As you prepare to graduate from IUP, capturing this special moment with professional photos is a wonderful way to commemorate your achievement. After you receive your cap and gown, consider scheduling a photo session at iconic locations on campus. The Oak Grove with its stunning backdrop of trees, the picturesque Sutton Hall porch, and the historic IUP arch all serve as perfect settings for your graduation photos. You may also want to take photos at any other building on campus that holds significance for you, creating timeless memories of your time at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Thes ..read more

Mellon Park in Pittsburgh, PA, is a favored location for engagement photos due to its picturesque setting that’s a perfect blend of architecture and nature. The park boasts a stunning stone fountain that provides a timeless backdrop for romantic photos. In the spring and summer, colorful flowering trees and landscapes add a touch of natural beauty to the surroundings, creating a dreamy atmosphere for capturing special moments. The park's wrought iron fence features add a touch of elegance and charm to photographs. Additionally, Mellon Park offers the convenience of ample parking, making it a ..read more

The Home Farm Barn is a great choice for a wedding venue if you’re looking for a barn venue that’s not too rustic and has beautiful spots for portraits. Every inch of the barn is beautiful and elevated, from its modern neutral color scheme to its beautiful glass gallery room on the bottom floor. Nick and Rachel started their wedding day at the Home Farm Barn by getting ready in the downstairs Tack Room, a small room that can accommodate bridesmaids getting their hair and makeup done or that can function as a holding place for groomsmen until ceremony time. With its countertops, natural light ..read more

Farm 1840 Farm 1840 is a beautiful, all in one wedding venue where everything is taken care of for you! When photographing this wedding in April of 2022, the beautiful chapel was newly finished just a few weeks ago, and the clean, simplistic yet elegant design was every bride’s dream. Madison and Tyler had recently relocated to the beautiful town on Mechanicsburg for their careers, and while so many people they know and love are from this side of the state, the venue was worth traveling for! The couple met through mutual friends, both of which were in the wedding that day! Their fierce love an ..read more

The Roost Event Center in Mahaffey is a beautiful new timber frame wedding venue with plenty of space for hosting your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for your wedding. The owners really thought of everything when building this amazing venue, and after seeing a LOT of wedding venues over the past 12 years, this one immediately became a favorite. The grounds are very crowd-friendly, with paved parking areas, multiple bathrooms, paved walkways and ramps, and lots of space inside their multi-level reception area to seat everyone comfortably and still have a large dance floor. There is eve ..read more

The Barn at Madison might not be your typical barn venue, but this restaurant-turned event venue is a perfect place for a smaller wedding! The architecture and decor land somewhere in the middle of rustic country, spanish mission, and industrial-chic. There’s truly something for every style! I found myself creatively challenged (in a good way), to create fresh and exciting portraits for the beautiful couple! Don’t be deceived by the location - even though it is tucked in a residential area right off of the main road through Madison, there is lush landscaping, cobblestone driveways, and privac ..read more

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of rolling green hills and mature trees, Edgewood Country Club is an excellent wedding venue for the couple that wants beautiful views and an elegant reception space. This exclusive club has established itself as a premier destination for social events, golf enthusiasts, and refined dining. The club's luxurious clubhouse, adorned with elegant décor and panoramic views, provides an impressive backdrop for your wedding guests to dine, dance, and relax. The large open bar area is a classy and exciting option for your cocktail hour, giving your guests the ..read more

Christine and Matt had a perfect 8 hour wedding day that hit all of the major wedding events without doing a first look. Because they wanted to stick with tradition of seeing each other for the first time as Christine was walking down the aisle, they opted to skip the pre-ceremony portraits together. We met up and got creative with the timing of things to help make the day flow nicely with guests in mind. bridal party portraits before the ceremony In order to maximize the amount of time the bride and groom got the spend with their guests after the ceremony, we tried to do as many portraits pr ..read more

Weddings at Lake Raystown Resort are a treat for both you and your guests as the closet public lake resort to Pittsburgh. At just a 2.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh, this is a great venue if you want to feel like you’re eloping to a destination that feels more like a vacation spot. Many people in the Western Pennsylvanian area vacation at Raystown and enjoy boating on the lake. Listed below are the amenities that Lake Raystown offers for wedding in it’s large ballroom, The River Birch Ballroom. The large, beautiful room features floor to ceiling windows and a beautiful lake-facing patio. what ..read more

Lingrow is one of the most upscale barn wedding venues near Pittsburgh and the dozen of included amenities including on-site lodging and ready-to-go table scape (tables, chairs, linens, china, chargers, flatware) make it a great all-inclusive option. Couples can expect beautiful landscaping and architecture in every inch of the property, lending itself to some of the most stunning wedding photos possible. The pergola / gazebo by the pond is a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony, with plenty of outdoor seating in the “chapel” area for your guests. Cocktail hour is usually held in the barn’s l ..read more