• Pittsburgh wedding photographer | Weddings by Heather


    Welcome to our website, we are wedding photographers based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My name is Heather and I'm addicted to weddings, romance, sexy images and Photoshop. I am absolutely blessed beyond measure. I am hoping that my passion for photography is evident in my work, but I also have a passion for my clients. Documenting the most important day of your life is such an honor!

    I am also an educator and offer seminars and lectures on wedding photography and business. As an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop, I offer technical training as well. It is very rewarding to hear a student proclaim, "you have changed my life!"

    We have a love for God, our family, our clients and our art. We are driven by an overwhelming passion and desire to document couples in love.

Holly & Scott | Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer

Holly and Scott were married at Sacred Heart Parish in Shadyside, and held their reception at The Pennsylvanian. Holly was simply a radiant bride.Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
Not to be outdone, the family dog, Sabrina, loved posing for Craig.

The lovely Sabrina, family pet, wedding portraits, pittsburgh
A special thanks to Holly’s sister (and matron of honor), Susan and her husband Matt for the referral. I photographed their wedding at Armstrong Farms in 2006.Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
They were just walking around the chairs to be seated, but I loved the way they held on to one anothers fingertips.Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
Craig captured the first kiss from a great angle!Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
Love the repeating pattern of the archways.Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
This *is* Holly. She is vibrant, fun, energetic and full of love. Scott was helping her with her veil.Sacred Heart Parish Wedding Photographer
We photographed outside of Scared Heart, such a beautiful church.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
I asked Scott to pick up his new bride and kiss her, photograph by Craig.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
The inside of The Pennsylvanian was beautiful. Craig had to hustle to get this photograph prior to the guests entering the room.

The Pennsylvanian
Holly is an INCREDIBLE dancer and I love the slow shutter speed that Craig used in this photograph to capture the motion.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
Here she is dancing with her father, I’m pretty sure she could win Dancing with the Stars.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
It was crazy windy (and it was pouring sideways) as a storm moved in during Holly and Scott’s reception. We put Holly’s veil back on, but the wind was stronger than the comb, I was lucky enough to capture it flying away. This is probably one of my all-time favorite images, most likely because I have been planning something like this in my head for over a year. Was so excited when all of the elements finally came together.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
A few of my favorite details.The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photographer
Make-up Artist: Jennifer Palermo
Florist: Hepatica
Videographer: Parker Productions
Bakery: Rania
Entertainment: Three Rivers Entertainment
Colors: Cream, purple, blue
Flowers: roses, hydrangea’s

Congratulations Justin & Caitlin | The Priory Winter White Wedding

Priory Winter White Wedding Photographer

Weddings by Heather is a proud sponsor of The Priory’s 3rd Annual Winter White Wedding. You can click here to read about the Winter White Wedding Giveaway, but essentially The Priory has graciously, and unselfishly, offered a complimentary wedding for a member of our armed forces who has served in Iraq or Afghanistan. When I first spoke with The Priory regarding this tremendous giveaway over three years ago, I was thrilled to partner with them to offer my photography services to the winning couple at no charge. All couples that enter the drawing receive a bottle of champagne and a complimentary stay at The Priory Hotel.

Meet Justin and Caitlin, the lucky winners of this years giveaway!! They were so excited!

I have tremendous respect and appreciation for all the Graf family does for the community. Here I am, pictured with John Graf, one of the owners and the winning couple.

I have also started offering an exclusive package to couples that book a Winter White Wedding with The Priory. Please contact  me for more details. heather@weddingsbyheather.com

Please visit the following business that have also contributed to the Winter White Wedding Giveaway:
American Express Traveler’s Service Company, All inclusive honeymoon cruise
Henne Jewelers, wedding rings
The Bridal Place, wedding gown
Top Hat Tuxedo, men’s formal wear
Entertainment Unlimited, PJ the DJ
KS Kennedy Floral, flowers
Priory Hospitality Group: Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall, The Priory Hotel, Priory Fine Pastries
Pittsburgh Chair Covers, linens
Izzazu Salon & Spa, women’s hairstyling

Katie & Scott Slideshow | The Pennsylvanian

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Katie & Scott | The Pennsylvanian Wedding Photography

Katie and Scott were married at Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington and held their reception at The Pennsylvanian. I thought the ceiling at their church was so interesting.Photo of Bride and Groom at Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church; Wedding Photography by WeddingsByHeather Pittsburgh, PA.
Blessing of the rings.

Photography of blessing of the rings during Catholic Wedding Ceremony; Wedding photos Pittsburgh, PA
Hello Gorgeous!!!

