Sometimes I don’t get to meet my couples until we do their engagement session because they live out of town. That was mostly the case with Lia and Dave. Although I did get to meet Lia a few months ago, last night was my first time meeting Dave…and their two adorable dogs, Chi-Chi and Cha-Chi. We decided to meet up at Hartwood Acres north of Pittsburgh since the place is so lovely and dog friendly.
Lia and Dave grew up in the Pittsburgh area and got to know each other when they worked together in college. But it wasn’t until a couple of years later when they ran into each other again that things really took off. Though, they might not have, considering their first date was a bitterly cold Steeler’s game where poor Lia dressed for cute instead of the cold and had to hide out in the bathroom to keep warm! Stories like that kind of make me not want to go to a Steeler’s football game…or at least one that’s in the winter! Now Lia and Dave live far away from the cold in sunny L.A., which was why I only just got to meet Dave yesterday. They both said the quietness of Hartwood was a welcome break from the noise of their city.
I am so looking forward to photographing their wedding in September at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. It’ll be here before you know it!
Chi-Chi (the white doggy) is kind of a daddy’s girl…
A family portrait..though we’re actually missing one more pooch that Lia and Dave own. It had to stay behind in L.A.
This is seriously too cute. I wish Astin could fit in a little bag like this.
Love this…
Another favorite…
Ah, I love this, too…Lia, you are gorgeous!
Thanks for a fun engagement session…can’t wait to see you two again soon!
by mary
Randi Voss - Mary, beautiful job on the photos! I love the DoF in the photo against the fence. Lia, you are gorgeous and I love your dress.
Michelle Fuchs - you are so unbelievably gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 great pictures, so happy for you love!
Milla - engagement session + adorable dogs = perfect. Love it.