Private estate weddings are some of my favorites for quite a few reasons. Often times, the property holds a special meaning to the couple which plays a role in the design and storytelling of the day. A tent allows for a completely blank canvas which results in incredibly bold and unique layouts, while incorporating the […]

Wedding

May 23, 2023

Pittsburgh Fall Tented Wedding on a Private Estate

A modern black and white pittsburgh wedding at The Pennsylvanian. As a fine art wedding photographer based in Pittsburgh, I work at The Pennsylvanian frequently and it never disappoints. The beautiful rotunda and train station make up one of the cities most architecturally significant buildings, encapsulating the Beaux-Arts style of the time, and making this […]

Wedding

May 8, 2023

Modern Black and White Wedding at The Pennsylvanian

Bride and groom walking down the aisle at their wedding in the rotunda Modern Black and White Wedding

On a lovely fall day in the romantic city of Florence, two hearts became one. If you are ready to be swept off your feet, continue reading, because Michelle and Nick’s lavish destination wedding in Italy was truly a fairytale! To start, the bride and groom were dressed to the nines. Michelle looked absolutely stunning […]

Wedding

October 7, 2022

Lavish Destination Wedding in Italy

Lavish Destination Wedding in Italy

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

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

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

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