There are so many things I love about photographing people on Pittsburgh's North Shore. The mean reason: so much diversity! I love being able to photograph my subjects in so many different environments and settings, all within a short walking distance. Between the Andy Warhol bridge, the river, and PNC Park, you really can't go wrong with a North Shore session. Here are a few of my favorites from Jacob's senior shoot!
We met up with Mason, an Eden Christian Academy senior, on a bright summer evening in Oakland. We had a great time exploring the Mellon Institute, the Cathedral of Learning, and Heinz Chapel. Thanks for a great shoot, Mason! Best of luck to you during this last year of high school!
I have been so excited to share this session! Everything about this evening was perfect. Awesome location, beautiful light, and fellow Chipotle addicts (did I ever mention that our rehearsal dinner was catered by Chipotle?) make this night a memorable one. We loved photographing you two, Becky and Joe! Congratulations again!
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'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!
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 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 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!
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!
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!
