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...
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake Wedding | Darlington, PA | Kirstie + Bradley
I made my way to the Gathering Place the morning of November 1st, 2019 to film the wedding of Kirstie Lewis and Bradley Good. It was a bit of a drive from Pittsburgh and I remember the entire way there feeling so excited for the day to come. I had learned some of Kirstie and [...]
St. Bernard Parish + Crowne Plaza Suites South Hills Wedding | Pittsburgh, PA | Stephanie + Heath
https://vimeo.com/418674515 It wasn't at all a surprise that Stephanie and Heath would be a blast to film on their wedding day. When we met up for coffee to finalize our plans, they shared the story of how they met at a bar in Ocean City, Maryland. The funny thing is, they actually went to high [...]
George Washington Hotel Wedding | Washington, PA | Samantha + Matthew
Last Fall, Samantha and Matthew threw the most elegant wedding at George Washington Hotel in Washington, PA and I had the privilege of capturing it all on video! I arrived that afternoon during a light drizzle, which created the most romantic and serene atmosphere for their first look. Matt waited for his bride beneath the [...]