BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story no one on earth had ever read, which goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before.
-C.S. Lewis
WELCOME!
Hi there!
Can you see me enthusiastically waving from the other side of the internet?
(Because I am!)
I am an engagement and wedding photographer serving happy and excited brides and grooms, based in Irwin, PA (right outside of Pittsburgh, PA).
I am thrilled that you've found my little corner of the internet!
I love arriving on a wedding day as an old friend.
An old friend, with a big camera & a suitcase full of lenses (that's how most "old friends" arrive, right?)
By the time your wedding day rolls around, we will have talked at length over the phone, hopefully hung out for a few hours for an epic engagement session, worked together to created a detailed timeline of your wedding day, as well as compiled a strategic family formals list. We'll have sent many emails & texts back-and-forth ironing out details & fine-tuning our plan for the happiest day of your life. After all that time & work, I'm definitely walking into the room you're getting ready in as an old friend.
I love having the "old friend" title so much more than "wedding vendor." I love what I do. I promise to smile all day long and I won't be able to help myself but dance at your reception.
kara abbey is a wedding photographer based in irwin, pennsylvania - serving pittsburgh, pennsylvania and beyond!
"I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful our experience with Kara was from start to finish.
She was always on the ball with everything, whether it was answering any of the questions we had, making a timeline for us, keeping everything running smoothly picture-wise on the day of and even getting the pictures ready for us to review very quickly.
Kara was just so lovely to have around at our wedding and was just an absolute joy to work with.
She made us all feel so at ease and was very friendly while also making sure to capture lots of get images. We didn’t have to wait long for the final images and when we received them, we couldn’t believe how beautiful they were.
We are so thankful for the photos she took of our special day!
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, you could not possibly do better than Kara!"
ABBY & DAWSON - 2024
SIGNATURE WORK
These are some of my favorite wedding days -
I can't wait to add yours to this list!
"Let me implore you to stop here.
Kara was an absolute JOY to work with. She corresponds with you long before the big day, so you never feel in the dark. She has always responded promptly to any emails i have sent, and has been so kind to us, even after her technical work is done. And that's not even mentioning the gorgeous photography!
This girl is definitely skilled in her craft. If you're looking for a dependable, caring, and professional photographer, Kara is all of that and so much more."
EMILY & NATHAN - 2022
Are Wedding Albums Still Important?
While the digital age and social media do offer incredible conveniences, like instantaneous sharing, simple accessibility, and easy enjoyment - the beauty of a physical wedding album lies in it's ability to withstand the test of time.
It is a couple's first family heirloom, it tells a beautiful story, provides peace of mind that their memories are secure and is a beautiful work of art.
In other words, YES.
Let's Chat!
kara@karaabbey.com
I do my best to respond to every message I receive within 24 hours - if it's been more than a full day & you still haven't heard from me, do me a favor & check your SPAM folder (a lot of my emails recently seem to be getting labeled as "junk" - boo!)
Kara Abbey is a professional, full-time, wedding photographer based in Irwin, PA (right outside of Pittsburgh), she also serves Deep Creek Lake, Maryland (on a seasonal basis) & beyond!
