I had been looking forward to Tara and Nate’s wedding ever since I met Tara way back in the spring of last year. I loved the vision that she had for her wedding, and when I got to meet Nate at their Hartwood Acres Engagement session, I was even more excited for their wedding.
While we didn’t exactly get perfect weather for their wedding last Saturday at Lingrow Farm in Leechburg, PA (not far from Pittsburgh), they had a beautiful intimate wedding surrounded by wonderful family and friends (including lots of little ones–even a week old newborn!). Fortunately, we also managed to get some great photos outside around the farm before the deluge hit. Despite the humidity, Tara and Nate were awesome and up for anything–including a little boat ride! A big congratulations to these two!
Tara looked so classy in her dress…loved her hair piece, too!
I loved the bright yellow color of Tara’s J. Crew bridesmaid dresses. She scoured the internet to find them after the color was discontinued. Now that’s dedication!
Ah, I’m so in LOVE with this photo! Pure romance!
Oh wait, I love this one too!
When I saw the boat by the pond, I knew I wanted to get photos of Tara and Nate in it, but I wasn’t sure if they’d be up for it. I should’ve known better. After all, they did climb the pillars at Hartwood Acres.
It’s not every day I get to photograph a bride rowing in a boat.
Can it get any cuter than this?
Best groom portrait. Ever.
So, literally 10 minutes after we finished taking photos, this happened. Talk about rain on your wedding day.
Fortunately, everyone was inside listening to some moving toasts.
And then the sky cleared up, and we got a rainbow!
Before the night was over, I explained to Jay a particular shot I wanted to get, and he went off into the dark to take it. Success!
Once again, congratulations Tara and Nate!
by mary
Julie - these are wonderful. I just started doing some photography & gonna do my first wedding in june 2011 outside at Breaks Interstate Park in VA. Do you have any suggestions or tips for me?
Nicole - Jay… you should ask for a raise!
Monica - Awesome photos – not ony did you capture the physical beauty, but the emotion that spills out from each expression is priceless. Thanks for making such a wonderful day, a lifelong treasure.
Vicki - Beautiful Pictures! Anxiously awaiting to see the others – it was a wonderful wedding and a joyous celebration. Have enjoyed looking at your other posts and your artwork! Stunning!
Karen - Mary you did a wonderful job…the pics are beautiful and I cant wait to see them all. Thanks for capturing the day for my daughter and son in law 🙂
Christina Montemurro - Wow!!! What a fabulous wedding. Tara, your dress is fantastic and so perfect for your venue. And you went in the boat, yay for you!
Mary, your photos are beautiful. The one with Tara’s veil blowing in front of her face is perfect. And I love that night shot of the barn. FANTASTIC.
Shirley Schweizer - I, too, am prejudiced as Tara is my granddaughter and she looked like an angel. Thanks Mary for your photographic skills that show the love between Tara and Nate.
Elaine - It was the most beautiful wedding and you captured it beautifully!
Bonnie G - Breath taking. . .I am partial, though.
The bride is my step daughter!
Sumer Schmitt - Beautiful. Stunning. Wow!!!
Andrea - WOW Mary! LOVE these!!!!! Awesome!
Brittany - These are amazing!! Her wedding dress is gorgeous – and those bridesmaid dresses are such a beautiful yellow. My favorite images are the boat photos. Beautiful post!
Leeann Marie - I could comment on all of my favorite photos from this post, but I’ll save you the list 🙂 The veil shot is killer!
Milla - Wow wow wow!!! First parasols? A boat now? You are pulling out all the stops… this is awesome!! p.s. awesome job, Jay, on that scenic shot. Totally stunning.
Elizabeth Craig - Beautiful Mary! As always! 🙂
alice - i like the yellow dresses too.
really love the one of them kissing in the wheat field.
gorgeous all around mary!!