BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Ahhhh Christmas.We count down the days and anxiously lament how long it’s taking to get here – and then in the blink of an eye, it’s over. Despite a bunch of sickness going around (Leander was sick for a solid 2+ weeks, Braelynn had two rounds of a cold, and Derrick had some sort of...
This is the 10th 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! One WHOLE decade – that’s so crazy! It’s really fun to look back now over the past 9 years...
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(and Abby) oh my, have things changed over the years!2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Happy 8 year anniversary of me sitting down and writing a “traditional” Christmas letter! I’m not sure if this officially makes me an old lady or not, but I refuse to give this up. In a day and age where it seems people slip further and further from the “traditions” of the past, this is...
Birthday party themes are a VERY serious topic in the Abbey house.They are literally discussed all year long. Leander had his mind completely made up back in the summer that he wanted a “Peach” birthday party – meaning a “Princess Peach” birthday party. We further flushed out that idea to include Mario and the rest...
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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