Growing Family | WV Photographer

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The Shapiro family has a new addition, Miss Ivy. She is as sweet as peach pie and kept her eyes on me during the entire in home session! She was so alert, I thought she may just start chatting with me while I was taking photographs. 

I really love these in home sessions. I hope that it takes some of the strain off of families and allows them to relax and feel at ease. I have photographed the Shapiro family three times now and they are so kind, caring and fun. As you can see, big brother is a natural. Avi is handsome, has a great smile, and is wonderful with his little sisters!

Something I love to do during family sessions is get the kids involved in taking a picture. Eve was not a big fan of sitting still no matter how many marshmallows we had given her, but she was super excited to push the button to snap the photo. So the picture above of Dad, Avi and Ivy was proudly taken by Miss Eve and is one of my favorites!

I can never leave out the family pets!

Cheers, Amanda

Twins | WV Photographer

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The Skidmore family has doubled in size with the addition of twins! Not one, but two bundles of baby boy joy. I had the pleasure of visiting Chris, Katie, their adorable new sons, plus two kitties and a puppy. Babies and fur-babies, what could be better?

Greyson and Anthony already are rocking their individuality. Anthony has a full head of dark hair and is clearly Italian, while Greyson has much lighter skin tone and hair. Greyson is also a big fan of stretching. He gave my swaddles a run for their money. Mom and dad seemed so natural already and all the fur-babies were happy to jump in with their new siblings. 

I can't wait to see these handsome boys as they grow, just not too fast!

Cheers, Amanda

Pittsburgh Wedding | Amanda Garvin Photography

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Mr. & Mrs. Balzer

Drew and Krista had a wonderful wedding celebration in Pittsburgh, PA. The day before their wedding was exceptionally warm and sunny, their wedding day was not. The day of the Balzer wedding was cold, windy and rainy. The rain did however subside for their nuptials overlooking the city at St. Mary's of the Mount in Mount Washington. 

Fast forward an hour or so as we sneak to the rooftop of Hotel Monaco in downtown, not only did it stop raining, the wedding party had their own personal blizzard for about 10 minutes. It made for a beautiful backdrop high atop the city. Hotel Monaco was a perfect setting for Drew and Krista's classic, yet modern style. 

Jeff and I loved being a part of this amazing celebration of love. The Herald and Balzer family and friends are so kind and loving. Drew and Krista have impeccable taste and style. 

Check out the other amazing vendors that made this day possible:

Ceremony St Mary of The Mount
Dress Boutique Anne Gregory for the Bride
Dress Designer Anne Barge
Tuxedos F.L. Crooks & Co.
Florals The Farmer's Daughter
Cake Prantl's Bakery
DJ DJ Mike Ley
Invitations Bella Figura
Rings Brooks Diamonds
Hair and Make Up La Pomponnee Beauty Artisans
Photography Amanda Garvin Photography, LLC

Cheers, Amanda