Pittsburgh, PA Wedding Photographer - Andrea Kelly Photography - Boudoir, Engagement, Maternity, Newborn

Wedding Photography – New Year Promotion

Andrea — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:57:07 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

In celebration of the new year, we are offering a limited time promotion. I’ve been talking with many newly engaged couples recently (congratulations!!!) and am pleased to offer a wonderful value through the end of the month. Get in contact with me today to find out if your wedding date is still available.

Miss A. “Arrived” – Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

Andrea — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:52:50 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Meet Miss A. Adored her sleeping newborn goodness when I came in for photos. Sometimes simple without a lot posing and fussing brings out the loveliest things.

Jen + Nate | engaged

Andrea — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:22:30 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Continuing on the “catch-up” theme for blogs (loads more to come!)

While all seasons have their pluses, one of my favorite times of the year is fall…love the changing of the leaves and that distinctive autumn scent that fills the air. While we were living in Las Vegas, it was one of the things that I missed terribly. So, any time I can take photos outdoors in the fall makes me happy.

After running around in the park for a bit, we decided to head to a more urban setting to get some additional photos – this was a storefront shopping area where we wound up getting chased away by security! Oops! We got some great photos while we were there, so it was completely worth it.

A sample layout of a Save the Date magnet…

Below are a few page spreads (two facing pages) from the guestbook that was created for their wedding. Options are available to have questions on the pages to prompt guests to write or it can be left blank to allow for more of a “yearbook-style” interaction.

holiday cutoff dates – Andrea Kelly Photography, Pittsburgh wedding and newborn photographer

Andrea — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:45:37 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

It’s hard to believe that it’s getting to be that time of year again….but the holiday season is rapidly approaching – with our first snowfall happening in October, that made it all the more real!

If you are an AKP client and wish to place a order for holiday gifts, please be certain to take note of the following holiday cutoff dates:

miss c. – pittsburgh newborn photography – arrived by andrea kelly

Andrea — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:07:31 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Continuing the blog catch up efforts…

A few sweet pictures of little Miss C. as a newborn:

Amy + Steve – Grace United Methodist Church and Indiana Country Club – Weddings by Andrea Kelly

Andrea — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:29:30 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Hello again. World’s worst blogger here. Seriously. I’ve been posting updates on facebook, but I think I prefer the blog method of sharing better, so I’m going back to it and may do updating on the AKP facebook page with a few promotions and so on here and there. Although these were placed on facebook, I’ve got a ton of blog posts to catch up on from way back.

I always love to hear how couples decide upon the locations they select. Like many brides, Amy is no longer living locally, but returned to where she grew up to get married at Grace United Methodist Church – the church she has belonged to her enitre life. She and Steve chose the Indiana Country Club for their reception because they liked the classic setting and that it provided a nice place to take outdoor pictures.

I think that I’ve mentioned it before, but I will again…love the “getting ready” part of the day – it seems like it’s when it all becomes real. Some get nervous. Others are just eager to see the day that they’ve been planning come together. Regardless, there’s always a million things going on and I love documenting the anticipation.

The brooch sewn into Amy’s dress belonged to her maternal grandmother, Margaret. It’s always extra special to be able to incorporate bits and pieces from loved ones into part of the day – the perfect way to “carry someone with you” if they are unable to be there in person. I think that the brooch was absolutely perfect on the dress. LOVED it!

Sometimes couples opt to do a “first look” session prior to the ceremony, others like to hold a bit more tradition. Amy and Steve did something that allows a couple to have contact with each other without seeing one another. If a First Look session isn’t your preference, this may be something possible to do.

After the ceremony, Amy and Steve went out to greet their guests with a reading of an Indian blessing and butterfly release. One of the butterflies stuck around on Amy’s bouquet for a while, move onto her hand, and then flew off.

I had the first ever altar “group photo” with a dog – they brought their beagle in to the church after the ceremony to get a few photos.

To get from the ceremony to the reception, a family friend offered his beautiful 1925 Model T.

The couple put their dance lessons to use by dancing their first dance to Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra.

