Carlie and Mike’s beautiful white and gold wedding at The Pennsylvanian was a perfect and elegant event. The neutral color palette along with hints of yellow and rose gold and a splash of navy added a simple and classic touch. Carlie got ready at her parent’s home before heading to St. Bede’s Church for the […]

Wedding

August 14, 2018

Pittsburgh White and Gold Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

The Pennsylvanian Wedding Bride and groom portraits at Mellon Park flowers from Farmer's daughter

Allie and Michael chose to do their engagement session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, as it’s a special city – it’s where they got engaged and are currently living. Allie and Michael wanted to capture the memories of this old and fabulous city before they moved on to a new adventure and chapter in their […]

Engagement

August 8, 2018

Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Couple kissing during engagement photos by the docks in Old Town Alexandria

Jenny and Austin’s black tie Fox Chapel Golf Club wedding is seriously a real life fairytale! Their floral infused design was carried through every detail and The Event Group created exactly what garden wedding dreams are made of. From the bridesmaid dresses from Ted Baker, having delicate flower details and Jenny’s floral lace applique on […]

Wedding

July 30, 2018

Black Tie Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding

Fireworks at wedding: Black Tie Fox Chapel Golf Club Wedding captured by Pittsburgh wedding photographer Lauren Renee

Joshua and Manuel’s Estes Park Colorado Engagement Photography session was amazing on so many levels! This session was really special for me to photograph, as Josh is my first cousin, so when they asked me to fly out to Denver for their engagement session I immediately said, yes! Josh and Manuel have impeccable style and […]

Engagement

May 24, 2018

Estes Park Colorado Engagement Photography

Colorado Same Sex Engagement Session by Lauren Renee Photography

Aly and Van’s Seven Springs engagement photography session was such a fun way to spend the afternoon! The weather has been so crazy and unpredictable lately – spring in Pittsburgh –  that we decided to push up their engagement session for an earlier start time. I then got to spend the afternoon getting to know […]

Engagement

May 16, 2018

Seven Springs Engagement Photography

Seven Springs Engagement Photography by Lauren Renee

Kevin and Bettina’s Lake Dillon Colorado Engagement Photography Session was a dream! Talk about an amazing location for portraits, Lake Dillon is truly breathtaking. Kevin and Bettina live in Denver, Colorado but are getting married in Pittsburgh this year! This couple has so much chemistry, that it made my job so easy! Posing these two was […]

Engagement

April 21, 2018

Lake Dillon Colorado Engagement Photography

man holding woman while standing in water at Lake Dillon

What an honor to photograph these spring family portraits New Rochelle, New York for such dear friends for their little one’s first birthday! Lisa and Zach are such a huge part of our lives, and we are forever grateful for their friendship. Zach is a Rabbi in New Rochelle, New York, and he also married […]

Portrait

April 20, 2018

Spring Family Portraits New Rochelle

I absolutely loved this Mount Washington and South Side engagement session with Lora and Jason! In honor of their wedding this coming weekend, I had to post about their engagement session that we worked on together last fall in Pittsburgh! Wow, how time flies! Jason and Lora have the cutest love story, they met back […]

Engagement

August 13, 2017

Mount Washington & South Side Engagement

Mount Washington and South Side Engagement Couple hugging during engagement photos on top of Mount Washington

This elegant black & white Kate Spade inspired bridal shower was a gorgeous and perfectly planned event, by the ever so talented Shayne Souleret. Shayne is so brilliant at what she does and is also a dear friend, so when she asked me to photograph her sister’s bridal shower, I, of course, said yes!  I knew the […]

Event

July 23, 2017

Black & White Kate Spade Inspired Bridal Shower

place setting with candles and flowers with black and white kate spade plate and gold accents

Carly and Jeff’s J Verno Studios winter wedding celebration was a stunning event! I loved getting to know Carly and Jeff during their engagement session at one of my favorite locations, the Walled Garden at Mellon Park. Carly and Jeff’s chemistry is undeniable, and they could not be more perfect for each other! Jeff is the jokester who is laid […]

Wedding

July 11, 2017

J Verno Studios Winter Wedding

Bride and Groom photographs at December wedding bride wearing a blush pink wedding gown