the journal

Making the most of your experience as a second shooter If you are trying to get your feet wet in the world of wedding photography, second shooting or assistant shooting is something a lot of people have likely recommended. So you found a photographer to work with and assist with the wedding day, but how […]

The 4 Ps of Choosing your Photographer When discussing with future brides/grooms if I am the right fit for them, or when sharing with my friends and family how to find the right photographer, I always tell them to focus on the 4 Ps. I feel like it can be overwhelming because the market is […]

Yes, it is ok to skip some wedding traditions! In my experience with individuals planning their wedding they have all voiced the same concern as the hardest part of their wedding planning; is it okay to skip traditions? The simple fast answer is YES, absolutely! Your wedding should feel like you and be the day […]

Where should I start??? Did you just get engaged and have no idea where to start with the wedding planning and it all feels like too much? I have BEEN there! I am going to do my best to summarize the planning process in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming, but my best bit of […]

I Planned a Styled Shoot! If you know me you know my toxic trait is “I can do that”. So naturally after attending a styled shoot in March of 2022, I immediately thought to myself “I can do that…” so I spent some time reflecting on the idea and ended up planning and hosting one […]

10 Best Pittsburgh Engagement Session Locations

Janie & Russ’ wedding at the Springdale Veterans’ Association

Makenna & Andrew – Spring engagement on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

Anna & Davon – A Spring Engagement Session at the West End Overlook Park You would never guess how chilly it was on this classic Pittsburgh Spring day. It was raining in the morning, hot in the afternoon, and cold at night. We felt fortunate that for our time it at least was not raining. […]

Sam and Jake’s March wedding at Renshaw Family Farms