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Nicole and JP’s Engagement Session at the Carnegie Carnegie Theater and Library
I love when I get credit for something I had very little to do with. When I first met Nicole, she mentioned that she met JP when they were both performing in a local public theater production of Titanic. It was Nicole and JP who were spending hours and hours rehearsing and performing–miles and miles and rivers and tunnels from their own homes, meeting, dating, falling in love, and getting engaged. But it was here at the theater where they met where I suggested as a backdrop for their engagement photos. So Gold Star for me on this location choice for our shoot (But really for them for being so…
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Carnegie Mellon Spring Carnival 2011
Last weekend I went to my third Spring Carnival as a Carnegie Mellon University Alumnae. Just like last year, Friday was sunny and clear while Saturday was cold and rainy. I spent Friday morning at the Buggy race where I shot a short film for Syncopated Pictures. Since I took so many photos of Sweepstakes last year, I thought I’d mix it up with a video. Go on over and watch it. So this year I wanted to focus on the Mobot Race. Unfortunately I didn’t get there early enough to get a good spot since the Buggy races were delayed due to injuries (yikes!). When I did make my…
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Harry and Kayt’s ShotBox
Well, I have the best job in the whole world! After spending hours looking at great moments from their wedding day, I moved on to their ShotBox photos! Wow! I love editing the ShotBox photos as it is the first time I get to look through the photos. While I’m capturing moments on the dance floor or at the bar, Ryan is helping guests party hard in ShotBox. What great fun to look at a bunch of people having a great time! Harry and Kayt decided that they wanted a photobooth at their wedding before they met with me last fall. ShotBox was the perfect fit for the party atmosphere…
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Harry and Kayt tie the knot at Heinz History Center….then celebrate at Olive or Twist
I must have been ill (I was) when I shot Harry & Kayt’s engagement photos to not have remembered to share the story of how they met. In Kayt’s own words from their wedding website……. “We met at a party that Emerson had scheduled for all the freshmen during orientation. At the party, everyone received a balloon, blew it up, and threw it in the air. As the balloons were coming back down, we were all instructed to grab one and pair up with someone of the opposite gender with a different colored balloon. It was one of those moments where everyone is already paired up around you and you’re…
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Jill and Mike’s Wedding at the Twentieth Century Club
I had the extreme pleasure of photographing Jill and Mike’s wedding last weekend. They were married at Heinz Memorial Chapel, the same place where Jill’s parents were married. First, I joined Jill in Oakland at The Twentieth Century Club. I loved meeting Jill’s friends and family in such a great space. The low-down on Jill’s wedding gear: Hair and makeup by Platinum Salon in Lawrenceville, jewelery by Clarissa Boutique, and dress by Celestial Brides in Johnstown. Nicki met Mike and his groomsmen at The Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh. Then onto Heinz Memorial Chapel Jill and her beautiful mom, Evelyn. Nicki was stationed in the balcony of the chapel. We…