Jen & Brendan- Duquesne Club Wedding

August 25, 2011

As you may have read, I’m trying to blog all the weddings and sessions I’ve done but that I did not have the opportunity to blog in detail. Here’s a LONG post of images. I think this was the most details I’ve ever had to shoot at a wedding and boy was it fun!

Jen and Brendan are one of the most unique dimensional and educated couples I have met and photographed.  That may seem like an unusual way to describe someone, however, I think as you look through the images of their wedding you will see just how neat of a couple they are.  Jen- Smart, organized, a leader, very personable, and stunning.    She is also a fashion diva (glad to know someone like her so I have a point of fashion reference).  From the first time we talked and she described her vision for her wedding day, I was hooked on her vision and all the cool things they were wanting to do.  Brendan- Intelligent, kind, caring and oh so easy going.

Jen and Brendan love, love, love to travel and they are a perfect fit for each other.  I like to think I’m smarter , more worldly, and more fashionable for knowing them…..don’t pinch me.  I like thinking that. 🙂

Jen and Brendan planned a one of a kind wedding celebration that I will never forget!  Their guests literally danced for 5 hours straight. (slow songs few and far between).  Of course, having an amazing DJ like Andy Booth made the reception even more fun.  Needless to say Jen and Brendan’s wedding produced some of my most favorite images yet.  I still relive the fun when I see these reception images.  Lots of love Jen and Brendan.

In front of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh….

Love this one…


Jen & Brendan’s reception venue, The Duquesne Club, and all their green and jewel toned details.

Hilarious speeches…Brendan’s brother, the best man, gave one of the best and funniest speeches I’ve heard.

After dinner, everyone was ready to let loose…and, oh boy did they!

John & Mandie- Shannopin Country Club

August 18, 2011

I first met John and Mandie via a phone meeting.  They just happened to find me online and were planning their wedding from California. Right after our phone meeting they booked me.  Mandie is a Pittsburgh native and John a California native.  They first met through Mandie’s brother and have been together ever since.  I loved Mandie and John from our first phone conversation and even more so after we met in person.

Mandie and John are not just an awesome couple but also awesome individuals.  They love to travel and love doing things together but are very much individuals as well.  I was so excited for their wedding and to meet all their family and friends.  Mandie told me in the first meeting that the thing they were looking forward to most was just having a blast with family and friends and partying it up on the dance floor.  They did not disappoint me.   Mandie and John are one of the most genuine couples I know and they really know how to make you feel warmly welcomed and included.  I love the friends I’ve made because of my job and I am blessed to know them.

A Vintage Engagement Session…

May 27, 2011

Over the next month, you’re going to see my 2010 photography rewind. Fortunately, our 2010 season was a huge success. Unfortunately, because of that, I had a hard time updating my blog…as you probably noticed. I can’t, however, not share all the weddings, senior sessions, fashion shows, and more because my clients were too awesome to not receive the recognition.

First up, I’m starting with Meghan and Daniel’s engagement session from Fall 2010. After this post I’ll be going in order of my portraits sessions, weddings, and fashion shows starting from May 2010 to date….Keep checking back each week to see what “new”  “re-wind” blog post is up!  Hope you enjoy!
~Dana

Pittsburgh Graphic Designer ~Spring Wedding Centerpiece

August 29, 2010

This centerpiece was not from a wedding, but my friend Lauren and I had to decorate a table for our  WBN charity event. She and I collaborated on our table concept and design. I thought some of you Brides might enjoy the centerpiece and color scheme we came up with. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

THE BREAKDOWN:

The books are from a thrift store. They were $1.99 but if you go to an estate sale you can get them cheaper!

The flowers and vases are from Michael’s Crafts (totaled around $8 for all of that).

The pieces at the bottom and right are custom bookmarks- a collaborative graphic design between my intern (a.k.a. brother) and myself. The bookmarks were designed with inspiration from the fabric and a little button (purchased at Joanne Fabrics) to add a little touch of vintage charm.

The fabric squares are from Joanne Fabrics. For a wedding you may want to finish the edges by sewing them OR attaching the same ribbon around the trim of each fabric square to tie it all together. The fabric can be re-purposed for many things. One thought I had was to place them in a 10×10 matted frame for home decor.

This entire table decor, centerpiece, and favor was done for under $30.

Sabika Fashion Show ~ Pittsburgh Fashion Photographer

August 28, 2010

Thanks to a good friend of mine, I had a great opportunity to shoot for the Mayr family business, Sabika, Inc. I can’t say enough about how wonderful their family is and how impressive the company is as well. I’ve never seen a business able to carry such quality representatives from top to bottom. I’ll post more images from the shoot soon, but here is a quick sample video.

Be sure to check out Sabika’s website and if you are looking for a consultant to purchase any of their beautiful products, drop me a line or contact Sabika.

Sarah and Keith ~ Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer

Sarah and Keith were married in May. They kicked off my 2010 wedding season with totally awesome venues, details, and personalities.  I met Sarah and Keith at a Starbucks in early 2009 and we had an instant connection (something I always look for at consultations).  The more they told me about their wedding, the more excited I got. And when they asked if I did “Trash the Dress” sessions, I knew they were going to be a fun couple to get to know…I had hoped they would hire me as their photographer.

Keith, Sarah, and I kept in touch throughout 2009-2010 via Fracebook and email. One day in early 2010 I was shooting a High School Senior portrait session in a random alley when Sarah jogs by.  Then she stopped, went back and said, “Dana?”  I was excited to run into her like that BUT what was even more exciting is that I found out she lived near there AAAANNNDDD it just so happens that where I was shooting is right down the road from where I will be moving soon. SO I’m very very excited to say the Keith, Sarah, and I will practically be neighbors here in a few weeks! Just goes to show how small our world is and that you never know how life will play out! 🙂

Congratulations Neighbors!!!!

Special thanks to Robin for being an AWESOME second shooter (and friend). Some of the images in this gallery are hers! 🙂

Jen & Brendan Quick Picks-Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer

July 27, 2010

This is too hard to ONLY post these two images…I’ll have more in a couple weeks to tell the whole story. Jen and Brendan along with all their friends and family made for a VERY fun day! I’ve NEVER seen SO many people dance the ENTIRE night they way they did. Just you wait and see!

Sarah & Keith Married-Sneak Peak of their Carnegie, PA Wedding…

June 12, 2010

Sarah and Keith totally rock…more images to come!

Peters Township Children’s Photography

May 20, 2010

Sneak Preview for the “McG” Family. You are such a fun family filled with love and joy! I really enjoyed capturing all the unique qualities that make your family special! :0) Here is a sneak peak from the newborn portion of our Family Portrait and Lifestyle Session.  A full blog entry will follow once I process all the images from your shoot. Can’t wait to put them all together.

Lots of Love,

Dana

Peters Township Senior Portraits

April 16, 2010

Once again, I had an opportunity to photograph an awesome high school senior. I’m so excited for Senior Portrait season this year. I’m really hoping to meet lots of new kids/young adults and hopefully rock out their time in the spotlight!

One thing I thought was really neat about all my 2010 Peters Township girls this year is that all of them had so much personality, really sweet hearts, and some type of friendship connection with each other in some way shape or form.

Kaitlin is no exception to my awesome seniors, I think you’ll see how sweet she is through the images. Enjoy!

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