What is a SmartSite? The newest corporate video project by a Pittsburgh Filmmaker and Photographer
I just finished up my most recent video project for the SmartSite Team These guys dont just work with you to build a website, they create a marketing blueprint, so that every piece of your website works together to reach your target audience. If you are looking for a marketing strategy, or a full service [...]
Some more from the Soccer Pitch
ITs been a busy past few weeks here in Cameroon working with the Cameroon Football Development Program as we were preparing to run training camps for our new leaders and project coordinators. So after weeks of preparation, on and off the pitch, and the arrival of FSS Salaberry, our training partners/first team of pen pals/ [...]
A trip to Barombi Village
Not long ago, Justin the founder of the Cameroon Football Development Program, lived in a village outside of our hoe base of Kumba. He was working with the University of Dayton, in Ohio, to design and construct a water system for a farming village that is set off of the beautiful Lake Barombi. The project [...]
The Dump is Changing- struggle in La Chureca
The dump has continued to get smaller over the past year. Construction is under way to build a recycling center in the dump, which will employ local workers, but the construction which started last year, seems to be going very slow. When we arrived in the dump, we stopped at the local school, and visited [...]
Nicaragua Day 2. Heading to La Chureca (city dump)
Today will be our first day in the dump. It has been what I consider oppressively hot, but everyone who lives here considers it cool. We had a great first day yesterday. We went to a wonderful church service in Managua, and it is amazing how different cultures, speaking different languages, can worship and pray [...]
Our home away from home-A Nica paradise
Late last night, I arrived safely in Nicaragua with the NWCC team. Dan and Jessenia Bain met us at the Managua airport. I had planned this on being a longer introduction, but i wasnt saving often enough, and when I went to publish the post, my internet had kicked out and I lost everything. So [...]
Dani and Tom
Last Saturday we had a beautiful day in between more than 40 days of rain. That happened to be perfect because I was meeting Dani and Tom for an engagement session at Linn Run State Park in beautiful Ligonier, Pa. Dani and Tom, Enjoy, and I am looking forward to your wedding in September. [...]
Thanksgiving Pheasant Hunt 2010|Laurel Highlands Adventures| Pittsburgh Photographer|
For me, Thanksgiving is a time of seeing friends who have moved away, and spending time with family. In my experience, most people have some kind of a tradition that revolves around Thanksgiving. For us, it’s more of a cross family tradition that started a few years ago. After a day of eating to much, [...]
Pittsburgh Non Profit Photography|Starzl Foundation|Pittsburgh Steelers
A few weeks ago I was asked to participate in the Annual Pittsburgh Steelers Fashion Show at Heinz Field. This was my second year working with the Steelers for this great event which helped to benefit the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. As I begin to make the transition into working more and more with [...]
Krista and Sam| Pittsburgh Portrait Photography| Laurel Highland Country Session
Meet Krista, my youngest sister. And her fiance Sam. This is Rose. On the day we shot Krista and Sams’ engagement session Krista had to put down her dog of 15 years. So this is in memory of one of the greatest dogs ever. When we were younger, and Rose would go on vacation with [...]
Cory and Daniela| Pittsburgh Wedding Photography| St Pauls Cathedral| Westin Convention Center Hotel
Cory and Daniela had a wonderful wedding on a beautiful September day in Pittsburgh. They are such a cool couple, and they pulled off a great wedding just weeks after Cory opened the new Dante Salon in Shadyside! Congratulations on your wedding and your opening! Check out Dante Salon if you need a cut or [...]
Beach bound with a chance of Grenada
Yep, today we are heading to the beach for 24 hours to debrief with group one, and relax so that we can finish out the trip energized. Yesterday was a little bit different for us. Instead of going to La Chureca, we brought more than 60 kids from La Chureca to us, to spend some [...]
