Jonathan & Randi’s Wedding

This couple means a lot to this Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer.  There are no two better people more matched for each other than Randi and Jonathan, and it has been a privilege of mine to be a part of their lives.

Their perfect wedding was a reflection of their love for each other – everything was so fabulous!  Since the moment we met Randi and Jonathan we have felt like their friends.  Have you ever met people who you instantly have a connection with?  Well, that was these two for me … and even Tony.  After their engagement session, Tony told me how much he enjoyed them and the photo shoot – he’s not one to gush about stuff like that.  And, we both agreed we were excited to be their wedding photographers.

I have a warm heart thinking about how much fun we had at this wedding – we enjoyed every fun-filled moment.  Here are just some of their wedding photos.

Randi’s lace dress was the dress I’m dreamed of for my own wedding.  It was absolutely beautiful!
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Mom & sister putting the finishing touches on the dress.055

I love capturing emotions on wedding day.  When I asked Randi’s mom to go over to her for photos, all I said was “look at her, Mom.”  And she started crying.  It was a very touching moment and it took her a while to recover so dad stepped in for some photos.109

The GORGEOUS bride!  Randi is an absolutely amazing woman and I am so honored to be her photographer!

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Oh, these girls!  Randi’s sister had the idea for this photo and she promised me that if I put this up on the blog that I’d get tons of business from it! 🙂
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A few ceremony photos.  It was a beautiful ceremony in Ambridge.

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Oh the guys.  If you saw Randi and Jonathan’s blog preview post (click here for that), you saw another version of this photo.  We had many attempts and certainly an abundance of laughs.357A

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Church formals.  These two high school sweethearts melt my heart!

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Time for Randi and Jonathan’s portrait session.  I loved that they gave me an hour for just their photos!  I wish all couples did that – they ended up with tons of photos because I had time to be creative after my formal portraits.

Here is a small sample of their bridal portrait wedding photos.wedding photo pittsburgh408pittsburgh wedding photographer

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Lace and flowers – yes, please!431
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This was the same pose as Randi’s favorite from their engagement session.  I had to recreate it for them!479481485496A502505
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You know I love to have fun with my couples and I always give them a chance to show their fun side.  And here’s what you have … 🙂
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First dance.  I love how the string lights reflected off the floor at The Great Hall.  It created a beautiful mood for their first dance.

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Some details from their day.  Love the purple champagne.  I <3 purple!

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Thank you Randi and Jonathan for letting me be a part of your day!  I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!  Can’t wait for our next endeavor.

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Venue:  The Great Hall

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Pop of Pink Boudoir

I love my job as a Pittsburgh Boudoir Photographer – I love it even more when a friend comes in for their boudoir session.   I’ve known this beautiful woman since middle school when we played softball together.  She always made me laugh, and our boudoir photo shoot had no shortage of laughs.

Her husband and I encouraged her to do a boudoir session.  You see – sometimes women have a hard time seeing the beauty in themselves that I see.  I knew she would rock her shoot but she took some convincing.  She had the most alluring and sexy look in her eyes – it was like she was a professional model.  As a boudoir photographer, I see what others do not.  I have a gift in pulling out that sexy side of you that may have gotten lost throughout the years.  Job, husband, kids…the list goes on.  Everyone comes before you.  But, you must give yourself some love and attention.  Your life will only be made better when you make yourself feel good about YOU!

What a fun FUN session and so many great and amazing photos to choose from for sharing on the blog.  These are just a few photos from a pink outfit that I had in my boudoir outfit collection.  The options for styling continues to grow and I love being able to have a big collection of items on hand for women to use during the shoot.  Sometimes you may purchase something and it doesn’t really work in the photos – no problem.  I have tons of options to offer clients – maybe I spend too much money on these outfits but that’s for another blog post.  haha.  🙂

Enjoy a few images from her session.

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Edgy Boudoir

This was a different styled shoot for this Pittsburgh boudoir photographer and it’s not something I typically do.  I was trying to expand my boudoir offerings and style of shooting and wanted to do something completely different.  And, you can see how different this is when you compare it to my other boudoir photo shoots.

The truth is I’m always on the lookout for cool locations.  I have an odd love for abandoned buildings.  I see cool and unique things in buildings that people often look passed.  When I found this location, I knew it would be super cool and very unique for an edgy & industrial themed boudoir photo shoot.  And, I knew the perfect woman to help me test out this new location.

I was able to use light in a different way than I do in the studio.  While it’s different, it is an option for those who want a unique kind of boudoir.  This location is something I’m so happy to have found and has so many cool features inside.  I’m excited to go back and shoot some more in this location – whether that’s boudoir or another type of session.

