Stephanie and Jacob A Carnegie Museum of Art engagement session is perfect for couples who love timeless architecture and creative portraits. Located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, the museum offers elegant stone exteriors, grand columns, and artistic surroundings. As a result, every corner creates a sophisticated backdrop for engagement photos. Stephanie and Jacob chose this location […]

Lily and Jake Lily and Jake’s engagement session at The Arboretum at Penn State was the perfect mix of natural beauty, laughter, and genuine connection. From the moment we started exploring the gardens, it was clear these two were ready to have fun and enjoy every second together. The Arboretum at Penn State is one […]


If you’re searching for the best engagement photo locations in Erie, PA, you’re in the right place. Erie offers an incredible mix of lakefront scenery, wooded trails, downtown architecture, vineyards, marinas, and beaches that make engagement sessions feel unique and personal. As Erie wedding photographers, we love that couples can choose between romantic waterfront sunsets, […]
SYDNEY & BRADLEY Some engagement sessions just feel like summer, and Sydney and Bradley’s Summer Cook Forest Engagement was exactly that. It was one of those sessions that felt easy, light, and so full of joy. A Special Spot Close to Home We met Sydney and Bradley along River Road near Pale Well in Cook […]

Some engagement sessions are just extra special, and Michael and Elizabeth’s Erie Engagement Session was one of those days that felt like pure magic. Not only did we get to photograph these two in beautiful places, but we got to tell a love story that’s deeply connected to the very spots where we shot.


Beyond the flowers and stunning summer skies, what stood out most about this Summer Hershey Gardens Engagement was how deeply Abby and Tyler care for each other. Their session was full of fun, gentle affection, and moments that felt real and heartfelt. It’s couples like these who remind the SHP team why we love capturing love stories so much.
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