Victoria and William rang in the new year celebrating the love they share with those they cherish most. Lucky for me, I was chosen to capture their timeless winter wedding at The Pennsylvanian. And let me just say what a dream it was!  Victoria was such a classy bride in her Jane Hill dress and […]

Wedding

September 1, 2022

Timeless Winter Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

New Years Eve Pittsburgh Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

On a beautiful late summer day on the last Saturday of July, Carly and Maximillian said “I do”.  Their romantic wedding at Nemacolin Resort was filled with fresh pink and white blooms, custom cocktails inspired by their dogs, Cleo and Pauli, and the people they love most. After several changes and reschedules, this long awaited […]

Wedding

July 31, 2022

Romantic Wedding at Nemacolin Resort

wedding at nemacolin woodlands resort published on carats and cake

You could say capturing Shayla Hawkins Events 10 year anniversary party was as dreamy as it sounds! This team of talented creatives is so well known throughout the city for their luxe wedding designs and expert planning — each wedding leaving me in awe of every single detail.  As if their reputation and their gorgeous […]

Event

September 21, 2021

Shayla Hawkins Events 10 Year Anniversary Party

Pittsburgh Event Planner Shayla Hawkins Events 10 Year Anniversary Party

When I captured Maire and Ryan’s elegant engagement session in Mellon Park, I should’ve known it would foreshadow the beauty that was shared during their romantic wedding at Carnegie Music Hall. The sun was peeking through and needless to say it was a stunning day to capture love. And when it’s a love as sweet as the […]

Engagement

July 28, 2021

Elegant Engagement Session in Mellon Park

Mellon Park engagement session with Lauren Renee Photography

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

The BHLDN grand opening in Bakery Square was SO. MUCH. FUN. As it was planned by Em and E Events I knew it would be a great affair, not only to attend, but to capture too! The BHLDN/Anthropologie brand is one that is loved by many so the fact that we have a new location so […]

Event

January 26, 2021

BHLDN Grand Opening in Bakery Square

Pittsburgh BHLDN Grand Opening

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