If you were interested in scheduling a session like this, please reach out to me to to talk about a uniquely designed boudoir session.

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Oh, I love shadows and I love to use little beams of light coming in to create these moments.
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Pittsburgh boudoir photographer services provided by Maura Chick of Pics By Chicks Photography.  Details on boudoir services, including my all inclusive package (digital files provided) and our pricing, can be found here.

I have extensive experience in boudoir photography and provide clients with an amazing and once in a lifetime experience during their boudoir photo shoot.  For scheduling purposes, please make sure you have your session at least 2 months prior to the date you need the photos.  The schedule books quickly, so don’t hesitate contacting me to get in the book.

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Mike & Raeann’s Wedding

Rain is always a touchy thing on wedding days, but as a Pittsburgh wedding photographer you have to roll with the punches.  It was raining on and off all day on Mike and Raeann’s wedding day but being in western PA you have to expect this kind of weather.

But, who cares!  I don’t.  Rain or no rain – I’ll get those important photos!

Mike & Raeann had a beautiful wedding at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park.  It was such an honor to be a part of their special day.  I see love in all my couples but the one thing I’ve always noticed about this couple is the way that Mike looks at Raeann.  There is so much love and affection in his gaze, and it always makes me smile.  As a wedding photographer, I’m always looking at those little things that you might not notice, and that for me, with this couple, was Mike’s love.

I enjoyed all the photo opportunities at Blueberry Hill Park and Raeann gave me tons of time to do their bridal portraits, which is always an added bonus.  I wish I had this much time with every couple!  Raeann had expressed to me a few times that photos of her and Mike were the most important thing of the day.  Inside I screamed, “YES!!”

Here are just a few photos from their wedding day.

See that rain starting to fall outside the pavilion?  Well, it was decision time on whether to move the ceremony inside…they did. I felt so bad for Raeann – I know she had her heart set on having her wedding outside.

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Of course, at the start of their ceremony, the rain stopped but it was too late to move everything back outside.  But, I was very thankful that the rain stopped shortly so we could take their photos!186
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I love this ring shot!  Love seeing those smiles.211This is such a cute photo for me.  We always have fun with our couples with tons of laughs and this is one of those moments.
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I love to capture emotion.  Raeann’s mom gave a lovely toast at the wedding that was full of tears, laughs and love.  296324A
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Thanks, Mike and Raeann for letting us be a part of your day.  We enjoyed every moment shared with you, your friends and family.  We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness in your new journey together.  Much love to you both!

Venue:  Blueberry Hill Park

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Themed Boudoir Session – Boho Chic (Hippie)

Today’s theme for a boudoir shoot is a Hippie Chic or Boho styled session.  This takes an open mind and trust in your photographer. When looking at outfits for a hippie chic session, you need to have the vision – sometimes it’s hard to see these items in a boudoir shoot because they can look like normal clothes.  My advice – remember that you’ll have super sexy hair and makeup, and your photographer should know posing tat’s going to bring out the sexiness of hippie chic.

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Here are my picks for what to wear for a hippie chic photo shoot.

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Long dresses but more specifically long flowing dresses.  You can have any kind of pattern but I love a whimsical dress with a beautiful & subtle floral pattern.  Try to stay away from those heavy fabrics.  Think chiffon.  You need have a dress that will show movement.  Maxi dresses work very well too.  This dress is from Rotita.

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A couple ideas with tunics – lace, ruffles and crochet items are a must for a hippie chic session.  I love when my clients bring lace tank tops.  I do recommend for this kind of themed session that the tops you bring are a little oversized.  I don’t typically recommend bringing items that are too big but it would work for this kind of session.  This item is from Gypsan.com.

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Oh, yes, a romper.  I really tried to resist the urge to put a romper on this list but they are 1) in style right now; 2) perfect for a hippie chic session.  This item is from ShopPlanetBlue.com.  Because of it’s neutral color it can be easily styled with some jewelry and killer heels that would perfectly match the session theme.  As with the dresses, try to keep the fabric very light and airy – no heavy fabric.

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Jeans and a headband

What better and more simple outfit than just jean (even jean shorts) and a super cute headband.  Add a super cute lace bra and it’s a perfect combination for your themed session.  As with the other items, make sure the shorts are not tight – you have to have room to move (are you noticing a trend in my advice?!?).  Here is an image I found on Upbeat Soles that highlights perfectly the styling.

One big tip & idea – have your boudoir session outside!  Fields of tall grass would be perfect for a hippie chic session!

Anything else you’d wear for a hippie chic themed session?  Leave your comments below.

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