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

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

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

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

Pink and rose wedding bouquet

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

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