Emily + Mike | Sewickley Heights Golf Course Wedding

When applied to personalities, the word "sweet" is overused. In fact, there are a lot of wedding-related words that have become cliched because they fit the situation well-enough that oftentimes we don't make the effort to come up with anything better, sharper, or more authentic.  And so at first thought, it would be instinctive, and quite accurate to say that Emily is sweet.

But its also completely insufficient. 

As a bride, it is easy to become wrapped up in the details of the day; to become stressed and anxious over little snags in a dress or flower arrangements. But it takes a special type of person to place the happiness of loved ones above all else on her own wedding day.  There is sweetness, and then there is irresistible goodness, the kind you can't help but start to absorb just from being around Emily, and Mike.

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Baby C | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Newborn Session

Is there anything sweeter than a newborn in the arms of her loving parents? The answer is no, there simply is not. I treasured my time with this new gorgeous and glowing mama, a proud daddy and the cutest little baby girl in their home together. These first few days are so precious--she will never be this tiny again!--and I was honored to be the one to document one of her first days in this big world. 

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