A little later in the evening, Amy and Steve took a few moments to slip out of the reception so they could have a little bit of time to themselves and allowed me to come along to get a few photos.
After the wedding, the couple headed off to Italy on their honeymoon and visited Florence, the Cinque Terre, and Venice.

–
Ceremony: Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana, PA
Reception: Indiana Country Club, Indiana, PA
Reception Entertainment: Mobile MIX Entertainment
Floral Designer: Ellie’s Flower Shop, Shelocta, PA
Bakery: Gail’s Custom Cakes and Cookies, Indiana, PA
Hair Stylist: Renaissance Stylists, Kathy Stossel, Indiana, PA
Flowers used: Asiatic lilies, calla lilies, alstroemeria
Transportation: 1925 Model T, private owner
Butterfly release: Magical Beginnings Butterfly Farms
Colors: chocolate, burgundy, burnt orange, yellow
First Dance: Fly me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra
Father/Daughter Dance: What a Wonderful World/Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Mother/Son Dance: I Can See Clearly Now

Morgan + Dave – slideshow: Mt. Carmel and Ramada, Altoona

Andrea — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:44:31 +0000

Please click the play button on the lower left hand side or within the center of the screen to view the slideshow.
Please note that music plays with the slideshows.

If you would like to purchase this slideshow on a DVD to play on your TV or a mini book with all of these images, please contact us via email.

Morgan + Dave – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Ramada Conference Center, Altoona, PA – wedding by Andrea Kelly Photography

Andrea — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:46:56 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Gosh, I’m so behind in blogging…so in an effort to start to catch up a bit, I give you Morgan + Dave’s wedding day…The day started at Morgan’s parent’s house where she got ready. Love the details of the front of her dress, and her ring…just lovely.

Morgan’s dad was waiting for her prior to the ceremony starting. With the photo on the left, he was looking over toward Morgan in the area where she was waiting until the ceremony was ready to start…he looks like a very proud dad.

Mount Carmel underwent extensive restoration about 5 years ago – they did an amazing job…it’s probably the most beautiful church I’ve seen in Altoona. And it holds extra meaning to Morgan because her parents, aunts, uncles, and one brother have gotten married there.After group photos, we had a little bit of time before the evening services began and Father Frank allowed us stay to get some beautiful pictures inside the church.Just love how happy both of them looked during their first dance.

Later in the evening, Morgan & Dave slipped outside and we got these intimate, romantic images.

–
Ceremony: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Altoona, PA
Reception: Ramada Conference Center, Altoona, PA
Reception Entertainment: Steve Kelsey DJ Services, Duncansville, PA
Floral Designer: Barbara Jean Florist, Altoona, PA
Bakery: Anissa DiLeo, Aliquippa, PA
Hair Stylist: ClipArt Salon, Lucy DiLeo, Altoona, PA
Flowers used: calla lillies, astroemeria, and dahlias
Colors: chocolate, burgundy, burnt orange
First Dance: More Than Anyone, Gavin DeGraw
Father/Daughter Dance: You Raise Me Up, Josh Groban
Mother/Son Dance: Forever Young, Rod Stewart

Tasty Tidbit: Pittsburgh Local Restaurant Week

Andrea — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:23:30 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Just passing along something I found out about this morning - this week is Pittsburgh Local Restaurant Week; various restaurants are offering selected meals for $20.10 all this week in the Pittsburgh area. To get additional info about it, check out the link here: http://pittsburgh.localrestaurantweek.com/

For those of you that aren’t in Pittsburgh, it seems that some other larger cities participate as well, so you might want to Google it for your area.

Alternative Ring Bearer Pillow and Flower Girl Basket – Pittsburgh and Central PA Wedding Photographer

Andrea — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:42:40 +0000

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

Stumbled across this today on Etsy.com and thought this would be perfect for someone having a nature/outdoorsy themed wedding. I haven’t bought from the seller, so no first hand experience with them, but I just thought this was a cute find and wanted to share.

Picture courtesy of etsy.com seller: NHWoodscreations