Elegant, romantic, and oh so magical I absolutely loved Aly and Van’s dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh wedding! We started the day at the Omni William Penn Hotel where both the bride and groom got ready with their wedding parties, who I must say was such a great group! From there, Aly and Van shared a […]

Wedding

October 16, 2019

Dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh Wedding

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There is so much I love about Kristen and Michael’s elegant Pittsburgh Field Club wedding! For starters, the two of them were such an absolute dream to work with. Capturing their love and special moments between them and their families throughout their day was amazing! Blush, dusty blue, mist green, and accents of gold made […]

Wedding

August 26, 2019

Elegant Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

Pittsburgh Field Club wedding captured by Lauren Renee

Today I’m breaking down a topic that so many wonder about: how much should you invest in a wedding photographer? With so many options and different prices ranges it can be overwhelming trying to decide on who you want to hire. A lot of blog posts out there will either give you a specific amount […]

Education

August 13, 2019

How Much Should You Invest in a Wedding Photographer?

Wedding dress portrait: How much should you invest in a wedding photographer by Lauren Renee

If you’ve ever wondered why you should hire a wedding planner, this post is for you! Weddings are a lot of work and can take months to years to plan! So much is involved from budgets, coordinating vendors and guests, to design and the smallest of details, it really is no easy task. If you […]

Education

April 13, 2019

Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner

Wedding table top decor with blue linen and gold accented dishes and silverware

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

This beautiful Family Session at the Walled Garden at Mellon Park was shot all on film and is really special, as it was also at my favorite location in the city! Sheena and I have worked together in the past, so seeing her again and getting to meet her family was such an honor. I […]

Portrait

August 28, 2018

Pittsburgh Family Session at The Walled Garden

Mom and Dad kissing and tickling baby boy during Family Session at The Walled Garden

This Pittsburgh’s South Side and Mellon Park engagement session took place at two iconic locations! Even though it was a gloomy and extremely cold day in Pittsburgh, these two kept each other warm with their love and braved the weather! We started out in the Southside by Ellen and Sam’s apartment, before heading to Mellon […]

Engagement

January 20, 2016

Pittsburgh’s South Side and Mellon Park Engagement Session

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