My kids, while still pretty young, are big enough that they are very much their own people. How quickly you forget what it was like when they were newborns and relied upon you completely for all of their needs. I was so happy to have the chance to spend an afternoon photographing Caleb at 10 days old. He is so beautiful and obviously a joy to his mom, dad and big sister.
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A lovely early spring afternoon was on the books for Hannah and Moss’ wedding at Heinz Chapel. One of the great things about Oakland is that everything is an easy walk including the lovely Carnegie Museum. The Hall of Sculpture is an elegant setting for a reception:
Hannah puts on her makeup:
Moss and the guys got ready at the Residence Inn (Photo by Caroline):
Hannah and the girls get dressed downstairs at Heinz Chapel:
While Moss and the guys have some fun in the choir loft (photo by Caroline):
Hannah’s grandfather relaxes with the Wall St. Journal before the ceremony:
Hannah heads outside for the first look:
Hannah’s mom and brother get set to enter the church while her sister (left) waits her turn:
Caroline’s photo:
Love the look on Hannah’s face as she sees Moss waiting for her at the front of the church:
We had a good time with the bridal party during the formals:
Hannah and Moss stayed at the Inn on Negley, so we went there for a portrait session before the reception:
Details:
The first dance (photo by Caroline):
The groomsmen all have known Moss for a long time, so each of them had an abundance of embarrassing and touching stories:
Hannah and Moss’ son Oliver is quite the ladies’ man. He was very cute in his tuxedo:
We had our brand new photo booth on hand for Hannah and Moss’ wedding. Their guests had a great time with it during the cocktail hour. For more information please check out Studio By You:
The Pittsburgh Marathon passed right by my office in the West End last Sunday. It’s a great neighborhood and the race offered an opportunity to show off a little bit.
I showed up around 6:30 in the morning and things were already rocking – literally! The Elite Show Band was performing on the stage set up in the middle of South Main Street right in front of my building:
The kids from the Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Xtreme Broadway Program have way more energy than most teenagers do at 7am!
My pals from The Cozy Cafe – one of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch:
The leaders came through in a hurry. I’m a runner, but the pace these guys set is like my sprint – only for 24 miles!
The Brashear High School Dance Team cheered on the runners as they made the turn from Steuben St.
It was fantastic to see the crowds lining South Main Street to cheer the runners on!
There’s no rule that says the only time a couple have their portrait taken is when they’re engaged or on their wedding day. That’s why I’m so happy that Mike and Tara met me at the SouthSide Works for a very fun photo session on a beautiful spring evening.
Here are some of my favorite photos from the evening:
We love them! Joe is does amazing work. We had such a great time doing these!!
Thanks Mike!
Here are a few photos from Hannah and Moss’ wedding at Heinz Chapel:
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