Sarah + Steven: Shady Elms Farm Wedding Photography

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:

Mother and daughter then, mother and daughter now.

Praying before the ceremony.

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

Leah B: Cathedral of Learning Senior Photography

Leah's senior session took place in Oakland at the Cathedral of Learning - one of my favorite places to shoot! We hit it at just the right time, too - there were so many beautiful flowers and greenery for this gorgeous girl's photos! And check out her last dress (from Altar'd State). Talk about great style! Thanks for an awesome time, Leah - we loved taking your photos!

Lauren G (Molly): North Park Senior Photography

Five years ago, my high school (Eden Christian Academy) put on a production of the musical "Annie." Somehow, I landed the part of Miss Hannigan: a mean, crazy lady who ran an orphanage for girls in New York. During the musical, I was able to bond with a small group of middle school girls who were cast as my orphans. Lauren G. was cast as "Molly," the youngest orphan and Annie's best friend. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of taking senior photos for quite a few of my orphans who I love, but it's hard to believe I'm finally taking photos for the youngest (Molly), who's a graduating senior this upcoming year! Besides being "Molly" many years ago in "Annie," Lauren is an extremely accomplished runner (check out her sweet shoes below), so we decided to take photos at one of her favorite running spots - North Park! 

It was an honor to take your senior photos, not-so-little Molly! You are a wonderful human being and you are going to do awesome things.

Debra + Zach: Butler Atrium Wedding Photography

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!

One of the most beautiful head tables I've ever seen! Fit for royalty.

Photo by Sara Dinwiddie

We were able to sneak Debra and Zach outside for a second round of photos during golden hour - the light was killer!

Debra and Zach's signature drink was the "Bibbity Bobbity Blue."

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 M: Brush Creek Park Senior Photography (Cranberry Township Photographer)

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!

Sam + Brian: Pittsburgh Wedding Photography

Surrounded by friends and family on their big day, Sam and Brian's Pittsburgh wedding was the perfect way to commemorate a relationship that started at Robert Morris University in Moon Township. Because they moved to Jacksonville, Florida shortly after the wedding, Sam and Brian opted to have photos taken downtown to remember the city where they met. Congratulations to this sweet couple! 

Brianna + Corey: Pittsburgh Engagement Photography

From the Andy Warhol on the North Shore to the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland, Brianna and Corey's engagement session was beautiful in every day! (And somehow, Brianna's sweater matched the flowers on the Andy Warhol PERFECTLY!) Below are a few of our favorites from their session!

Ben. C: North Boundary Park Senior Photography

We started Ben's senior session out at his house with his bike (isn't it awesome?!), and then took a short drive over to North Boundary Park, where we found some killer light and great scenery. Thanks for an awesome time, Ben! Congrats on your last year!

Melanie + John: Chapel Valley Estates Bed & Breakfast Wedding Photography (Cranberry Township Photographer)

Melanie and John's intimate wedding took place at the Chapel Valley Estates Bed & Breakfast in late June. Even though the ceremony was rained out and moved inside the tent, Melanie and John's immense love for one another was seen by every person in attendance.

A huge thanks to the wonderful people at Chapel Valley Estates for their wonderful service and kindness throughout the day! 

Best Friends: Callie + Jenna in Downtown Pittsburgh

Callie and Jenna are two high school best friends who will be attending colleges in the fall hundreds of miles away from each other. What better way to commemorate a best friendship than with a photo session? :) Even though the rain didn't want to cooperate during the end of our first shoot (prohibiting us from getting photos on the Roberto Clemente bridge), we rescheduled and took some extra photos on a gorgeous (and humid!) summer morning. I am so lucky to have been able to photograph this friendship! Best of luck to you both, Callie and Jenna!