A bright light in the darkest hour of my life. After college, I moved to Fairmont, West Virginia for a job in TV news. I was working the early morning shift as an anchor and reporter in Bridgeport...
10 things you probably don’t know about me! #7 will make you giggle
1. I will eat anything! I wasn't always that way, but dating Alex definitely helped to expand my taste buds. He's a hunter, so of course, I had to try venison and it turned out to be really yummy!!!! Who knew?! I think it helps that Alex is a great chef!!! Now, I love salmon [...]
Pivoting | 3 MAJOR turning points in my life that changed everything!
1. A leap of faith.... I was two years out of college, 50k deep in student loan debt, 32,000 hours into my broadcasting career with no benefits, no vacation days and very little happiness in my job when I'd finally built up the courage to abandon the news industry and pursue something different. Something fulfilling! [...]
Romantic Backyard Boho Elopement in Pittsburgh, PA | Lilah + Andrew
OCTOBER 3, 2020 Hear Lilah and Andrew's words as they see each other for the first time on their wedding day. Click here to view Lilah and Andrew's Complete Wedding Day Gallery and order albums and prints! https://vimeo.com/533330075 October 3, 2020 | Cooke Wedding | Ceremony and Toasts And a special thanks to all of [...]
St. Joseph Church Wedding in Cockeysville, MD | Christopher + Taylor
You know that saying... "When you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life?" I'd say it pretty much sums up how I felt about traveling to Baltimore, MD to film Chris and Taylor's wedding day. https://vimeo.com/509955803 Kalwa Wedding Highlight Film by Shannon Chavez It was my birthday weekend, so Alex [...]
Assumption Church + Whisper Hollow Homestead Wedding | Autumn + Kyle
Every now and again, I meet a couple that just tugs a little tighter at my heartstrings. Kyle and Autumn turned out to be one of those couples! Long story short, through the process of getting to know them and producing their wedding film, I've rediscovered a passion for my work and gained two new [...]
How to Manifest any Dream in Seven Simple Steps
Have you ever had a dream or a passion that you wanted to pursue, but down the road somewhere, found that nothing ever came of it? I know I sure have!! So, what is it that’s holding us back from accomplishing our goals? Why aren’t we living out our wildest dreams? Well, they say a [...]
Honey Tans Pgh | Creative Branding Session
When Colleen reached out to me to book a Creative Branding Session for her new mobile, organic spray tanning business... I screamed from the rooftops with excitement! Excitement for her and excitement for Pittsburgh, because this city could totally use a service like this! I was thrilled for this opportunity to work with two super [...]
Romantic Elopement at Rock Spring Lodge | Bedford, PA | Christopher + Sarah
It's safe to say that I've gotten to know Christopher Marx and Sarah Linder pretty well since they booked their wedding back in February, 2019. Nearly two years has past since we first met for coffee at the same Duquesne Union Starbucks, where I'd spent dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars throughout my four [...]
Ace Hotel Wedding | Pittsburgh, PA | Kimberly + Dane
The foundation of Kimberly and Dane's relationship has been built upon God's grace. On their wedding day, grace was described as the primary ingredient of love. https://vimeo.com/425690341 In his vows, Dane reads "God's grace is unmerited favor. Goodness towards those who have no claim nor reason to expect divine favor. How else could I be [...]