John & Carolyn

Saturday John and Carolyn tied the knot in Shadyside at the beautiful Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Carolyn found me through a mutual friend Danielle whom I love dearly and want to thank personally for connecting us. Carolyn is from here originally but just moved back from San Francisco. John is from Scotland, but they met in the most romantic city on earth, Prague!

Hmmm, this looks a bit set up, LOL! Carolyn is tossing while Danielle, Sera and Lauren (little girl) make every effort for reception...They make such a sweet couple and I love seeing Carolyn’s face glow in all these pictures! She was so happy all day. There was a bounce in her step everywhere she went. That joy spread through all our hearts just watching her live in the moment. Congratulations John and Carolyn!!!! Thank you for letting me capture the moments that defined a very special day! And special thanks to my former student Sera for assisting me on this shoot.

Ian & Amy

Amy loved my work with bridges and what better icon for a Pittsburgh Wedding? We chose the glorious 16th street bridge.

Their ceremony was very non-traditional and my favorite part was a ritual with a glass of wine. Amy and Ian held the glass up and had everyone think & say positive thoughts about their marriage into the glass, then they drank it together.


Ian & Amy just purchased their first house and decided to have their wedding in the back yard. Its a beautiful house tucked away in my old stomping grounds of Spring Hill which is in Pittsburgh's Historical Northside.Everything was organic and earthy at this wedding. Amy is amazing at the beautiful details!
As always, I count it an honor to share in this day with my clients. A place is carved in my heart for each one and I love them dearly. Thank you Ian and Amy for letting me share in this day of beauty!

Ben & Jackie

Ben & Jackie moved to New York City about 9 months ago, which is why we decided to do their engagement series there. This was also a great break from my grind in Pittsburgh. I love Manhattan.
I got news for you, Jackie is made for this town!
Ben really loves Jackie, its in his actions and she responds to it affectionately...
Of course, a tree : ) Its everywhere I go....Ben and Jackie are both actors, so what better way to shoot them than a studio set up? I love this shot because it PERFECTLY fits their personalities. Special thanks to Ben & Jackie for having me up and taking such good care of me!

Funland at Warhol

Last Friday was the opening called, "Funland" at the Andy Warhol Museum. The exhibit was about the lost art of pinball. Modern makers now slap digital photos on them and that's it. Gone is the glory of hand painted and custom design. This exhibit took 2 very accomplished Pittsburgh designers (mike Budai & Brian Holderman) and gave them vintage pinball machines recreate in their own style. They hired me to shoot the machines and the opening...

Kaitlyn & Barry

So Kaitlyn and Barry tied the knot at Armstrong Farms. What a beautiful setting for a country wedding! When you book this venue, the wedding party and guests can stay from Friday til Sunday...That's an awesome idea.



Kaitlyns gown was very elegant and looked amazing on her.

The reception was held in a beautiful barn which was totally cool!

I LOVE this cake and the colors of this wedding! Thanks to Autumns cakes



I have learned in this business that some of the best moments come at the very end of the night. Here the wedding party and remaining guests sing to my camera...

I really had fun at this wedding and I love Kaitlyn and Barry deeply! They have been my close friends for years. Thank you for letting me share in such a beautiful day and congrats!!!

Student Workshop / Gallery Crawl

I am at the end of a long day. I had the honor of teaching some seriously talented students about digital photography at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. Its exciting to see people respond to your passions, because they have it for themselves. Thanks to Rosemary and Sylvia at the Silver Eye Center for Photography for the opportunity!

It was also a dream come true to have my work appear on the Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl which is by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Thank you to Allison Hoge for inviting me and hosting the show. Special thanks also to Caitlin for getting me in!

Now off for 4 days in NYC with Jackie and Ben on their engagement shoot!

Photos to follows...

Jessie & Melissa

Had a great Engagement session with Melissa and Jessie yesturday and I wanted to post something for them before I leave for NYC. They are such a fun couple to work for. Here a few from the shoot that I love...more to come.