The Bryans // Bellevue, PA

These are quite extraordinary times… but in the midst of these tough days, it is so wonderful to celebrate new life and love and the joy of family. The Bryans are some of our dear friends that we’ve made since making our home in Pittsburgh, and they recently welcomed their first child into their family. Both Ethan and Emily are incredibly thoughtful, warm, and gracious friends and getting to see their love of parenting and their little guy has been such a joy - even if it’s mostly been from afar. Enjoy a few photos from my recent time with them at their new home right on the other side of our neighborhood.

Brenna & Galen // Swallow Falls State Park, MD

Galen is simply one of the finest humans I have ever gotten to know. He is one of those close friends whose friendship is difficult to put into words because it has meant so much and has been such a source of encouragement over the years. Although it’s been years since we’ve gotten to live in the same city, many years actually, I feel our friendship has only grown and matured since our days living together in Boston. Because of life’s twists and turns, I haven’t gotten to spend much time with Brenna over the course of their relationship, but each time has been a great pleasure, and I’m so excited for the both of them. It was wonderful to have a couple hours to spend with them during such a crazy time, in now one of my new favorite places - Swallow Falls State Park.

God has given them both incredible talents (Galen is specializing in pediatric palliative care and Brenna is currently a nurse on a Covid unit) and they’re about to embark on a new adventure together out in Salt Lake City. I’m so excited to see where life will take them and the marriage they will get to shape together, and grateful to get to share some of the moments from our time together. Enjoy.

Love you both ❤️

The Paices // Bellevue, PA

It takes time in a new place to build friendships, especially in the stage of life our family is in right now. But we’re so grateful for the friendship of the Paices, and how they have so quickly come alongside us in life as friends. They are such a fun and thoughtful family, and we had some easy connections around our shared love of good food and good music. It was wonderful to hang out with them a bit and get to photograph their family. Enjoy a few highlights!

The Coryells // Bellevue, PA

It was many months in the making, but I finally got the chance to hang out with the Coryells and photograph their awesome family. Their little guy is so much fun and is pretty much always smiling anytime I see him, so it was fun to explore catching some of his expressions and moments with his mom & dad. Enjoy some highlights below!

Elise & Jon // Laconia, NH

You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. Elise & Jon are both such caring and creative people, and every inch of their celebration had their mark on it. From the lovely ceremony to the incredible dance party that capped the night and all the little details inbetween, it was such a wonderful day to get to document and share with everyone in their joy. Elise and Jon were part of the community we built back during our Boston days, and it was such a privilege to get to spend a little bit of time back with those wonderful folks.

Enjoy some of the photos from the day:

The Perrys // Moon Township, PA

What a wonderful way to begin a new chapter in Give & Take: Pittsburgh.

We’ve officially settled into our new world here, but it’s amazing to get to meet the fantastic people who live here.

This past weekend I got the privilege of joining the Perry’s in their home to document the simple moments of life together. More and more I find these kinds of moments, the small interactions, conversations, and building blocks of our lives, are way more valuable than those big, momentous ones. Getting to join the Perry’s was such a pleasure, and their family has so much spunk and joy and love for one another.

Looking forward to helping document more moments like these around Pittsburgh in the months and years to come.