Monica and Jason
Monica and Jason were married on August 21st on a beautiful late summer day in McKeesport. I met with this couple a few months ago when they brought along their adorable son, Jason Jr., to the meeting. Jason was the ring bearer at their wedding, and it was so sweet to see how his presence was a part of everything – the first dance, the parent dances, and even the church ceremony (I love the photo of him trying to get his parent’s attention at the alter!) Monica and Jason had a wonderful ability to balance their own fun with their bridal party, with attention to their son, and respect for their parents. On top of it all, they were in tune with each other all day, celebrating a day that was so genuinely celebrated by their family and friends as well.
My favorite part of the evening was the dancing, and the Slovak rendition of a traditional bridal dance – a tradition I remember well at all the family weddings I attended in my childhood. It reminded me how good it is to be back in Pittsburgh – a town where eastern European names like mine aren’t all that uncommon, and bridal dances take on a life of their own.
Here are just a few favorites, ending with a slideshow of even more favorites, out of too many to post!
It’s been a little while since I last posted a wedding, and I just wanted to check in to say that my two most recent weddings will be featured later this week, so please keep checking in! I took a few days off from my processing, unfortunately, because of a family tragedy. My beloved Aunt Barb was killed in a car accident on August 18th, and it’s been a sad time for my family – especially for my mother, who lost her baby sister, so soon after losing my father in May. This photo is the last I took of her, in a lifetime of taking pictures of her.
Aunt Barb was 70 years old, but she looked at least 20 years younger. She was a beautiful woman who will be remembered as an open hearted soul who always had her door open for a visit from anyone, at any time. She will be missed more than I can say.
Here is a video tribute of her. It’s my first time using a new technique of combining video clips with still photographs, and I look forward to using this technique on my wedding and engagement slideshows. For now, here is my tribute to my beloved Aunt Barb. What is lovely never dies.
Bonnie and Joe
Bonnie and Joe were married on July 31st at the Meadow Lands in Washington, PA. I met Bonnie and Joe a few months ago and liked them right away. From the start, they joked about being an older couple, asking me to use my “geezer” lenses for their wedding, which I loved! Seeing them together, though, you would think they were teenagers. They were wonderfully affectionate together, and you could just tell that they genuinely enjoy each other’s company, humor, and appreciation of love, life and family.
Special thanks to the incredible DJ Kelli Burns, who added a personal touch to Bonnie and Joe’s wedding day, as well as Peter and Mary Ann, who took special care of Bonnie and Joe at the Holiday Inn Meadow Lands. It was a great day for a great couple, who are off to Hawaii for their long awaited honeymoon!
Here are just a few favorites. No “geezer” lense necessary for this beautiful couple!
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Aubrey and Devan
Aubrey and Devan were married on Saturday, July 17th, at the beautiful Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. This was my first time photographing an event at the Center, and it suited Aubrey and Devan perfectly, who, from the start, impressed me with their unique and oh so cool style. I love this couple. I asked them if I could live with them. (They haven’t gotten back to me yet.) Really, though, Aubrey and Devan are one of those couples who exude love and consideration for each other, and it was such a pleasure to witness.
As they begin this exciting time in their lives (they will be moving to Colorado in August) I wish them all the best, and thank them for being such a pleasure to know, both thru my camera, and as one artist to another.
Here are a handful of favorites of this gorgeous couple.
(To view this video in high definition, just click the “HQ” at the bottom right of the video screen)
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