BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
WEDDING CONTENT CREATION
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
I don’t write very many strictly personal blog posts like I used to. Once upon a time, I blogged about my personal life A LOT because, well, it was the only thing I had to blog about! I was building a business, but didn’t have a lot of it to show off, so I took...
You have to admit: advertising algorithms are smart these days. If you find yourself Googling – or let’s be honest, even just talking about – anything, you’ll probably end up seeing a ton of ads across your social media. That’s exactly how we stumbled across ResortPass. Imagine spending the day at a gorgeous resort pool...
This is the 12th year in a row that I’ve answered this exact set of questions looking back at the year that is quickly slipping away & looking forward to the new year that is upon us! It’s really incredible to look back now over the past decade and read what I was most proud of,...
2025 was the most INCREDIBLE year for our family.We visited a total of 12 different amusement parks, 8 different states, and went “international” for the first time (just Canada, but HEY, it’s a start!) I will never take for granted the adventures we go on as a family. To think that once upon a time,...
Family Portrait by Ellen at Lasting Memories by Ellen. Merry Christmas!!From our family to yours –Hoping your day is filled to the brim with magic, sparkle, and utter delight!Love,Kara, Derrick, Braelynn, & Leander oh my, have things changed over the years!2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Hi! I'm Kara!
Welcome to my blog!
I am a full time engagement & wedding photographer based in Irwin, PA & I love to write!
I blog about 3 main topics:
•the beautiful love stories that I capture with my camera
•our adventures visiting different amusement parks for my husband's YouTube channel
•and the every day, crazy life as a family of 4.
I'm so thankful you've found your way here!
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