Bridal Bouquet with purple, pink, cream Flowers, roses, hydrangea’s; Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer WeddingsByHeather
Love the way their hands are intertwined.

Beaded trimmed bridal veil photo, pictures, Bridal photographer; Wedding Photos Pittsburgh, PA
They found this great location to photograph, right next to the church. Lucky!

Wedding photography with Bride and Groom, brick architecture, windows; Wedding Photographer Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Awww, so in love.

Wedding photography with Bride and Groom, brick architecture, stone courtyard; Wedding Photos Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Look out Derek Zoolander, Scott has an incredibly piercing look.

Bridal hairpiece, hairclip with bling for bride, great bridal hairpiece; Pittsburgh Wedding pictures
Scott and Katie are so at ease with one another.

Wedding photography with Bride and Groom, brick architecture, columns and arches; Wedding Pictures Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church

We had the perfect lighting, a photographer’s dream.

Wedding photography with Bride and Groom, brick architecture, brick courtyard, wicker chair; Weddings at Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church

First dance.

Picture of bride and groom first dance, Wedding reception at The Pennsylvanian, Wedding Photography at The Pennsylvanian

The ladies were having a blast at the reception, Craig was playing with slow shutter speeds again, love it!

WVU, West Virginia University Sorority Alumni dancing at the wedding reception, Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
Can’t believe how cool these night shots turn out with the Nikon D700, 50 1.4, and Lightroom 3. Great tools.

night, evening, photography at The Pennsylvania, Wedding Photography, Pittsburgh PA
A few of my favorite details, lovin’ that HDR shot that Craig took of The Pennsylvanian, makes the sky look so cool. And check out those shoes!

Wedding detail photographs, Colors purple, pink, cream, Flowers roses, hydrangea's

Make-up Artist: Jennifer Palermo
Florist: McGeary Creative (Allison McGeary)
Bakery: Rania
Entertainment: DJ Rockin’ Bob’s
Colors: purple, pink, cream
Flowers: roses, hydrangea’s

Jen & Brent Slideshow | Pittsburgh Athletic Association

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Jen & Brent | Pittsburgh Athletic Association

Jen and Brent were married, and held their reception at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland. It was a gorgeous day for a wedding, lovin’ that sky! Image by Craig.Wide angle picture of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Wedding Photography Pittsburgh

Oh.my.gosh. A birdcage veil!!! I LOVE IT!  And Jen wore it so beautifully. Also had an awesome floral piece in her hair.Bride wearing a white birdcage veil with a white floral piece, Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer

A palette of soft pink, my favorite.pink, purple, sage, roses, hydrangea's, dahlia's bridal bouquet, Wedding photos pittsburgh
This was where they held their ceremony, we were able to take quite a few photographs prior to their nuptials.Pittsburgh Athletic Association wedding ceremony floor arrangement, picture inside the PAA
This is Brent’s grandfather, I love the character in his hands.Grandfather of the the groom with cane, portrait of older gentlemen with a cane, Pittsburgh wedding photographers
Lighting the unity candle, which would prove very interesting in just a few short minutes. Brent’s brother, and best man, was signing the document to witness the ceremony and he leaned a little too close to the candle. Yes, his hair caught on fire!!! Thankfully, Jen acted quickly and extinguished the flames. Because no one was injured, it was really funny.Wedding photograph of bride and groom lighting the unity candle, wedding pictures Pittsburgh
Jen and Brent allowed plenty of time for photographs (love that) so we headed over to the Cathedral of Learning and found this wonderful garden of hydrangea’s.Wedding photos around the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
I could have photographed in that garden all day.Wedding photography in a garden near the Pitt Cathedral of learning, wedding photographer PA

Brent chose chocolate brown for the color of his tux, a great fit with the pink and purple hues.Groom wearing a chocolate brown tuxedo, PAA wedding photos, PA

The bus almost blew Jen away, but I love the expression!City Bus with a bride and groom in the wedding picture, Pittsburgh, PA
So fun when a groom spins his new bride on the dance floor.Bride and Groom first dance inside the PAA ballroom, wedding photographers pittsburgh
A few of my favorite details.Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding Photographer, Photography
The reception was a BLAST, could have danced and photographed all night. Craig captured this fun shot of me, he loves to play with slow shutter speeds. We love our job!!!

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer
Make-up Artist: Lisa Johnson, Kiss and Makeup
Florist: Denise Kinnaman
Bakery: Prantl’s
Entertainment: Jeremy Ganss
Colors: pink, purple, sage
Flowers: roses, hydrangea’s, dahlia’s