Katie and Bryan were married on day that was as beautifully sunny and as it was windy! Their ceremony took place at the Duquesne Chapel with their reception held across the Monongahela up on Mt. Washington at the LeMont. I still remember Katie’s initial email to us and how excited she was to talk with us. When an initial inquiry focuses on the quality of our work and her genuine excitement towards her wedding photography, it is such a great feeling. It is hard to not be excited when being around Katie, who is so incredibly thoughtful and complimentary. Bryan and Katie are so sweet together which is so evident from their photographs. I wasn’t sure if Bryan was going to be a dancer type at their reception, but he completely blew me away with his energy!

What we took away from their wedding were some moments that told the true personalities of both Katie and Bryan, as well as their parents and close friends. First off, the speeches were terrific. Bryan is a huge Pittsburgh sports fan and during the best man toast, which was relaying this information, he got a update informing him, and everyone else in attendance, that Pitt won their football game that afternoon. Katie dad’s speech was so touching, going through his memories of Katie as a child and her maid of honor’s speech had many in the crowd shedding tears. Watching Bryan and his mother interact prior to the wedding was special, revealing how close of a relationship they have. It is so much fun to see a mother so proud of her son! It became even more emotional during the mother-son dance at the reception, which had them both in tears. And Katie’s mother, who did so much to make this such a special night for her daughter and new son, sharing an incredibly touching dance with Katie near the end of the reception. Emotion helps create some of the best photographs, in our opinion, and Katie and Bryan gave us so much to work with!

It was an incredible day, and night, and we could not have been happier for both Katie and Bryan! Congratulations to the two of you, we are thrilled for you both!

-Vincent & Elizabeth

Joe proposed to Laurie, and almost immediately there was a message from Laurie asking us about what days we were open! Imagine that, they wanted to confirm our availability before even setting a date. That, my friends, is the biggest compliment we can receive. Laurie and Joe were married at the Sheraton Station Square and it was spectacular! They are a special couple and they compliment each other perfectly. Whether it is Laurie being silly and making Joe laugh, Joe playing guitar for her or their deep love for watching Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games together. Add in both of their close relationships with their families, and it is the perfect combination.

Elizabeth and I both have so many favorite moments from their wedding. The tender kiss from her father right before they walked together towards the altar. The chest bump that they did together during the portrait session. Laurie’s fist pump during the ceremony…It’s always a great wedding when the bride does a fist pump. Their cake smash was picture perfect. One of their guests, was on the dance floor doing his best Angus Young air guitar impression, also ended his evening with his shirt off, dancing on top of the head table. There were so many more, but I think my favorite was their final moments of the reception. Amid all of the fun and craziness, Laurie and Joe found each other on the dance floor for an embrace that was so private and personal, but surrounded by all of their loved ones. Truly special.

Laurie and Joe, Elizabeth and I were honored to be a part of your day. I hope our friendship continues and we are so incredibly thrilled for you both! Congratulations again!!

Piggyback rides through a flock of Geese, only moments from when they first arrived. Balancing acts along the edge of the Allegheny River. Cartwheels in the rain. Joe being attacked by a Roberto Clemente statue. Hmmmm…what else was there?

Oh, yeah. They were dodging traffic while skipping along the Clemente Bridge. Joe busted out his guitar and they sang a song together. They squeegee’d the front of a parking garage. They received a complimentary shot from a local bar.

More? They found the Cell Phone Disco. They did an impromptu chest bump in the Cultural District. They found a shopping cart for transportation through a few alleys. Finally, they wound up on a slightly stable fire escape. But don’t take our word for it. Here are their photographs!

Ohio State Buckeyes Forward Jared Sullinger (0) celebrates the victory during the Gonzaga Bulldogs game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

UNC Asheville G Jaron Lane (5) reacts after possession is called for Syracuse during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA

UNC Asheville reacts after possession is called for Syracuse during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Syracuse Orange C Baye Moussa Keita (12) and UNC Asheville F Jeremy Atkinson (15) fight for loose ball during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Former Syracuse Orangeman Derrick Coleman celebrates with other Syracuse fans as they began to pull away from Kansas State in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA

Gonzaga Bulldogs C Robert Sacre (0) tries to get the crowd pumped up during the Gonzaga Bulldogs game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Kansas State Wildcats Guard Rodney McGruder (22) tries to dribble past Syracuse Orange F Kris Joseph (32) during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Syracuse Orange in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ohio State Buckeyes Guard Aaron Craft (4) and Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Guard Justin Drummond (2) scramble for the loose ball during the Ohio State Buckeyes game versus the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Kansas State Wildcats Forward Jordan Henriquez (21) and Kansas State Wildcats Forward Jamar Samuels (32) double-team Southern Miss Golden Eagles F Jonathan Mills (24) and try to steal the ball during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles F Jonathan Mills (24) and Southern Miss Golden Eagles G Darnell Dodson (2) scramble for the loose ball during the 2nd half of the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Miami Heat President Pat Riley gets his picture taken with Ohio State Buckeyes fans during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Syracuse Orange in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Thad Matta smiles at Ohio State Buckeyes Forward Jared Sullinger (0) during the Gonzaga Bulldogs game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Syracuse Orange F James Southerland (43) and Kansas State Wildcats Forward Jordan Henriquez (21) battle for the ball during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Syracuse Orange in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles F Torye Pelham (15) is tended to by the Southern Miss trainer Yuji Katsuta after Torye rolled his ankle in the first half during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Kansas State Wildcats Head coach Frank Martin during the 2nd half of the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

UNC Asheville G Matt Dickey (2) fights for the ball against Syracuse Orange F Rakeem Christmas (25) during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

UNC Asheville G Chris Stephenson (4) reacts after a foul call during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Second Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Syracuse Orange C Baye Moussa Keita (12) blocks the shot of Kansas State Wildcats Forward Thomas Gipson (42) during the Kansas State Wildcats game versus the Syracuse Orange in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.


Ohio State Buckeyes Guard Aaron Craft (4) celebrates after being fouled during the Gonzaga Bulldogs game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Third Round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA.