I had the pleasure of photographing Chayala and Shloime’s wedding at the stunning Omni William Penn this past week. And I’m excited to share this sneak peek of some of my favorite portraits from the day. It was a full day of fun with all of the traditions that come with a Jewish Orthodox wedding, and I will have tons of photos to share from their ceremony and reception in my next post. There are also more great portraits to share once I’m done with the edit on this wedding, but for now here are a few teasers. The first two portraits are by Alex.
We headed over to Mellon Square for a few portraits of the lovely Chayala. We had great weather and Chayala really had fun with it. What a great start to the day!
Then we met up with Shloime for some portraits in the lobby. I really like that they allowed time in their schedule for portraits before the ceremony. It was nice to get to spend some time with them and they both just shined. I couldn’t wait to see them together for the first time as man and wife!
After the ceremony, we did a few more portraits of the two of them together around the hotel and out on Grant Street. This one by Alex, is really magical. They just waited for the walking signal and then Shloime turned Chayala across the cross walk. I love dancing shots and the city lights in the background are another weakness of mine, so this is a new favorite for sure!
And here’s one more shot of the two of them in the lobby before we headed up to their reception. Stay tuned for more to come next week!
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As a Pittsburgh wedding photographer, I’m not often available to do event photography on weekends during the wedding season. However, I was surprised to find out about a recent gala hosted by the Pittsburgh Social Exchange and Mother, May I: the Pittsburgh Presidential Salute Your Troops Gala on Wednesday, August 17th at Jay Verno Studios. Events at Jay Verno Studios are always neat, so I knew this would be a treat, plus, I’d get to photograph some of our finest men and women in uniform and local and national celebrities in attendance. Did I mention this gala supports a worthy cause? Its mission was to raise awareness of programs that support the men and women who have served our country, chiefly Team River Runner which recently initiated its 16th chapter here in Pittsburgh. This organization supports wounded veterans by encouraging healthy lifestyles through water sports. To find out more, check out their website, but before you do, here are a few photos from the event.
For the first half of the event, I was on the red carpet, photographing guests as they arrived. There was excitement in the air as guests left their cars with the valet and walked up to the registration table. A local cheerleading troup performed and the incredibly talented and lovely Jessica Lee serenaded guests as they entered the studio. The buzz on the red carpet really intensified when special guest, Laurett Ellsworth Arenz arrived. She was crowned Miss United States in 1997 and Mrs. America in 2002, and is a motivational speaker and founder of the HEROS program.
Next up, I’ll be blogging about a Jewish Orthodox wedding that I’m really looking forward to photographing this week.
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Alex and I met up with Callie and Brian at their venue in the North Hills of Pittsburgh last week for a fun engagement session. Their wedding is taking place this September at the home where Callie grew up and I have to say, I’m really looking forward to their big day. We started out in the barn overlooking their reception site. This fantastic image is by Alex—we took turns on and off between shooting and holding diffusion up above them to soften the light.
We stayed in one general location to save time because Callie and Brian were only in town for a very short visit. And sometimes it’s nice to simplify the number of locations. I think we settled into some nice shots because of it!
They’re such a sweet couple. I loved seeming them flirt.
Gotta have a walking shot.
If I had to pick a favorite, it would be this one for sure!
I just love how Callie is looking at Brian here. Judging by the sweetness oozing from this engagement session, I think their wedding will make me swoon.
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Jenna and James are friends of mine, so of course I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding! They had a simple wedding at Cranberry Highlands with the ceremony in the pavilion and their reception in the ballroom at the visitor’s center. It was a gorgeous day on all accounts. The sun flooded the golf course so that everything just glowed and I don’t think Jenna and James could have been happier. This was partial-day coverage, so this blog post will be short and sweet. Here are some favorites from their ceremony. Note that the officiant used a Kindle—that was a first for sure! From a photography standpoint, I really liked it rather than seeing a handful of paper or a binder behind the bride and groom.
After the ceremony, we took some golf carts for a spin around the course for a couple of quick portraits. Then it was on to their reception for an intimate evening of dinner and dancing. With just six hours of coverage, we managed to fit a lot into a rather short amount of time. Because no two weddings are alike, I offer partial day coverage to meet a variety of needs. Partial day coverage can be booked as early as two months in advance of the date and includes two photographers and a disc of high-resolution images with permission to print them for personal use.
James and Jenna, congratulations on your marriage and many blessings to you!
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Katherine and Robert were high school sweethearts who went their separate ways after high school and fatefully bumped into each other at a grocery store years later. As her mom put it during a toast, there was something different when they got back together. There was no doubt they were meant to be together. And they made it official last Saturday at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Katherine had her hair done at Studio Booth, a posh salon in East Liberty, and finished getting ready on site at the venue.
