When life hands you lemons… you throw a celebration! After having to postpone her wedding in Italy, Michelle held the prettiest colorful rooftop bridal shower at Hotel Monaco. With help of Em and E Events, citrus colors splashed the space with vibrancy, yet were beyond elegant.  May Chester Designs put together the most stunning floral […]

Event

April 20, 2021

Colorful Rooftop Bridal Shower at Hotel Monaco

Colorful bridal shower table decor

One glance at Emily and Matt’s luxe and romantic Riverfront wedding and the details are sure to make you fall in love. But their day came with a bit of a twist that had make all of the vendors think quick on their feet.  The bride Emily is owner and lead wedding planner of Em […]

Wedding

December 15, 2020

Luxe & Romantic Riverfront Wedding

Romantic wedding portrait by Pittsburgh wedding photographer Lauren Renee

I am so obsessed with this classic, yet modern wedding inspiration at The Hartwood Stables. With great history and beautiful architecture, once Nicole of Exhale Events and I saw the property, we knew we had to show it off.  Our approach was refined, yet romantic. We didn’t want to detract for the beauty of the space, but did want to […]

Editorial

December 11, 2020

Classic, Yet Modern Wedding Inspiration at The Hartwood Stables

The Hartwood Stables wedding inspiration

Whimsical and colorful, yet edgy and chic there is so much to love about this Greystone Hall editorial. Warm colors, stunning textures, and art deco patterns all make in appearance, in addition to three unique bridal looks from BHLDN.  The inspiration for the idea was a wedding weekend where a city girl gets married in the countryside. Em + […]

Editorial

November 23, 2020

Greystone Hall Editorial

Retro chic wedding style

Layne and Matt’s greenery filled wedding at The Pennsylvanian exuded such elegance. The day started at Hotel Monaco where they both got ready before sharing the sweetest first look on the hotel’s iconic rooftop. I absolutely loved their reactions when seeing each other and their portraits are some of my favorites! Almost 300 family and […]

Wedding

October 16, 2020

Greenery Filled Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

Pittsburgh wedding at The Pennsylvanian captured by Lauren Renee

It’s that time of year again! In honor of my fall mini sessions at Mellon Park taking place this upcoming weekend, I couldn’t resist sharing these fun photos from the mini sessions last year.  I love these sessions for so many reasons. Often times it’s a great way to reconnect with past clients and see […]

Portrait

October 16, 2020

Fall Mini Sessions at Mellon Park

Family portrait with Pittsburgh photographer Lauren Renee

It felt so good to be back out photographing my couples, especially this beautifully styled in blue engagement session at Mellon Park! Lauren and Kevin were a dream to work with, and their chemistry is undeniable! Not to mention we had the most beautiful golden hour sunset anyone could ask for!! I love this couple’s […]

Engagement

August 25, 2020

Styled in Blue Engagement Session at Mellon Park

Beautiful Couple laughing during their engagement session: Lauren Renee Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer

As someone who is not only a wedding professional, but also a former bride it’s fair to say I’ve had experience on both sides. I’m constantly learning and growing in my profession, but my own wedding taught me a lot too! Keep reading to find out 5 things I learned from my own wedding. Hire […]

Education, Personal

August 24, 2020

5 Things I Learned From My Own Wedding

Lauren and Jesse married in Charleston: 5 things i learned from my own wedding

Muted tones, dreamy florals, and elegant style is exactly what you’ll find with this Kestrel Park California wedding inspiration. I was so excited to shoot this editorial in a recent trip to the west coast. Working with this group of creatives was so much fun and the outcome was nothing short of beautiful.  For starters, […]

Editorial

July 30, 2020

Kestrel Park California Wedding Inspiration

Bride and groom under a large oak tree at Kestrel Park

On a sunny July day, Marikate and Shawn celebrated their love. Their white and gold Pittsburgh Field Club wedding could not have been more timeless and romantic. The day started with Marikate getting ready with her ladies in the city. These girls were such a joy to be around! Before Marikate slipped into her dress, […]

Wedding

March 18, 2020

White and Gold Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

Bride and groom walking together holding hands