Oh man, this was a fun one! Bella is a reader, Harry Potter lover (duh!), and just an all-around fun human to hang out with! She got a little extra creative with her senior photos, and decided to bring along some of her favorite Harry Potter gear to incorporate into her photos - which I was SO excited about, considering that I’m currently reading through the series for the first time ever!!
Congratulations on your last year of school, Bella! ☺️
Kayla and Donny’s romantic garden wedding was simplistic, laid back, and so much fun! We started the day with getting ready photos at the Hilton Garden Inn down the street with some incredibly special details: the jewelry Kayla wore on her wedding day was made by her late grandfather, and the purse she used was given to her by her mom, and made from the dress that was worn by Kayla’s grandma, her mom, and her aunt on their wedding days!
Kayla and Donny opted for a first look, followed by photos in the Broderie room at Phipp’s, as well as some bridal party portraits and family formals before the ceremony (so they could enjoy cocktail hour with their guests!). Their ceremony took place in the outdoor garden, overlooking Oakland, and was followed by a packed-dance floor reception!
Kayla and Donny, it was such an honor to be a part of your day! We are so thankful for you two, and so excited for you both as you begin this new chapter in your relationship! 💛 Congratulations!!!!
Vendors: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place, Bloom Brigade, Bethel Bakery, Steve Maffei (DJ), Salon at Saxonburg, Luna Boutique // Daughters of Simone (designer of Bride’s dress), Beholden (bridesmaid dresses), With Love Daily (invitations), Jenna Hidinger Photography (Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer)
I have been looking forward to Matt and Melissa’s session for months, and I am so excited to share my favorite photos from their session on the blog today!
This session in particular was extra special, because Matt is my cousin and Melissa is my soon-to-be… cousin-in-law? I don’t know if that’s a real thing, but we’ll just pretend like it is for now! 😉 These two traveled four hours in to have their photos taken, so of course, we had to hit all of the good spots - including two of my favorites, Historic Harmony and Soergel’s Orchard!* Soergel’s was a last minute add-on, and it was SO worth it!! Afterwards, we stopped at Arsenal Cider House and had some great family time around the bonfire. It’s always such a treat to spend time with family who live further away! 💛
Melissa and Matt met through the Penn State CrossFit club, and started dating in the spring of 2017. They love going to wineries and breweries, so Matt proposed at the end of 2018 in a wine cellar, followed by a five course meal! They are getting married next year, and we are so excited to get to celebrate them and their love! Congratulations, Matt and Melissa! We love you guys!
*Note that Soergel’s requires pre-planning and permission for photo sessions that take place on their property! A huge thanks to everyone at Soergel’s for letting us stop by!
Allison is a dog-loving, book-reading, Lion King-loving self proclaimed old soul, who is particularly fond of all things fall, and of her rescue pup, Kensie! Who we, of course, had to incorporate into her senior photos! 😍🐕
Congratulations on your last year of high school, Allison! 💛 You are a gem, and it was such an honor to capture this precious time in your life!
Sometimes, the perfect spot for your senior photos is right in your backyard - and this was definitely the case for Annabel! Her and her family live on a beautiful property with a stable for their horses just north of Pittsburgh. I stopped by the week before the session to visit their space and couldn’t believe how much there was to work with photo-wise! Their property truly made the perfect, most personal backdrop.
Annabel dances and hopes to become a teacher someday! She’s already started taking college credit courses (go girl!) and has the best hair color ever! (Definitely not biased, considering my husband is a red head 😉).
Congratulations on your senior year, Annabel! 💛 You are so sweet inside and out!
I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Rebekah’s senior photos a few weeks ago at McConnell’s Mill! Rebekah's family recently moved fairly recently from Tennessee to Pennsylvania - she's a fan of German food, is the only sibling in her family (one of four!) not named after a book of the bible, and is an ice skater! ⛸ Congratulations on your last year of school, Rebekah!!
Rebekah’s family joined us for a “mini” family session after her senior photo session! A mini family session can be added on to any senior session for an additional fee. If you’re interested in adding a mini session to your senior session, email Jenna directly at jhidingerphotography@gmail.com for more details!
Oh my, I had so much fun photographing Olivia! Not only is she beautiful and so easy to take photos of, but she’s such a genuine and kind person from the inside out! I actually had the privilege of taking Olivia’s brother’s senior photos a couple of years ago, so I was incredibly excited when her mom reached out to me about taking Olivia’s! Congratulations on your senior year, Olivia! 💛
Leah is a sophomore who had a “mini” photo dance session before her brother’s senior photos! It was so much fun to hear about her love for dance and see all of her amazing talent.
You are so talented, Leah! So thankful to have gotten to know you a bit more! 💛
We had a blast hanging out with Drew at North Park for his senior photos! We had a beautiful evening with lovely light. Congratulations on your senior year, Drew! Best of luck to you in all of your future endeavors!
You might remember these two faces from their Station Square proposal back in May (click here to see!), and if not, allow me to introduce you to Meghan and Ed - two wonderful people who are getting married next year! 🎉
I had the pleasure of photographing Megh and Ed’s surprise proposal, and now, their engagement photos! These two chose Hartwood Acres Mansion, one of my all time favorite spots, as the backdrop for their photos. They also brought along a vintage family heirloom car, which was SO much fun to incorporate into their photos! Meghan wore red to match the car, and Hartwood provided the perfect neutral backdrop for some epic shots!
Meghan and Ed, thank you for the huge honor of walking alongside you two on your journey towards marriage! ☺️ I cannot wait for the wedding!!!