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Sneak Peek: Jewish Orthodox Wedding Photography at the Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh
/by kmillerI had the pleasure of photographing Chayala and Shloime’s wedding at the stunning Omni William Penn this past week. And I’m excited to share this sneak peek of some of my favorite portraits from the day. It was a full day of fun with all of the traditions that come with a Jewish Orthodox wedding, and I will have tons of photos to share from their ceremony and reception in my next post. There are also more great portraits to share once I’m done with the edit on this wedding, but for now here are a few teasers. The first two portraits are by Alex.
We headed over to Mellon Square for a few portraits of the lovely Chayala. We had great weather and Chayala really had fun with it. What a great start to the day!
Then we met up with Shloime for some portraits in the lobby. I really like that they allowed time in their schedule for portraits before the ceremony. It was nice to get to spend some time with them and they both just shined. I couldn’t wait to see them together for the first time as man and wife!
After the ceremony, we did a few more portraits of the two of them together around the hotel and out on Grant Street. This one by Alex, is really magical. They just waited for the walking signal and then Shloime turned Chayala across the cross walk. I love dancing shots and the city lights in the background are another weakness of mine, so this is a new favorite for sure!
And here’s one more shot of the two of them in the lobby before we headed up to their reception. Stay tuned for more to come next week!
Pittsburgh Presidential Salute Your Troops Gala
/by kmillerAs a Pittsburgh wedding photographer, I’m not often available to do event photography on weekends during the wedding season. However, I was surprised to find out about a recent gala hosted by the Pittsburgh Social Exchange and Mother, May I: the Pittsburgh Presidential Salute Your Troops Gala on Wednesday, August 17th at Jay Verno Studios. Events at Jay Verno Studios are always neat, so I knew this would be a treat, plus, I’d get to photograph some of our finest men and women in uniform and local and national celebrities in attendance. Did I mention this gala supports a worthy cause? Its mission was to raise awareness of programs that support the men and women who have served our country, chiefly Team River Runner which recently initiated its 16th chapter here in Pittsburgh. This organization supports wounded veterans by encouraging healthy lifestyles through water sports. To find out more, check out their website, but before you do, here are a few photos from the event.
For the first half of the event, I was on the red carpet, photographing guests as they arrived. There was excitement in the air as guests left their cars with the valet and walked up to the registration table. A local cheerleading troup performed and the incredibly talented and lovely Jessica Lee serenaded guests as they entered the studio. The buzz on the red carpet really intensified when special guest, Laurett Ellsworth Arenz arrived. She was crowned Miss United States in 1997 and Mrs. America in 2002, and is a motivational speaker and founder of the HEROS program.
Next up, I’ll be blogging about a Jewish Orthodox wedding that I’m really looking forward to photographing this week.
Callie and Brian’s Engagement Session
/by kmillerAlex and I met up with Callie and Brian at their venue in the North Hills of Pittsburgh last week for a fun engagement session. Their wedding is taking place this September at the home where Callie grew up and I have to say, I’m really looking forward to their big day. We started out in the barn overlooking their reception site. This fantastic image is by Alex—we took turns on and off between shooting and holding diffusion up above them to soften the light.
We stayed in one general location to save time because Callie and Brian were only in town for a very short visit. And sometimes it’s nice to simplify the number of locations. I think we settled into some nice shots because of it!
They’re such a sweet couple. I loved seeming them flirt.
Gotta have a walking shot.
If I had to pick a favorite, it would be this one for sure!
I just love how Callie is looking at Brian here. Judging by the sweetness oozing from this engagement session, I think their wedding will make me swoon.
Pittsburgh Wedding Photography at Cranberry Highlands
/by kmillerJenna and James are friends of mine, so of course I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding! They had a simple wedding at Cranberry Highlands with the ceremony in the pavilion and their reception in the ballroom at the visitor’s center. It was a gorgeous day on all accounts. The sun flooded the golf course so that everything just glowed and I don’t think Jenna and James could have been happier. This was partial-day coverage, so this blog post will be short and sweet. Here are some favorites from their ceremony. Note that the officiant used a Kindle—that was a first for sure! From a photography standpoint, I really liked it rather than seeing a handful of paper or a binder behind the bride and groom.
After the ceremony, we took some golf carts for a spin around the course for a couple of quick portraits. Then it was on to their reception for an intimate evening of dinner and dancing. With just six hours of coverage, we managed to fit a lot into a rather short amount of time. Because no two weddings are alike, I offer partial day coverage to meet a variety of needs. Partial day coverage can be booked as early as two months in advance of the date and includes two photographers and a disc of high-resolution images with permission to print them for personal use.
James and Jenna, congratulations on your marriage and many blessings to you!
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Wedding Photography
/by kmillerKatherine and Robert were high school sweethearts who went their separate ways after high school and fatefully bumped into each other at a grocery store years later. As her mom put it during a toast, there was something different when they got back together. There was no doubt they were meant to be together. And they made it official last Saturday at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Katherine had her hair done at Studio Booth, a posh salon in East Liberty, and finished getting ready on site at the venue.
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