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Bride and Groom Kiss under wedding veil at each other at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Wedding | Dreamy and Intimate Photos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your wedding at a Botanical Garden? Especially for nature lovers like me, having your engagement photos or your wedding at a place such as Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a dream come true.

Couple sitting in Fall Run Park in Pittsburgh

Romantic Engagement Ideas for the Summer | Waterfall Photos in Pittsburgh, PA

Have you heard of fall run park? It’s our little hidden forest inside of the city of Pittsburgh. It’s located in Allegheny County and features a forested nature trail and a waterfall, which is worth visiting to do incredible photos.

Wedding Table Decor with flowers

How to Plan An Intimate Romantic Wedding in Pittsburgh

Are you considering having a small, intimate wedding? Let me tell you why having an intimate, romantic wedding might be perfect for you.

Begin by selecting a venue that resonates with your love story—a charming garden, a rustic barn, or an idyllic beach setting.

The key is to create an atmosphere that fosters genuine connections and heartfelt moments among your closest friends and family.

Couple looking at each other at the Grand Staircase room at Carnegie Museum of Art

Elegant and Timeless Engagement at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh

What would it be like to have your engagement photos at an elegant and sophisticated museum?

If you’re wondering what you need and how to make it happen, I’ll give you all the tips as a documentary wedding photographer to make the most out of your museum engagement photo shoot.

From what to wear to what to do prior to the day of the photo shoot, I got you!

Groom dips bride at the Allegheny Courthouse after their Elopement in Downtown Pittsburgh

How to plan an Intimate Courthouse Elopement in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

How to plan an intimate elopement in downtown Pittsburgh with an incredible experience that is authentic and exceeds all your dreams.
Eloping in Pittsburgh is EPIC! It’s so EXCITING!! I promise, you won’t regret it. If anything, you might want to have another one next year so you can leave an incredible adventure and have beautiful candid photographs of your devotion to one another.

Couple looking at each other at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

A Surprise Wedding Proposal at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh

Let me guess, you’re as obsessed as I am about having your Engagement photo shoot at a unique and memorable place… Well, lucky you! I got a gorgeous location in Pittsburgh for you.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood with so much versatility and cozy corners making it the perfect little tropical gateway to experience a romantic day in the sometimes very cold city of Pittsburgh.

Bride and Groom sit in a parking lot with champagne bottle next to it.

How to plan your City Elopement in The Strip District in Pittsburgh, PA

Are you planning your City Elopement and need ideas on how to plan the day? I got you! Here’s a guide of what to consider first when you start the planning process of your City Elopement along with recommendations on destination cities.

Shadow of couple in the strip district

How to Plan an Unforgettable Pittsburgh Engagement | Strip District Engagement Photos

Have you been wondering how to plan your Pittsburgh Engagement and narrow down what locations to focus on? Don’t worry! I’ve got you.

As a Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer doing Engagement sessions are part of my day to day, and I know how important they are for your journey as a soon to be married couple.

Couple embrace each other while laying down at coffee shop in wexford

A Cozy Winter Engagement at Wexford Café Cónmigo in Pittsburgh, PA

If you’re looking for a unique and cozy atmosphere to capture the essence of your love story, this hidden gem in Pittsburgh might be the perfect spot!

Bride and Groom kissing in the hallway while she's holding her heels.

Downtown Pittsburgh Engagement Hotel Photos |Omni William Penn

Downtown Pittsburgh Engagement Photos of Britt and Naveed – GOSH! I’m still obsessing over it! It was one of my favorite photo shoots ever! They rented a room at one of the most breathtaking hotel’s Pittsburgh has, Omni William Penn Hotel. We started taking their engagement photos at the lobby where they had a drink, and enjoyed their Christmas decoration.