I STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR 1-2 WINTER '26/'27 WEDDINGS & MY 2027 CALENDAR IS OPEN & FILLING FAST! LET'S CHAT SOON!
BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
CONTENT CREATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
Do you remember growing up and seeing commercials for Walt Disney World? All your favorite characters were there, the rides looked like so much fun, it simply looked like the most magical place to visit (maybe that’s just me and my nostalgic ’90’s kid glasses, but that’s what I remember). Well, going to Legoland and...
When it comes to theme park hotels, there are a few iconic locations that instantly come to mind (even if you aren’t a roller coaster enthusiast like we are): The Contemporary at Walt Disney World would be one of them, right? Well, if Cedar Point is the “roller coaster capital of the world”, its STATEMENT...
If you’d like to see my business and brand evolve over the last 13+ years, just look down through my yearly “behind the scenes” blog posts – because, WHEW! What a ride! This started as a fun experiment (did I even have photos of myself working as a wedding photographer?) And let’s be honest: I...
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...
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,...
Hi! I'm Kara!
Welcome to my blog!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based wedding photographer and wedding content creator with a love for storytelling, both on wedding days and beyond.
I've been part of the wedding industry since 2009, documenting 250+ wedding days and helping couples preserve the moments, big and small, that make their day uniquely theirs.
When I'm not working a wedding, you'll probably find me creating videos for my personal YouTube channel, The Adventuring Abbeys, where my family and I share our love of amusement parks, roller coasters, and travel.
Around here, you'll find wedding inspiration and behind-the-scenes content, family adventures, amusement park visits, travel stories, and a little bit of everyday life.
I'm so glad you're here!
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LOCATION
Kara Abbey is based in Irwin, Pennsylvania and regularly works in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, but she has her passport and is available for travel worldwide!