Jamie and Ryan-Pittsburgh Wedding Photography-Syria Mosque
Jamie and Ryan were married over Memorial Day Weekend, and what a beautiful weekend it was. Between the wonderful yet hot weather, and a beautiful ceremony, and fun reception, the day was great. Enjoy the story of their day. Jamie and the girls before the ceremony The ceremony was full of Joy I love this [...]
Kay and Jack: Southpointe Golf Club| Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
I met Kay as her wedding date neared. After hearing her story, and the story of how she and Jack met way back in high-school, I had to be a part of their special day. The best part was the fact that Kay really wanted documentary coverage, and to tell the story of life, love, [...]
Emily and Matt: Longue Vue Country Club| Pittsburgh Wedding Photography
Emily and Matt were married on a beautiful April day. The skies threatened rain all day, but it held off till late into the night. The ceremony was held at The Old Stone Church in Monroeville, Pa. Its a very cool little church right in the heart of town, but thanks to some awesome blooming [...]
Pittsburgh Restaurant and Portrait Photography: Bistro Soul: Chef Matty
My Dad has been working with a wonderful restaurant on the North Side of Pittsburgh called Bistro To Go. After meeting with him for lunch a few times and getting to know the owner Nikkie, and wonderful staff, I was asked to come and do some work for them on a few different levels. One [...]
Fighting Off Cabin Fever! Photographer style!
Wow winter just keeps on coming! We have gotten nearly 36 inches of snow in the past week, and it still continues to fall! It honestly hasn’t stopped snowing for more than a few hours at a time since the storm hit last week! So between snowboarding in POWDER (yep that stuff we don’t see [...]
Past favorites: Pittsburgh Wedding and Portrait Photography
I hope that 2010 is off to a good start for you! I’m busy booking weddings, and skiing, but I wanted to take some time to create and share a slideshow using my print lab Pictage! I love these guys because they make life easy for you the client! After your wedding, we upload your [...]
Pittsburgh Portrait Photography: January Special: Happy 2010 from my family to yours
I love Christmas time. Not only because if the real meaning, and celebration, but because I get to spend time with my whole family, and its not just dinner. It’s a chance for us to catch up, and this year, since my parents have the far for sale, a chance to grab fun photos around [...]
Emily and Matt NYC Enagement Session Slideshow by a Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
Here is a fun slideshow of all of my favorite images from their winter engagement session running around Manhattan. I cant wait to get them into Pittsburgh for their Wedding at the Old Stone Church, and Longe Vue Country Club. Enjoy!
Emily and Matt: A NYC Winter engagement session by a Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
In December I traveled to the Big Apple to photograph Emily and Matt’s engagement session in what I consider to be the Wild and not always so Wonderful New York City. This time however, I loved my trip to Manhattan. Emily and Matt were referred to me by a friend, and since they live in [...]
Pittsburgh Wedding Photography| Mother of Sorrows Murrysville: Jill and Eric-Part 1: Ceremony
Jill and Eric were married in Murrysville outside of Pittsburgh at the beautiful Mother of Sorrows Catholic church. We then headed into downtown Pittsburgh to shoot some fun portraits of the wedding party before heading to the Holiday Inn on McKnight Road for the reception and lots of dancing and partying. You guys made my [...]
Pittsburgh Wedding Photography-The Priory Hotel’s Pittsburgh Grand Hall| Khayla and Tita
Khayla and Tita had an awesome wedding a few weeks ago, and it made me think of my first trip to Rwanda back in 2001. I had the chance to spend three months working with a school for genocide orphans, but I also had the chance to attend a few weddings, and the singing, dancing, [...]
Pittsburgh wedding Photographer-Connellsville Wedding Photography: Melissa and Dan
Melissa and Dan were married in Connellsville, Pa at the end of August, and had a fun reception at the Lakeside Party Center in McClellandtown. A nice quiet moment between husband and wife! I love my job because I get to see a new story being written every time I shoot a wedding. I love [...]
I am a photojournalist working with Non-Profits and NGO's. Telling stories and helping to connect organizations with their donors through social media. 
