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Emily & AJ // Phipps Conservatory & PPG Aquarium Wedding

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I met Emily & AJ back in 2014 and had the pleasure of photographing their engagement session, which you can view HERE. Fast forward to the beginning of 2015, when they contacted me and booked me as their wedding photographer. Finally now at the beginning of 2016, I was able to capture their wedding day.

The ceremony was beyond touching and the amount of people with water dripping from their eyes astonished me. Not only did they display an incredible love for each other, but they had a room full of people who loved them as well. The whole day was full of real emotion and I decided to create a post just about that – the emotion that I saw between these two.

First, they laughed.
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… and then they cried.
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They even shared a handkerchief.
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Then laughed again. This was a constant pattern throughout the ceremony.
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They shared their first kiss…
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… then a very touching, long embrace.
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On our way out of Phipps, we were able to capture some beautiful images.
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Then we traveled around Pittsburgh to a few landmarks for some beautiful portraits.
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Emily was more than thrilled when the wind started blowing her veil.
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I was honored to be able to capture the love these two share…
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… and a few shots that portray their loving, but fun relationship.
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… and then they danced.
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Congratulations Emily and AJ!!! … and thank you!

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

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I am soooooooo so excited to share this engagement session with you! Brittany knew exactly what she wanted as far as props, poses, outfits – and I loved it all.

My lovely husband, with the help of his father, slapped together a tree swing for us and boom – Brit’s dream engagement session came alive. I loaded my jeep with a ladder, swing, and camera then met them at a local park. Jason was a great help hanging the swing and thank God it stayed in the tree! I just love the way these turned out…

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Brittany & Jason {Engagement Session}

Well there you have it… after years of being engaged – they have been photographed! & Jason mentioned this was his first time having pictures taken. I think you did great. & your bench press was impressive! 😉