REAL MOMENTS, FULLY LIVED


Hi, I’m Kara!
Wedding storyteller and travel content creator -
equally at home on a wedding day or in the front row of a roller coaster.
I’ve been in the wedding industry since 2009 and have had the honor of documenting more than 250 wedding days.
What started as a passion for photography grew into something deeper: a love for preserving not just how a wedding looks, but how it feels.
Over time, that naturally expanded into wedding content creation, helping brides and grooms and fellow vendors capture the in-between moments and real-time memories that often go unseen.
Outside of weddings, my family and I travel to amusement parks across the country, riding and reviewing roller coasters on our YouTube channel.
Storytelling is the common thread in everything I do - whether I’m capturing a wedding day or planning out our next big adventure with my family.
I care about documenting joy, preserving memories, and creating content that feels honest, thoughtful, and lasting.
choose your own adventure
Kara offers wedding photography, wedding content creation, and publishes YouTube content surrouding her family's travels to ride roller coasters. Select one below to learn more!
My style is rooted in storytelling, connection, and the in-between moments that often go unnoticed. I’m there to capture the joy as it naturally unfolds, so your photos feel lived-in and timeless.

My YouTube channel is where I document our amusement park visits, review hotels and resorts across the country, and share the tips we’ve learned along the way. If you love thoughtful travel planning and a good front-row ride, you’ll feel right at home.
My style is rooted in storytelling, connection, and the in-between moments that often go unnoticed. I’m there to capture the joy as it naturally unfolds, so your photos feel lived-in and timeless. I love true-to-life colors, authentic posing, and skip out on trends that will label your wedding as having taken place in 2026.
MY VERY
LATEST
WHAT IS A WEDDING CONTENT CREATOR?
A wedding content creator documents your day in real time using short-form video and candid behind-the-scenes footage.
While your photographer and videographer focus on polished, long-form deliverables, I capture the in-between moments and deliver ready-to-share content within hours.
It’s perfect for couples who want to relive the energy of the day right away and have meaningful content to share with friends and family.
If you’re curious how it works and what it looks like in practice, you can learn more about my approach HERE.
In 2020, I began being very intentional about documenting not only my family's personal life, but our adventures in traveling and riding roller coasters as well. And thus: The Adventuring Abbeys was born.
SOME OF OUR
MOST RECENT ADVENTURES:
BUT LET'S BE HONEST..
IT ALL STARTED WITH A CAMERA

^^ ME CIRCA A LONG LONG TIME AGO..
"You have a nice camera, right?"
And that's how it all started.
My best friend had gotten engaged and she asked if I would take some engagement photos for her.
"Sure! I've never done that before, but let's do it!"
That was in early 2008 - and that experience spring-boarded me into seeking out any opportunity I could, taking classes at the local community college, shadowing any photographer who was willing to let me carry their bags, and finally landing an internship at Walt Disney World.
I photographed my first wedding (solo) in 2009 and well, the rest is history!
18
YEARS
SINCE I BEGAN LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY
12
YEARS
SINCE I TOOK MY BUSINESS FULL-TIME
250+
WEDDINGS
I'VE BEEN A PART OF CELEBRATING
ICONIC
(that`s seriously the only proper word to describe Lochness at Busch Gardens)
#KaraAbbeysCoasters #LochnessMonster #BuschGardensWilliamsburg
Shannon and Joe’s story starts way back in middle school - when they were just 12 years old sitting in the same math class in their small Ohio hometown. At that age, they were simply friends who knew each other from school. But over time, that familiar face in class slowly turned into something much more.
Trust me- their story is so good, you’re going to want to hop over to my blog to keep reading (and see more of their golden summer photos!)
#robertoclementebridge #pittsburgh #burghbrides
You have GOT to be kidding me - we`re still playing games with Daylight Savings Time?!
#KaraAbbeysCoasters #TopThrill2 #CedarPoint
Wedding content creation is still such a new space.
And because of that, there isn’t one clear way people are approaching it.
Some styles are bold and highly produced.
Some are directive and fast-paced.
Some feel more like a full film crew.
There’s room for all of it.
But it’s important to know what you’re hiring.
After 250+ wedding days, I know how much the energy in a room matters. I know how quickly a timeline can shift. I know how much couples just want to be present - not performing.
So my approach is simple:
I notice.
I capture.
I stay out of the way.
I work alongside your photographer and videographer - not in competition with them. I focus on the in-between moments. I deliver your content quickly so you can relive it while everything still feels fresh.
No production set.
No added chaos.
No pressure to “create a moment” for the camera.
Just a calm, experienced presence documenting what’s already unfolding.
If that sounds like the kind of support you’d want on your wedding day, I’d love to talk more!
#weddingcontentcreator #burghbrides #pittsburghwedding
I know sometimes wedding vendors will create posts and say things like: "I`m almost fully booked - only taking 1-2 more weddings this year!" to create a sense of panic and get people to book (when in reality, that`s not always exactly true).
But, I`m here to say: I`m truly (honestly) almost fully booked for 2026 & I`ll only be taking 1-2 more weddings for the year! (YAYYY)
So, if you`ve been following me and meaning to reach out about your 2026 wedding - we should definitely chat VERY SOON!
#IPromiseThisIsntAMarketingPloy
#WeddingContentCreator