Skip the Seating Chart. Keep the Grand Staircase. If you’re thinking about getting married at the Allegheny County Courthouse, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a Pittsburgh wedding photographer and the owner of Ashley Sara Photography. Over the last 10 years, I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings including dozens right here at the […]

The Wedding Advice No One Wants to Tell You (From a Wedding Photographer Who Will). You’ve booked the venue. You’ve started the Pinterest board. Someone has already asked what your colors are. This isn’t a wedding planning checklist. I’m Ashley, a Pittsburgh-based editorial wedding photographer who’s spent the last decade documenting celebrations with intention across […]

I finally had the opportunity to photograph my first Mansions on Fifth wedding, and it truly did not disappoint. As one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic wedding venues, Mansions on Fifth offers a timeless blend of historic charm and refined elegance—perfect for couples planning a classic, editorial-style wedding. Located in the heart of Shadyside, this beautifully restored mansion provides […]

Getting engaged is an exciting milestone. Congratulations to both you and your fiancé! Once the date is set, your venue secured, and your photographer booked, many couples find themselves asking the same question: What comes next? Typically, the next step is planning your engagement session. Engagement photos are often used for save-the-dates, which are sent out […]

Have you been looking for the perfect garden backdrop to bring your wedding day vision to life? If your after a venue that offers tons of natural beauty, hundreds of flowers and succulents sprinkled throughout a dozen different rooms, and a larger-than-life greenhouse your guests will literally be in awe of, then I highly recommend Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

As a wedding photographer in Pittsburgh for almost a decade, I understand just how important the decision of what venue you choose to get married at really is. I see things from a completely different perspective; like how the lighting is in your bridal suite on a sunny day versus a rainy one, if the dinner table layout is going to affect the size of the dance floor and if your going to be able to set up the night before, or if you are only allowed to come the morning of the most special day of your life.

There is something about holiday photos that always brings out the best (and sometimes the awkward) in all of us. This year, Ashley and Chay decided to take their Christmas card game to a whole new level by aiming for that classic, slightly cheesy, and oh-so-JC Penney-inspired vibe. And boy, did they succeed!