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Carolyn & Frankie || Romantic October New England Wedding

December 6, 2024

At the beginning of October, I drove up to New Hampshire for Carolyn & Frankie’s romantic New England fall wedding. I had photographed Frankie’s sister’s wedding a few years ago and it was so fun to be invited back to document another wedding in their family! New England in the fall is probably one of […]

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Alex & Jarod || Lakeside Marblehead Autumn Wedding

November 21, 2024

Alex and Jarod’s late September wedding started as a very rainy day but thankfully we had a covered location for their first look and by the time we came out of the church after their Nuptial Mass, the rain had disappeared! While I’m grateful we had clear skies for the rest of the day, I […]

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Marybeth & Mitch || St. Boniface Catholic Church Pittsburgh Wedding

November 11, 2024

The first word that comes to my mind when I think of Marybeth & Mitch’s Pittsburgh wedding is joy. You won’t have to scroll down far to understand what I mean as Marybeth’s contagious smile lights up every room she’s in and she was truly glowing on her wedding! Marybeth and Mitch were married at […]

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Kayla & Justin || St. Vincent Basilica Wedding

November 4, 2024

Kayla + Justin’s wedding in September was such a special day for a few reasons! One, I photographed Kayla’s sister’s wedding last September and it’s always such an honor and so fun when I’m invited back to document another wedding in the same family! Another thing that made this wedding unique was that it was […]

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Lilly & Justin || Timeless Edgewood, KY Wedding

October 10, 2024

I first met Lilly & Justin last year when we did their engagement session in late October. Their engagement session was so much fun and I knew at once that their wedding would also be a blast! Their September wedding in Edgewood, KY fell on a gloriously sunny day. Lilly & Justin chose to do […]

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Hannah & Bruce || Postlewait’s Country Wedding in Canby, OR

September 19, 2024

At the beginning of August, I flew across the country for Hannah & Bruce’s Oregon wedding. I had been looking forward to this wedding for months, as it was my first time visiting this gorgeous state. I could tell from our phone calls that these two were just some of the kindest & most genuine […]

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Mary & Gabriel || St. Mary of the Mount Pittsburgh Wedding

September 13, 2024

On an absolutely beautiful Saturday in July, Mary & Gabriel were married in one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic churches: St. Mary of the Mount. This historic church sits atop Mt. Washington looking out at the Pittsburgh Skyline and I’ve been hoping to photograph a wedding here for quite some time! The sky blue color of […]

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Rachel & Brett || Cathedral of St. Peter Rockford, IL Wedding

August 29, 2024

Rachel & Brett’s elegant black & white wedding took place in their hometown of Rockford, IL. Rachel’s vision for the day came together beautifully with the girls wearing champagne dresses and carrying simple white bouquets. Rachel held a bouquet of pure white roses and wore a gorgeous fitted off-the-shoulder gown that fit her perfectly. Brett’s […]

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Kathleen & Clayton || Shenandoah Valley Farm Wedding

August 19, 2024

This blog post has been long overdue and I’m so excited to finally share it with you all! Kathleen is one of my closest friends from Franciscan University (crazy that we are coming up on 10 years since we first met) and we have dreamt about our weddings and prayed for our future husbands pretty […]

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Marcy & EJ || Romantic St. Mary’s June Wedding

August 7, 2024

On the final Saturday in June, Marcy & EJ became husband and wife on the happiest day of their lives. You won’t have to scroll far into this blog post to see Marcy’s radiant smile that hardly left her face all day. Marcy got ready in her childhood home with her bridesmaids and family before […]

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Aubrey & PJ || Classy Downtown Pittsburgh Summer Wedding

July 23, 2024

When Aubrey first inquired with me, she shared her and PJ’s vision for their wedding day: “we hope it’s a day filled with immense gratitude to God, a simple joyful day focused on being present and having the MOST fun with our loved ones!” I can safely say that their wedding day fulfilled that vision […]

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Hannah & Matthew  || Holy Rosary Cathedral Toledo Wedding

July 19, 2024

Hannah and Matthew’s wedding fell on a gorgeous June day and my goodness, guys, they were married in one of the most stunning Cathedrals in the US. Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo looks like it belongs in Italy and I could not stop gazing at all the intricate detail […]

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Gina & Joey || The Willow in Johnstown PA Wedding

July 5, 2024

When we pulled up to Gina and Joey’s wedding at the end of May, I knew immediately this was going to be an amazing day. Gina and Joey chose to have their wedding at “The Willow”, a brand-new venue in Johnstown PA with lots of natural light and panoramic mountain views and it provided an […]

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AJ & Koty || Lititz Spring Inn Wedding

June 21, 2024

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Lititz, Pennsylvania, where history whispers through cobblestone streets and lush greenery frames every view, AJ & Koty became husband and wife on a beautiful May day. AJ wore a stunning lace dress with gorgeous hand-embroidered flowers added to the inner layers and stunning statement earrings that her mother made […]

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Rose & Jeff || Midnight Blue & Dusty Rose Catholic Wedding in Bellingham, WA

June 12, 2024

Rose and Jeff’s wedding took place in Bellingham, WA at Assumption Catholic Church and the whole day was filled with such joy, love, and peace. I was also very excited about their wedding as it was the first time I’d ever been to Washington State and it was so fun to to get to photograph […]

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