place on an usually warm afternoon in November during a Steeler game. I've known Aaron for a long time, and it was an honor to take his senior portraits.
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Trina and Jeff incorporated so many pieces of who they are into in this shoot. We started off taking photos at Grace Community Church in Cranberry Township, where they both first met. They incorporated a bag of Doritos as an inside joke. And then we finished off at the Haine Fire Department, where Jeff has volunteered for a number of years. These two are awesome - enjoy some of my favorites from their session!
You know you're going to have an awesome session when your couple brings a sword. To a park. YES.
Chrissy + Chris were a blast to photograph in Riverview Park on a gorgeous Sunday in mid-October (sword and all!). Their natural chemistry and overflowing love for each other made their session incredibly easy-going and light-hearted. We can't wait to photograph these two tying the knot in just a couple of months! Thanks for a wonderful shoot you two!
Jenn and Larry had an absolutely gorgeous morning for their engagement session on the North Shore. This lovely couple did a fantastic job in front of the camera, and even brought along a couple of pumpkins as props for their "save the dates!" (Props to Larry for painting on the words/numbers!) We can't wait for your spring wedding, Jenn + Larry!
One of the many things I love about photography is how it brings people together, and more personally, how it gives me the chance to reconnect with people I haven't seen in years! Believe it or not, I graduated with Joshua's brother from high school in 2011, just four short years ago. When their mom emailed me asking to schedule a session for Joshua, I was both excited and stunned that Joshua was a senior!
During his session, we visited the Mellon Institute and the Cathedral of Learning. An aspiring photographer himself, Joshua even brought his Nikon DSLR for a couple of shots! We had a great time taking your senior photos, Joshua! Best of luck to you as you finish up your last year at North Hills!
I love a good challenge. Anything that forces me to problem-solve or find a solution makes me excited. Upon arriving to Phipp's for Elena's session, we encountered lots of traffic and nightmarish parking. Why? Because we had unknowingly chosen to photograph Elena on Phipp's "free day," where Phipp's gave complimentary admission to anyone who walked through their doors. The place was packed, for good reason. But I had my challenge, and Elena was willing to face it with me. We avoided pedestrians, spectators, and grazers, and came up with some beautiful photos for her senior photo session.
Fun fact: Elena won free Moe's burritos for an entire year (one per week), starting just a couple of weeks ago. Congratulations on your last year of high school and your many burritos to come! ;)
Laura and Dan's intimate Heinz Chapel wedding made my heart melt! With 20 of their very closet friends and family, Laura and Dan exchanged heart-felt vows (I might've teared up a bit) on a gorgeous, sunny Pittsburgh morning. The bride's gorgeous ensemble was inspired by Kate Middleton's wedding day look (stunning, right?) - the perfect look for this black tie affair. I loved working with you two, Laura and Dan! Thank you for the honor of capturing your love!
How we loved this wedding and these people! Sarah and Steven's beautiful blush wedding took place at Shady Elms Farm (one of my favorite venues!) on a sunny August afternoon. While Nick (who is now my second shooter and husband) took photos of the guys getting ready at a nearby hotel, I had the privilege of documenting the gorgeous bride with her girls at the farm. Before getting into their wedding attire, the girls sat down for a picturesque lunch in their floral robes (adorable, right?) ...And the rest of the day is history. We felt so honored to be a part of this wedding. Thank you to Sarah, Steven, and all of their friends and family who made us feel so welcome!
Fun fact: the groom's name is Steven Nicholas (first and last names), and my new husband's name is Nicholas Steven (first and middle names). Crazy, right?! And now, on to the main event:
Vendors:
Venue: Shady Elms Farm
Officiant: Jamie Kendrew
Hair: Phoenix 5000
Make-up: Vivace
DJ: Royal Grandeur
Florist: Shady Elms Farm
Caterer: PW Catering
Cake: Bethel Bakery
Ceremony musician: Rochelle Agnew
Debra and Zach's Butler Atrium wedding was fit for royalty. Their subtly themed Disney wedding included so many elegant details, including a "Bibbity bobbity blue" (Cinderella inspired) signature drink, to a head table fit for royalty, to a lantern send off (tangled inspired) - everything about this wedding seemed to jump straight from the pages of a fairytale storybook - including Debra and Zach's love for each other. It was an honor to photograph this beautiful chapter of your story, Debra and Zach!
Vendors:
Ceremony: The Atrium in Butler, PA
DJ: Second II None Productions (Eric Whiteman)
Officiant: David Anderson
Ceremony Music: Carol Vogeley
Hair Design: Secrets of Hair Design
Cake: Pennie's Bake Shop & Espresso Bar
Florist: The Bloomery, Inc. (Kathy Dudley)
Photographer: Jenna Hidinger Photography
Second Shooter: Sara Dinwiddie
Brooke tagged along for Nicole H.'s senior session earlier this summer and decided that she wanted us to take her senior photos, too! We met with Brooke on a gorgeous morning at Brush Creek Park - how gorgeous is this girl?! Good luck on the start of your senior year, Brooke!
