The 9 Best Elopement Photographers in Pittsburgh

Looking for the best of the best Pittsburgh elopement photographers to capture your big day? At Peerspace, we understand how hard it can be to narrow down your choices. There are many excellent photographers in the Northeast but the following Pittsburgh elopement photographer really stood out.

Maybe you are planning a forest getaway with just you and your spouse to be, a backyard micro wedding, or an intimate ceremony and reception within the city. Either way, the following Pittsburgh artists can help you personalize your day while taking epic photos throughout.

1. Angie Candell of Artful Elopements

Top Pittsburgh elopement photographer Angie Candell not only creates beautiful portraits of you and your beloved, but she is also a go-to resource for planning your elopement. She works with couples in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and even further afield.

As a fashion photographer, Angie puts a lot of emphasis on designing her sets and elopement portraits. In fact, she creates unique works that are more than photos, they are fine art heirlooms. Working with her couples, she creates a theme that embodies their vision — from ethereal and otherworldly to a bit moody and dramatic. Her work captures the attention of the viewer and deserves to be displayed as the art it is.

2. Sky’s The Limit Photography

The team at Sky’s the Limit Photography first caught our attention with a series of artistically bold couples portraits. They’re adept at using architectural elements to lead the eye, dramatic posing to hold attention, and the beautiful lights of the skyline to accentuate their subjects. Their work is carefully thought out for maximum impact. And we mean the composition as well as the creative elements which enhance the feeling of a photo.

When you choose them, not only are you getting over 21 years of combined experience, you are getting photographers who have made the creation of art and the preservation of memories the same thing.

3. Liz Capuano

A self described romantic, Pittsburgh elopement photographer Liz Capuano loves all things love. And from the planning of your one of a kind day to documenting your story, she’s here for you.

Armed with a wealth of knowledge about where to have your intimate ceremony and as a certified leave no trace photographer, Liz is the perfect choice for those who want an adventurous outdoors wedding day. Her work has been seen in Love Inc Magazine as well as The Perfect Palette

4. Courtney Rutledge

A lifelong love of the art encouraged Pittsburgh elopement photographer Courtney Rutledge to pursue a degree in photojournalism. And it’s her in-the-moment style that we love so much. Wedding days can fly by so quickly but she captures even the smallest touches and kisses.

These become keepsakes of your day so you will be able to remember it more fully and feel it every time you look through your photos. Combining artful candids with formal portraits, Courtney ensures that the full range of moods and emotions of your day are preserved.

5. Jessica Vogelsang

Jessica Vogelsang started a career in biology, fascinated by the tiny cells that build life and the processes by which we are alive. That same fascination finds its way into her art. She says, “Photography for me isn’t really about photography. It’s about exploring the art of life in a tangible way— the creation, the passion and the love.”

Her philosophy comes through everything that she does. She finds the building blocks of her subjects’ lives, uncovering the love that powers them and the connections that define their relationships and then translates them into photographic art. Since the focus of her work is life, she keeps her editing straightforward and timeless. It’s slightly contrasted with natural colors, giving her work a film feeling and will always look stylish, even decades from now.

6. Rachel Kunzen

Seen in The Knot best of weddings and How They Asked, Rachel Kunzen has garnered the attention of couples and editors alike. Her work has a real, heart-centered approach that is beautiful to see. She doesn’t take a one size fits all approach. In fact, each of her galleries are true to who her subjects are and fits their vision of their day from dreamy and romantic to playful or serious.

What her photos do share is a slightly moody aesthetic and a love of neutral earth tones. It’s perfect for outdoor sessions in the forests of Pennsylvania.

7. Anna Greyson

Anna Greyson is a storyteller, in fact she considered being a writer but could never find the words to tell the stories she wanted to tell. Through photography, she finds the scenes that allow your stories to be told — the story of how much you love each other, the story of your wedding day. She personalizes these tales in creamy, dreamy, images.

If you love a free spirited feeling with an earthy palette, Anna might be the one for you.

8. Kim Fleischer

Kim Fleischer has been photographing weddings and elopements in and around Pittsburgh since 2008. During that time, she developed her modern, authentic style and delighted countless couples as a professional hype girl and photographic rock star.

Drawing inspiration from photojournalism, Kim is quick to press the shutter whenever a real moment is unfolding since the authenticity and truth of your love are more important than perfection. If you want wedding photos where you are fully yourself — wind-ruffled hair, “I do” tears and all — you’ll want to check out Kim’s work.

9. Kara of Stone & Field Photography

Kara celebrates the uniqueness and creativity of her couples saying “I’m here for the ones who want to document real, messy, beautiful, and imperfect life”. And her ethos shows up time and time again in her work.

While you are sure to get beautiful formals that are carefully composed and effortlessly posed, you can expect a certain level of raw emotion in her work with you. If you want to be your wild and wonderful self during your elopement, check out Kara’s work.

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