You all know how much we love our boy Rookie, so when I got to capture this timeless Oakland engagement session with an adorable pup I was super excited! Anthony and Amanda are two of the sweetest people and I was glad I got to capture their love… and their love for their friendly and very photogenic […]

Engagement

July 27, 2021

Timeless Oakland Engagement Session with an Adorable Pup

Engagement photos with dog

Creative collaborations are something I thoroughly enjoy. And when they involve education components, then that’s just the cherry on top of the cake! Emily of Em and E Events and I teamed up with an all-star cast of vendors for this Anthropologie Home Outlet & BHLDN wedding inspiration workshop in Pittsburgh, PA.  Participants were able to […]

Editorial

May 18, 2021

Anthropologie Home Outlet & BHLDN Wedding Inspiration Workshop

Floral-filled wedding inspiration

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

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

Most wedding photographers use professional digital cameras and equipment, but some use film entirely, and some use a mixture of both (like me) to document and tell the story of your wedding day. Film is truly taking photography back to its roots. It’s the beginning of capturing imagery and making time stand still. I so often get […]

Education

August 5, 2020

Why You Should Hire a Hybrid Photographer

Wedding flowers: Why You Should Hire a Hybrid Photographer by Lauren Renee

The wedding industry is pretty amazing, as there is truly a style and fit for everyone! Knowing your style before even looking for vendors is so important in helping to narrow down who you will choose to work with on your big day! Because wedding photography is so diverse, and the options are truly endless, […]

Education

March 6, 2020

Which Photography Style is Best for Your Wedding?

Mount Lebanon Floral bridal bouquet with pink peonies and white roses

If you are reading this post, most likely you have just gotten engaged, so CONGRATULATIONS!, and you are now entering into the world of wedding planning! Wedding photography is one of the most important vendor decisions you will make along with hiring your wedding planner. It can be stressful and overwhelming because there are a […]

Education

February 13, 2019

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

Kestrel Park Wedding Editorial captured by Lauren Renee